These features enable to use the phone in a more ergonomic way and to have better control of costs.

The peak output power is 8W. When the coverage is not too good, instead of raising your voice, repeating what you say, or reinitiating an interrupted call, the Nokia 6090 phone automatically peaks up to 8 W in order to maintain the best possible connection. The receiver sensibility is also set as specified by regulation bodies.

• Automatic answer of incoming calls
• Speed dialing: For up to 8 names (1 is always for voice mail)
• Last number redial from dialed calls list (e.g. scroll-up from idle)
• Closed user group (this feature allows to receive and initiate calls only to/from selected phone lines

The following options are selectable:

• Divert all
• Divert if busy
• Divert if no reply
• Divert if not reachable
• Divert all fax calls
• Divert all data calls
• Cancel all diverts

As an example, if your car phone is turned off, the call can be diverted directly to your handheld mobile phone mailbox or directly to your handheld mobile phone, if you have one.

Tip: The settings "divert if no reply" and "divert if not reachable" (from your handheld phone to your mounted vehicle phone) enable you to receive calls using the vehicle phone without having to manipulate the settings, such as changing SIM, or switching off the handheld phone.

• Memory for 5 last numbers dialed/received/missed
• Time stamp for calls lists
• Automatic erasure of call lists when SIM card is changed

• Network Related
  • Automatic, manually or via AT-commands selectable network selection can enable substantial savings while roaming
  • Fixed dialing numbers allow calls only to predefined numbers that the owner of the SIM card has chosen; it is protected by a code (PIN2) that the user of the phone may not be aware of, it is also SIM card dependent
  • Emergency calls 112 (number operates in specific countries only) without SIM-card and with key locked phone
  • Call ID control allows the user to see who is calling; this feature depends on the contract you have with your operator
  • Call timers: Advice of charge; charge meters, charge limiting, currency handling
• Security
  • Electronic keyguard (menu *)
  • Security code; PIN1, PIN2 (when a non-owner SIM card is inserted)
• Power Control
  • Ignition switching time-out selectable from 45 seconds to 24 hours
  • Automatic power off mode can be disabled

• Phonebook Memory
  • Up to 250 names and phone numbers supported in SIM card (each name can include up to 16 characters, each phone number can be up to 30 digits long; the actual number of memory locations is SIM specific)
  • Up to 150 names and phone numbers in internal phone memory
• Fetch Service
  • Fetch service makes it possible to use a phone number from the memory when sending an SMS, storing Voice Mailbox number, or activating Call Divert to another number
• Phonebook Display Options
  • Name with large font (standard)
  • Name list
  • Name and number
  • Phone number in large font by pressing # - key

• Dynamic display layout adjusts automatically for optimal viewing
• Full graphics layout

• ISO SIM in phone unit
• Plug-in SIM in handset

• DTMF stands for Dual Tone Multi Frequency signal transmitting

• Voice mail waiting indicator
• Fax message waiting indicator

• Language selection can happen automatically when using a phase 2 SIM, or one of the 26 supported languages can be selected manually

• 10 selectable volume levels
• Separate voice volume level settings for handset and handsfree usage
• In-call volume control

• 30 different selectable ringing tones
• Ringing types can be ascending ringing, beep once, normal ringing, ring once, or off