If you chose the “always online” setting, this icon also appears in the left lower corner of the screen indicating a continuous GPRS connection. Indicates that circuit switched (CS) or voice calls are not possible when using GPRS for a data call. Indicates that the GPRS connection has been interrupted by a voice call. Set up an automatic connection If the network supports an automatic connection, you can choose to have the GPRS context created as soon as you turn your phone on. The connection stays on in the background all the time, as long as you have network coverage. You can take advantage of this continuous connection when browsing the Internet. When you are finished browsing, the connection stays active for quick access the next time you need to download information. [ 129 ] You can choose one of the following options from the Services settings menu: • Always online: the connection is established when you turn your phone on. The connection continues in the background even after you are finished browsing, depending on network coverage. • When needed: the connection is established when you use your WAP browser and is closed when you end the browsing session. The following table shows how to end your browsing session, depending on which option you have chosen for your GPRS connection. • Press to return to the Start screen if you have selected Always online • The GPRS connection remains in the background. • Press to end the GPRS connection if you have selected When needed • Press twice to return to the Start screen if you have selected When needed • Press and hold to end browsing and disconnect from GPRS if you have selected When needed Note: Some GPRS setups may use different keys than shown above. Check with your service provider for details. Receive a call while online If you are using the WAP browser over GPRS, you can still receive a voice call. Your data call is put on hold and you can choose to answer the call. • To answer the incoming call, press . • To reject the incoming call, press . [ 130 ] Your wireless Internet browser Note: After you end your voice call, the GPRS connection automatically resumes. Make a call while online When you are browsing a WAP page and want to make a call, you can select Use number. Your phone then searches the information on the WAP page for a string of numbers. You can then choose from the number or numbers displayed to place the call. An alternate way is to press to disconnect from the Internet, then place your call by searching the phone book for a name and number or by keying in the phone number. Make an emergency call while online If you are using GPRS to connect to the Internet, you can end your data connection and then make an emergency call. 1 To close your Internet connection and return to the Start screen, simply press twice. 2 Enter the emergency number for your present location (for example, 12 911 or any other official emergency number—emergency numbers vary by location). 3 Press . [ 131 ] 13 Your personal digital assistant Your Nokia 6590 phone has many useful features for organizing your everyday life, including a calendar, to-do list, and alarm clock. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to use your phone as a digital assistant. • USE THE ALARM CLOCK Warning: Your phone must be switched on to use this function. Do not switch the phone on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. The alarm clock feature is based on your phone’s internal clock and sounds an alert at a time you specify. The alarm clock works even if the phone is off. Set the alarm clock 1 Press Menu 6-1 (Organizer > Alarm clock). 2 Enter the alarm time in hh:mm format. 3 Press OK. 13 4 Select either am or pm and press Select. Note: Step 4 is necessary only in the 12-hour format. Manage the alarm PHONE ON • Press Stop to shut off the alarm. OR • Press Snooze. The alarm stops and sounds again in 10 minutes. Note: If you let the alarm sound for 1 minute without pressing a key, it stops for 10 minutes, and then sounds again. [ 132 ] Your personal digital assistant PHONE OFF The phone switches itself on at alarm time, and then the alarm sounds. If you press Stop, the phone displays Switch the phone on? Press Yes to keep it on or No to switch it off. Turn off the alarm clock 1 Press Menu 6-1 (Organizer > Alarm clock). 2 Scroll to Off and press Select. • USE THE CALENDAR Warning: Your phone must be switched on to use this function. Do not switch the phone on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. The calendar keeps track of reminders, calls you need to make, meetings, and birthdays. It can even sound an alarm when it’s time for you to make a call, go to a meeting, or celebrate a birthday. The calendar keeps track of reminders, calls you need to make, meetings, and birthdays, and can sound an alarm for any of these events. 13 Note: This feature uses dynamic memory. For a detailed explanation on dynamic memory see “Dy...