Nokia 6590i - 19 Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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19 Frequently asked questions

(FAQ)

This section lists and answers the questions that you most frequently ask.
Where necessary, the answers refer you to the appropriate section within
this guide.

Some of the answers tell you to use menu shortcuts. For a
complete listing of these shortcuts, refer to “List of menu
shortcuts” on page 28.

Q. How do I lock my phone?

A. Press Menu 4-7-1, press Select, enter your PIN code, and press OK.

Scroll to On and press OK.

Refer to “About Access codes” on page 116 for details.

Q. How do I unlock my phone?

A. Press Menu 4-7-1, press Select, enter your PIN code, and press OK.

Scroll to Off and press OK.

Refer to “About Access codes” on page 116 for details.

Q. What is my lock code?

A. The lock code enables you to lock your phone, thus preventing someone

else from using it. The default lock code is 1234 (depending on your
service provider). However, you should change this code immediately.

Refer to “About Access codes” on page 116 for details.

Q. What is my security code?

A. The default security code is 12345. However, it is suggested that you

change this code immediately. Certain features can be used only after
the correct security code has been successfully entered.

Refer to see “The security code” on page 116 for details.

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Q. How do I lock the keypad?

A. To lock the keypad:

Press Menu .

Refer to “Lock the keypad (Keyguard)” on page 115 for details.

Q. How do I unlock the keypad?

A. To unlock the keypad:

Press Unlock and

.

Refer to “Lock the keypad (Keyguard)” on page 115 for details.

Q. How do I make the ringing louder?

Refer to “Profiles” on page 94 for details.

Q. How do I change the ringing tone?

Refer to “Profiles” on page 94 for details.

Q. How do I store my voice mailbox number?

A. Press Menu 01-11- 2. Enter your voice mailbox number, then press

OK. This number can be up to 32 digits long.

This voice mailbox number is valid unless your phone number changes.
If your phone number changes, you will have to save a new voice
mailbox number. Refer to “Save the voice mailbox number” on
page 64 for details.

Q. How do I call my voice mailbox number (retrieve voice messages)?

When your phone alerts you to new messages, press Show and follow
the prompts. If you’d rather listen later, press Exit.

To listen to your voice messages at a later time, perform one of the
following actions:

If you’ve saved your voice mailbox number in your phone, press
and hold

to call your voice mailbox.

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Call your voice mailbox number as you would any other telephone
number, then follow the directions provided.

See “Use voice features” on page 63. for details.

Q. How do I find my phone’s model number?

A. Turn off your phone, then remove the battery from the back of the

phone. Read the sticker that is inside and you will find, after the word
Model, your phone’s model number.

Q. How do I redial the last-dialed number?

A. Press

twice.

See “Redial the last-dialed number” on page 25.

Q. How do I assign a key to 1-touch dialing?

A. Press Names, scroll to 1-touch dialing, and press Select.

Scroll to the key number you want to assign a 1-touch dial number
and press Assign.

Find the Phone book entry that you want to assign to this key and
press Select. Refer to “Use 1-touch dialing” on page 112 for details.

Q. How do I find out how much memory the phone has?

A. Press Names, scroll to Settings and press Select. Then scroll to

Memory status and press Select. Select Phone or SIM card and press
Select. A message appears stating the amount of memory free and
used.

Q. How do I find my phone’s IMEI number?

A. Turn your phone off, open the rear sliding cover, then remove the

battery. Your phone’s IMEI number is printed on the sticker inside the
battery cover, under the first bar code. Or press

06

.

Q. How can I change the contrast of my phone’s screen?

A. The contrast of your phone’s screen is fixed and cannot be changed.

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Q. Why doesn’t the battery last as long as the user guide says it will?

A. A battery’s life greatly depends on how the battery is charged. Be sure

to charge the battery for 24 hours so it will reach a 100% charge. See
“Important battery information” on page 17.

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