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Nokia 1220,
Nokia 1260, and Nokia 1261
User Guide
What information
Numbers
Where is the number?
is needed?
My number
Wireless service provider
Voice mail number
Wireless service provider
Wireless provider’s number
Wireless service provider
Provider’s customer care
Wireless service provider
Label on back of phone
Model number
(under battery)
Label on back of phone
Phone type
(under battery)
Label on back of phone
Electronic serial number
(under battery). See “Find
(ESN)
phone information” on
page 8.

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The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use in TDMA and AMPS networks.
LEGAL INFORMATION
Part No. 9310041, Issue No. 1
Copyright © 2003 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Nokia, Nokia Connecting People, Nokia 1220, Nokia 1260, Nokia 1261, and the Nokia Original
Accessories logos, Space Impact and Snake II are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia
Corporation. All other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or
tradenames of their respective owners.
Printed in Canada 06/2003
US Patent No 5818437 and other pending patents.
T9 text input software Copyright ©1999-2003. Tegic Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Includes RSA BSAFE cryptographic or security protocol software from RSA Security.


The information in this user guide was written for the Nokia 1220, Nokia 1260, and Nokia 1261
phones. Nokia operates a policy of ongoing development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes
and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NOKIA BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA OR
INCOME OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
HOWSOEVER CAUSED.
THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.” EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 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 product contains commodities, technology or software exported from the United States in
accordance with the Export Administration regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. or Canadian
law is prohibited.
FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close
proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC or Industry Canada can require you to stop using
your telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, contact
your local service facility. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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Nokia 1220 and Nokia 1260
phones at a glance
Power key
Earpiece
Display screen
Scroll up key
Right
Left
selection key
selection key
Talk key
End key
Scroll down key
Number keys
Star key
Pound key
Connection port
Microphone
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Nokia 1261 phone at a glance
Power key
Earpiece
Display screen
Scroll up key
Left
Right
selection key
selection key
Talk key
End key
Scroll down key
Number keys
Star key
Pound key
Connection port
Microphone
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• QUICK GUIDE
Action
Description
Make a call
Enter a phone number, and press the Talk key.
Answer a call
Press the Talk key, or select Answer.
Answer call during call Press the Talk key.
End a call
Press the End key.
Decline a call
Press the End key to send the call to voice mail.
Mute a call
Select Mute during a call.
Redial
Press the Talk key twice.
Adjust call volume
Press the Volume keys during a call.
Use in-call menu
Select Options during a call.
Save name and number Enter a number, select Save, enter a name, and select OK.
Use 1-touch dialing
Press and hold a key (2–8). You must assign a key to a number
in the phone book.
Look up a name
Select Names > Find.
Check voice mail
Press and hold the 1 key (contact your service provider
for details).
Write text messages
Select Menu > Messages > Write Message. Write the message.
Send text messages
In the message entry screen, select Options > Send. Enter the
number and select Send. Message service is dependent on the
service provider.
Read new message
If Message received appears on the display, select Read, and
highlight the message; then select Read again.
Reply to a message
While viewing a message, select Options > Reply. Write a
reply, and select Options > Send.
Press
Press a key briefly and release it.
Press and hold
Press a key, hold it for two to three seconds, and release it.
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NOTES
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Contents
Quick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
1
Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2
About your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wireless network services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Register your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Start screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Scroll bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remove and install the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charge the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Prolong battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Get help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3
Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Switch your phone ON or OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Make and answer calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lock the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Select silent profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
In-phone help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4
Text entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Standard mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Predictive text input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Punctuation and special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5
Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Phone book options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Save names, numbers, and e-mail addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Recall names and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Edit a name or number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Erase names and numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Customize your phone book view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Check memory status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6
Call log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Check missed, received, or dialed calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clear call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Call timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Voice mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Text, e-mail, and picture messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Text messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Picture messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
E-mail messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Accessory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Welcome note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Restore factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9
Advanced calling features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
In-call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Voice privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Call forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Send own caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Select a phone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Automatic redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1-touch dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Touch tone strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Link phone book entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
System selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10 Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Security code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Call restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11 Special features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Business cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Ringing tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
12 Prepaid services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Activate and deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Save your access numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Check your balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Add money to your account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Call customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Expiration date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
13 Minute Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Call information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Account information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Customer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
14 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Play a game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Game settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
15 Reference information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Battery statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Proper care and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Make emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Certification Information (SAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Accessory safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Document Outline

• Nokia 1220 and Nokia 1260 phones at a glance
• Nokia 1261 phone at a glance
• Quick guide
• Contents
• 1 Safety first
• 2 About your phone
  • . Wireless network services
  • . Register your phone
  • . Updates
  • . Terms
  • . Icons
  • . Start screen
  • . Scroll bar
  • . Antenna
  • . Remove and install the battery
  • . Charge the battery
  • . Important battery information
  • . Prolong battery life
  • . Headset
  • . Get help
• 3 Basic operations
  • . Switch your phone ON or OFF
  • . Make and answer calls
  • . Lock the keypad
  • . Select silent profile
  • . In-phone help
  • . Menus
• 4 Text entry
  • . Standard mode
  • . Predictive text input
  • . Punctuation and special characters
• 5 Phone book
  • . Phone book options
  • . Save names, numbers, and e-mail addresses
  • . Recall names and numbers
  • . Make a call
  • . Edit a name or number
  • . Erase names and numbers
  • . Customize your phone book view
  • . Check memory status
• 6 Call log
  • . Check missed, received, or dialed calls
  • . Clear call lists
  • . Call timers
• 7 Messages
  • . Voice mail
  • . Text, e-mail, and picture messages
  • . Text messages
  • . Picture messages
  • . E-mail messages
• 8 Personalization
  • . Profiles
  • . Accessory settings
  • . Display language
  • . Clock
  • . Welcome note
  • . Restore factory settings
• 9 Advanced calling features
  • . In-call options
  • . Voice privacy
  • . Call forwarding
  • . Call waiting
  • . Send own caller ID
  • . Select a phone number
  • . Automatic redial
  • . 1-touch dialing
  • . Touch tone strings
  • . Link phone book entries
  • . System selection
• 10 Security
  • . Security code
  • . Call restriction
• 11 Special features
  • . Alarm clock
  • . Business cards
  • . Ringing tones
• 12 Prepaid services
  • . Activate and deactivate
  • . Save your access numbers
  • . Check your balance
  • . Add money to your account
  • . Call customer service
  • . Expiration date
• 13 Minute Manager
  • . Call information
  • . Account information
  • . Customer care
• 14 Games
  • . Play a game
  • . Game settings
• 15 Reference information
  • . Battery statements
  • . Proper care and maintenance
  • . Important safety information
  • . Make emergency calls
  • . Certification Information (SAR)
  • . Accessory safety
  • . Accessories
  • . Technical information
• Nokia One-Year Limited Warranty
• Appendix A Message from the CTIA
• Appendix B Message from the FDA
• Index

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