Nokia 616 Bluetooth Car Kit

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Description

The Nokia 616 Car Kit is an easy-to use and yet versatile car communication system for all compatible existing and coming Nokia mobile phones with integrated Bluetooth wireless technology. It combines the advantages of handsfree functionality with high audio quality and comfortable mobile communication.

Its three operational modes and tailored features ensure that you can use your time outside the office as efficiently as possible.

Get ready to make the switch from mobile to auto mobile!

Features:

• Handsfree with high audio quality
  
• Convenient call and message handling due to separate display and input device
  
• Download of contacts from a compatible mobile phone using Bluetooth wireless technology. For mobile phones
  running Symbian OS, you will need to install the free Nokia 616 Contacts Download application.
  
• Up to 1000 contacts per user profile, up to 5 numbers per contact
  
• Support for two user profiles, including contacts, voice tags, and car kit settings
  
• Voice recognition with support of name dialing and voice commands
  
• Car optimized SMS handling*
  
• Optional Nokia Car Handset available to input device
  
• HSCSD and GPRS data capabilities via Bluetooth link
  
• External car antenna in operation with Bluetooth SIM Access Mode and as
  standalone car phone with separate car SIM Card
  

*Only available in Bluetooth SIM Access Profile mode or if SIM Card is inserted in the car phone

Simple Versatility

The Nokia 616 Car Kit comes with three operational modes depending on your mobile phone capabilities and personal preferences:

• SIM Access Mode: functions as a car phone that accesses the SIM card of a compatible mobile phone using Bluetooth SIM Access Profile
  
• Handsfree Mode: functions as a car kit that accesses a compatible mobile phone using the Bluetooth Handsfree Profile
  
• Car SIM Mode: functions as a standalone car phone with a separate SIM card inserted in the SIM card reader in the Nokia 616 Car Kit
  
• Additionally, you can conveniently switch between your compatible mobile phone and car kit when entering or leaving your car, simply by turning the ignition key. The Nokia 616 Car Kit requires professional installation.
  

Convenient Information Management

The Nokia 616 Car Kit is designed to accommodate the particular needs of the user. You can handle calls and messages using a separate display and input device installed at a convenient place in the vehicle. The large font size of the display makes the text easier to read. You can access the main phone features with a small input device that can be installed at within easy reach. Voice dialing is also simple - just press the dedicated voice key and speak the desired name.

Excellent audio quality and an external antenna connection further enhance your calling and messaging experience in the vehicle environment. And if two people share the car, both can easily access their personal user profiles including contacts, personal voice tags and specified car kit settings.

Broad Compatibility

The Nokia 616 Car Kit offers broader compatibility, since it supports several profiles of the Bluetooth standard. In addition to the SIM Access Profile, it supports the Bluetooth Handsfree Profile, which is standard in all Nokia mobile phones with built-in Bluetooth wireless technology.

The Nokia 616 car kit supports three operational modes, each with slightly different functionality:

SIM Access Mode (Bluetooth SIM Access Profile):

• Phone of car kit is active and mobile phone is passive (no GSM signals)
  
• Accesses the SIM card of a compatible mobile phone using Bluetooth technology
  
• Compatible with Nokia mobile phones that support Bluetooth SIM Access Profile
  
• Car kit automatically activated when you turn the ignition key
  
• External antenna in use
  
• Contacts can be downloaded from your mobile phone
  
• Supports all Nokia 616 Car Kit call and message handling features
  
  

Handsfree Mode (Bluetooth Handsfree Profile)

• Accesses a mobile phone using Bluetooth wireless technology
  
• Used when the mobile phone does not support the SIM Access Profile
  
• Supports all major mobile phone call handling features
  
• Compatible with Nokia mobile phones supporting Bluetooth Handsfree Profile 1.0
  
• Mobile phone is active
  
• External GSM antenna is not in use
  

Car SIM Mode (Standalone car phone)

• Classic car phone approach
  
• SIM card always in the radio unit
  
• Separate SIM card (i.e. Twin card/Dual SIM or pre-paid card)
  
• Contacts can be downloaded from your mobile phone
  
• Can be used as a fall-back solution, in case you forget your mobile phone or the battery runs out
  
• Supports all Nokia 616 Car Kit call and message handling features
  

The Nokia 616 car kit consists of five main components:

• Radio Unit RV-1
  
• Display Unit SU-21
  
• Input Device CUW-3
  
• External HF Speaker SP-2
  
• Microphone HFM-8