Nokia 500 BELLE User Manual
Nokia 500 User Guide
Issue 2.0
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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 13
Use your phone for the first time 13
Copy contacts or photos from your
old phone 14
Lock the keys and screen 15
Antenna locations 15
Change the volume of a call, song, or
video 16
Attach the wrist strap 16
Headset 17
Visit Nokia Store 17
Use the user guide in your phone 18
Install Nokia Suite on your
computer 18
Basic use 19
Touch screen actions 19
Use shortcuts 21
Switch between open applications 22
Write text 22
Display indicators 25
Set your phone to blink for missed
calls or messages 27
Search your phone and the internet 27
Use your phone offline 28
Prolong battery life 28
Restore original settings 30
Personalisation 30
Profiles 30
Change your theme 32
Change the back cover 32
Home screen 32
Organise your applications 35
Download a game, app, or other
item 36
Telephone 36
Call a phone number 36
Answer a call 37
Activate the loudspeaker during a
call 37
Decline a call 37
Turn to silence 37
Call a contact 38
Answer a waiting call 38
Make a conference call 39
Call the numbers you use the most 40
Use your voice to call a contact 40
Internet calls 41
Call the last dialled number 42
Record a phone conversation 42
View your missed calls 42
Call your voice mailbox 42
Divert calls to your voice mailbox or
another phone number 43
Prevent making or receiving calls 43
Allow calls only to certain numbers 44
Contacts 44
About Contacts 44
Save phone numbers and mail
addresses 45
Save a number from a received call or
message 45
Contact your most important people
quickly 46
Add your important contacts to the
home screen 46
Set a ringtone for a contact 46
Add a picture for a contact 47
Send your contact information using
My Card 47
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Create a contact group 47
Send a message to a group of
people 48
Copy contacts from the SIM card to
your phone 48
Back up your contacts to Nokia
services 48
Messaging 48
About Messaging 48
Send a message 49
Send a message to a contact 50
Send an audio message 50
Read a received message 50
View a conversation 51
Listen to a text message 51
Change the language 52
Mail 52
About Mail 52
Get a free mail account from Nokia 53
About Exchange ActiveSync 53
Add a mailbox 54
Read a received mail 54
Send a mail 55
Respond to a meeting request 55
Open mail from the home screen 55
Internet 56
About the web browser 56
Browse the web 56
Add a bookmark 57
Subscribe to a web feed 57
Social networks 57
About Social 57
See your friends' status updates in
one view 58
Post your status to social networking
services 58
Link your online friends to their
contact information 59
See your friends' status updates on
the home screen 59
Upload a picture or video to a service 59
Share your location in your status
update 60
Contact a friend from a social
networking service 60
Add an event to your phone calendar 60
Camera 61
About the camera 61
Take a picture 61
Save location information to your
pictures and videos 62
Record a video 62
Picture and video tips 63
Send a picture or video 63
Share a picture or video directly from
the camera 64
Your pictures and videos 64
Gallery 64
Edit the pictures you have taken 67
Video editor 68
Print a picture you have taken 69
Videos and TV 69
Videos 69
Music and audio 70
Music player 70
About Nokia Music 72
Protected content 73
Record sounds 73
FM radio 74
Maps 75
Navigate to a destination 75
My position 76
Search 80
Favourites 81
Check in 84
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Drive and Walk 85
Give feedback on Maps 89
Time management 90
Clock 90
Calendar 92
Office 95
Quickoffice 95
Use the calculator 96
Make a shopping list 96
Translate words 96
Open or create zip files 97
Phone management 97
Keep your phone software and
applications up to date 97
Manage files 98
Free up phone memory 101
Manage applications 101
Synchronise content 102
Copy contacts or pictures between
phones 103
Protect your phone 104
Prepare your phone for recycling 105
Connectivity 106
Internet connections 106
Wireless LAN 107
VPN connections 108
Close a network connection 109
Bluetooth 109
USB data cable 112
Product and safety information 115
Index 122
Find more help 113
Support 113
Access codes 114
Protect the environment 115
Save energy 115
Recycle 115
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.
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.
Touch screen
To control your phone, lightly touch the screen with your fingertips. The screen does
not respond when you use your fingernails.
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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: Th is de vic e i s de si gn ed t o b e u sed wi th a st an dard SIM ca rd (s ee f ig ure )
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
2
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.
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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.
Switch the phone on or off
Switch on
Press and hold the power key
until the phone vibrates.
Switch off
Press and hold the power key
.
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.
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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
.
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.
1Select > 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.
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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.
Lock the keys and screen
To avoid accidenta lly making a call when your phon e is in your pock et 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
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.
> Settings and Phone > Display > Screen/keylock time-out.
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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.
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Headset
You can connect a compatible headset or compatible headphones to your phone.
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.
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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
Open the user guide from an application
Select
Search the user guide
When the user guide is open, select
search field.
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.
> User guide.
> User guide. This is not available for every application.
> Search, and enter a letter or a word in the
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/support 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 Windows XP or Windows Vista on your computer, set the USB
mode of your phone to Mass storag e. To set the USB mode on your phone, swipe
down from the notification area, then select
Your phone mass memory and memory card are shown as removable disks on
your PC.
2 On your computer, select Open folder to view files, then double-click the Nokia
Suite installation file.
If the installation window opens automatically, select Install Nokia Suite.
> Mass storage.
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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 Ovi Suite.
To learn more about Nokia Suite, and to check which operating systems Nokia Suite
works with, go to www.nokia.com/support.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
In the status menu, you can do the following:
• View notifications of missed calls or unread messages
• Silence your phone
• Modify the connectivity settings
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• View available WLAN connections, and connect to a WLAN
• 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 .
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.
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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 Arrows 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
Add an accent to a character
Select and hold the character.
> Alphanumeric keypad or QWERTY keyboard.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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
Change the language when writing
Select
> Activate predictive text.
> Settings and Phone > Touch input > Writing language.
> Writing language.
The available options may vary.
Display indicators
General display indicators
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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 diverted 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
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.
A compatible car kit is connected to your phone.
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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 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.
A WLAN 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
1 Start writing a search word, then select from the proposed matches.
> Search.
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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
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 WLAN to, for example,
read your mail or browse the internet. You can also use Bluetooth.
Remember to comply with any applicable safety requirements.
, and select Offline.
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
, 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
Set the length of the time-out period
Select
Activate a dark theme and wallpaper
Select
To change the wallpaper, on the home screen, select
Deactivate background animation effects
Select
Decrease the brightness of the display
Select
Deactivate the Big clock screen saver
Select
Network use
• If you are listening to music or otherwise using your phone, but do not want to
• Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently.
• Use a WLAN connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data
• If your phone is set to use both GSM and 3G networks (dual mode), the phone
Deactivate Bluetooth when not needed
Swipe down from the notification area, and select
.
off.
> Settings and Phone > Display > Light time-out.
> Settings and Themes > General.
> Change wallpaper.
> Settings and Themes > General > > Theme effects > Off.
> Settings and Phone > Display > Brightness.
> Settings and Themes > Screen saver > None.
make or receive calls, activate the offline profile.
(GPRS or 3G) connection.
uses more power when searching for the 3G network.
.
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Stop your phone scanning for available WLANs
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.
2Select
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 >
Restore.
.
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.
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