Microsoft RM-750X User Manual
Nokia 500 User Guide
Issue 2
2Contents
Contents
Safety 5
Get started 7
Keys and parts 7
Insert the SIM card 9
Insert a memory card 10
Charging 12
Switch the phone on or off 14
Use your phone for the first time 14
Copy contacts or photos from your old
phone 15
Lock the keys and screen 16
Antenna locations 16
Change the volume of a call, song, or
video 17
Attach the wrist strap 17
Headset 17
Visit Nokia Store 18
Use the user guide in your phone 18
Install Nokia Suite on your
computer 19
Basic use 19
Touch screen actions 19
Use shortcuts 20
Switch between open applications 21
Write text 22
Display indicators 25
Set your phone to blink for missed calls
or messages 26
Search your phone and the internet 26
Use your phone offline 27
Prolong battery life 27
Restore original settings 29
Personalisation 29
Profiles 29
Change your theme 30
Change the back cover 31
Home screen 31
Organise your apps 34
Download a game, app, or other item 34
Calls 35
Call a phone number 35
Answer a call 35
Switch the loudspeaker on during a
call 35
Decline a call 35
Turn to silence your phone 36
Call a contact 36
Answer a waiting call 37
Make a conference call 37
Call the numbers you use the most 38
Use your voice to call a contact 38
Internet calls 39
Call the last dialled number 40
Record a phone conversation 40
View your missed calls 41
Call your voice mailbox 41
Forward calls to your voice mailbox or
another phone number 41
Prevent making or receiving calls 42
Allow calls only to certain numbers 42
Contacts 43
About Contacts 43
Save phone numbers and mail
addresses 43
Save a number from a received call or
message 44
Contact your most important people
quickly 44
Add your important contacts to the
home screen 44
Set a ringtone for a contact 45
Add a picture for a contact 45
Send your contact information using
My Card 45
Create a contact group 46
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Send a message to a group of people 46
Copy contacts from the SIM card to your
phone 46
Back up your contacts to Nokia
services 46
Messaging 47
About Messaging 47
Send a message 47
Send a message to a contact 48
Send an audio message 48
Read a received message 49
View a conversation 49
Listen to a text message 50
Change the writing language 50
Mail 50
About Mail 50
Get a free mail account from Nokia 51
About Exchange ActiveSync 51
Add a mailbox 52
Read a received mail 52
Send a mail 53
Respond to a meeting request 54
Open mail from the home screen 54
Internet 55
About the web browser 55
Browse the web 55
Add a bookmark 56
Subscribe to a web feed 56
Social networks 57
About Social 57
See your friends' status updates in one
view 57
Post your status to social networking
services 58
Link your online friends to your
contacts list 58
See your friends' status updates on the
home screen 58
Upload a photo or video to a service 58
Share your location in your status
update 59
Contact a friend from a social
networking service 59
Add an event to your phone calendar 60
Camera 60
About the camera 60
Take a picture 60
Save location info to your photos and
videos 61
Record a video 61
Photo and video tips 62
Send a photo or video 62
Share a photo or video directly from
the camera 63
Your photos and videos 63
Gallery 63
Edit a photo you have taken 66
Video editor 66
Print a photo you have taken 68
Videos and TV 68
Videos 68
Music and audio 69
Music player 69
About Nokia Music 71
Protected content 72
Record sounds 72
FM radio 72
Maps 74
Maps overview 74
My position 75
Search 79
Favourites 80
Check in 82
Drive and Walk 83
Give feedback on Maps 88
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Report incorrect map information 88
Time management 88
Clock 88
Calendar 91
Office 94
Quickoffice 94
Use the calculator 94
Write a note 95
Translate words 95
Open or create zip files 95
Phone management 96
Keep your phone software and
applications up to date 96
Manage files 97
Free up phone memory 99
Manage applications 100
Synchronise content 100
Copy contacts or pictures between
phones 102
Protect your phone 102
Prepare your phone for recycling 104
Connectivity 104
Internet connections 104
Wi-Fi 105
VPN connections 107
Close a network connection 108
Bluetooth 108
USB data cable 111
Find more help 112
Support 112
Access codes 113
Product and safety information 113
Index 120
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Safety 5
Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. For
further information, read the complete user guide.
SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS
Switch the device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may
cause interference or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near
medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas. Obey all instructions
in restricted areas.
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.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect
performance.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by Nokia for use
with this device. Do not connect incompatible products.
KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
GLASS PARTS
The device screen is made of glass. This glass can break if the device is
dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks,
do not touch the glass parts of the device or attempt to remove the broken
glass from the device. Stop using the device until the glass is replaced by
qualified service personnel.
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PROTECT YOUR HEARING
Listen to a headset at a moderate level, and do not hold the device near your
ear when the loudspeaker is in use.
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Get started
Keys and parts
Front
1 Menu key
2 Call key
3 End/Power key
4 Wrist strap hole
Top
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1 Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm)
2 Micro-USB connector
Used also to charge the battery.
3 Charger connector
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Sides
1 Volume up/Zoom in key
2 Volume down/Zoom out key
3 Key lock button
Back
1 Camera
2 Loudspeaker
If there is protective tape on the camera lens, remove the tape.
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Touch screen
To control your phone, lightly touch the screen with your fingertips. The screen does
not respond when you use your fingernails.
If your fingertips are cold, the screen may not respond to your touch.
Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or
other sharp object on the touch screen.
Insert the SIM card
1 Switch the phone off.
2 To remove the back cover of the phone, press the back cover with your fingers, and
slide it off.
3 Remove the battery, if inserted.
4 To unlock the SIM card holder, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow on the
holder. Lift the holder.
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5 Insert the SIM card into the holder. Make sure the contact area of the card would
face down when the SIM card holder is lowered.
6 Lower the SIM card holder.
7 To lock the SIM card holder, slide the holder to its original position.
Important: This device is designed to be used with a standard SIM card (see figure)
only. Use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt
data stored on the card. Please consult your mobile operator for the use of a SIM card
that has a mini-UICC cutout.
Insert a memory card
Use only compatible memory cards approved by Nokia for use with this device.
Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the
card.
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Keep all memory cards out of the reach of small children.
Insert the memory card
1 To remove the back cover of the phone, press the back cover with your fingers, slide
the cover open, and lift the cover off.
2 Remove the battery, if inserted.
3 To unlock the memory card holder, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow
on the holder. Lift the holder.
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4 Insert the memory card into the holder. Make sure the contact area of the card would
face down when the memory card holder is lowered.
5 Lower the memory card holder.
6 To lock the memory card holder, slide the holder to its original position.
Remove the memory card
Important: Do not remove the memory card when an application is using it. Doing
so may damage the memory card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.
1 Switch the phone off.
2 Remove the back cover and battery.
3 Slide and lift the memory card holder, and remove the memory card.
Charging
Charge the battery
If the battery has not been used for a long time, to begin charging, you may need to
connect the charger, then disconnect and reconnect it.
Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it
before you can switch on your phone for the first time.
If the phone indicates a low charge, do the following:
1
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You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the
phone while it is charging.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging
indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made.
Tip: You can also use a compatible USB charger to charge your battery.
Charge the battery over USB
Battery low, but you don't have a charger with you? You can use a compatible USB cable
to connect your phone to a compatible device, such as a computer.
You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not available. Data can be transferred
while charging the device. The efficiency of USB charging power varies significantly, and
it may take a long time for charging to start and the device to start functioning.
You can use your phone while it's charging.
To avoid breaking the charger connector, be careful when connecting or disconnecting
the charger cable.
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Switch the phone on or off
Switch on
Press and hold the power key
Switch off
Press and hold the power key
until the phone vibrates.
.
Use your phone for the first time
Get started with your phone – copy contacts, messages, and other stuff from your old
phone. Your phone guides you when you switch your phone on for the first time.
To start an action, select
. To skip an action, select .
To use Nokia services, create a Nokia account. You need an internet connection. For info
about possible costs, contact your network service provider. If you can't connect to the
internet, you can create an account later.
If you already have a Nokia account, type in your username and password, then select
.
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Tip: Forgotten your password? You can request it to be sent to you in a mail or text
message.
Use the Phone switch app to copy your stuff, such as:
• Contacts
• Messages
• Pictures
• Videos
When you set up your mail account, you can set your inbox to be shown on your home
screen, so you can easily check your mail.
If you need to make an emergency call when setting up your phone, press the call key.
Copy contacts or photos from your old phone
Want to copy important info from your previous Nokia phone and start using your new
phone quickly? Use the Phone switch app to copy, for example, your contacts, calendar
entries, and photos to your new phone, free of charge.
Your previous phone needs to support Bluetooth.
1 Select > Settings > Connectivity > Data transfer > Phone switch.
2 Select your old phone from the list, then pair the phones. Bluetooth needs to be on
in both phones.
3 If the other phone requires a passcode, type in the passcode in both phones.
The passcode is for the current connection only, and you can define it yourself. The
passcode in some phones is fixed. For details, see the user guide of the other phone.
4 Select what you want to copy, then select OK.
If your old Nokia phone doesn't have the Phone switch app, your new phone sends it in
a message using Bluetooth. To install the app, open the message in your old phone,
then follow the instructions shown on the phone.
Tip: You can also use the Phone switch app to copy content from other phones later.
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Lock the keys and screen
To avoid accidentally making a call when your phone is in your pocket or bag, lock the
keys and screen of your phone.
Press the lock key.
Unlock the keys and screen
Press the lock key, then select Unlock.
Tip: To unlock, you can also press the menu key, then select Unlock.
Set the keys and screen to lock automatically
1 Select
> Settings and Phone > Display > Screen/keylock time-out.
2 Define the length of time after which the keys and screen are locked automatically.
Antenna locations
Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use. Contact with antennas
affects the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power level
during operation.
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The antenna area is highlighted.
Change the volume of a call, song, or video
Use the volume keys.
You can adjust the volume during a call or when an application is active.
The built-in loudspeaker allows you to speak and listen from a short distance without
having to hold the phone to your ear.
Activate or deactivate the loudspeaker during a call
Select
or .
Attach the wrist strap
Thread the wrist strap, and tighten it.
Headset
You can connect a compatible headset or compatible headphones to your phone.
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Do not connect products that create an output signal, as this may damage the device.
Do not connect any voltage source to the Nokia AV connector. If you connect an external
device or headset, other than those approved by Nokia for use with this device, to the
Nokia AV connector, pay special attention to volume levels.
Visit Nokia Store
Select > Store.
From Nokia Store, you can download:
• Applications
• Themes, wallpapers, pictures, and videos
• Ringtones
• Mobile games
Some items are free of charge; others you need to pay for with your credit card or in
your phone bill. The availability of payment methods depends on your country of
residence and your network service provider. Nokia Store offers content that is
compatible with your phone and relevant to your tastes and location.
For more information, go to www.nokia.com.
Use the user guide in your phone
Your phone has a built-in user guide. It's always with you, available when needed.
Select
> User guide.
Open the user guide from an application
Select
> User guide. This is not available for every application.
Search the user guide
When the user guide is open, select
> Search, and enter a letter or a word in the
search field.
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Open an application from the user guide
Select the application link in a topic.
To switch back to the user guide, press and hold the menu key, swipe left or right, and
select the user guide.
Links to related topics may be at the end of instructions.
Install Nokia Suite on your computer
With the Nokia Suite PC app, you can manage content on your phone, and keep it in sync
with your compatible computer. You can also update your phone with the latest
software, and download maps.
A connection to the internet may be needed. For info about data costs, contact your
network service provider.
Download the latest version of Nokia Suite from www.nokia.com/nokiasuite to your
computer.
Install Nokia Suite using your phone
1 Connect your phone to your computer with a compatible USB cable.
If you are using the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system on your
computer, set the USB mode of your phone to Mass storage. To set the USB mode
on your phone, swipe down from the notification area, then select
storage.
Your phone mass memory and memory card are shown as removable disks on your
PC.
2 If the installation window doesn't open automatically, in your computer file
manager, find and open your phone, then double-click the Nokia Suite installation
file.
3 Follow the instructions shown on your computer.
4 When the installation is complete, if you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista
on your computer, make sure the USB mode of your phone is Nokia Suite.
To learn more about Nokia Suite, and to check which operating systems Nokia Suite
works with, go to www.nokia.com/nokiasuite.
> Mass
Basic use
Touch screen actions
Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or
other sharp object on the touch screen.
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To interact with the user interface, tap or tap and hold the touch screen.
Open an application or other screen element
Tap the application or element.
Access functions quickly
Tap and hold the item. A pop-up menu with available options opens.
Example: To send a picture or delete an alarm, tap and hold the picture or alarm, and
from the pop-up menu, select the appropriate option.
Drag an item
Tap and hold the item, and slide your finger across the screen. The item follows your
finger.
Example: You can drag items on the home screen.
Swipe
Place a finger on the screen, and steadily slide your finger in the desired direction.
Example: When you are viewing a picture, to view the next picture, swipe left.
Zoom in
Place two fingers on an item, such as a picture or web page, and slide your fingers apart.
Zoom out
Place two fingers on the item, and slide your fingers together.
Tip: You can also tap the item twice to zoom in or out.
Use shortcuts
You don't have to navigate long paths to, for example, open or close an internet
connection, or to silence your phone. You can access these settings directly in the status
menu, no matter what application or view you're in.
Swipe down from the notification area.
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In the status menu, you can do the following:
• View notifications of missed calls or unread messages
• Silence your phone
• Modify the connectivity settings
• View available Wi-Fi connections, and connect to a Wi-Fi network
• Manage Bluetooth connections
Tip: When listening to music, you can quickly access the music player from the status
area.
Switch between open applications
You can see which applications and tasks are open in the background, and switch
between them.
Press and hold the menu key, swipe left or right, and select the desired application.
Applications running in the background increase the demand on battery power and use
memory. To close an application that you are not using, select
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Tip: To close all open applications, select and hold the task switcher, and from the pop-
up menu, select Close all.
Write text
Enter text with the virtual keyboard
Use the virtual keyboard
To activate the virtual keyboard, select a text input field. You may use the virtual
keyboard both in landscape and portrait mode.
Virtual keyboard in portrait mode may not be available in all writing languages.
1 Virtual keyboard
2 Close key - Close the virtual keyboard.
3 Shift and caps lock key - To enter an upper case character when writing in lower
case, or vice versa, select the key before entering the character. To activate caps
lock mode, select the key twice.
4 Character range - Select the desired character range, such as numbers or special
characters.
5 Arrow keys - Move the cursor left or right.
6 Space bar - Insert a space.
7 Input menu - Activate predictive text input, or change the writing language.
8 Enter key - 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.
9 Backspace key - Delete a character.
Switch between the virtual keyboard and keypad in portrait mode
Select
> Alphanumeric keypad or QWERTY keyboard.
Add an accent to a character
Select and hold the character.
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Enter text with the virtual keypad
Use the virtual keypad
If you prefer to use the alphanumeric keypad when writing in portrait mode, you can
switch from the virtual keyboard to the virtual keypad.
1 Select a text input field.
2 Select
> Alphanumeric keypad.
1 Number keys
2* - Enter a special character, or when predictive text input mode is activated and
the word underlined, cycle through the word candidates.
3 Close key - Close the virtual keypad.
4 Arrow keys - Move the cursor left or right.
5 Input menu - Activate predictive text input, change the writing language, or switch
to the virtual keyboard.
6 Backspace key - Delete a character.
7 Shift key - Change the character case. To activate or deactivate predictive text input
mode, quickly select the key twice. To switch between the letter and number modes,
select and hold the key.
8 Text input indicator (if available) - Indicates the character case, and if letter or
number mode or predictive text input mode is activated.
Activate traditional text input with the virtual keypad Select # twice quickly.
Enter a character
1 Select a number key (1-9) repeatedly, until the desired character is displayed. There
are more characters available than are visible on the key.
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2 If the next letter is located on the same key, wait until the cursor is displayed or
move the cursor forward, and select the key again.
Insert a space
Select 0.
Move the cursor to the next line
Select 0 three times.
Activate predictive text input with the virtual keypad
Predictive text input is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can add new words.
Predictive text input is not available for all languages.
1 Select
> Activate predictive text.
2 To write the desired word, use the keys 2-9. Select each key once for each letter. For
example, to write Nokia when the English dictionary is selected, select 6 for N, 6 for
o, 5 for k, 4 for i, and 2 for a.
The word suggestion changes after each key selection.
3 If the word is not correct, select * repeatedly, until the correct match is displayed.
If the word is not in the dictionary, select Spell, and enter the word using traditional
text input mode, and select OK.
If ? is displayed after the word, the word is not in the dictionary. To add a word to
the dictionary, select *, enter the word using traditional text input mode, and select
OK.
4 To insert a space, select 0. To insert a common punctuation mark, select 1, and then
select * repeatedly, until the correct punctuation mark is displayed.
5 Start writing the next word.
Deactivate predictive text input
Select # twice quickly.
Define the writing language
Select
> Settings and Phone > Touch input > Writing language.
Change the language when writing
Select
> Writing language.
The available options may vary.
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Display indicators
General display indicators
The touch screen and keys are locked.
Someone has tried to call you.
You have unread messages.
If the message indicator is blinking, your Inbox folder may be full.
You have a missed calendar event.
An alarm is set.
Messages are waiting to be sent in the Outbox folder.
You're using your second phone line (network service).
Incoming calls are forwarded to another number (network service). If you have
two phone lines, a number indicates the active line.
Your phone is ready for an internet call.
A data call is active (network service).
Connectivity indicators
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Bluetooth is active.
If the indicator is blinking, your phone is trying to connect to another device.
Your phone is sending data over Bluetooth.
A USB cable is connected to your phone.
The phone is synchronising.
A compatible headset is connected to your phone.
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A compatible car kit is connected to your phone.
Network indicators
Your phone is connected to a GSM network (network service).
Your phone is connected to a 3G network (network service).
A GPRS data connection (network service) is opening or closing.
A Wi-Fi connection is open.
A GPRS data connection is open.
A GPRS data connection is on hold.
An EGPRS data connection (network service) is opening or closing.
An EGPRS data connection is open.
An EGPRS data connection is on hold.
A 3G data connection (network service) is opening or closing.
A 3G data connection is open.
A 3G data connection is on hold.
An HSPA data connection is open.
Set your phone to blink for missed calls or messages
When the phone notification light blinks, you have missed a call or a message has
arrived.
Select
> Settings and Phone > Notification lights > Notification light.
Search your phone and the internet
Explore your phone and the internet. You can search for mail, contacts, photos,
music, or apps stored on your phone and on the internet.
Select
> Search.
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1 Start writing a search word, then select from the proposed matches.
2 To search on the internet, select the internet search link at the end of the search
results. You need an active internet connection.
Tip: You can add a search widget to the home screen. Tap and hold an empty area of
the home screen, then select Add widget and the search widget from the list.
Use your phone offline
In places where you do not want to make or receive calls, you may still access your
calendar, contacts list, and offline games if you activate the offline profile. Switch the
phone off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or
danger.
Press and hold the power key
, and select Offline.
When the offline profile is activated, your connection to the cellular network is closed.
All radio frequency signals between the phone and the cellular network are prevented.
If you try to send a message, it is placed in the Outbox folder, and is sent only when
another profile is activated.
You can also use your phone without a SIM card. Switch the phone off, and remove the
SIM card. When you switch back on, the offline profile is activated.
Important: In the offline profile you cannot make or receive any calls, or use other
features that require cellular network coverage. You may be able to call the official
emergency number programmed into your device.To make calls, you must first change
to another profile.
When the offline profile is activated, you can still connect to a Wi-Fi network to, for
example, read your mail or browse the internet. You can also use Bluetooth.
Remember to comply with any applicable safety requirements.
Prolong battery life
If it seems you're always looking for a charger, there are steps you can take to reduce
the power consumption of your phone.
• Always charge the battery fully.
• When power saving mode is activated, phone settings, such as Network mode and
the screen saver, are optimised.
Activate power saving mode
Press the power key
saving mode, press the power key
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, and select Activate power saving. To deactivate power
, and select Deactivate power saving.
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Close the applications you are not using
Press and hold the menu key, swipe until the desired application is displayed, and select
.
Sounds, themes, and effects
• Mute unnecessary tones, such as key tones.
• Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.
• Change the length of the time-out period after which the phone display switches
off.
Set the length of the time-out period
Select
> Settings and Phone > Display > Light time-out.
Activate a dark theme and wallpaper
Select
To change the wallpaper, on the home screen, select
> Settings and Themes > General.
> Change wallpaper.
Deactivate background animation effects
Select
> Settings and Themes > General > > Theme effects > Off.
Decrease the brightness of the display
Select
> Settings and Phone > Display > Brightness.
Deactivate the Big clock screen saver
Select
> Settings and Themes > Screen saver > None.
Network use
• If you are listening to music or otherwise using your phone, but do not want to
make or receive calls, activate the offline profile.
• Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently.
• Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data (GPRS
or 3G) connection.
• If your phone is set to use both GSM and 3G networks (dual mode), the phone uses
more power when searching for the 3G network.
Deactivate Bluetooth when not needed
Swipe down from the notification area, and select
.
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Stop your phone scanning for available Wi-Fi networks
Swipe down from the notification area, and select
Establish a mobile data (3G or GPRS) connection only when needed
To close the mobile data connection, swipe down from the notification area, and select
.
Restore original settings
If your phone is not working properly, you can reset some settings to their original
values.
1 End all active calls and connections.
2 Select
Restore.
3 If prompted, enter the security code.
This does not affect documents or files stored on your phone.
After restoring the original settings, the phone switches off, and then on again. This
may take longer than usual.
> Settings and Phone > Phone management > Factory settings >
.
Personalisation
Profiles
About profiles
Select > Settings > Profiles.
Waiting for a call but can't let your phone ring? Your phone has various settings groups
called profiles, which you can personalise for different events and environments. You
can also create your own profiles.
You can personalise the profiles in the following ways:
• Change the ringtone and message alert tones.
• Change the volume of the ringtone and key tones.
• Mute key tones and notification tones.
• Activate vibration alerts.
• Set the phone to say the name of the contact who is calling.
Tip: Want quick access to the profiles? Add a profile widget to the home screen.
Personalise your ringtone and other tones
You can personalise your phone tones for each profile.
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Select > Settings > Profiles.
Select the profile, Personalise, and the desired option.
Tip: To download more ringtones from Nokia Store, select Download sounds. For more
information, go to www.nokia.com/support.
Tip: To set your favourite song from the music player as your ringtone, select Songs.
Silence your phone
When the silent profile is switched on, all ringtones and alert tones are muted. Switch
to this profile when you are, for example, at the cinema or in a meeting.
Swipe down from the notification area, then select Silent.
Change your profile for meetings
Set your phone to discreetly beep once instead of ringing, when you're in a meeting.
1 Select
> Settings > Profiles.
2 Select Meeting > Activate.
Tip: Want quick access to the profiles? Add a profile widget to the home screen.
Create a new profile
How can you make your phone meet your needs at work or college or home? You can
create new profiles for different situations, and give them appropriate names.
Select
Select
> Settings > Profiles.
> Create new, and define your profile settings.
Tip: You can set a ringtone specifically for your profile. Select Ringtone.
Set a timed profile
You can activate a profile until a set time, after which the previously used profile is
activated.
Select
> Settings > Profiles.
1 Select the desired profile, and select Timed.
2 Set the time that you want the timed profile to expire at.
Change your theme
Themes can freshen up your phone – change the look and colour scheme.
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