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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, NOKIA CORPORATION declares that this RM-625 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.nokia.com/phones/ declaration_of_conformity/. 0434 © 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved. Nokia, Nokia Connecting People, Nokia Care, Nokia Original Enhancements logos, and Ovi are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.
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Contents Safety........................................6 About your device..................................7 Network services....................................8 Find help...................................9 In-device help.........................................9 Accessibility solutions............................9 Extended user guide..............................9 Support.................................................10 Update software using your PC..........10 Access codes........................
Nokia Ovi Player...................................43 Camera....................................43 Activate the camera.............................43 Image capture......................................44 Video recording....................................47 Contents Product and safety information............................59 Index.......................................67 Gallery.....................................48 View and organise files.......................49 View images and videos.............
Safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information. SWITCH ON SAFELY Do not switch the device on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
About your device Safety The wireless device described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz networks. Contact your service provider for more information about networks. Your device supports several connectivity methods and like computers may be exposed to viruses and other harmful content. Exercise caution with messages, connectivity requests, browsing, and downloads.
Safety Network services To use the device you must have service from a wireless service provider. Some features are not available on all networks; other features may require that you make specific arrangements with your service provider to use them. Network services involve transmission of data. Check with your service provider for details about fees in your home network and when roaming on other networks. Your service provider can explain what charges will apply.
Find help For local services and warranty information, see the separate booklet. In-device help Your device contains instructions to help to use the applications in your device. To open help texts from the main menu, select Menu > Help and the application for which you want to read instructions. When an application is open, to access the help text for the current view, select Options > Help.
Find help Support When you want to learn more about how to use your product or you are unsure how your device should function, see the support pages at www.nokia.com/ support or your local Nokia website, www.nokia.mobi/support (with a mobile device), the Help application in the device, or the user guide. If this does not resolve your issue, do one of the following: ● Restart the device: switch off the device, and remove the battery. After about a minute, replace the battery, and switch on the device.
Get started ● ● ● ● SIM card. After three consecutive incorrect PIN code entries, the code is blocked, and you need the PUK code to unblock it. PIN2 code — This code (4 - 8 digits) is supplied with some SIM cards, and is required to access some functions in your device. Lock code (also known as security code) — The lock code helps you to protect your device against unauthorised use. The preset code is 12345. You can create and change the code, and set the device to request the code.
Get started 1. Open the cover of the SIM card slot. 2. Insert a SIM card in the SIM card slot. Make sure the contact area on the card is facing up and the bevelled corner is facing toward the device. Push the card in. 3. Close the cover of the SIM card slot. Make sure the cover is properly closed. If the SIM card is not properly in place, the device can only be used in the offline profile. Insert the battery Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery. 12 www.
1. Remove the back cover. 2. Insert the battery. 3. To replace the cover, direct the top locking catches toward their slots, and press down until the cover locks into place. Get started Insert the memory card Use only compatible microSD and microSDHC cards approved by Nokia for use with this device. Nokia uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with this device.
Get started 1. Open the cover of the memory card slot. 2. Insert a compatible memory card in the memory card slot. Make sure the contact area on the card is facing up. Push the card in. You can hear a click when the card locks into place. 3. Close the cover of the memory card slot. Make sure the cover is properly closed. Charge the battery Your battery has been partially charged at the factory. If the device indicates a low charge, do the following: 1. Connect the charger to a wall outlet. 14 www.nokia.
2. Connect the charger to the device. Get started 3. When the device indicates a full charge, disconnect the charger from the device, then from the wall outlet. You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the device while it is charging. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made.
Get started Keys and parts 1 – Micro USB connector 2 – Nokia AV connector (3.5mm) 3 – Charger connector 4 – Power key 5 – Earpiece 6 – Touch screen 7 – Proximity sensor 8 – Volume/Zoom key 9 – Media key 10 – Lock switch 11 – Capture key 12 - End key 13 - Menu key 14 - Call key 16 www.nokia.
Get started 15 – Camera lens 16 – Loudspeaker 17 – SIM card slot 18 – Memory card slot 19 – Wrist strap hole 20 – Microphone Your device also comes with a plectrum stylus that can be attached to the device with the wrist strap. Do not cover the area above the touch screen, for example, with protective film or tape. Switch the device on 1. Press and hold the power key. 2. If the device asks for a PIN code or lock code, enter it, . The and select OK.
Get started Lock the keys and touch screen To lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys, slide the lock switch on the side of the device. When the touch screen and keys are locked, the touch screen is switched off and the keys are inactive. The screen and keys may be locked automatically after a period of inactivity. To change settings for automatic screen and key locking, select Menu > Settings and Phone > Phone mgmt. > Auto. keyguard > Keypad autolock period.
Get started Interactive display elements To open the clock application, select the clock (1). To open the calendar, or to change the profile, select the date or the profile name (2). ), or to view To view or modify connectivity settings ( missed events, select the top right corner (3). To make a phone call, select Telephoneor To open the contacts list, select Contacts or (4). (5). To open the main menu, press the menu key (6).
Get started Access the menu To access the menu, press the menu key. To open an application or folder in the menu, select the item. Touch screen actions Tap and double-tap To open an application or other element on the touch screen, you normally tap it with your finger or the stylus. However, to open the following items, you must tap them twice. Important: Use only a stylus approved by Nokia for use with this device.
Get started Drag To drag, place your finger or the stylus on the screen, and slide it across the screen. To scroll up or down on a web page, drag the page with your finger or stylus. Swipe To swipe, slide your finger or the stylus quickly left or right on the screen. When viewing an image, to view the next or previous image, swipe the image left or right, respectively. Swipe to unlock the touch screen — To unlock the touch screen without answering a call, swipe from right to left.
Get started Media key To open applications such as the music player or browser, select the media key ( ) to open the media bar, and select the application. Change the ringing tone Select Menu > Settings and Personal > Profiles. You can use profiles to set and customise the ringing tones, message alert tones, and other tones for different events, environments, or caller groups. To personalise a profile, go to the profile, and select Options > Personalise.
Your device Nokia Care services If you need to contact Nokia Care services, check the list of local Nokia Care contact centres at www.nokia.com/customerservice. Maintenance For maintenance services, find your nearest Nokia Care point at www.nokia.com/ repair. Your device Contacts bar To add a contact to the home screen, in the home screen, select New contact, and follow the instructions.
Your device Bluetooth antenna Cellular antenna Offline profile The offline profile lets you use the device without connecting to the wireless cellular network. When the offline profile is active, you can use your device without a SIM card. Activate the offline profile — Press the power key briefly, and select Offline. When you activate the offline profile, the connection to the cellular network is closed. All radio frequency signals to and from the device to the cellular network are prevented.
Your device Shortcuts To switch between open applications, press and hold the menu key. Leaving applications running in the background increases the demand on battery power and reduces the battery life. To start a web connection (network service), in the dialler, tap and hold 0. To access applications available in the media bar, such as the music player and web browser, in any view, press the media key. To change the profile, press the power key, and select a profile.
Your device Warning: When you use the headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be affected. Do not use the headset where it can endanger your safety. Do not connect products that create an output signal as this may cause damage to the device. Do not connect any voltage source to the Nokia AV Connector. When connecting any external device or any headset, other than those approved by Nokia for use with this device, to the Nokia AV Connector, pay special attention to volume levels.
Remove the SIM card Your device 1. Remove the back cover by lifting it from the top end of the device. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Open the cover of the SIM card slot. Place the tip of the stylus in the opening under the battery, and push the SIM card sideways to slide it out of the slot. Pull the SIM card out. 4. Replace the battery and the back cover. Remove the memory card Important: Do not remove the memory card during an operation when the card is being accessed.
Make calls 4. Press the memory card to release it from the slot. 5. Pull out the memory card. If the device is switched on, select OK. Make calls Touch screen during calls Your device has a proximity sensor. To extend battery life and prevent accidental selections, the touch screen is disabled automatically during calls, when you place the device next to your ear. Do not cover the proximity sensor, for example, with protective film or tape. Calls 1.
Write text Write text You can enter letters, numbers, and special characters in several different ways. The on-screen keyboards allow you to enter characters by tapping them with your fingers or the stylus. Handwriting recognition allows you to write characters directly onto the screen using the stylus as a pen. Handwriting recognition may not be available for all languages. Tap any text input field to enter letters, numbers, and special characters.
Write text 4 — Shift and caps lock - To enter an uppercase character when writing in lowercase, or vice versa, select the key before entering the character. To activate the caps lock, select the key twice. A line under the key indicates that the caps lock is activated. 5 — Letters 6 — Numbers and special characters 7 — Character accents 8 — Space bar 9 — Move - Move the cursor. 10 — Backspace 11 — Enter - Move the cursor to the next row or text input field.
Write text To enter letters and numbers (default mode), write words as you would normally. To select number mode, select . To enter non-Latin characters, select the corresponding icon, if available. To enter special characters, write them as you would normally, or select and the desired character. To delete characters or move the cursor back, swipe backwards (see Figure 1). To insert a space, swipe forwards (see Figure 2).
Write text 1 — Close - Closes on-screen keypad (Alphanumeric keypad). 2 — Input menu - Opens the touch input menu, which includes commands such as Activate predictive text and Writing language. 3 — Text input indicator - Opens a pop-up window, in which you can turn predictive text input modes on or off, change the character case, and switch between letter and number mode. 4 — Input mode - Opens a pop-up window, in which you can select from the available input modes.
Write text 8 — Star - Opens a special characters table. 9 — Shift - Changes the character case, turns predictive text input modes on or off, and switches between the alphabet and number modes. Traditional text input Tap a number key (1-9) repeatedly until the desired character appears. There are more characters available for a number key than are visible on the key.
Messaging 4. Start writing the next word. Switch between text modes To deactivate predictive text input for all editors in your device, select Deactivate prediction, or quickly double-tap #. Alternatively, you can select Predictive text > Off. > > Touch input settings Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Touch input. To modify text input settings for the touch screen, select from the following: ● Handwriting training — Open the handwriting training application.
Messaging Tip: To avoid rewriting messages that you send often, use texts in the Templates folder in My folders. You can also create and save your own templates. Messaging contains the following folders: Inbox — Received messages, except e-mail and cell broadcast messages, are stored here. ● My folders — Organise your messages into folders. ● ● ● ● ● ● Mailbox — Connect to your remote mailbox to retrieve your new e-mail messages, or view your previously retrieved e-mail messages offline.
Messaging Only devices that have compatible features can receive and display multimedia messages. The appearance of a message may vary depending on the receiving device. Check the size limit of mail messages with your service provider. If you attempt to send a mail message that exceeds the size limit of the mail server, the message is left in the Outbox folder, and the device attempts to resend it periodically.
Set up e-mail Messaging To set up e-mail, select Menu > Messaging and Mailbox. You can set up several e-mail accounts, for example, a personal e-mail account and a corporate e-mail account. To set up e-mail from your home screen, select the relevant plug-in. Alternatively, to set up an e-mail account, select Menu > Applications > Sett. wizard. Nokia Messaging The Nokia Messaging service automatically transfers e-mail from your existing email address to your device.
Messaging Mail for Exchange With Mail for Exchange, you can receive your work e-mail to your device. You can read and reply to your e-mails, view and edit compatible attachments, view calendar information, receive and reply to meeting requests, schedule meetings, and view, add, and edit contact information. ActiveSync Use of the Mail for Exchange application is limited to over-the-air synchronisation of PIM information between the Nokia device and the authorised Microsoft Exchange server.
About Ovi Contacts Messaging With Ovi Contacts, you can stay connected with the people who matter most. Search for contacts, and discover friends in the Ovi community. Keep in touch with your friends - chat, share your location and presence information, and easily follow what your friends are up to and where they are. You can also sync your contacts, calendar, and other content between your Nokia device and Ovi. Your important information is stored and kept up to date both in your device and on the web.
Music player Music player Music player supports file formats such as AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, and WMA. Music player does not necessarily support all features of a file format or all the variations of file formats. You can also use Music player to listen to podcasts. Podcasting is a method for delivering audio or video content over the internet using either RSS or Atom technologies for playback on mobile devices and computers.
Music player To fast-forward or rewind, tap and hold or . . To return to the To go to the next item, tap . To skip to the previous beginning of the item, tap again within 2 seconds after a song or item, tap podcast has started. To turn random play ( Shuffle play. ) on or off, select Options > To repeat the current item ( ), all items ( turn repeat off, select Options > Repeat. ), or to If you play podcasts, shuffle and repeat are automatically turned off. To adjust the volume, press the volume key.
Music player 3. To add songs now, select Yes; or to add the songs later, select No. 4. If you select Yes, select artists to find the songs you want to add to the playlist. Select Add to add items. To show the song list under an artist title, select Expand. To hide the song list, select Collapse. 5. When you have made your selections, select Done. If a compatible memory card is inserted, the playlist is saved to the memory card. To add more songs later, when viewing the playlist, select Options > Add songs.
Camera ● To synchronise music with Windows Media Player, connect a compatible USB data cable, and select Media transfer as the connection mode. A compatible memory card must be inserted in the device. To change the default USB connection mode, select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > USB > USB connection mode. Nokia Ovi Player With Nokia Ovi Player, you can download music from Ovi Music, transfer music to your device from your computer, and manage and organise your music files.
Camera Image capture Still image controls and indicators The still image viewfinder displays the following: 1 — Mode indicator 2 — Zoom slider. To activate or deactivate the zoom slider, tap the screen. 3 — Capture icon 4 — Capture settings 5 — Battery charge level indicator 6 — Image resolution indicator 7 — Image counter (the estimated number of images you can capture using the current image quality setting and available memory) 8 — Memory in use.
Select from the following: Camera — Select the scene. or or — Switch between video and image mode. — Show or hide the viewfinder grid (images only). — Activate the self-timer (images only). — Activate sequence mode (images only). — Open Gallery. Image settings: — Select a colour effect. — Adjust the white balance. Select the current lighting conditions. This allows the camera to reproduce colours more accurately. — Adjust the exposure compensation (images only).
Camera Saving the captured image may take longer if you change the zoom, lighting, or colour settings. Capture images When capturing an image, note the following: ● Use both hands to keep the camera still. ● The quality of a digitally zoomed image is lower than that of a non-zoomed image. ● The camera goes into battery saving mode if there are no actions for about a minute. To continue capturing images, select Continue. To capture an image, do the following: > . 1.
Camera To set the image as a default call image to be used for every call situation, select Options > Use image > Set as call image. To assign the image to a contact, Options > Use image > Assign to contact. To return to the viewfinder to capture a new image, press the capture key. Video recording Record videos 1. To switch from image mode to video mode, if necessary, select . mode and the video 2. To start recording, press the capture key or tap . A red record icon is displayed, and a tone sounds. 3.
Gallery 2 — Audio mute indicator 3 — Record icon 4 — Recording settings 5 — Battery charge level indicator 6 — Video quality indicator. To modify this setting, select Options > Settings > Video quality. 7 — Video clip file type 8 — Available recording time. When you are recording, the current video length indicator also shows the elapsed and remaining time.
View and organise files Gallery Select Menu > Gallery and from the following: Images & videos — View images in the image viewer and videos in Video centre. ● Songs — Open Music player. Sound clips — Listen to sound clips. ● Other media — View presentations. ● ● You can browse, open, and create folders; and mark, copy, move, and add items to folders. Files stored on your compatible memory card (if inserted) are indicated with . To open a file, select a file from the list.
Nokia Video Centre To set the image as a call image for a contact, select Assign to contact. To set the video clip as a ringing tone, select As ringing tone. To assign the video clip as a ringing tone for a contact, select Assign to contact. The toolbar helps you select frequently used functions with images, video clips, and folders. From the toolbar, select from the following: ● ● ● Send — Send the selected image or video clip. Edit — Edit the selected image or video clip.
Nokia Video Centre 2. To connect to a service to install video services, select Add new services and the desired video service from the service catalogue. View a video clip To browse the content of installed video services, select Video feeds. The content of some video services is divided into categories. To browse video clips, select a category. To search for a video clip in the service, select Video search. Search may not be available in all services.
Nokia Video Centre Video feeds Select Menu > Applications > Video centre. The content of the installed video services is distributed using RSS feeds. To view and manage your feeds, select Video feeds. Select Options and from the following: ● Feed subscriptions — Check your current feed subscriptions. ● Feed details — View information about a video. ● Add feed — Subscribe to new feeds. Select Via Video directory to select a feed from the services in the video directory.
Transfer videos from your PC Nokia Video Centre Transfer your own video clips from compatible devices using a compatible USB data cable. Only video clips which are in a format supported by your device are shown. 1. To view your device on a PC as a mass memory device where you can transfer any data files, connect using a USB data cable. 2. Select Mass storage as the connection mode. A compatible memory card needs to be inserted in the device. 3. Select the video clips you want to copy from your PC. 4.
Web browser Web browser With the web browser, you can view hypertext markup language (HTML) pages on the web as originally designed (network service). You can also browse web pages that are designed specifically for mobile devices, and use extensible hypertext markup language (XHTML), or the wireless markup language (WML). To browse the web, you need to have an internet access point defined in your device. Tip: To open the browser, select the media key ( ) to open the media bar, and select .
Web browser To view snapshots of the web pages you have visited during the current browsing session, select Back (available if History list is activated in the browser settings and the current web page is not the first web page you visit). To prevent or allow the automatic opening of multiple windows, select Options > Web page options > Block pop-ups or Allow pop-ups. To zoom in on a web page, double-tap the display.
Web browser Bookmarks Select Menu > Internet > Web. Select Options > Go to > Bookmarks. You can select web addresses from a list or from a collection of bookmarks in the Recently visited pages folder. The toolbar helps you select frequently used functions of the browser. From the toolbar, select from the following: ● ● ● Add bookmark — Add a new bookmark. Go to web address — Enter a new web address. Delete — Delete a bookmark. To go to a new web page, select Options > Go to > New web page.
Connectivity The security icon does not indicate that the data transmission between the gateway and the content server (where the data is stored) is secure. The service provider secures the data transmission between the gateway and the content server. Security certificates may be required for some services, such as banking services. You are notified if the identity of the server is not authentic or if you do not have the correct security certificate in your device.
Green tips Save energy When you have fully charged the battery and disconnected the charger from the device, unplug the charger from the wall outlet. You do not need to charge your battery so often if you do the following: ● Close and disable applications, services, and connections when not in use. ● Decrease the brightness of the screen. ● Set the device to enter the power saver mode after the minimum period of inactivity, if available in your device.
Product and safety information Product and safety information Accessories Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and accessories approved by Nokia for use with this particular model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous. For availability of approved accessories, please check with your dealer. When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
Product and safety information Proper charging. Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use. Do not leave a fully charged battery connected to a charger, since overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time. Avoid extreme temperatures. Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Extreme temperatures reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Authenticate hologram Product and safety information 1. When you look at the hologram on the label, you should see the Nokia connecting hands symbol from one angle and the Nokia Original Enhancements logo when looking from another angle. 2. When you angle the hologram left, right, down and up, you should see 1, 2, 3 and 4 dots on each side respectively. Successful completion of the steps is not a total assurance of the authenticity of the battery.
Product and safety information ● Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide. ● Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and fine mechanics. ● Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the device. Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of the device. ● Do not paint the device. Paint can clog the moving parts and prevent proper operation.
Operating environment Product and safety information This device meets RF exposure guidelines in the normal use position at the ear or at least 1.5 centimetres (5/8 inch) away from the body. Any carry case, belt clip, or holder for body-worn operation should not contain metal and should position the device the above-stated distance from your body. To send data files or messages requires a quality connection to the network. Data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available.
Product and safety information ● Hold the wireless device to the ear opposite the medical device. ● Turn the wireless device off if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. ● Follow the manufacturer directions for the implanted medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your health care provider. Hearing aids Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids.
Product and safety information Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include areas where you would be advised to turn off your vehicle engine, below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities and where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Product and safety information When making an emergency call, give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Your wireless device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. Certification information (SAR) This mobile device meets guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver.
Index A D access codes 10 antennas 23 audio messages 35 display settings 25 E e-mail 37, 38 B G battery inserting 12 bookmarks 56 browser bookmarks 56 browsing pages 54 cache memory 56 security 56 toolbar 55 gallery 48 organising 49 viewing 49 viewing images 49 viewing videos 49 general information 9 H headset 25 help application 9 home screen 18 C cache memory 56 calls 28 camera assigning images to contacts image mode 46 indicators 44, 47 options 46 recording 48 sending images 46 video mode 47
Index locking the keys M 18 PIN code 10 PIN2 code 10 profiles offline restrictions 24 proximity sensor 28 PUK codes 10 Mail for Exchange 38 media music player 40 media bar 22 media key 22 memory web cache 56 memory card 13 menu 20 messages folders for 34 MMS (multimedia message service) 35 multimedia messages 35 music player 40 playlists 41 R recording settings in camera 44 recording video clips S N Nokia Care 22 Nokia Ovi Player 42, 43 Nokia support information O offline profile 24 outbox, mess
transferring music 42 Index U updates 10 useful information V 9 video my videos 52 playing video clips 52 transferring video clips 53 Video Centre 50 video centre downloading 50 video feeds 52 viewing 50 virtual keyboard 29 voice calls See calls W web connection 54 wrist strap 26 Z zooming 47 www.nokia.
