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MPEG LA, LLC. See <http://www.mpegla.com>. The information contained in this user guide was written for the Nokia 6136 product. Nokia operates a policy of ongoing development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
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MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE IN RELATION TO THE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OR CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT. NOKIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THIS DOCUMENT OR WITHDRAW IT AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. EXPORT CONTROLS This device may contain commodities, technology, or software subject to export laws and regulations from the U.S.
C o n t e n t s Contents 1. General information ..... 8 2. Get started ......11 3. Your phone......17 4. Call functions..... 23 5. Phone menus...... 26 6. Messaging ......27 7. Contacts ......38 8. Call log ....... 42 9.
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F o r y o u r s a f e t y For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information. SWITCH ON SAFELY Do not switch the device on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
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F o r y o u r s a f e t y WATER-RESISTANCE Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. BACKUP COPIES Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information. CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed safety instructions.
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F o r y o u r s a f e t y device may also have been specially configured. This configuration may include changes in menu names, menu order, and icons. Contact your service provider for more information. This device supports WAP 2.0 protocols (HTTP and SSL) that run on TCP/IP protocols.
G e n e r a l i n f o r m a t i o n 1. General information Congratulations on your purchase of this Nokia mobile phone. Some of its other features include a calendar, a clock, an alarm clock, a radio, and a built-in camera.
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G e n e r a l i n f o r m a t i o n If the codes are not supplied with the SIM card, contact your service provider for the codes. Call restrictions password The call restrictions password (four digits) is required when using Call restrictions.
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G e n e r a l i n f o r m a t i o n Gallery menu). To access the download function, see the respective menu descriptions. You may also be able to download updates of phone software (network service). See ”Phone software updates,”...
G e t s t a r t e d 2. Get started SIM card and battery installation Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children. For availability and information on using SIM card services, contact your SIM card vendor. This may be the service provider, network operator, or another vendor.
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Charge the battery Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this particular model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous. This device is intended for use with the BL-4C battery. Always use original Nokia batteries.
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Use only microSD cards approved by Nokia for use with this device. Nokia utilizes the approved industry standards for memory cards but not all other brands may function correctly or be fully compatible with this device.
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G e t s t a r t e d You can use the memory card to save your multimedia files, such as video clips, sound files, and images, in the Gallery. To remove the memory card, use a fingernail as a lever, place it in the recessed area of the memory card holder and swing the holder open.
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G e t s t a r t e d Normal operating position Use the phone only in its normal operating position. Your device has an internal antenna. Note: As with any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the device is switched on.
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G e t s t a r t e d Wrist strap Remove the back cover from the phone and thread the wrist strap as shown in the picture.
Y o u r p h o n e 3. Your phone Keys and parts • Earpiece (1) • Main display (2) • Call key (3) • Left, middle, and right selection keys (4) • Four-way navigation key (5) • End key ends calls (short key press) and turns phone on and off (long key press) (6) •...
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Y o u r p h o n e • Volume is activated by volume down/up key (short key press) and voice dialing is activated by volume down key (long key press) (16) Standby mode When you turn on your phone, the first screen that appears is the start screen, which indicates your phone is in the standby mode.
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Y o u r p h o n e Active standby mode In the active standby mode, the phone can display separate content item windows, such as general indicators and and operator logo (1), shortcuts (2), audio functions (3), and the calendar (4). To select whether the active standby is shown, see Active standby...
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Y o u r p h o n e General indicators — To show standby indicators, such as date, cell info display, info messages, and closed user group index. The date is shown if the calendar is not selected as active standby content. Standby mode shortcuts To access the list of dialed numbers, press the call key once.
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Y o u r p h o n e The phone registered a missed call. You have received one or several instant messages, and you are connected to the instant messaging service. The keypad is locked. The alarm clock is set to On. The phone does not ring for an incoming call or text message.
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Y o u r p h o n e If the Security keyguard is set to On, enter the security code if requested. To answer a call when the keyguard is on, press the call key. When you end or reject the call, the keypad is automatically locked.
C a l l f u n c t i o n s 4. Call functions Make a call 1. Enter the phone number, including the area code. To delete an incorrect character, select Clear. For international calls, press * twice for the international prefix (the + character replaces the international access code);...
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C a l l f u n c t i o n s Note: Using voice tags may be difficult in a noisy environment or during an emergency, so you should not rely solely upon voice dialing in all circumstances. 1.
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C a l l f u n c t i o n s To increase or decrease the volume during a call, press the volume up or down key on the side of the phone. Select Options during a call and the following options may be available. Touch tones —...
P h o n e m e n u s 5. Phone menus Phone features are grouped according to function and are accessed through the main menus of your phone. Each main menu contains submenus and lists from which you can select or view items and customize phone features. Scroll to access these menus and submenus.
M e s s a g i n g 6. Messaging You can use mobile messages to keep in touch with friends, family, and business associates by using the short message service (SMS), which is a network service. Not all messaging features are available in all wireless networks.
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M e s s a g i n g mode. To change from the letter to number mode, press and hold #, and select Number mode. Settings To set the writing language to a language other than that selected, select Options >...
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M e s s a g i n g Write and send 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Create message > Text message, and enter the recipient’s phone number in the field. 2. To retrieve a phone number from Contacts, select >...
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M e s s a g i n g SIM messages SIM messages are text messages that are saved to your SIM card. You can copy or move those messages to the phone memory, but not vice versa. Received messages are saved to the phone memory. To read SIM messages, select Menu >...
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M e s s a g i n g 2. Enter a message. See ”Text entry,” p. 27. Your phone supports multimedia messages that contain several pages (slides). A message can contain a calendar note and a business card as attachments.
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M e s s a g i n g Read and reply Important: Exercise caution when opening messages. Multimedia message objects may contain malicious software or otherwise be harmful to your device or PC. When you receive multimedia messages, either Multimedia message received N messages received is displayed, where N is the number of new messages.
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Messaging > Saved items > Templates. Nokia Xpress audio messaging You can use the multimedia message service to create and send voice messages conveniently. Multimedia messaging service must be activated before you can use audio messages. Create an audio message 1.
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M e s s a g i n g Receive an audio message When your phone receives audio messages, either 1 voice note received, or messages received is displayed, where N is the number of new messages. To open the message, select Play; or if more than one message is received, select Show >...
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M e s s a g i n g If you want to delete more than one message at the same time, scroll to one of the messages you want to delete and select Options > Mark. Scroll to each additional message you want to delete and select Mark or if you want to delete...
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M e s s a g i n g Message centers > Add center — to set the phone number and name of the message center that is required for sending text messages. You receive this number from your service provider. If you select SIM msg.
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M e s s a g i n g Incoming multimedia messages — to allow the reception of multimedia messages automatically, manually after being prompted, or to reject the reception. This setting is not shown if Allow multimedia reception is set to No. Allow advertisements —...
C o n t a c t s 7. Contacts In Contacts, you can store and manage contact information, such as names, phone numbers, and addresses. You can save names and numbers in the internal memory of the phone, the SIM card memory, or in a combination of the two.
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C o n t a c t s 5. To change the number type, scroll to the number you want, and select Options > Change type. To set the selected number as the default number, select Set as default. 6. Enter the number or text item; to save it, select Save. 7.
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C o n t a c t s To send a business card, search for the contact whose information you want to send, and select Details > Options > Send bus. card > multimedia, Via text message, or infrared. When you have received a business card, select Show >...
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C o n t a c t s My numbers — to view the phone numbers assigned to your SIM card. This is only shown if the numbers are included on your SIM card.
C a l l l o g 8. Call log The phone registers the phone numbers of identified missed, received, and dialed calls, and the approximate length of your calls. The phone registers missed and received calls only if the network supports these functions, and the phone is turned on and within the network’s service area.
S e t t i n g s 9. Settings Use this menu to set or change your Wi-Fi settings, profiles, themes, personal shortcuts, time and date settings, call settings, phone settings, main display settings, mini display settings, tone settings, enhancement settings, configuration settings, security settings, and to restore factory settings.
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S e t t i n g s connect to Wi-Fi, select and follow the prompts. If you do not want to run the tutorial and connect to Wi-Fi, select No. A message asks if you want to see the tutorial and connect to Wi-Fi the next time you turn on the phone.
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S e t t i n g s The phone searches for available networks and when the networks are found, they are listed in signal strength order. 3. Scroll to the network you want and select Connect. A message confirming network connection is displayed. If you have not saved the network, a message asks if you want to save it.
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S e t t i n g s A message confirming network connection is displayed. Connection settings Each saved network has its individual connection settings, which offer different ways to connect to the network. Scroll to the network you want and select Options >...
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S e t t i n g s Add to saved networks You can also add a network to the saved networks list from the Wi-Fi menu. You can either manually enter a network, which must have a valid SSID, or select from the available networks.
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S e t t i n g s Login failure If you attempt to log in to a network without a UMA subscription, Contact your service provider is displayed. Profiles Your phone has various setting groups, called profiles, for which you can customize the phone tones for different events and environments.
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S e t t i n g s Display With display settings, you can personalize your display view of the phone. Main display You can select display settings for the start screen (main display). Standby mode settings Select Menu > Settings >...
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S e t t i n g s downloads. To enter the time after which the screen saver is activated, select Time-out. To activate the screen saver, select On. Power saver To save some battery power, select Menu > Settings >...
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S e t t i n g s The fold animation is only visible if it is supported by and selected from the active theme set in your phone. See ”Themes,” p. 48. Time and date Select Menu > Settings >...
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S e t t i n g s Navigation key This key allows you to scroll up, down, left, and right. To assign other phone functions (from a predefined list) to the navigation key, select Menu > Settings > My shortcuts >...
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S e t t i n g s Infrared You can set up the phone to send and receive data through its infrared (IR) port. To use an IR connection, the device with which you want to establish a connection must be IrDA compliant. You can send or receive data to or from a compatible phone or data device (for example, a computer) through the IR port of your phone.
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You can also set the EGPRS or GPRS dial-up service settings (access point name) on your PC, by using the One Touch Access software. See ”Nokia PC Suite,” p. 88. If you have set the settings both on your PC and on your phone, the PC settings are used.
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To synchronize data from calendar, notes, and contacts from a compatible PC, use an infrared or a USB data cable connection. You also need the correct version of Nokia PC Suite software for your phone installed on the PC. See ”Computer connectivity,” p. 88 for information about Nokia PC Suite.
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You can use the USB data cable to transfer data between the memory card inserted in the phone and a compatible PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. You can also use the USB data cable with Nokia PC Suite. To activate the memory card for data transfer or picture printing, connect the data cable;...
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S e t t i n g s 1-touch dialing > and the names and phone numbers assigned to the 1-touch dialing keys, 2 to 9. To dial, press and hold the corresponding number key. Call waiting > Activate — to set the network to notify you of an incoming call while you have a call in progress (network service).
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S e t t i n g s Operator selection > Automatic — to set the phone automatically to select one of the cellular networks available in your area. With Manual, you can select a network that has a roaming agreement with your service provider. Confirm SIM service actions.
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S e t t i n g s synchronization, streaming, and browser. Your service provider may also send you these settings as a configuration message. To save the configuration settings received as a configuration message, see ”Configuration settings service,” p. 9. Select Menu >...
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S e t t i n g s Closed user group — to specify a group of people whom you can call and who can call you (network service) Security level > Phone — the phone asks for the security code whenever a new SIM card is inserted into the phone.
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S e t t i n g s Always reject — to reject all software updates Confirm first — to perform software downloads and updates only after your confirmation (default setting) Depending on your settings, you will be notified that a software update is available for download or has been downloaded and installed automatically.
O p e r a t o r m e n u 10. Operator menu Your service provider may have programmed an operator-specific menu into your phone. If this menu exists in your phone, its functions depend entirely upon the service provider.
G a l l e r y 11. Gallery In this menu, you can manage graphics, images, recordings, and tones. These files are arranged in folders. Your phone supports an activation key system to protect acquired content. Always check the delivery terms of any content and activation key before acquiring them, as they may be subject to a fee.
M e d i a 12. Media Camera You can take photos or record video clips with the built-in camera. The camera produces pictures in JPEG format and video clips in 3GPP format. The camera lens is on the front of the phone.
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M e d i a This Nokia device supports an image capture resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels. The image resolution in these materials may appear different. Record a video clip Select Menu > Media > Camera > Options >...
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M e d i a Radio The FM radio depends on an antenna other than the wireless device antenna. A compatible headset or enhancement needs to be attached to the device for the FM radio to function properly. Note: Listen to music at a moderate level. Continuous exposure to high volume may damage your hearing.
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M e d i a Loudspeaker Headset — to listen to the radio using the loudspeaker or headset. Keep the headset connected to the phone. The lead of the headset functions as the radio antenna. Set frequency — to enter the frequency of the radio channel you want You can normally make a call or answer an incoming call while listening to the radio.
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M e d i a Define a storage folder To use a folder other than Recordings as the default folder in the Gallery, select Menu > Media > Recorder > Options > Select memory and a folder from the list. Equalizer You can control sound quality by amplifying or attenuating frequency bands.
I n s t a n t m e s s a g i n g 13. Instant messaging You can take text messaging to the next level by experiencing instant messaging (IM) (network service) in a wireless environment. You can engage in IM with friends and family, regardless of the mobile system or platform (like the Internet) they are using, as long as you all use the same IM service.
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I n s t a n t m e s s a g i n g Depending on the IM service provider you are using, these may not be the exact menu items displayed. You can choose to save your password so you do not have to enter it each time you sign in, or you can choose to log in automatically and skip the log in menu when you select the IM application.
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I n s t a n t m e s s a g i n g Return to chat session From the contacts list, select Conversations. This list displays all IM conversations and group chats in which you are currently participating. To view a conversation or continue chatting, select a group name or contact name.
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I n s t a n t m e s s a g i n g Set your availability You can determine if other users can tell whether you are available or not. From the contacts list, highlight your name at the top of the menu, and select Options >...
O r g a n i z e r 14. Organizer Your Nokia mobile phone has many useful features for organizing your everyday life. The following features are found in Organizer: alarm clock, calendar, to-do list, notes, countdown timer, and stopwatch.
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O r g a n i z e r Select Menu > Organizer > Calendar. The current day is indicated by a frame in the month view. If there are any notes set for the day, the day is in bold type. To view the day notes, select View. To view a week, select Options >...
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O r g a n i z e r Options You can also select an option to delete the selected note and delete all the notes that you have marked as done. You can sort the notes by priority or by deadline, send a note as a text message or a multimedia message to another phone, save a note as a calendar note, or access the calendar.
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O r g a n i z e r stops within 60 seconds. To stop the alarm and to delete the note text, select Exit. To restart the countdown timer, select Restart. Stopwatch You can measure time, take intermediate times, or take lap times using the stopwatch.
A p p l i c a t i o n s 15. Applications Games Your phone software includes some games. Launch Select Menu > Applications > Games, scroll to the game you want, and select Open. For options related to a game, see ”Other application options,” p. 77. Downloads Select Menu...
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Your device may have some bookmarks loaded for sites not affiliated with Nokia. Nokia does not warrant or endorse these sites. If you choose to access them, you should take the same precautions, for security or content, as you would with any...
W e b 16. Web Your phone has a built-in browser you can use to connect to selected services on the mobile Internet. Many wireless mobile Internet access features are network-dependent, and some features may not be available. Contact your service provider for more information.
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W e b the service that you want to use. See ”Configuration settings service,” p. 9. You can also enter all the configuration settings manually. See ”Configuration,” p. 58. Activate the settings Ensure that the settings of the service you want to use are activated. 1.
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W e b (on hold). After a call, the phone tries to reconnect the EGPRS or GPRS connection. Phone keys • To browse through the page, press the scroll key in any direction. • To select a highlighted item, press the call key. •...
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Your device may have some bookmarks loaded for sites not affiliated with Nokia. Nokia does not warrant or endorse these sites. If you choose to access them, you should take the same precautions, for security or content, as you would with any...
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W e b Receive When you have received a bookmark that is sent as a bookmark, 1 bookmark received is displayed. The received bookmark is saved automatically to Bookmarks. To view it, select Show > Bookmarks. Download settings To automatically save all downloaded files in the Gallery, select Menu >...
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W e b empty the cache after each use. The information or services you have accessed is stored in the cache. To empty the cache, while browsing, select Options > Other options > Clear the cache. To empty the cache, while in the standby mode, select Menu >...
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W e b Certificates Important: Even if the use of certificates makes the risks involved in remote connections and software installation considerably smaller, they must be used correctly in order to benefit from increased security. The existence of a certificate does not offer any protection by itself; the certificate manager must contain correct, authentic, or trusted certificates for increased security to be available.
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W e b If the digital signature icon does not appear, there is a security breach, and you should not enter any personal data such as your signing PIN. To sign the text, read all of the text first, and select Sign. The text may not fit within a single screen.
S I M s e r v i c e s 17. SIM services Your SIM card may provide additional services that you can access. This menu is shown only if it is supported by your SIM card. The name and contents of the menu depend on the SIM card. For availability, rates, and information on using SIM services, contact your service provider.
USB data cable from the PC. Nokia PC Suite Nokia PC Suite software is available for your phone. Nokia PC Suite is a collection of powerful tools that you can use to manage your phone features and data. Each component is a separate program that includes online helps.
AC-4 charger. Warning: Use only batteries, chargers and enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this particular model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous.
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery. Use only Nokia approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Nokia approved chargers designated for this device.
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Do not dispose as household waste. Nokia battery authentication guidelines Always use original Nokia batteries for your safety. To check that you are getting an original Nokia battery, purchase it from an authorized Nokia dealer, look for...
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R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n What if your battery is not authentic? If you cannot confirm that your Nokia battery with the hologram label is an authentic Nokia battery, please do not use the battery. Take it to the nearest authorized Nokia service point or dealer for assistance.
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R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions.
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R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force.
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SAR values may vary depending on national reporting and testing requirements and the network band. Additional SAR information may be provided under product information at www.nokia.com. Your mobile device is also designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communications Commission (USA) and Industry Canada.
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R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid by searching the equipment authorization system using FCC ID: LJPRM-106. Talk and standby times This section provides information about battery talk times, and standby times. Be aware that the information in this section is subject to change.
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R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n UMA over Wi-Fi technology: 2412— 2642 MHz...
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C a r e a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Care and maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you protect your warranty coverage.
33 add 38 text 27 copy 39 voice 34 delete 39 my shortcuts 51 delete details 39 edit 39 memory in use 40 network services 6 my numbers 41 Nokia PC Suite 88 search 38 notes 75 service numbers 40...
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I n d e x operator voice commands 52 logo 49 menu 62 wallpaper 49 Wi-Fi 43 wrist strap 16 phone software updates 60 plug and play service 14 profiles 48 radio 66 screen saver 20 service commands 34 inbox 83 settings call 56 configuration 58...