Basic functionsÈ1999 Nokia Mobile Phones. All Rights Reserved. 132. Basic functionsCharging a new batteryBefore you can use your phone, you must fully charge the battery.A new battery must be charged for at least 16 hours before beingused for the first time. Attach the battery to the phone and connectthe charger to the bottom of the phone as described in the Quickstart, page .Switching on/ off• Warning! Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use isprohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.• Normal position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephonewith the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.• Tips on efficient operation: Extend the phone’s antenna fully. Aswith any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the antennaunnecessarily when the phone is switched on. Contact with theantenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate ata higher power level than otherwise needed.• Press to switch the phone on /off.• If the phone asks for a PIN code, key it in (appears as stars) andpress OK. See also (Security settings, PIN code request,Menu 4 5 1)• Note: The PIN code protects your phone against unauthoriseduse. The default PIN code for your phone is 0000. Pleasechange the PIN code with Menu 4 5 2, Security Settings,Change PIN code.• Note: Do not unscrew the antenna when the phone isswitched on.When turning the phone on, it will carry out a short self-test, brieflydisplaying a pre-programmed graphic or user-definable welcometext.