Nokia 616 Car Kit « Mobile Phone Accessories Review

Nokia 616 Car Kit

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:

Download of contacts from a compatible mobile phone using Bluetooth wireless technology. For most mobile phones based on the Symbian OS, you will need to install an application, which you can download for free

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

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. *

Bluetooth Handsfree Profile 1.0 is not supported by the Nokia 7650

Phonebook and User Profiles

Memory for two user data profiles including contacts, voice tags, personal settings
Up to 1000 contacts per user data profile, up to 5 numbers per contact
Contacts download from compatible mobile phone supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Audio Features

Handsfree with excellent audio quality
Option to use compatible existing car loudspeakers
Support for car radio mute
One touch switchover between car handsfree and compatible wireless headset supporting Bluetooth wireless technology
Ringing tone and speaker volume adjustment with Navi wheel
Switch between normal, silent, and off modes

Voice Features

User-dependent voice dialing
Memory for up to 12 voice tags per user profile
3 user-dependent predefined voice commands per user profile:

Replay voice memos
Download contacts
Connect wireless headset

Voice recording during a call:
Up to ten voice recordings, totaling up to 5 min. of recording time
Easy replay of voice recordings

Call Features

Call initiation:

Voice dialing with name tags
From phonebook
From call registers
Number dialing

Accept / reject an incoming call
Closed user group
Fixed dialing number

Messaging Features

Short message handling:
Read SMS
Voice call back to SMS sender
SMS forward to mobile phone via Bluetooth wireless technology
Send predefined templates
Store SMS as template
Entering SMS text via the optional Nokia Car Handset HSU-4
Business card and calendar card upload to mobile phone via SMS or Bluetooth wireless technology

Interfaces supported