Nokia 5230 User Guide Issue 5.
Contents Contents Safety About your device Network services 4 5 5 Find help In-device help Support Software updates over the air Update software using your PC Access codes 7 7 7 8 9 9 Get started Insert the SIM card Insert the battery Insert the memory card Charge the battery Keys and parts Stylus Switch the device on Lock or unlock the keys and touch screen Home screen Access the menu Touch screen actions Media key Change the ringing tone Nokia support 9 9 11 12 13 15 16 17 Your device Contacts b
Contents Transfer videos from your PC Video centre settings 47 48 Internet 48 About the web browser 48 Browse the web 48 Add a bookmark 49 Subscribe to a web feed 49 Unreadable characters while browsing the web 50 Positioning (GPS) About GPS Assisted GPS (A-GPS) Hold your device correctly 50 50 51 51 Maps overview 52 Connectivity 52 Protect the environment Save energy Recycle 53 53 53 Product and safety information 54 Index 68 3
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.
Safety 5 About your device The wireless device described in this guide is approved for use on the WCDMA 900/2100 and GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. 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 technologies like WAP 2.0 protocols (HTTP and SSL) that run on TCP/IP protocols and language-dependent characters. Your service provider may have requested that certain features be disabled or not activated in your device. If so, these features will not appear on your device menu. Your device may also have customized items such as menu names, menu order, and icons.
Find help 7 Find help 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 > User guide. When you are reading the instructions, to change the size of the help text, select Options > Decrease font size or Increase font size.
Find help If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. See www.nokia.com.hk/repair. Before sending your device for repair, always back up the data in your device. Software updates over the air Select Menu > Applications > SW update. With Software update (network service), you can check if there are updates available for your device software or applications, and download them to your device.
Get started 9 Update software using your PC Nokia Software Updater is a PC application that enables you to update your device software. To update your device software, you need a compatible PC, broadband internet access, and a compatible USB data cable to connect your device to the PC. To get more information and to download the Nokia Software Updater application, go to www.nokia.com.hk/softwareupdate. Access codes If you forget any of the access codes, contact your service provider.
Get started Important: Do not use a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a micro-SIM card, a micro-SIM card with an adapter, or a SIM card that has a mini-UICC cutout (see figure) in this device. A micro SIM card is smaller than the standard SIM card. This device does not support the use of micro-SIM cards and use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card. A SIM card may be already inserted in the device.
Get started 3 11 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 Safe removal. Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery. 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Insert the battery.
3 Get started To replace the cover, direct the top locking catches toward their slots, and press down until the cover locks into place. 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. Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card. 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot.
Get started 13 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 2 Connect the charger to a wall outlet. Connect the charger to the device.
3 Get started 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. Tip: Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet when the charger is not in use.
Get started Keys and parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Micro USB connector Nokia AV connector (3.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Get started Camera lens Loudspeaker SIM card slot Memory card slot Wrist strap hole Microphone Stylus 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. Stylus Some functions, such as handwriting recognition, are designed to be used with a stylus. The pen stylus is located in the back cover of the device.
Get started 17 Important: Use only a stylus approved by Nokia for use with this device. Using any other stylus may invalidate any 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. Switch the device on 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the power key. If the device asks for a PIN code or lock code, enter it, and select OK. To delete a number, select .
Get started Home screen The home screen is your starting point where you can collect all your important contacts or application shortcuts. 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). To view or modify connectivity settings ( right corner (3).
Get started 19 Change the home screen theme or shortcuts Select Menu > Settings and Personal > Home screen. Music keys When music or the radio is playing in the background, music keys (play/pause, skip backward, and skip forward) are displayed in the home screen. Access the menu To access the menu, press the menu key. To open an application or folder in the menu, select the item.
Get started To select Options > User guide, tap Options, and then tap User guide. 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.
Get started 21 In some list views, you can scroll by placing your finger or stylus on a list item and dragging up or down. To scroll through contacts, place your finger or stylus on a contact, and drag up or down. Tip: To view a brief description of an icon, place your finger or stylus on the icon. Descriptions are not available for all icons. Touch screen backlight The touch screen backlight is turned off after a period of inactivity. To turn the screen backlight on, tap the screen.
Your device To personalise a profile, go to the profile, and select Options > Personalise. Nokia support To find the latest version of this guide, additional information, downloads, and services related to your Nokia product, see www.nokia.com/support or your local Nokia website. Configuration settings service To download configuration settings such as MMS, GPRS, e-mail, and other services for your phone model, see www.nokia.com.hk/settings.
Your device 23 Find an item with adaptive search Adaptive search makes the characters, letters, numbers, and input symbols of the entries in your device available for searching. To turn adaptive search on or off, select Menu > Settings and Phone > Touch input > Adaptive search. To use adaptive search when a search field is available, tap the search field, and select the character, letter, number, or symbol of the entry you are searching for. To view more characters, letters, numbers, or symbols, tap .
Your device 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. If you try to send messages using the cellular network, they are placed in the Outbox folder to be sent later. Important: In the Offline profile you cannot make or receive any calls, or use other features that require cellular network coverage.
Your device 25 side or back to a vertical position. Some applications and features may not support rotating the display content. Headset You can connect a compatible headset or compatible headphones to your device. You may need to select the cable mode. 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.
Your device Attach a wrist strap Tip: Attach the plectrum stylus to the device as you would a wrist strap. Remove the SIM card 1 2 Remove the back cover by lifting it from the top end of the device. 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. Replace the battery and the back cover.
Make calls 27 Remove the memory card Important: Do not remove the memory card during an operation when the card is being accessed. Doing so may damage the memory card and the device, and corrupt data stored on the card. 1 2 3 4 5 If the device is switched on, before you remove the card, press the power key, and select Remove memory card. When Remove memory card? Some applications will be closed. is displayed, select Yes.
Write text To call the contact, press the call key. If you have saved several numbers for a contact, select the desired number from the list, and press the call key. Write text You can enter letters, numbers, and special characters in several different ways. The onscreen 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.
Write text 29 9 Move - Move the cursor. 10 Backspace 11 Enter - Move the cursor to the next row or text input field. Additional functions are based on the current context (for example, in the web address field of the web browser, it acts as the Go icon). 12 Input mode - Select the input method. When you tap an item, the current input method view closes, and the selected one opens.
Write text Enter text with the virtual keypad Virtual keypad With the virtual keypad (Alphanumeric keypad), you can enter characters like you would with a traditional physical keypad with numbers on the keys. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Close - Closes the virtual keypad (Alphanumeric keypad). Input menu - Opens the touch input menu, which includes commands such as Activate predictive text and Writing language. To add an emoticon, select Insert emoticon.
Write text 31 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. If the next letter is located on the same key as the present one, wait until the cursor appears (or move the cursor forward to end the time-out period), and enter the letter. To insert a space, tap 0. To move the cursor to the next line, tap 0 three times.
Messaging Adaptive search — Activate adaptive search. Touch screen calibration — Calibrate the touch screen. Messaging Messaging main view Select Menu > Messaging (network service). To create a new message, select New message. 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 33 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.
Messaging Set up e-mail 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. E-mail service The e-mail service on your Nokia device automatically transfers e-mail from your existing e-mail address to your device.
Music player • • 35 Your network domain name (contact your company's IT department) Your Mail for Exchange server name (contact your company's IT department) Depending on your company's Mail for Exchange server configuration, you may need to enter other information in addition to those listed. If you do not know the correct information, contact your company's IT department. With Mail for Exchange, the use of the lock code may be mandatory.
Music player To go to the next item, select . To return to the beginning of the item, select . To again within 2 seconds after a song or podcast has skip to the previous item, select started. To activate or deactivate random play ( To repeat the current item ( Repeat. ), select Options > Shuffle play. ), all items ( ), or to deactivate repeat, select Options > If you play podcasts, shuffle and repeat are automatically deactivated. To adjust the volume, press the volume key.
Music player 37 To close the player, select Options > Exit. Playlists Select Menu > Music > Music player and Playlists. To view details of the playlist, select Options > Playlist details. Create a playlist 1 Select Options > New playlist. 2 Enter a name for the playlist, and select OK. 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.
• • Camera To view your device on a computer as a mass memory device where you can transfer any data files, make the connection with a compatible USB data cable or Bluetooth connectivity. If you are using a USB data cable, select Mass storage as the connection mode. A compatible memory card must be inserted in the device. To synchronise music with Windows Media Player, connect a compatible USB data cable, and select Media transfer as the connection mode.
Camera 39 8 Memory in use. Depending on the setup of your device, there are the following options: device memory ( ) or memory card ( ). 9 GPS signal indicator 10 Scene modes Capture and recording settings To open the capture and recording settings view before capturing an image or recording a video clip, select Menu > Applications > Camera and . The capture and recording settings view provides you with shortcuts to different items and settings before capturing an image or recording a video clip.
Camera The capture settings are shooting-mode specific. Switching between the modes does not reset the defined settings. If you select a new scene, the capture settings are replaced by the selected scene. You can change the capture settings after selecting a scene if needed. 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.
Camera 41 Set the image as a default call image Select Options > Use image > Set as call image. Assign the image to a contact Select Options > Use image > Assign to contact. 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 2 3 4 and the video To start recording, press the capture key or tap . A red record icon is displayed, and a tone sounds.
Gallery 8 Available recording time. When you are recording, the current video length indicator also shows the elapsed and remaining time. 9 The location to which the video clip is saved 10 Scene modes After recording a video clip After you record a video clip, select from the following options (available only if you have selected Options > Settings > Show last captured video > Yes): Play — Play the video clip you just recorded. — Upload the image to a compatible online album.
Share online 43 View images and videos Select Menu > Gallery and Images & videos. The images, video clips, and folders are ordered by date and time. To browse the files, swipe up or down. To open a file, select a file from the list. When viewing an image, to view the next or previous image, swipe the image left or right, respectively. To zoom in an image, use the volume key in your device. Select Options and from the following: Edit — Edit a video clip or an image.
Share online Subscribe to services Select Menu > Internet > Share online. To subscribe to an online sharing service, go to the service provider's website, and check that your Nokia device is compatible with the service. Create an account as instructed on the website. You receive a user name and password needed to set up your device with the account. 1 2 3 To activate a service, open the Share online application in your device, select a service and Options > Activate.
Nokia Video Centre 45 To add tags to the post, select Tags:. To enable the posting of location information contained in the file, select Location:. To send the post to the service, select Options > Upload. Post files from Gallery You can post your files from Gallery to an online sharing service. 1 2 3 4 Select Menu > Gallery and the files you want to post. Select Options > Send > Upload and the desired account. Edit your post as required. Select Options > Upload.
Nokia Video Centre To search for a video clip in the service, select Video search. Search may not be available in all services. Some video clips can be streamed over the air, but others must be first downloaded to your device. To download a video clip, select Options > Download. Downloads continue in the background if you exit the application. The downloaded video clips are saved in My videos. To stream a video clip or view a downloaded one, select Options > Play.
Nokia Video Centre 47 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.
2 3 4 Internet Select Mass storage as the connection mode. A compatible memory card needs to be inserted in the device. The memory card is sold separately. Select the video clips you want to copy from your PC. Transfer the video clips to E:\My Videos in the memory card. The transferred video clips appear in the My videos folder.
Internet Go to a website Select the web address bar, enter a web address, and select 49 . Tip: To search the internet, select the web address bar, enter the search word, and select the link below the web address bar. Zoom in or out Double-tap the screen. A cache is a memory location that is used to store data temporarily. If you have tried to access or have accessed confidential information requiring passwords, empty the cache after each use.
Positioning (GPS) Update a feed In the Web feeds view, select and hold the feed, and from the pop-up menu, select Refresh. Set a feed to automatically update In the Web feeds view, select and hold the feed, and from the pop-up menu, select Edit > Automatic updates. Unreadable characters while browsing the web > If unreadable characters are displayed, select Menu > Internet > Web and Page > Default encoding and the correct encoding for the character set of the language.
Positioning (GPS) 51 The GPS of this device is not for professional positioning. GPS connection time might also be affected by weather, use environment, and other condition of use. GPS should only be used as a navigation aid and should not be used for emergency or task which requires more precise positioning. Assisted GPS (A-GPS) Your device also supports Assisted GPS (A-GPS). A-GPS is a network service.
Maps overview The GPS receiver draws its power from the device battery. Using the GPS receiver may drain the battery faster. Maps overview Select Menu > Maps. Welcome to Maps. Maps shows you what is nearby, helps you plan your route, and guides you where you want to go. • • • • Find cities, streets, and services. Find your way with turn-by-turn directions. Synchronise your favourite locations and routes between your mobile device and the Ovi Maps internet service.
Protect the environment 53 Any information from an unknown or unreliable source, for example, via Bluetooth connectivity, multimedia message, or cable, may harm your PC, mobile phone, or device. You may protect your mobile phone or device from damage and keep it secured by following simple measures: • • • • Always keep Bluetooth connectivity closed unless you want your phone or device to be visible to others, when your phone or device supports Bluetooth.
Product and safety information For more information on the environmental attributes of your device, go to www.nokia.com/ecodeclaration. Product and safety information Accessories Nokia original 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, check with your dealer.
Product and safety information 55 Battery Battery and charger information Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery intended for use with this device is BL-5J. Nokia may make additional battery models available for this device. This device is intended for use when supplied with power from the following chargers: AC-8. The exact charger model number may vary depending on the type of plug. The plug variant is identified by one of the following: E, EB, X, AR, U, A, C, K, or UB.
• • • • • • • • • • • Product and safety information Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, remove the battery, and allow the device to dry completely before replacing it. Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts and electronic components can be damaged. Do not store the device in high or cold temperature.
Product and safety information 57 Implanted medical devices Manufacturers of medical devices recommend a minimum separation of 15.3 centimetres (6 inches) between a wireless device and an implanted medical device, such as a pacemaker or implanted cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the medical device. Persons who have such devices should: • • • • • Always keep the wireless device more than 15.3 centimetres (6 inches) from the medical device.
Product and safety information • • • • 2 Insert a SIM card if your device uses one. Remove certain call restrictions you have activated in your device. Change your profile from offline profile mode to an active profile. If the screen and keys are locked, slide the lock switch on the side of the device to unlock them. Press the end key as many times as needed to clear the display and ready the device for calls.
Product and safety information 59 To ensure you have the latest Nokia device software and applications, your device checks the availability of software updates from Nokia. If any are available you will be prompted to approve their installation. You may disable automatic checking for updates through settings in your device. You may also install software through available software update channels.
Product and safety information You agree to: • • • • • • Use the Service only for your private, non-commercial purposes; Comply with applicable laws, the Terms and good manners; Not submit unlawful, offensive, abusive, pornographic, harassing, libelous or other inappropriate Material; Respect the privacy of others; Obtain any consents, permission or licenses that may be required for you to have the legal right to submit any Material; and Not distribute or post spam, unreasonably large files, chain
Product and safety information 61 Use of the Service may involve transmission of data through your service provider’s network. Your network service provider may charge for such data transmission. Nokia assumes no responsibility for the payment of any charges. 8. Availability The Service may not be available in some countries and may be provided only in selected languages. The Service may be network dependent, contact your network service provider for more information.
Product and safety information 13.1 Choice of Law and Arbitration Except where prohibited by applicable law or provided otherwise herein, the Terms shall be governed by the laws of Finland without regard to its conflict of law provisions. If you are a US resident the following paragraph shall apply: The Terms shall be governed by the laws of New York without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
Product and safety information 63 services and how we process such information. Throughout this Policy the term “personal data” means information relating to an identified or identifiable individual (i.e. a natural person). “Nokia” refers to Nokia Corporation, including its affiliates (also referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”).
Product and safety information Nokia processes your personal data for the purposes described in this Policy and/ or any additional service specific privacy information. Please note that one or more purposes may apply simultaneously.
Product and safety information 65 Nokia’s policy is to request that minors (the legal age of majority and therefore the age of minors is determined by local law where you reside) do not make purchases or engage in other legal acts on our products and services without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, unless otherwise permitted by applicable law.
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Index Index A A-GPS (assisted GPS) access codes antennas assisted GPS (A-GPS) audio messages B battery — inserting blogs bookmarks browser See web browser 51 9 23 50 32 11 49 49 C cache memory 48 calls 27 camera — assigning images to contacts 40 — image mode 40 — indicators 38, 41 — recording 42 — sending images 40 — video mode 41 capture settings — in camera 39 contacts bar 22 D display settings 24 E e-mail 34 F feeds, news 49 G gallery — organising — viewing — viewing images — viewing videos
Index multimedia messages music player — playlists 32 35 37 N navigation tools news feeds Nokia Care Nokia original accessories Nokia support information 50 49 22 54 7 O offline profile outbox, message 23 32 P photos See camera PIN code PIN2 code positioning information predictive text input profiles — offline restrictions proximity sensor PUK codes 23 27 9 R recording settings — in camera recording video clips recycling 39 41 53 S security code sensor settings sent messages folder settings — vide
Index virtual keyboard virtual keypad voice calls See calls W web browser — bookmarks — browsing pages — cache memory web feeds wrist strap Z zooming 28 30 48, 50 49 48 48 49 26 41
