2010-05-10 12:43:22 Nokia N900 User Guide Issue 1
010-05-10 12:43:22 2 Contents Contents Safety About your device Network services Shared memory 6 6 7 7 Find help Read the user guide Support Settings Access codes Prolong battery life View information about your device Visit maemo.nokia.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Contents Browse the web About browser Open and browse web pages Browser toolbar Organise bookmarks Clear private data Connection security Download files Save web pages View browsing history Install a plug-in or an add-on Browser settings 41 41 41 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 46 Organise your contacts Get contacts View your contacts' availability statuses Sort contacts Send contact cards Add shortcuts to desktop Contacts settings 48 48 50 50 51 51 51 Make calls About calls Change display
2010-05-10 12:43:22 4 Contents Share your images and video clips 82 Use utilities 104 Play music and video clips About Media player File formats Add the media widget to desktop Search for media files View MAFW plug-ins Play music with Media player Use the FM transmitter Play video clips with Media player Listen to internet radio with Media player Play music from media server 84 84 85 85 85 85 85 87 88 89 90 Update software and install applications About Application manager Install additional applic
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Contents Product and safety information 125 Index 132 © 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 6 Safety 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.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Safety Warning: To use any features in this device, other than the alarm clock, the device must be switched on. Do not switch the device on when wireless device use may cause interference or danger. When using this device, obey all laws and respect local customs, privacy and legitimate rights of others, including copyrights. Copyright protection may prevent some images, music, and other content from being copied, modified, or transferred.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 8 Find help Find help If this does not resolve your issue, do one of the following: Read the user guide To find more support, read the complete user guide. • Read the online user guide Select > User Guide. • • Read the in-device user guide > File manager and Documents > User 1 Select guides. 2 Select the index file of your preferred language. The in-device user guide is stored in the internal mass memory of your device.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Find help code (4-8 digits) is usually supplied with the SIM card. After three consecutive incorrect PIN code entries, the code is blocked, and you need the PUK code to unblock it. Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) code — This code (8 digits) is required to change a blocked PIN code. If the code is not supplied with the SIM card, contact your service provider. Lock code — The lock code helps you to protect your device against unauthorised use. The preset code is 12345.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 10 Get started Visit maemo.nokia.com You can find the latest tools, background images, and applications to personalise your device, and view the Maemo experience at maemo.nokia.com. To access this web site, select the Maemo shortcut on the desktop or the Maemo bookmark in the web browser.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Get started 4 Align the contacts of the battery with the corresponding connectors on the battery compartment, and insert the battery in the direction of the arrow. 11 Insert the memory card Section metadata Keywords: insert the memory card 5 To replace the back cover, direct the locking catch toward its slot, and press down until the cover locks into place. Use only compatible MicroSD cards approved by Nokia for use with this device.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 12 3 Get started To release the memory card holder, slide the holder towards the battery (1), and lift up the end of the holder (2). Insert a compatible memory card into the holder (3). Make sure the contact area on the card is facing the connectors on the device. Close the holder (4), and slide it back to lock it into place (5). Charge the battery Section metadata Keywords: battery, charging Your battery has been partially charged at the factory.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Get started Charge the battery using the charger 1 2 1 2 3 Connect the charger to a wall outlet. Connect the charger to the micro USB connector of the device. When the device indicates a full charge, disconnect the charger from the device, then from the wall outlet. The notification light blinks when the device is charging. The notification light stays lit when the battery is fully charged.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 14 Get started Keys and parts (back) Section metadata 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power key Light sensor Secondary camera lens Proximity sensor Earpiece Notification light Touch screen Physical keyboard To ensure proper functionality of the touch screen, remove the protective film from the device display. Do not cover the area left of the touch screen with, for example, protective film or tape. Keywords: keys, parts 1 2 3 4 Lens cover Camera flash Camera lens Kickstand © 2010 Nokia.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Get started Keys and parts (top) Section metadata Keywords: keys, parts 1 2 3 4 Zoom/Volume key Power key Capture key Infrared port None of the pre-installed applications of your device use the infrared port, but it enables the development of third party applications requiring an infrared port. The infrared port is not IrDA compatible. Keys and parts (sides) Section metadata Keywords: keys, parts, connectors © 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 16 Get started 2 2 If the device asks for a PIN code or lock code, enter it, and select Done. The preset lock code is 12345. If you forget the code and your device is locked, your device requires service. Additional charges may apply, and all your personal data may be deleted. For more information, contact a Nokia Care point or your device dealer. Switch the device off Press the power key, and select Switch off!.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Get started Open the kickstand 17 warranty applying to the device and may damage the touch screen. Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp objects to write on the touch screen. Use accessories Headset Section metadata Stylus Section metadata Keywords: Stylus Some activities, such as sketching, may be easier to do with a stylus than with your finger. Important: Use only a stylus approved by Nokia for use with this device.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 18 Introduction 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. Wrist strap Section metadata Keywords: wrist strap 1 2 Remove the back cover. Hook a strap behind the clamp and close the back cover.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Introduction Use the Camera application to capture images and record video clips, then upload directly to the web to share with friends or the online community. Read and reply to your mail while on the move. Use the Conversations application to exchange text messages or start instant messaging (IM) conversations with your IM contacts. Use the Application manager application to check the available updates for applications and download them to your device.
10-05-10 12:43:22 20 Introduction Mute sounds Drag the volume slider in the status menu all the way to the left. Adjust call and message tone volumes Select > Settings and Profiles. Bluetooth and WLAN antenna GPS antenna Control volume Adjust the volume Use the volume keys. Tip: You can view the current volume setting, and also adjust the volume, from the status menu. Tap the status area to open the menu. Use the volume slider to adjust the volume.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Introduction 21 background images, and shortcuts to applications and contacts. The desktop contains the following: Search for contacts Start entering a name, using the physical keyboard. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Application menu Status area Your network service provider (if a SIM card is inserted) Widgets Shortcuts Browser bookmarks Switch between desktops Swipe left or right. © 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 22 Introduction Status area indicators General indicators A clock alarm is active. The state of device battery, and possible charging status. The device is connected to a compatible USB device for charging, but the device is not receiving enough power. The current signal strength. Open an application Select the application you want to open. Close an application Select . All unsaved changes and selections are cancelled.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Introduction An ad-hoc wireless LAN connection is active. Bluetooth connectivity is active. A Bluetooth connection with one or more Bluetooth devices is active. SIM card not available (card not inserted or PIN code not entered). The Offline mode is active. GPS indicators The GPS function is active. The GPS function is inactive. Content sharing indicators Sharing is ongoing. Sharing is pending and needs your attention. Sharing is blocked. Call indicator A phone call is active.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 24 Introduction application remains open, and you can return to the application by selecting it. Tip: You can now open another application by selecting . The previously opened application is left running in the background. Dashboard The applications that are currently running can be seen on the dashboard. The dashboard also displays the notifications that you have received but have not opened yet, for example, text and mail messages, as well as missed calls.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Introduction Tap To select or open an application or other element on the touch screen, tap it once with your finger. Select In this user documentation, opening applications or items by tapping them once is called 'selecting'. If you need to select several items in a sequence, the display texts to select are separated by arrows, for example > Phone. Select and hold In many applications, you can open a context-sensitive popup menu by selecting and holding.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 26 Introduction Close a dialog Tap outside the dialog. All changes and selections are cancelled. Text input Use the physical keyboard To use the physical keyboard, slide the touch screen up. When you use the physical keyboard, the virtual keyboard is disabled. In addition to the character keys, the physical keyboard contains the following keys: 1 2 3 Sym/Ctrl key key Shift key © 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Introduction 4 5 6 Space key Enter key Backspace key Enter text Press the keys on the keyboard. Switch between character cases Press the shift key. To enter only upper or lower case letters, press the shift key twice. To return to normal mode, press the shift key again. Enter a number, additional character, or common symbol Press and hold , and then press the key that has the character printed at the top of it.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 28 Introduction Insert a line break . Select Text input settings > Settings and Text input. Select Delete a character Select . Select from the following: Switch between input languages Select and the language. You must have the languages defined in the text input settings. Close the virtual keyboard . Select Switch between input methods To switch between the virtual keyboard and the physical keyboard, slide the touch screen up or down.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Introduction Word completion and dictionaries If word completion is activated, the device suggests suitable endings for the words that you start writing. Word completion is based on a built-in dictionary. When you enter characters, the device searches its dictionary for words starting with these characters. You can select to use dual dictionaries to allow the device to search from the dictionary of the second language if it cannot find a suitable word in the first language dictionary.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 30 Personalise your device If you forget the lock code and your device is locked, you must take the device to a Nokia authorised service facility and additional charges may apply. To unlock the device, the software must be reloaded, and all data you have saved in the device, may be lost. Lock touch screen and keys Locking the touch screen and keys prevents accidental keypresses. To lock or unlock the touch screen and keys, slide the lock switch.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Personalise your device 31 Add bookmark — Add a web bookmark to the desktop. Add widget — Add a widget, such as Agenda or Location, to the desktop. Change background — Change the background image. There are preinstalled background images in the device, but you can use any image stored in the device, on an inserted memory card, or in a paired or shared device. Manage views — Set which desktops are in use. Themes — Select a theme for your desktop.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 32 Connect your device Adjust the volume of tones Drag the slider right or left. Change the background image You can select a different background image for each desktop of your device. 1 2 3 4 Swipe left or right to select the desired desktop. > Desktop menu > Tap the desktop, and select Change background. Select More. Browse to the image, and select Done. The background image of the current desktop is changed.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Connect your device HSPA To modify network settings, select Phone > Network. > Settings and Select the service provider's network By default, your device selects the network automatically. To select the network manually, select Manual and a network. Select network mode Select which network to use. If you select Dual, the device uses the GSM or 3G network automatically, according to the network availability, parameters, and the roaming agreements between network service providers.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 34 Connect your device Your device supports the following WLAN features: • • • IEEE 802.11b/g standard Operation at 2.4 GHz Wired equivalent privacy (WEP) with keys up to 128 bits, and Wi-Fi protected access (WPA2-Enterprise) authentication method. These functions can be used only if they are supported by the network. Important: Always enable one of the available encryption methods to increase the security of your wireless LAN connection.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Connect your device If you operate your own WLAN access point, always enable one of the available encryption methods to increase the security of your wireless network. Using encryption reduces the risk of unauthorised access to your data.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 36 Connect your device Define advanced settings > Settings and Internet connections > Select Connections. Select the connection and Edit. In the last dialog, select Advanced. WLAN proxy settings Enable proxies 1 Select Use proxy. 2 Enter the IP address of the proxy server, or the host name. The format of a domain name can be proxy.company.com. 3 Enter the number of the proxy port.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Connect your device 37 To only support authentication according to the WPA2 protocol for WLAN connections, select WPA2-only mode. services, and for availability and subscription to packet data connection services, contact your network service provider. The available options vary according to the selected connection type. Fast downloading and uploading High-speed packet access (HSPA, also called 3.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 38 Connect your device Advanced settings Advanced packed data settings are modified in the same way as WLAN settings. Active data connections In the status area, the active data connections are indicated with the following icons: or A packet data connection is active. A wireless LAN (WLAN) connection is active. Note: The actual invoice for calls and services from your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding off for billing, taxes, and so forth.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Connect your device Switch to a WLAN when available If you want your device to use a saved WLAN connection instead of a packet data connection when such a WLAN is available, select Switch to WLAN when available. Bluetooth connectivity About Bluetooth connectivity With Bluetooth connectivity, you can make a wireless connection to other compatible devices, such as mobile phones, computers, headsets, and car kits.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 40 Connect your device Pair with Bluetooth 2.0 or older devices 1 Your device proposes a passcode automatically. You can also create your own passcode (1 to 16 digits), and agree with the owner of the other device to use the same code. The passcode is only used once. 2 Select > Settings and Bluetooth. 3 Select Devices > New. Your device lists the Bluetooth devices that are within range and not hidden.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Browse the web USB connections USB 1 Connect your device to a compatible device with a USB data cable. 2 Select the USB mode. You can set the device to interact with Nokia PC Suite on your compatible PC or to appear as a mass storage drive in a PC, Mac, or other device. 3 To view or change the USB mode, or to disconnect the device, open the status area menu. In the status area, indicates an active connection.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 42 Browse the web Use normal mode Normal mode is active when you open a web page. In normal mode, you can move around a web page by dragging in the desired direction. You can also select check boxes and links, and enter text by selecting a text box and starting to write. Use hover mode To move the cursor on the web page, as if using a normal mouse, activate hover mode. For example, you can display information on a map by hovering the cursor over a location.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Browse the web Stop loading a page Select . Browse recently visited pages To access the recent browsing history, drag your finger from the right of the touch screen onto the screen, or press the to open the previous backspace key. You can also select web page. 43 Browser toolbar The browser toolbar helps you select frequently used functions of the browser. The toolbar is displayed in normal screen mode and hidden in full screen mode. > Web. To switch from full screen mode to Select .
2010-05-10 12:43:22 44 Browse the web Add browser shortcuts to desktop With browser shortcuts, you can quickly access bookmarked web pages. 1 2 3 > Web. Select Go to a page you want to add a shortcut to. > Add shortcut to From the toolbar, select desktop. Import bookmarks You can import bookmarks to your device from other devices and computers. 1 2 3 To export an HTML file containing bookmarks from another browser to your device, use the relevant function of that browser.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Browse the web 45 View security information for a website Open the menu, and select Details. access data stored in your device, cause financial harm, or damage your device. 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.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 46 3 4 Browse the web Enter a name, select where to save the page, and select if you want to also save the images. Select Save. View browsing history You can view and visit your most recently visited web pages. The browsing history contains the web pages you have visited in the current browser window. The complete browsing history contains all the web pages you have visited in the past seven days. Select 1 2 3 > Web. Go to a web page.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Browse the web Show images — To load and display all images, select Always. To display loaded images only, select Already in cache. To never load or display images, select Never. Text size — Define the text size. To display the browserdefined text size, select Normal. To display 150% or 200% larger text, select Large or Very large. Encoding — Text characters may not display correctly on web pages with different languages.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 48 Organise your contacts Allow JavaScript pausing — Suspend the use of Flash and JavaScript whenever the browser window is open in the background. It is recommended that you do not save passwords or use other similar features in web services or sites where you store personal data or content. This is especially important if unauthorised access to such web services or sites could cause you financial harm.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Organise your contacts If the contact details have contradicting information or the merging was not successful, select the desired details and Save. Delete a contact 1 Open the menu, and select Delete contacts. 2 Select the contacts to delete and Delete. 3 Confirm the deletion. The contacts are also deleted from all possible services. Import and export contacts You can import contact information from another device, IM accounts, a SIM card, or from a compatible file.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 50 Organise your contacts Add and edit My information My information is a view that contains your own contact details. You can also access your IM accounts or mail from this view. Select > Contacts, open the menu, and select My information. Add My information manually 1 Enter your first name, last name, phone number, and mail address. Only one name field is required. Your phone number is automatically imported from your SIM card if it is available.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Organise your contacts ABC — Sort the contact list alphabetically. Availability — Sort the list by availability status. Your contacts are listed by availability first, then in alphabetical order. Recent — Sort the list according to recent activity. The contacts you have recently communicated with are listed first. View groups Open the menu, and select Groups. View communication history Select a contact, open the menu, and select Communication history.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 52 Make calls Display names — Define how names are displayed. By default, First name Last name is used. Display video calling option — Allow video calling directly from the contacts list entry. Display SMS only for Mobile numbers — Show text message options for mobile phone numbers, but not for landline phone numbers. Delete all contacts from device — Delete all contacts on the device. The contacts are removed from the device, but they can still be found on the server.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Make calls 53 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. Make voice calls Make a call Select > Phone. Tip: You can also set the Phone application to open from the desktop when you turn your device to portrait orientation.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 54 Make calls Enter the phone number manually Select and the cellular call type. Enter the phone number, including the area code. Enter an international phone number Select * twice to enter the + character (which replaces the international access code), and enter the country code, area code (omit the leading zero if necessary), and phone number. Make the call Select . End the call Select . Cancel the call attempt Select . End an active call . Select Mute the ringing tone Select .
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Make calls Talk to a participant in private Select the participant and Private. This splits the conference call into two separate calls. To end one of the calls, select the call and End. To continue the conference call, open the menu, and select Start conference call. End the conference call Select End. Send DTMF tones You can send dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF) tones during an active call to control your voice mailbox or other automated phone services.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 56 Make calls Save account settings Select Save. Make an internet call 1 Select > Phone. 2 Connect your device to an internet connection, and select a VoIP service account. Your availability status changes to Online. 3 Select Select contact and a contact. . 4 To end the call, select You can also make an internet call from the Contacts application. Answer an internet call Select .
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Make calls Options during a call Options during an active call Open the menu, and select from the following: New call to number — Call another number to start a conference call. New call to contact — Call a contact to start a conference call. Hold call — Put the call on hold. Turn on video — Activate video sending. Options during a call that is on hold To put a call on hold, open the menu, select Hold call.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 58 Send text and instant messages phone.It is not possible to make an emergency call using voice calls over the internet (internet calls). Connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. You should never rely solely on any wireless device for essential communications like medical emergencies. Make an emergency call > Phone. 1 Select and the cellular call type. 2 Select 3 Enter the official emergency number for your present location. to start the call.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Send text and instant messages Tip: To call a contact from the conversations main view, select and hold a conversation, and from the pop-up menu, select Open contact card and the call type. Tip: To copy text from a received or sent text or instant message, activate selection mode. Drag from the left of the touch screen onto the screen, and select . Drag your finger on the text to select, and, to copy the text, press ctrl + C.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 60 3 4 5 Send text and instant messages Select whether the card is sent as a text message, using Bluetooth connectivity, or as a mail message. Select the message recipient, or enter a phone number. Select Send. Save a received contact card 1 Select > Conversations. 2 Open the conversation with the received text message, and select the contact card link. 3 Select if you want to save the contact card as a new contact or update existing contact card information.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Send text and instant messages 3 4 Select Use account and an instant messaging account supporting group conversations. To invite additional participants to the conversation, open the menu, and select Invite. Open the menu, and select from the following: Participants — View conversation participants. Set topic — Set a topic for a group conversation. Leave — Leave a group conversation.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 62 Send text and instant messages New status — Add a new availability profile. With availability profiles, you can modify your availability separately for each account. Account settings Select > Conversations, open the Conversations menu, and select Accounts. Select an account, and define the following: User name and Password — Enter your user name and password. Screen name — Enter your screen name. Avatar — Select an avatar image. Edit personal info — Edit your personal information.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Mail Mail About mail You can access your personal mail accounts from your device, using Nokia Messaging. You can synchronise your mail from a single mailbox (default mailbox) or multiple mailboxes. Nokia Messaging enables push-synchronising to regular IMAP mail servers, such as Yahoo or Gmail. You can also access your work mail, using Mail for Exchange. You can read and reply to mails, view and edit compatible attachments, and manage your calendar and contact information.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 64 4 Mail To search for a region, start entering the region name using the keyboard. Service provider — Select Nokia Messaging. E-mail address and Password — Enter your mail address and password. This is mandatory information. Select Finish. Set up your other mail To send and receive mail messages, you must have an active network connection and a mail account with a mail service provider. For the correct settings, contact your mail service provider.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Mail If you selected Other as the mail service provider, define the following settings for outgoing mail: You cannot change this setting after you save the account settings or exit the wizard. Incoming server — Enter the host name or IP address of the POP3 or IMAP4 server that receives your mail. Secure authentication — Set the system to use secure authentication. Outgoing server — Enter the host name or IP address of the server that sends your mail.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 66 2 3 4 5 Mail Define the following: 6 Region — Select your country or region. 7 To search for a region, start entering the region name using the keyboard. Service provider — Select Mail for Exchange. Enter your mail address, user name, password, and domain. Define the following: Server — Enter the server address. Port — Enter the port number for the Mail for Exchange server connection. The field is prefilled with the standard HTTPS Mail for Exchange port number.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Mail If new mail messages are received while the mail application is closed, a notification is displayed. To open a new message, select the notification. Reply to a received mail message Select to reply to the sender, or to reply to all (the sender and the other recipients of the mail message). Respond to a meeting invitation Select Accept, Tentative, or Decline. Accepted and tentatively accepted meetings are saved in your calendar as events.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 68 Mail Message settings You can define a priority level for your mail message, and define whether the message is sent as formatted text (HTML) or plain text. When writing a message, open the menu, and select Message settings. Define the priority level Select Low, Normal (default), or High. Define the text format Select Formatted text (default) or Plain text. Add, save, and delete attachments Select > E-mail.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Mail 2 3 Press and hold the shift key, and use the arrow keys to select text. Press ctrl + C to copy the text, and ctrl + V to paste it to another location. Organise your mail Organise mail messages and attachments Select > E-mail. Move messages from one folder to another You can move messages to another mail folder, or to a folder in the device memory or on a memory card. 1 2 3 Select the folder, open the menu, and select Move message.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 70 Mail Remove duplicate calendar entries 1 In the Mail for Exchange settings, deactivate calendar synchronisation. If you do not deactivate calendar synchronisation before removing your calendar entries from your device, the entries are also removed from the server during the next synchronisation, and they cannot be synchronised back to your device. 2 Remove all calendar entries from your device. 3 In the Mail for Exchange settings, activate calendar synchronisation.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Mail Settings for outgoing mail Outgoing server — Enter the host name or IP address of the SMTP server that sends your mail. Secure authentication — Set the system to use secure authentication. User name and Password — Enter your user name and password for the SMTP server. Secure connection — Define the security setting for outgoing messages. Port — Enter the port number. Follow the instructions from your mail service provider.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 72 Mail Send and receive — Define the synchronisation interval. Sync inbox — Select this option if you want your Inbox to be synchronised. Download size — Select if you want to download only the mail message header, partial message, or full message. Remove items older than — Select a time period after which mail messages are deleted from the device. Sync drafts — Select this option if you want the mail messages in your Drafts folder to be synchronised.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Mail Connection Server — Edit the address of the Exchange server. Port — Edit the port number for the Exchange server connection. Secure connection — Use a secure connection. Conflict resolution — Define which item is kept if it has been edited on both the device and server since the last synchronisation. Credentials User name — Edit your Exchange server user name. Password — Edit your Exchange server password. Domain — Edit your domain on the Exchange server.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 74 1 2 3 4 Capture images and record video clips If you want to use connection specific SMTP servers, > E-mail, open the menu, and select Edit account. Select the desired account. Select Use connection-specific SMTP servers. To edit SMTP servers, select Edit SMTP servers. Make the changes, and select Save. Capture images and record video clips Your device supports an image capture resolution of 2576x1921 pixels (5 megapixels). The image resolution in this guide may appear different.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Capture images and record video clips 14 Geotag ( , if geotagging is enabled). The icon blinks when the coordinates for the location are being retrieved. Capture an image 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 you perform no actions for about a minute. To continue capturing images, activate the touch screen.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 76 1 2 3 Capture images and record video clips Select > Camera. Open the Camera menu, and select Geotagging. Select the Enable geotagging check box and Done. After capturing an image After you have captured an image, the post-capture view is displayed. In this view, you can, for example, delete the image or edit the tags of the image. Record video clips Video indicators The indicators in the camera viewfinder area display the current camera settings.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Capture images and record video clips 11 White balance (for example, ). Only visible if set to other than Automatic. ). Only visible if set to other 12 Exposure (for example, than 0. 13 Geotag ( , visible if geotagging is enabled). The icon blinks when the coordinates for the location are being retrieved. Record a video clip Start recording 1 To activate the camera, open the lens cover.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 78 Capture images and record video clips Automatic — The default image scene mode. Capture images in a variety of situations. Night — Capture images in low light conditions. The image may take longer to be processed. Macro — Focus on close up objects. The images may be susceptible to noticeable camera shake. Landscape — Capture landscape images with clear outlines, colours, and contrast. Portrait — Capture portraits of people, in good lighting conditions.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Capture images and record video clips Resolution — Select the video resolution. Higher resolution video clips have a larger file size. Flash settings Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not use the flash on people or animals at close range. Do not cover the flash while taking a picture. If you change the scene mode, the flash settings are reset to defaults. 1 2 Select > Camera and Select from the following: .
2010-05-10 12:43:22 80 Capture images and record video clips cable to view images on a TV, and share images with your friends. To view images on a TV screen, connect a compatible TV-out cable to your device. View images in a grid Select and hold the image to share, delete, mark or unmark as favourite, or view image details. In the grid view, you can view and browse through multiple images inside one folder or filter set. The images are displayed as thumbnails.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Capture images and record video clips All images — View all images that are found in the device or on a memory card, if available. Modify images Select > Photos. Open an image for editing 1 Select the image you want to modify from the grid. The image is displayed in full screen mode. 2 Tap the image. Use other editing options Open the menu, and select Edit image.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 82 3 Capture images and record video clips Define the following: Sort — By default, the thumbnails are in chronological order, starting with the oldest image. You can also sort images by name. Slideshow — Define the pace of slide shows. Group images by month To view images separated with month titles in the grid view, select Group by month. Display metadata indicators To see small metadata icons on the images that have metadata attached to them, select Display metadata indicators.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Capture images and record video clips — The file contains GPS coordinates or information of the file creator. If the metadata is not yet selected to be removed, is displayed. Edit tags Select Tags. The settings available for editing may vary. View sharing status After selecting Share, the content is moved to the upload queue. In the status area, the status of the current upload is indicated with the following icons: Sharing is ongoing.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 84 Play music and video clips Remove the account Select Delete. If you are editing the account details using your device, you cannot change your user name. Flickr Edit account details Select Edit, and follow the instructions. Return to the account editing dialog, and select Validate. Remove the account Select Delete. You can only edit your Flickr account details using the browser.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Play music and video clips File formats > Media player. Select The supported video file formats are 3GP, MOV, AVI, MP4, WMV, and ASF. Streaming performance depends on the bandwidth availability. The supported audio file formats are MP3, AAC, WMA, M4A, AMR, AWB, and WAV. The supported playlist formats are M3U, PLS, ASX, WAX, WVX, and WPL. Media player does not necessarily support all features of a file format or all the variations of file formats.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 86 Play music and video clips Switch between the current song and current playlist view in the Now playing view Select the album art image. Repeat the currently playing song Select . Fast-forward or rewind or . Select and hold Shuffle Select Set a song as your ringing tone In a view that lists songs (for example[Editorial Note: Edited by: EM Date created: 02.02.2010 Comment type: word_choice Change: required "(for example" -> ""], select and hold a song, and from the pop- .
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Play music and video clips Add a song to the current playlist Select and hold a song, and from the pop-up menu, select Add to now playing. The selected song is added to the Now playing list. Add all songs in a library view to the current playlist In a library view, select an artist, album, genre, or playlist, open the menu, and select Add songs to now playing. All songs in the current library view are added to the Now playing list.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 88 Play music and video clips always search for a free FM frequency on the receiver before using the FM transmitter. The operating frequency of the transmitter ranges from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz. If the transmitter is not transmitting anything for one minute, it switches off automatically. The FM transmitter cannot be used while the headset or TVout cable is connected. Play music using the FM transmitter 1 Select > Media player.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Play music and video clips Add, edit, and remove video bookmarks Add a video bookmark 1 Use the web browser to go to a web page containing video stream. The stream opens in the media player. 2 When the stream is playing, to save it as a bookmark, select . 3 Enter the name and web address of the bookmark, and select Save. Edit or remove a bookmark Select Video > Video bookmarks, select and hold the bookmark to open a pop-up menu, and select Edit or Delete.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 90 Play music and video clips Listen to a radio station Select Internet radio and the desired station from the list. Pause playback Select . Stop listening Select . Listen to the next or previous radio station or . Select Adjust the volume . Use the To open and close the volume controls, select slider or the volume keys to adjust the volume. Add internet radio stations Internet radio can include one or more web links to radio streams. 1 2 3 > Media player and Internet radio.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Find and view locations 91 When you select a server, the root directory of the server is loaded and displayed. You can browse the servers and their content. The trip meter has limited accuracy, and rounding errors may occur. Accuracy can also be affected by availability and quality of GPS signals. Find and view locations The coordinates in the GPS are expressed using the international WGS-84 coordinate system. The availability of the coordinates may vary by region.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 92 Find and view locations A-GPS in network positioning settings. A wireless LAN (WLAN) access point cannot be used for this service. Only a packet data internet access point can be used. Your device asks you to select the internet access point when GPS is used for the first time. Hold your device correctly When using the GPS receiver, ensure you do not cover the antenna with your hand. Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of seconds to several minutes.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Find and view locations Keywords: maps Select > Maps. With Maps, you can see your current location on the map, browse maps of different cities and countries, search for places, and plan routes from one location to another. When you open Maps, you may need to select an internet access point used to stream map data. When you browse to a new area on the map, map data is streamed from the internet. Some maps may be available in your device or on a memory card.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 94 Find and view locations Map view — In the standard map view, details such as street names or motorway numbers, are easy to read. Satellite — For a detailed view, use satellite images. Terrain — View at a glance the ground type and altitude, for example, when you are travelling off-road. 3D View — For a more realistic view, change the perspective of the map. 3D Landmarks — Display prominent buildings and attractions on the map. Night Mode — Dim the colours of the map.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Find and view locations The location is displayed on the map. If more than one search result is available, to view the other search results on the map, select or . View the search results list In the map view, select . To return to the map view, tap outside the active area. Plan routes Section metadata Keywords: plan routes You can create walking or driving routes, view them on the map, and get turn-by-turn directions. Create and view a route > Routing.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 96 Manage time Keywords: general settings 3 Use metric or imperial units Select > Maps > More > Metric units or Imperial units. 4 Use the 12 or 24 hour clock Select > Maps > More > 12 hour or 24 hour. Manage time Edit the title and time of the alarm, select the days on which the alarm is to be repeated, and activate or deactivate the alarm. Select Save. Turn off a sounding alarm Select Stop. Turn off the alarm for a certain period Select Snooze.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Manage time 3 4 Select the tone for the alarm clock and the time after which the alarm sounds again when you set it to snooze. Select Save. View and manage your calendar View your calendar Select > Calendar, and open the menu. Select Month, Week, or Agenda. With the calendar, you can do the following: • • • Create events, tasks, and notes for different purposes such as work, home, or hobbies. The items you enter in different calendars appear in different colours.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 98 Manage time Add and edit calendar notes > Calendar, open the menu, and select Go to Select notes. Mark a task as done Select Done. Add a note Select New note, and write the note. To change the calendar, select Calendar. Add and edit events You can reserve time in your calendar for events such as appointments and meetings. You can also add reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, and other events. Edit a note Open the note, and edit the content.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Use utilities and manage data Import events to calendar You can import downloaded or local files with the .ics file extension to your calendar. Tap a file that has the .ics file extension, and select a calendar from the list. To import the content to a new calendar, select Create new calendar. Synchronise your calendar with another device You can synchronise your calendars with other compatible devices.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 100 Use utilities and manage data 4 Select Finish to start the synchronisation. The length of time needed to complete the synchronisation depends on the amount of data to be transferred. After synchronisation, the created synchronisation profile is saved in the Transfer & sync main view. You can later synchronise data using the same settings. Synchronise again Select the desired synchronisation profile from the list, and select Sync.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Use utilities and manage data 101 Deleting a transfer profile does not delete content from the device. 4 Back up and restore data About backups You can back up data to the device mass memory or a compatible memory card, and if necessary, restore the data to the device. The backup appears as a folder on the device mass memory or memory card. You can also secure the backup with a password. Restore a backup > Backup. 1 Select 2 Select the desired backup and Restore.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 102 Use utilities and manage data View files and folders > File manager. Select To view detailed information about a file or folder, select and hold the item, and from the pop-up menu, select Details. Stored files are compressed to save memory. You cannot modify read-only files or folders. If you use a USB data cable to connect your device to your computer, you can view files and folders after setting the computer operating system to display hidden folders.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Use utilities and manage data 103 Select 1 2 > File manager. Select the desired memory card from the list. Open the File manager menu, and select the desired action. Format your memory card Select and hold the memory card, and from the pop-up menu, select Format. View memory consumption You can view the amount of available memory in the device memory or on the memory card, and the amount of memory available for installing applications. Select > Settings and Memory.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 104 Use utilities and manage data 2 3 Open the Settings menu, and select Clear device > Yes. Enter the lock code of the device, and select Done to clear the device data.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Use utilities and manage data 105 Manage folders — Organise, create, rename, or delete folders. Clear image cache — Clear all details from the image cache. Settings — Modify RSS feed reader settings. Select from the following: — Refresh the view. Select from the following: — Go to the first page of the document. — Add a new feed. — Go to the last page of the document. — View feed details. — Go to the previous page of the document. — Delete. — Show or hide the folder structure.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 106 Use utilities and manage data Settings — Change the text alignment or file format. Font — Change the font style or formatting. Undo or Redo — Undo or redo an action. Make calculations 1 Select > Calculator. 2 Make calculations. To use more complex calculator functions, open the menu, and select Scientific. 3 To clear the display, open the Calculator menu, and select Clear till roll.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Update software and install applications 107 Open X Terminal X Terminal is an advanced application, with which you can use your device through a command line interface. Select > X Terminal. Update software and install applications About Application manager > App manager. Select Application manager allows you to install new applications and other extensions from application catalogues (repositories). You can also list, update, and uninstall packages.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 108 Update software and install applications Browse applications Select a category to browse a list of installable application packages. If there are only a few packages available, the category list is not displayed. The package list contains the name, version, and size of each package. When you select a package, a short description of its contents is displayed, and you can install, search, or view details of the package.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Update software and install applications 109 2 3 4 5 Define the catalogue name. Define the web address, distribution, and components details, provided by the catalogue owner. To enable or disable a catalogue, clear or select the Disabled check box. If you disable a catalogue, the device does not search for updates or software packages from it. Select Save. Edit a catalogue You can edit the information of each catalogue.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 110 Update software and install applications Automatic software updates When new software updates are available for the operating system or for Nokia or third party applications, or when there is are additional applications available for your device, displayed in the status area. It is recommended that you install software updates as they may contain important bug fixes and other updates. If you dismiss the suggested updates, you can later install them from the Application manager.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Play games 111 Software Updater application guides you to back up your files, update the software, and restore your files. Play games Blocks The objective of the game is to move and rotate the falling blocks so that the rows are complete. When a row is complete, it disappears and the blocks above that row fall down one row. Play Blocks and Blocks. 1 Select 2 Select from the following: 3 Block speed — Define how fast the blocks fall down.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 112 Play games When you have successfully moved a pawn to your opponent's side of the game board, you can promote your pawn to queen, rook, knight, or bishop, according to standard chess rules. When the chess game ends, you can return to the game and undo your last moves. Undo or redo a move Select or . Pause a game . Select Resume a paused game Select Continue. Restart a game Select Restart. Save a game Open the menu, and select Save.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Settings 113 Resume a paused game Select Continue. Restart a game Select Restart. View the best times Select Best times. For each game level, you can view the best time and the date when it was achieved. Marbles The objective of the game is to match the marbles in the game area with the pattern and colour displayed on the right side of the screen. Play Marbles and Marbles. 1 Select 2 To define the number of allowed moves on each game level, select Difficulty level.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 114 Settings 1 2 Select > Settings and Themes. Select a theme from the list. Profile settings Select > Settings and Profiles. Set the device to vibrate when in the Silent or General profile Select Vibrate. Select the ringing tone and message alert tones Select Ringing tone, SMS alert, IM tone, or E-mail alert and the desired tone. Add a new ringing tone or message alert tone Select the tone type, More, the desired tone, and Done.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Settings 115 Define the following: Brightness — Drag the slider right or left to change the brightness of the display. The display brightness is also affected by the ambient lighting conditions measured with the light sensor. Backlight time-out — Select the period of inactivity, after which the display is turned off to save power. Lock screen automatically — Set the device to automatically lock the touch screen and keys after a defined period of inactivity.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 116 Settings the secondary language, the current dictionary for the word completion feature is also changed. Use dual dictionaries — Use both language dictionaries at the same time. Connectivity settings Bluetooth settings > Settings and Bluetooth. Select Select from the following: Bluetooth on — Activate Bluetooth connectivity. Visible — Allow your device to be found by other devices. If your device is hidden (not visible), it can only be connected to by a previously paired device.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Settings 117 Remove the account Select Delete. If you are editing the account details using your device, you cannot change your user name. Flickr Edit account details Select Edit, and follow the instructions. Return to the account editing dialog, and select Validate. Remove the account Select Delete. You can only edit your Flickr account details using the browser.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 118 Settings Network settings Your device can automatically switch between GSM and 3G networks. In the status area, the current network is indicated with the following icons: GSM EDGE 3G HSPA To modify network settings, select Phone > Network. > Settings and Select the service provider's network By default, your device selects the network automatically. To select the network manually, select Manual and a network. Select network mode Select which network to use.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Settings 119 General settings Device lock settings Select > Settings and Device lock. Calibrate the screen > Settings and Screen calibration, and follow Select the instructions. Define the following: View information about your device Select > Settings and About product. Autolock — Select the length of time, after which the device is locked if not used. Change lock code — Enter the current lock code (12345 by default) and the new code twice.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 120 Tips and troubleshooting Tips and troubleshooting Basic tips for using your device Lock your device Press the power key twice. Go to the desktop . Select and hold Search for a contact On the desktop, using the physical keyboard, start entering a name. Open the virtual keypad to make a call On the desktop, using the physical keyboard, start entering a phone number. To enter a number, press and hold , and then press the key that has the number printed at the top of it.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Tips and troubleshooting 121 2 3 Select Month or Week. To view a particular day, select the day in the Month or Week view. Swipe left or right in the selected view. Copy text from a web page, text message, or instant message 1 To activate selection mode, drag your finger from the left of the touch screen onto the screen, and select . View the current song and current playlist in the Media player application > Media player and , and select a song, Select album, or playlist to play.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 122 Tips and troubleshooting Ctrl + Z Undo (if available). Ctrl + Y Redo (if available). Ctrl + F Open search bar (if available). Ctrl + Right arrow Move the insertion point to the end of the word. Ctrl + Left arrow Move the insertion point to the beginning of the word. Ctrl + Backspace Open the dashboard. Ctrl + Shift + P Take a screenshot of the current display. To view the screenshot, open the Photos application. Ctrl + Shift + X Open X Terminal.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Tips and troubleshooting 123 Right arrow Skip to the next song, video clip, or internet radio station. Q: What should I do if I start my device for the first time and nothing appears on the display? Space Pause or resume playback. A: Make sure that the battery is inserted properly, the power cord is attached to the device, and the power is switched on. Try to restart the device. If this does not help, contact your device dealer. RSS Reader shortcut Ctrl + R Refresh the feed.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 124 Tips and troubleshooting Q: How can I close a Bluetooth connection? Q: How can I send MMS messages? A: To close an active Bluetooth connection, select the status area and Bluetooth > Devices, and select the device and Edit > Disconnect. If another device is connected to your device, you can also close the connection from the other device. To deactivate Bluetooth connectivity, select the status area and Bluetooth, and clear the Bluetooth on check box.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Product and safety information 125 Q: I had used Nokia PC Suite to synchronise my calendar. When I synchronised my calendar using Mail for Exchange, I had duplicate calendar entries. How do I remove the duplicates? 1 In the Mail for Exchange settings, deactivate calendar synchronisation.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 126 Product and safety information Copyright (c) 1996 NVIDIA, Corp. NVIDIA design patents pending in the U.S. and foreign countries. NVIDIA, CORP. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF THIS SOURCE CODE FOR ANY PURPOSE. IT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. NVIDIA, CORP. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOURCE CODE, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Product and safety information 127 on a hard surface, and you believe the battery has been damaged, take it to a service centre for inspection before continuing to use it. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. Keep your battery out of the reach of small children. 2 When you angle the hologram left, right, down and up, you should see 1, 2, 3 and 4 dots on each side respectively. Nokia battery authentication guidelines Always use original Nokia batteries for your safety.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 128 Product and safety information • • • • • • 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. Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the device. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device, because information stored on them may be erased. Your device contains sensors that use magnets.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 Product and safety information 129 which may improve the likelihood that the device will operate with certain hearing aids. Some hearing aids are more immune than others to interference. Please consult your hearing health professional to determine whether your hearing aid will work with this device. More information on accessibility can be found at www.nokiaaccessibility.com. Emergency calls Before making an emergency call, switch the device on, and check for adequate signal strength.
2010-05-10 12:43:22 130 Product and safety information safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure guidelines for mobile devices employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the ICNIRP guidelines is 2.0 watts/ kilogram (W/kg) averaged over 10 grams of tissue.
2010-05-10 12:43:24 131 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, NOKIA CORPORATION declares that this RX-51 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 http://www.nokia.com/phones/ declaration_of_conformity/. Nokia, Nokia Connecting People, Nseries, N900 and Ovi are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation. Nokia tune is a sound mark of Nokia Corporation.
2010-05-10 12:43:24 132 Index Index Symbols/Numbers 92, 116 A A-GPS (assisted GPS) 91 access codes 8 accounts 55, 60, 62, 82 alarm clock 96 answering calls 54 antennas 19 applications 21, 107, 108, 109 attachments 68 availability status 50, 61 avatar 61 B background image backing up data battery — charging — inserting blogs Bluetooth bookmarks 32 101 9 12 10 104, 105 39, 40, 83, 116 43, 89 browser — bookmarks — browsing pages — cache memory — downloads — security — settings — toolbar business cards C
2010-05-10 12:43:24 Index 133 EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) 35, 37 F File manager Flickr FM transmitter 101, 102 83, 116 87, 88, 116 G games 111, 112, 113 geotagging 75, 81 GPS (global positioning system) 91, 92, 116 H headset HSPA (high-speed packet access) I IM (instant messaging) 62 images indicators installing applications internet calls internet connection internet radio 17 37 55, 60, 61, 79, 80, 81 22, 74, 76 107 55, 56 32 89, 90 © 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved.
2010-05-10 12:43:24 134 Index news feeds Nokia account Nokia Messaging Nokia support information notes notification light O Ovi Ovi Store P packet data connection pairing devices PDF reader Photos physical keyboard PIN code playlists positioning information powering device on/off profiles proximity sensor proxy settings PUK codes 104 83, 116 63, 71 8 98, 105 20, 115 30, 83, 116 30 37, 38 39 105 81 26 8, 15 86, 87 92, 116 15 31, 114 53 36 8 R recording — video regional settings restoring data restoring se
2010-05-10 12:43:24 Index 135 turning device on/off TV-out 15 80, 89, 119 U updates — applications — device software USB cable connection USB charging 109 110 41 12 V video — recording video calls video clips virtual keyboard VoIP See internet calls volume control 77 56 77, 78, 88, 89 27 20 W web connection 32 See also browser WEP security 35 widgets 70, 85, 99, 105 WLAN (wireless local area network) 33, 34, 36, 37, 38 word completion 29 © 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved.
