Nokia 1661 Phone Information
How Tos
Airplane mode
Airplane mode is not supported.
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Backlight
Adjust brightness
Adjusting the brightness is not supported.
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Adjust duration
How to change, increase, or decrease the backlight duration
To increase or decrease the amount of time before the backlight dims, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Display settings.
Scroll to and select Backlight time.
Scroll to Normal or Extended.
Select OK.
Battery and charger
Charge battery
How to charge the battery.
To charge the battery, follow these steps:
Note: If the battery level is below 25%, use the wall charger instead of a car
charger. This handset does not charge with a miniUSB connector.
1. Connect the charger to a wall outlet.
2. Connect the lead from the charger to the small round charger connector at the top left
side of the handset.
Insert / remove battery
How to insert or remove the battery.
To insert or remove the battery, follow these steps:
1. Press down in the center of the back cover.
2. Slide the cover off of the handset.
3. Match the gold contacts on the battery to the gold contacts on the handset.
OR
Lift and remove the battery if one is inserted.
4. Press down on the battery until is snaps in to place.
5. Slide the cover on to the handset until it clicks inplace.
Block calls
Blocking calls is not supported.
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® is not supported.
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Browser message (WAP Push)
Browser messages (WAP Push) are not supported.
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Button functions
What are the button functions?
To identify buttons and their functions, refer to the following image:
10.5
1.
Flashlight
2.
Wrist strap eyelet
3.
Earpiece
4.
Display
5.
Right and Left Soft keys
6.
Navigation key (is not used as a Center Select key)
7.
Green Send key
8.
Red End key / Power key
9.
Keypad
10. Charger connector
10.5. Connector for flashing the device (Nokia use only)
11. Headset connector
12. Microphone
Keys
Send
Functions
key
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Press to answer a call.
Press to access Dialed numbers (while in idle mode).
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End
key
Press to end a call.
Press and hold to turn on or turn off the handset.
Press to display the following options:
o Switch off
o Normal
o Silent
o Discreet
o Loud
o Lights Only
o My profile
From the main screen:
Note: The center of the Navigation key is NOT a selection key.
Navigation key
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Left Soft
key
Right Soft
key
Press down to access the phone book.
Press left to open a new text message (SMS).
Press right to set the date and time or access the calendar one the date
and time are set.
Press up to turn on or turn off the flashlight.
Press to access the Menu.
Press to access the Go to shortcut menu.
Press and hold to access the radio.
Radio
key
Note: A wired headset is required for radio use. The headset acts as an
antenna.
Call forwarding
Cancel call forwarding
How to cancel call forwarding and turn on call forwarding to voicemail
When call forwarding is cancelled from the handset, default voicemail forwarding is
activated on the network. To cancel all user determined call forwarding settings and
revert back to normal conditional voicemail forwarding, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Call settings.
Select Call forwarding.
Select Forward all voice calls.
Scroll to and select Cancel.
Forward all calls (unconditional forwarding)
How to set or activate unconditional call forwarding to forward all calls
Call Forwarding Unconditional (CFU) immediately forwards all calls to another
phone number without allowing the handset to ring. To activate unconditional call
forwarding, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Call settings.
Select Call forwarding.
Select Forward all voice calls.
Select Activate.
Scroll to To voice mailbox or To other number.
Select OK.
 Note: If you select To other number, enter the number or select Find to open
the phone book and select a contact.
9. Select OK.
Forward some calls (conditional forwarding)
Conditional call forwarding is not supported.
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Call functions (basic)
Answer call
How to answer or receive a call.
To answer an incoming call, press the green Send key.
Dial
How to make or dial an outgoing call.
To make a call, follow these steps:
Using the keypad
1. From the main screen, enter the phone number.
Note: To add a plus sign (+) for international country codes, quickly press the Star *
key TWICE.
2. Press the green Send key to initiate the call.
Using speed dial
Press and hold the number key assigned to the contact.
To turn on speed dialing
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Contacts.
Scroll to and select 1-touch dial.
Select On.
End call
How to end, hang up, or disconnect a call
To end a call, press the red End key.
Hold call
How to put a call on hold and return to it
To put a call on hold and return to it, follow these steps:
1. While on an active call, select Options.
2. Select Hold.
3. To end hold, select Unhold.
Mute call
How to turn on or turn off mute
To turn on or turn off mute during a call, follow these steps:
1. While on an active call, select Options.
2. Scroll to and select Mute.
3. To end mute, select Unmute.
Call timer
Reset timer
How to reset or clear the call timers
Call timers approximate the time you have used on phone calls. To reset call timers,
follow these steps:
Note: Call timers do not accurately show how much time Family Mobile bills. Family
Mobile charges for connected calls and rounds up to the nearest minute. Call timers
count all calls regardless if they connect and count in seconds.
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
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Scroll to and select Call log.
Scroll to and select Call timers.
Scroll to and select Clear timers.
Enter the security code.
 Note: The default security code is 12345.
6. Select OK.
View timer
How to view call timers to see the duration of calls on the handset
Call timers approximate the time you have used on phone calls. To view call timers,
follow these steps:
Note: Call timers do not accurately show how much time Family Mobile bills. Family
Mobile charges for connected calls and rounds up to the nearest minute. Call timers
count all calls regardless if they connect and count in seconds.
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Call log.
Scroll to and select Call timers.
Scroll to one of the following options:
 Duration of last call
 Duration of received calls
 Duration of Dialed calls
 Duration of all calls
Call waiting
Activate / deactivate
How to turn on or turn off call waiting
While on a call, call waiting alerts you of new incoming calls and allows you to answer
them without hanging up. To turn on or turn off call waiting, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Call settings.
Scroll to and select Call waiting.
Select Activate.
To deactivate, scroll to and select Cancel.
Use
How to use call waiting to answer or reject an incoming call
While on a call, call waiting alerts you of new incoming calls and allows you to answer
them without hanging up. When you hear the tone alerting you to a new incoming call,
follow these steps:
Press the green Send key to answer the new call.
 Note: The original call is automatically placed on hold.
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Select Swap to switch between calls.
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Select Options, Conference to link both parties.
Caller groups
Caller groups are not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Caller ID
Incoming caller ID
How incoming caller ID works and how to turn it on
The handset displays the caller’s name if the caller’s information is stored in your phone
book. When the caller ID information is not in your phone book, the handset displays the
caller’s number.
Outgoing - enable outgoing
How to turn on or enable outgoing caller ID.
To enable outgoing caller ID so people you call can see your number, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Call settings.
Scroll to and select Send my caller ID.
Scroll to and select Yes.
Outgoing - restrict outgoing
How to restrict, turn off, or disable outgoing caller ID.
To restrict outgoing caller ID so people you call cannot see your number, follow these
steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Call settings.
Scroll to and select Send my caller ID.
Scroll to and select No.
Camera
Camera is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Change band
Changing the frequency of the band selection is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
When travelling outside of North America, your handset must use the 900 MHz/1800 MHz GSM
frequency band to get a signal from an international carrier. Band selection is automatic. If the
device fails to change its band selection, turn it off and then back on.
Conference calling
Have private conversation
How to have a private conversation with one person while on a conference call or in a
three-way call
To speak privately with one caller in a conference call and put the other callers on hold,
follow these steps:
1. While on a conference call, select Options.
2. Scroll to and select Private call.
3. Scroll to and select the contact you want to have a private conversation with.
Initiate
How to make a conference call or use three-way calling
Place the first call before using call conferencing. To add additional callers to the
conference, follow these steps:
1. While on an active call, select Options.
2. Scroll to and select New call.
3. Perform one of the following:
 Enter the number and select Call.
 Select Find, scroll to a contact in your phone book, and then select Call.
4. When the second call connects, select Options.
5. Scroll to and select Conference.
Customize convenience keys
How to customize the shortcut keys
To add or remove shortcut options for the Right Soft key, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Go to.
2. Scroll to and select Right Key.
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From Select Options, press the Left Soft key.
Scroll to and select items to add or remove them from the ‘Go to’ menu.
Select Done when finished.
Select Yes to save your changes.
DTMF tones
How to turn on or turn off DTMF tones (touch tones)
Turning off DTMF tones is not supported.
Display screen icons
What are the display screen icons and what do they mean?
To understand the meaning of display screen icons and indicators, refer to the following:
Icon
Description
Indicates the incoming signal strength.
The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.
Displays when you are on a call.
Indicates the battery life.
The more bars displayed, the more battery life remains.
Displays when you receive a new text message (SMS) or picture message (MMS).
Displays when you receive a new voicemail message.
Indicates that Silent mode is active.
Headphones
icon
Displays when the radio is on.
E-mail
E-mail is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Fixed dialing
How to disable fixed dialing
Family Mobile does not support fixed dialing. To disable fixed dialing if you have enabled it, follow
these steps:
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6.
From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Cost settings.
Scroll to and select Fixed dialing.
Scroll to and select Off.
Enter the PIN2 code.
 Note: The default PIN2 code is 5678.
7. Select OK.
Flashlight
How to turn on or turn off the flashlight
To turn on or turn off the flashlight:
Using the shortcut key
From the main screen, press the Up Navigation key to turn on or turn off the flashlight .
Using the menu
1. From the main screen, select Go to.
2. Scroll to and select Flashlight On.
3. To turn off, select Flashlight Off.
FM radio
Turn on radio
How to turn on the FM radio
To turn on the FM radio, follow these steps:
Note: A wired headset is required for radio use. The headset acts as an antenna.
Using the menu
1. From the main screen, select Go to.
2. Scroll to and select Radio.
Using the shortcut key
Press and hold the Radio
key.
Find station and save channel
How to find a radio station and save the channel
To find a radio station and save the channel, follow these steps:
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Press and hold the Radio
key.
Select Options.
Scroll to and select Auto tuning or Manual tuning.
Press the Up or Down Navigation key to search for stations.
When you find a station you like, select OK.
Enter a name for the channel.
Select OK.
Scroll to and select a number key for the channel.
Set station frequency
How to set the radio station frequency
To set the radio station frequency
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Press and hold the Radio
key.
Select Options.
Scroll to and select Set frequency.
Enter the desired frequency.
Select OK to save.
Enter the channel name.
Select OK.
Scroll to and select the desired number key to assign to the channel.
Access saved channel
How to access a saved channel
To access a saved channel, follow these steps
1. Press and hold the Radio
key.
2. Press the number key assigned to that channel.
Delete saved channel
How to delete a saved channel
To delete a saved channel, follow these steps:
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Press and hold the Radio
key.
Select Options.
Scroll to and select Delete channel.
Scroll to channel that you want to delete.
Select Delete.
Select OK to confirm.
Rename saved channel
How to rename a saved channel
To rename a saved channel, follow these steps:
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Press and hold the Radio
key.
Press a number key to select the channel you want to rename.
Select Options.
Scroll to and select Rename.
Enter a new name for the channel.
Select OK to save.
Games and applications
Delete games or applications
Deleting games or applications are not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Download using handset
Downloading games from the handset is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
GPS
Global Positioning System (GPS) is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Greeting / name tag
How to change the greeting or name tag
To change the greeting or the name tag, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Phone settings.
Scroll to and select Welcome note.
Enter your greeting.
Select Options.
Select Save.
Help / Demos
How to access the Help menu
Family Mobile help is not available on this handset. However, you can access demonstrations of
basic functions on the handset. To view demos, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Extras.
Scroll to and select Demo.
Perform one of the following:
 Scroll to and select Basics and then one of the following demos:
 Make a Call
 Answer a Call
 Send text msg
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Scroll to and select More and then select one of the following demos:
 Set an Alarm
 Ringing tones
 themes
Instant messaging (IM)
Instant messaging (IM) is not supported.
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Internet and t-zones
Internet and t-zones is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Liquid damage indicator (LDI)
How to find the Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI)
Each Family Mobile handset includes an indicator that shows if it has been subjected to water,
thereby voiding the warranty. To view the Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI), remove the back cover
and battery from your handset. Refer to the following illustrations to read the label:
Figure 1: White LDI (indicates no liquid damage)
Figure 2: Red LDI (indicates liquid damage)
Main menu
How to change the main menu style
To change the main menu style, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Display settings.
Scroll to and select Menu view.
Select List, or Grid.
Manual network selection
How to perform a manual network selection to register on a network
Related error: 'Network unavailable'
To manually select the wireless network the handset connects to, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Phone settings.
Scroll to and select Network selection.
Scroll to and select Manual.
6. After the handset finishes scanning available networks, scroll to and select the desired
network.
 The handset attempts to register with the selected network.
Note: The handset detects and registers on wireless networks inside Family Mobile’s calling
area, but roaming networks are usually restricted to Family Mobile SIM cards. You can manually
select a network only in areas where Family Mobile does not own GSM spectrum.
Memory
View memory (memory card)
Viewing memory on the memory card is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
View memory (pictures, videos)
Viewing memory for pictures and videos is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
View memory (phone book)
How to view phone book memory on the handset
To view the amount of free memory and used memory in the handset phone book, follow
these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Contacts.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Memory status.
View memory (SIM phone book)
How to view phone book memory on the SIM card
To view the amount of free memory and used memory on the SIM card, follow these
steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Contacts.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Memory status.
Press the Down Navigation key to view SIM card.
Memory card
Memory cards are not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Menu structure
Menu
1. Messages
 Create message
o Options
 Send
 Sending options
 Insert options
 Save message
 Clear text
 Instructions
 Exit editor
 Predictive text
 Inbox
 Sent items
 Drafts
 Picture messages
 Distribution lists
 Screened messages
 Delete messages
 Message counter
o Sent messages
o Received messages
o Clear counters
 Message settings
o Info service
 On
 Off
 Topic index
 Topics
 Language
 Topics on SIM
o Templates
o Smileys
o Signature
o Sending profile
o Font size
 Small fonts
 Large fonts
 Extra large fonts
o Delivery reports
 On
 Off
o Reply via same center
 No
 Yes
o
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Character support
 Full
 Reduced
o No. screening
Service com. editor
2. Contacts
 Find
 Add name
 Delete
o One by one
o Delete all
 Copy
o From phone to SIM card
o From SIM card to phone
 Settings
o Multi-Phonebook
 Phonebook style
 Current phonebook
 Manage contacts
 Rename phonebooks
o Voice mailbox number
o Memory in use
 SIM card
 Phone
o Contacts view
 Name and no.
 Name list
 Name only
o Memory status
 Phone
 SIM card
o Contact images
 On
 Off
 1-touch dial
o On
o Off
o Edit
 Own numbers
 No. screening
3. Call log
 Missed calls
 Received calls
 Dialed numbers
 Delete recent call lists
o All
o Missed
o Received
o Dialed
 Call timers
o Duration of last call
o Duration of received calls
o Duration of dialed calls
o Duration of all calls
o Clear timers
 Message counter
o Sent messages
o Received messages
o Clear counters
4. Settings
 Tone settings
o Ringing tone
o Ringing volume
o Vibrating alert
o Message alert tone
o Keypad tones
o Warning tones
o Rhythmic backlight alert
 Display settings
o Themes
o Color schemes
o Menu view
 List
 Grid
o Cell info display
 On
 Off
o Backlight time
 Normal
 Extended
o Screen saver
 Off
 On
 Time-out
 Screen saver
 Profiles
o Normal
o Silent
o Discreet
o Loud
o Lights only
o My profile
 Time settings
o Clock
 Hide clock
 Set the time
 Time format
o Date setting
o Auto-update of date and time
 On
 Confirm first
 Off
 Call settings
o Call forwarding
 Forward all voice calls
 Cancel all call forwarding
 Forward if not available
o Automatic redial
 On
 Off
Call waiting
 Activate
 Cancel
 Check status
o Send my caller ID
 Default
 Yes
 No
o No. screening
Phone settings
o Language
 Automatic
 English
 Espanol
 Francais
 Portugues
o Keyguard settings
 Automatic keyguard
 Keyguard code
o Network selection
 Automatic
 Manual
o Start-up tone
 On
 Off
o Welcome note
o Confirm SIM service actions
 Yes
 No
Cost settings
o In-call timer
 On
 Off
o Call summary
 On
 Off
o Fixed dialing
 On
 Off
 Numbers
Enhancement settings
o Headset
 Default profile
 Current profile
 Normal
 Silent
 Discreet
 Loud
 Lights only
 My profile
 Automatic answer
 On
 Off
o Loopset
o
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Use loopset
Default profile
 Current profile
 Normal
 Silent
 Discreet
 Loud
 Lights only
 My profile
 Automatic answer
 On
 Off
o TTY/TDD
Security settings
o PIN code request
 On
 Off
o Security level
 On
 Off
o Change access codes
 Change security code
 Change PIN code
 Change PIN2 code
Right selection key settings
o Select options
 Alarm clock
 Calendar
 Converter
 Create message
 Calculator
 Countdown tim.
 Contacts
 Create reminder
 Demo
 Discreet
 Flashlight on
 Inbox
 Lock keypad
 Loud
 Lights only
 Missed calls
 Multi-phonebk.
 My profile
 Msg. alert tone
 Normal
 Nature park
 Ringing tone
 Received calls
 Radio
 Reminder
 Ringing volume
 Soccer League
 Sodoku
 Silent
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 Speaking clock
 Spreadsheet
 Stopwatch
 Select game
 Themes
 Vibrating Alert
o Organize
 Speaking clock
 Flashlight on
 Radio
 Demo
 Alarm clock
 Calculator
 Select game
 Lock keypad
Restore factory settings
5. Clock
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Alarm Time
Alarm tone
 Standard
 Radio
 Ringing tone
 Speaking clock
Repeat alarm
 Alarm once
 Repeat alarm
 Monday
 Tuesday
 Wednesday
 Thursday
 Friday
 Saturday
 Sunday
Speaking clock
6. Radio
o
Options
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Turn off
Save channel
Auto-tuning
Manual tuning
Set frequency
Delete channel
Loudspeaker
Clock radio
7. Reminders
o Add new
o Calendar
o Alarm tone
 Standard
 Ringing tone
 Speaking clock
8. Games
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Nature park
Soccer League
Sodoku
Settings
 Game sounds
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Calculator
Converter
Spreadsheet
Countd. tim.
Calendar
Stopwatch
Composer
Flashlight
Demo
9. Extras
MMS (Picture and Video Messaging)
Delete
How to delete picture messages (MMS)
To delete picture messages (MMS), follow these steps:
Note: This is not true picture messaging. You can only send and receive pre-installed
images. Only Nokia phones that have the same pre-installed pictures can receive this
type of picture message.
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Select Messaging.
Scroll to and select Inbox.
Scroll to the message.
Select Read.
Select Options.
Select Delete.
Select OK to confirm.
Read / view
How to read picture messages (MMS)
To read picture messages (MMS), follow these steps:
Note: This is not true picture messaging. You can only send and receive pre-installed
images. Only Nokia phones that have the same pre-installed pictures can receive this
type of picture message.
To view from the main screen notification
1. When you receive a new picture message, you see an envelope
display screen.
2. Select View to view the message.
icon on the
To read the message from the menu
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Select Messaging.
Scroll to and select Inbox.
Scroll to the message.
Select Open.
Send a saved picture
How to send saved pictures as picture messages (MMS)
To send saved pictures as picture messages (MMS), follow these steps:
Note: This is not true picture messaging. You can only send and receive pre-installed
images. Only Nokia phones that have the same pre-installed pictures can receive this
type of picture message.
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Select Messages.
Scroll to and select Picture messages.
Press the Down Navigation key to scroll to the desired picture.
Select Use.
Enter your message.
Select Options.
Select Send.
Perform one of the following:
 Enter the phone number.
 Select Find to select a contact from the phone book.
10. Select OK.
Send video message
Sending video messages is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Music player
Music player is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Phone book / address book
Access
How to view all phone book contacts
To view all the phone book contacts, follow these steps:
Using the shortcut key
From the main screen, press the Down Navigation key.
Using the menu
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Contacts.
Select Find.
Select List.
Add contact to phone book
How to add, create, or save a phone book entry to the handset memory
To add a new phone book entry to the internal handset memory, follow these steps:
1. Note: The phone book can store up to 500 contacts. From the main screen,
enter the phone number.
2. Select Options.
3. Select Save.
4. Enter the contact’s name.
5. Select OK.
6. Scroll to and select the desired picture.
Add contact to SIM
How to add, create, or save a contact entry to the SIM card phone book
To add a new contact entry to the SIM card phone book, follow these steps:
Note: In order to add contacts directly to the SIM card, the default saving setting
must be set to SIM card or Ask on saving.
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Contacts.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Memory in use.
Select SIM card.
Press the red End key to exit.
From the main screen, enter the phone number.
Select Options.
Select Save.
Enter the contact’s name.
Select OK.
Scroll to and select the desired picture.
Assign speed dial to contact
How to add a contact to speed dial
To assign a contact to speed dial, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, press the Down Navigation key to access the phone book.
Scroll to the desired contact.
Select Details.
Select Options.
Scroll to and select 1-touch dial.
Scroll to the number key that you want to assign to the contact.
Select Assign.
Select Assign to call.
Copy contact – phone to SIM
How to copy contact entries from the handset memory to the SIM card
To copy contacts from the handset memory to the SIM card, follow these steps:
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Note: See also: How to copy contact entries from the SIM card to the handset
memory – Nokia 1661
From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Contacts.
Scroll to and select Copy.
Select From phone to SIM card.
Select All.
Select Keep original.
Select OK.
Copy contact – SIM to phone
How to copy contact entries from the SIM card to the handset memory
To copy contacts from the SIM card memory to the handset memory, follow these steps:
Note: See also: How to copy contact entries from the handset memory to the SIM
card – Nokia 1661
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Contacts.
Scroll to and select Copy.
Select From SIM card to phone.
Scroll to and select All.
Select Keep original.
Select OK.
Phone line selection
Phone line selection is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Program name and number
How to program your own name and number
To view your phone number, follow these steps:
Note: This procedure allows you to view your phone number. You cannot program your
phone number. The phone number is programmed in the SIM card and cannot be changed.
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Contacts.
3. Scroll to and select Own numbers.
Reset
Master reset
How to perform a master reset
A master reset restores the handset to factory settings. This clears all downloaded
content, saved images, messages and phone contacts. If any contacts or content are
stored on a memory or SIM card, they will not be deleted. To perform a master reset,
follow these steps:
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Back up all necessary data on the internal memory.
From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Scroll to and select Restore factory sett.
Enter the security code.
 Note: The default password is 12345.
6. Select OK.
Soft reset
How to perform a soft reset
A soft reset turns off and reboots the handset. No data is lost and settings remain the
same. This can help when the handset is running slower than normal or not performing
properly. To perform a soft reset, follow these steps:
1. Save any files that are open.
2. Press and hold the red End key to turn off the handset.
3. Press and hold the red End key to turn on the handset.
Ringtones and melodies
Change ring style
How to change the ring style or ring type
To change the ring type, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Select Tone settings.
Scroll to and select Vibrating alert.
Scroll to and select one of the following:
 On
 Off
 Rhythm
 Vibrate then ring
Change ringtone
How to change the ringtone or melody
To change the ringtone or melody, follow these steps:
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Select Tone settings.
Select Ringing tone.
Scroll to and select the desired ringtone.
Delete ringtones
Deleting ringtones is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Download using device
Downloading ringtones from the device is not supported.
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Mute incoming ringtone
How to mute the ringtone or an incoming call
To mute the ringtone or an incoming call, follow these steps:
To immediately mute an incoming call's ring
Select Silence.
To mute from the menu
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From the main screen, select Menu.
Scroll to and select Settings.
Select Tone settings.
Scroll to and select Ringing volume.
Press the Left Navigation key to lower the ringing volume.
Security
Change SIM PIN code
How to change the default SIM PIN code
To change the default SIM PIN code, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select Security settings.
4. Scroll to and select Change access codes.
5. Scroll to and select Change PIN code.
6. Enter the current PIN.
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Note: The default PIN is 1234.
7. Select OK.
8. Enter the new PIN.
9. Select OK.
10. Re-enter the new PIN.
11. Select OK.
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The PIN changes.
Change security code
How to change the default security code
The handset requires the security code when you perform a master reset or a master
clear. To change the default security code, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select Security settings.
4. Scroll to and select Change Access codes.
5. Select Change security code.
6. Enter the current password.
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Note: The default password is 12345.
7. Select OK.
8. Enter the new password.
9. Select OK.
10. Re-enter the new password.
11. Select OK.
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The password changes.
Lock / unlock
Keypad lock
How to lock and unlock the keypad
Locking the keypad protects against accidental key presses. No password is
required to unlock the keypad. To lock and unlock the keypad, follow these steps:
Automatic key lock
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select Phone settings.
4. Scroll to and select Keyguard settings.
5. Select Automatic Keyguard.
6. Scroll to and select On.
7. Enter the time delay.
8.
Select OK.
Manually lock the keypad
To lock
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Press the Star * key.
OR
1. From the main screen, select GoTo.
2. Scroll to and select Lock keypad.
To unlock
1. Press the Left Soft key to select Unlock.
2. Press the Star * key.
Phone lock
How to turn on or turn off the phone lock
Phone lock causes the handset to lock when you turn it off. When you turn the
handset back on, you must enter a password. To turn on or turn off the phone
lock, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select Phone settings.
4. Scroll to and select Keyguard settings.
5. Scroll to and select Keyguard code.
6. Enter the security code.
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Note: The default code is 12345.
7. Select OK.
8. Scroll to and select On.
SIM lock
How to turn on or turn off the SIM PIN code
The SIM PIN code is used to protect the SIM from being used in other handsets.
When you enable the SIM PIN code, the handset prompts you to enter the code
after turning it on. To turn on or turn off the SIM card lock, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select Security settings.
4. Select PIN code request.
5. Select On.
6. Enter the PIN code.
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Note: The default code is 1234.
7. Select OK.
Unblock the PIN (PUK Code)
How to enter a PUK code
Related errors:
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'PIN code blocked. Enter PUK code:'
'Enter PUK code'
If you enter the PIN code incorrectly several times in a row, the handset blocks you from
attempting again. To enter a PUK code and unblock the PIN, follow these steps:
Important: You must call Family Mobile Customer Care for the PUK code. Entering
the wrong code can permanently damage your SIM card.
1. Contact us to request your PUK code.
2. Enter the PUK.
3. Select OK.
4. Enter a PIN of your choice.
5. Select OK.
6. When the Confirm New PIN message displays, re-enter the PIN code.
7. Select OK.
Unblock the SIM (SIM subsidy unlock)
How to enter a SIM subsidy unlock code
Related errors:
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'Enter Special Code'
'Please Wait to Enter Special Code'
The SIM subsidy unlock code allows the handset to use a SIM card from another wireless
carrier. To enter the SIM subsidy unlock code, follow these steps:
Important: Stop if you receive an error message while performing the instructions
below. The handset locks permanently if you enter the incorrect code multiple times.
1. Verify the IMEI by typing *#06# (star, pound, zero, six, pound).
2. Press the Pound # key to submit a new request.
3. Quickly press the Star * key three times.
You see #p on the display.
4. Quickly press the Star * key four times.
You see #pw on the display.
5. Quickly press the Star * key twice.
You see #pw+ on t he display.
6. Enter the unlock code.
7. Quickly press the Star * key twice.
You now see #pw+unlock code+ on the display.
8. Press the 1 key and then the Pound # key.
The phone is now unlocked.
SIM
How to insert or remove the SIM card
Related error: 'Insert SIM'
To insert or remove the SIM card, follow these steps:
Insert SIM
1. Press down in the center of the back cover.
2. Slide the back cover off of the handset.
3. Lift and remove the battery.
4. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder with the gold contacts facing down and
the notched corner of the SIM card matching the SIM card holder.
5. Match the gold contacts on the battery to the gold contacts on the handset.
6. Press down on the battery until it snaps in to place.
7. Slide the cover on to the handset until it clicks into place.
Remove SIM
1. Press down in the center of the back cover.
2. Slide the back cover off of the handset.
3. Lift and remove the battery.
4. Press down on the SIM card release spring with your finger and slide the SIM from
the SIM card holder.
5. Match the gold contacts on the battery to the gold contacts on the handset.
6. Press down on the battery until it snaps in to place.
7. Slide the cover on to the handset until it clicks into place.
SMS (Text Messaging)
Add service center number
How to add, enter, or change the service center number
To add or change the text messaging (SMS) service center number, follow these steps:
Note: If the service center number is not correctly entered into the phone, you will not
be able to send text messages. To correct the service center number:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Select Messages.
3. Scroll to and select Message Settings.
4. Scroll to and select Sending Profile.
5. Select SMS Settings.
6. Select Message Center Number.
7. Enter the service center number.
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Note: The Family Mobile service center number is +120631300004. To enter
a plus sign (+) sign, press the Star * key twice.
8. Select OK.
Delete
How to delete text messages (SMS)
To delete text messages (SMS), follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Select Messages.
3. Scroll to and select Inbox.
4. Scroll to the message that you want to delete.
5. Select Options.
6. Select Delete.
7. Select OK to confirm
Read
How to read text messages (SMS)
To read text messages (SMS), follow these steps:
To read from the notification message
1. When you receive a new text message, you see the envelope
screen.
2. Select Show.
icon on the
To read a message from the menu
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Select Messages
3. Scroll to and select Inbox.
4. Scroll to the message and select Read.
Write and send
How to write and send text messages (SMS)
To write and send text messages (SMS), follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Create message.
4. Enter your message.
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Note: For tips on typing and text modes, see the Text Entry Method section.
5. Select Options.
6. Select Send.
7. Perform one of the following:
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Enter the recipient’s phone number.
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Select Find to select a contact from the phone book.
8. Select OK.
Software / flex version
How to check the software version
To find the software version on your handset, follow these steps:
Note: The latest software version for this handset is v 03.00.
From the main screen, press *#0000# (star, pound, zero, zero, zero, zero, pound) to display the
software version.
Speakerphone
How to use, turn on, or turn off the speakerphone
To turn on or turn off the speakerphone, perform the following:
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To turn on speakerphone while on an active call, select Loudsp.
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To turn off speakerphone while on an active call, select Hands.
Text entry method
Copy or cut and paste text
Copying or cutting and pasting text is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Choose text entry mode
How to change the text entry method and choose input mode options
The following text entry modes are available for this handset:
Text entry mode
T9 mode
ABC Mode
How to type using this mode
Press each key containing the
letters of the desired word
once.
For each letter, you may need
to press the appropriate key
multiple times.
For example, the 2 key
contains the letters a, b, and
c.
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To enter the letter a, press
the 2 key once.
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To enter the letter b, press
it twice.
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To enter the letter c, press
How to change to this mode
1. While typing a new message,
select Options.
2. Scroll to and select Predictive
text.
3. Scroll to and select English or the
desired language.
4. Enter a word and press the Star *
key to toggle between word
matches.
1. While typing a new message,
select Options.
2. Scroll to and select Predictive
text.
3. Scroll to and select Prediction off.
it three times.
Delete text
How to delete or erase text
To delete or erase text from a text field or message, perform the following:
To delete text while typing a message, select Clear.To delete ALL text, press and hold
Clear.
Enter symbols
How to enter symbols or numbers in a text field
To insert punctuation, numbers, and symbols while entering text on the handset, follow
these steps:
Insert plus sign (+)
T9 mode
1. In T9 mode, press and hold the Star * key to display a list of symbols.
2. Scroll to the + sign and select Insert.
ABC Mode
1. In ABC mode, press the Star * key to display a list of symbols.
2. Scroll to the plus sign (+) and select Insert.
Insert the @
In ABC mode, quickly press the 1 key eleven times.
Insert period (.)
In ABC or T9 mode, press the 1 key once.
Insert dash (-)
In ABC mode, quickly press the 1 key eight times.
Time and date
Enable auto-update (NITZ)
How to turn on or turn off automatic update of time and date (NITZ)
Automatic update of time and date (NITZ) checks for the correct time while the handset
turns on. To turn on or turn off NITZ, follow these steps:
Note: When you enter a different time zone and turn on your handset, it automatically
updates to the new time. This feature is network-dependent and may not be available
in all areas.
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select Time settings.
4. Scroll to and select Auto-update of date & time.
5. Scroll to and select On.
Set alarm clock
How to set the alarm clock
To set the alarm clock, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Clock.
3. Select Alarm time.
4. Enter the time for the alarm.
5. Select OK.
6. Scroll to and select Repeat alarm.
7. Select one of the following:
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Alarm once: For a one time alarm.
Repeat alarm: For an alarm on multiple days:
1. Select Mark to select the check box next to each day that you want the alarm
to sound.
2. Select Done.
3. Select Yes to save changes.
Set time / date
How to set or change the time and date
To set the time and date, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select Time settings.
4. Scroll to and select Auto-update of date & time.
5. Scroll to and select Off.
6. Scroll to and select Clock.
7. Scroll to and select Set the time.
8. Enter the time.
9. Select OK.
10. Scroll to and select Date setting.
11. Enter the date.
12. Select OK.
Video
Video is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Voice-activated command
Voice-activated commands are not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Voicemail
Call voicemail
How to call voicemail
To retrieve voicemail messages, press and hold the 1 key.
Set voicemail number
Setting the voicemail number is not supported.
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Voice recording
Voice Notes (recordings) are not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Volume
Adjust call volume
How to adjust or change the handset volume
To raise or lower the volume of the earpiece, press the Right or Left Navigation key.
Adjust ring volume
How to adjust or change the ringtone volume
To raise or lower the ringtone volume, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select Tone settings.
4. Scroll to and select Ringing volume.
5. Press the Right or Left Navigation key to adjust the ringing volume.
6. Select OK.
Wallpaper / theme / screen saver
Screen saver - set
How to set, select, or change the screen saver
To set, select, or change the screen saver on the display screen, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select Display settings.
4. Scroll to and select Screen saver.
5. Scroll to and select Screen saver again.
6. Scroll to the desired screen saver.
7. Select Options.
8. Scroll to and select View to preview the screen saver.
9. Press the Right Soft key to go back to the screen saver options.
10. Select Options.
11. Select Use to activate the screensaver.
Theme - set
How to set, select, or change themes
To change themes for the handset, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, select Menu.
2. Scroll to and select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select Display settings.
4. Select Themes.
5. Scroll to the desired theme.
6. Select Options.
7. Select Activate.
8. Select For current profile.
Wallpaper - delete
Deleting wallpaper is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Wallpaper - download using device
Downloading wallpaper from the device is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
Wallpaper - set
Setting the wallpaper is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.
See How to set, select, or change themes – Nokia 1661 for additional information.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is not supported
We’re sorry, but this is not an available feature on your particular handset model.