8260 User Guide version v. 0.06 [ 9 ] 4/21/00
Get to know your phone
Power key
• Press and hold the Power key, which is located on the upper-right, top 
portion of the phone.
Warning: Do not switch on the phone where wireless phone use 
is prohibited, or where the use of a phone might cause 
interference or could be a danger. 
Start screen
When you turn on your phone, a Nokia welcome 
appears, and then you see is the Start screen. The 
Start screen is the “home base" for your phone.
If you have already made a feature choice and are no 
longer at the Start screen but wish to return to this 
screen:
• Press .
Special character keys: Use  to enter special 
characters.
For example: Pressing   while you are in alpha mode 
changes the letter case. 
Scroll keys: Press to move through your phone’s menu or 
phone book.