Nokia N81 User Manual

Nokia N81 User’s Guide

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Hello

Model number: Nokia N81-1. Hereinafter referred to as Nokia N81.

The Nokia N81 8GB device is entertainment on the go!

Enjoy high-quality music and gaming wrapped in a sleek and stylish package, complete with a brilliant 2.4-inch display, dedicated media and game keys, outstanding audio quality, and 8 GB of memory.

With your Nokia N81 8GB you can enjoy your favorite music on the go. The Nokia Music Store* offers you over one million songs to browse and purchase—over the air using your N81 8GB and at home with your compatible PC. If you are tired of struggling with wires, connect to compatible stereo headphones with Bluetooth connectivity.

Experience high quality mobile gaming with dedicated game keys and enjoy stellar graphics that give you a new way to have fun.

The multimedia menu offers you direct access and helps to explore your content quickly and easily. Experience intelligent key illumination, which keeps keys hidden until you need them.

Let the fun begin!

*To check the Nokia Music Store availability in your country, visit music.nokia.com.

Hello............................................................ii

For your safety.......................................... vi

Support ....................................................... x

Help ........................................................................................... x

Get started............................................................................... x

Additional applications........................................................ x

Nokia support and contact information ......................... x

Your Nokia N81.........................................1

Welcome ..................................................................................1

Settings .................................................................................... 1

Transfer content from another device.............................1

Essential indicators...............................................................3

Navi™ scroll key .....................................................................4

Multimedia menu..................................................................4

Power saver LED.....................................................................5

Volume and loudspeaker control......................................5

Headset.....................................................................................5

Prolong battery life............................................................... 6

Maps..........................................................................................6

Download! ...............................................................................6

Software updates...................................................................7

Music ..........................................................8

Music player ............................................................................8

Nokia Music Store...............................................................12

Radio.......................................................................................13

Nokia Podcasting.................................................................15

Games .......................................................19

Contacts (phonebook).............................20

Save and edit names and numbers................................20

Copy contacts.......................................................................21

Add ringing tones for contacts .......................................22

Create contact groups .......................................................22

Messaging.................................................23

Write text..............................................................................24

Write and send messages .................................................24

Inbox—receive messages...................................................26

Mailbox .................................................................................. 27

Listen to messages..............................................................28

View messages on a SIM card.........................................29

Messaging settings.............................................................29

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Gallery.......................................................34

View and browse files........................................................34

Print Basket ..........................................................................36

Albums ................................................................................... 36

Edit images ...........................................................................36

Edit video clips..................................................................... 37

Slide show.............................................................................39

Presentations........................................................................39

Image print ...........................................................................39

Print online ...........................................................................40

Share online..........................................................................41

Home network with Gallery.............................................41

Camera......................................................43

Take pictures ........................................................................43

Take pictures in a sequence.............................................48

You in the picture—self-timer.........................................48

Tips on taking good photographs...................................48

Record videos.......................................................................49

Web...........................................................53

Browse the web...................................................................53

Connection security ...........................................................56

Bookmarks view...................................................................56

End connection....................................................................57

Settings.................................................................................. 57

Tools..........................................................59

File manager.........................................................................59

Mass memory tool ..............................................................59

Voice commands .................................................................60

Connections..............................................61

Wireless LAN ........................................................................61

Bluetooth connectivity......................................................63

Connection manager..........................................................66

USB..........................................................................................67

PC connections ....................................................................67

Device manager...................................................................68

Home network .....................................................................69

Wireless Keyboard...............................................................71

Synchronization...................................................................72

Applications .............................................73

Clock .......................................................................................73

Time and date ......................................................................74

Calculator.............................................................................. 74

Notes ......................................................................................74

Application manager.......................................................... 74

Calendar................................................................................. 76

Recorder.................................................................................78

RealPlayer..............................................................................78

Adobe Flash Player.............................................................. 79

IM—instant messaging.......................................................79

Nokia Lifeblog.......................................................................82

Digital rights management...............................................85

Adobe Reader........................................................................86

Converter ...............................................................................87

Personalize your device .......................... 88

Profiles—set tones...............................................................88

3-D tones...............................................................................89

Change the look of your device.......................................90

Active standby......................................................................90

Make calls ............................................... 92

Voice calls..............................................................................92

Video calls..............................................................................97

Video sharing........................................................................99

Answer or decline a call ................................................. 101

Log ........................................................................................102

Settings.................................................. 104

General ................................................................................ 104

Phone ...................................................................................110

Connection......................................................................... 112

Applications ....................................................................... 117

Troubleshooting: Q&A.......................... 118

Battery information ............................. 122

Charging and discharging...............................................122

Nokia battery authentication guidelines....................123

Nokia original enhancements.............. 124

Battery..................................................................................124

Care and maintenance ......................... 125

Additional safety information............. 126

Index ...................................................... 130

For your 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.

INTERFERENCE All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance.

SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS Follow any restrictions. Switch the device off near medical equipment.

SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT Follow any

restrictions. Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.

SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELING Do not use the device at a refueling point. Do not use near fuel or chemicals.

SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING Follow any restrictions. Do not use the device where blasting is in progress.

USE SENSIBLY Use only in the positions as explained in the product documentation. Do not touch the antenna areas unnecessarily.

QUALIFIED SERVICE Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.

ENHANCEMENTS AND BATTERIES Use only approved enhancements and batteries. Do not connect incompatible products.

WATER-RESISTANCE Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

BACK-UP COPIES Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored in your device.

CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.

EMERGENCY CALLS Ensure the phone function of the device is switched on and in service. Press the end key as many times as needed to clear the display and return to the standby mode. Enter the emergency number, then press the call key. Give your location. Do not end the call until given permission to do so.

About your device

The wireless device described in this guide is approved for use on the (E)GSM 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 and UMTS 2100 networks. Contact your service provider for more information about networks.

When using the features in this device, obey all laws and respect local customs, privacy and legitimate rights of others, including copyrights.

Copyright protections may prevent some images, music (including ringing tones), and other content from being copied, modified, transferred, or forwarded.

Your device supports internet connections and other methods of connectivity. Like computers, your device may be exposed to viruses, malicious messages and applications, and other harmful content. Exercise caution and open messages, accept connectivity requests, download content, and accept installations only from trustworthy sources. To increase the security of your device, consider installing, using, and regularly updating antivirus software, firewall, and other related software on your device and any connected computer.

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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.

The office applications support common features of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (Microsoft Office 97, 2000, and XP). Not all file formats can be viewed or modified.

During extended operation, such as an active video sharing session or high-speed data connection, the device may feel warm. In most cases, this condition is normal. If you suspect the device is not working properly, take it to the nearest authorized service facility.

Your device may have preinstalled bookmarks and links for third-party internet sites. You may also access other third-party sites through your device. Third-party sites are not affiliated with Nokia, and Nokia does not endorse or assume liability for them. If you choose to access such sites, you should take precautions for security or content.

The images in this guide may differ from your device display.

Network services

To use the phone you must have service from a network service provider. Many of the features require special network features. These features are not available on all networks; other networks may require that you make specific arrangements with your service provider before you can use the network services. Your service provider can give you instructions and explain what charges will apply. Some networks may have limitations that affect how you can use network services. For instance, some networks may not support all language-dependent characters and services.

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 a special configuration such as changes in menu names, menu order, and icons. Contact your service provider for more information.

This device supports WAP 2.0 protocols (HTTP and SSL) that run on TCP/IP protocols. Some features of this device, such as MMS, browsing, and e-mail require network support for these technologies.

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Enhancements, batteries, and chargers

Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery.

Check the model number of any charger before use with this device. This device is intended for use when supplied with power from an AC-3, AC-4, or AC-5 charger and from an AC-1, ACP-8, ACP-9, ACP-12, or LCH-12 charger when used with the CA-44 charger adapter.

The battery intended for use with this device is BP-6MT.

Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and enhancements 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 enhancements, please check with your dealer. When you disconnect the power cord of any enhancement, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.

Support

Help

When an application is open, select Options > Help to access help for the current view.

When you are reading the instructions, to switch between help and the application that is open in the background, press and hold .

To open help from the main menu, select Tools > Utilities > Help. Select the desired application to view its help topics.

Get started

See the get started guide for keys and parts information, instructions for setting up the device and for other essential information.

Additional applications

There are various applications provided by Nokia and different third-party software developers that help you do more with your Nokia N81. These applications are explained in the guides that are available on the Nokia N81 product support pages on www.nokia-asia.com/N818GB/ support or your local Nokia website.

Nokia support and contact information

Check www.nokia-asia.com/N818GB/support or your local Nokia website for the latest guides, additional information, downloads, and services related to your Nokia product.

If you need to contact customer service, check the list of local Nokia contact centers at www.nokia.com/ customerservice. For maintenance services, check your nearest Nokia service center at www.nokia-asia.com/ repair.

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Welcome

When you switch on your device for the first time,

Welcome is displayed. Select from the following:

Settings wizard—to configure various settings, such as

e-mail.

Switch—to transfer content, such as contacts and calendar

entries, from a compatible Nokia device. See “Transfer

content from another device“, p. 1.

Demo—to view a demonstration about your device

To access Welcome later, press , and select Tools >

Utilities > Welcome. You can also access the individual

applications from their menu locations.

Settings

Your device normally has MMS, GPRS, streaming, and mobile internet settings automatically configured in the device, based upon your network service provider information. You may have settings from your service providers already installed in your device, or you may receive or request the settings from the network service providers as a special message.

To change the general settings in your device, such as language, standby mode, and display settings, see “Phone“, p. 110.

Transfer content from another device

With the Switch application, you can transfer content, such as contacts and calendar entries, between two compatible Nokia devices using Bluetooth connectivity.

When using the application for the first time, you can transfer content from a compatible Nokia device to your Nokia N81.

The type of content that can be transferred depends on the model of the device from which you want to transfer content. Your device notifies you if the other device is not compatible.

The Switch application can be used without the SIM card, too. If the other device cannot be powered on without a SIM card, you can insert your SIM card in it. When the Nokia N81 is switched on without a SIM card, the offline profile is automatically activated.

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Transfer content

1 To retrieve data from your other device for the first

time, on your Nokia N81, select Phone switch in the Welcome application, or press , and select Tools >

Utilities > Switch.

2 To have the Nokia N81 search for devices with

Bluetooth connectivity, select Continue. If you have

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not already defined a name for your Nokia N81, you are prompted for one. Accept the default name, or define a name of your own.

3 For some device models, the Switch application is sent

to the other device as a message. To install Switch on the other device, open the message, and follow the instructions on the display.

4 Select the device from which you want to transfer

content from the list. You are asked to enter a code on your Nokia N81. Enter a code of your choosing (1-16 digits), and select OK. Enter the same code on the other device, and select OK. The devices are now paired. See “Pair devices“, p. 65.

5 Select the content you want to transfer.

Once the transfer has started, you can cancel it and continue later.

Synchronize, retrieve, or send content

After the first transfer, you may select from the following to start a new transfer, depending on the model of the other device:

to synchronize content between your Nokia N81 and the other device, if the other device supports synchronization. The synchronization is two-way. If an item is deleted in one device, it is deleted in both. You cannot restore deleted items with synchronization.

to retrieve data from the other device to your Nokia N81. With retrieval, data is transferred from the other device to your Nokia N81. You may be asked to keep or delete the original data in the other device, depending on the device model.

to send data from your Nokia N81 to your other device.

If Phone switch cannot transfer an item, depending on the type of the other device, you can add the item to the Nokia

folder to C:\Data\Nokia or E:\Data\Nokia and transfer it

from there. When you select the folder to transfer, the items are synchronized in the corresponding folder in the other device, and vice versa.

Use shortcuts to repeat a transfer

After a data transfer, you can save a shortcut with the transfer settings to the main view to repeat the same transfer later.

To edit the shortcut, scroll to it, and select Options >

Shortcut settings. You can, for example, create or change

the name of the shortcut.

A transfer log is shown after every transfer. To view the log of a previous transfer, scroll to a shortcut in the main view, and select Options > View log.

Handle transfer conflicts

If an item to be transferred has been edited in both devices, the device attempts to merge the changes automatically. If this is not possible, there is a transfer conflict. Select Check one by one, Priority to this phone, or Priority to other phone to solve the conflict. For further instructions, select Options > Help.

Essential indicators

The device is being used in a GSM network.

The device is being used in a UMTS network (network

service).

You have one or more unread messages in the Inbox

folder in Messaging.

You have received new e-mail in the remote mailbox.

There are messages waiting to be sent in the Outbox

folder.

You have missed calls.

Shown if Ringing type is set to Silent, and Message

alert tone and E-mail alert tone are set to Off.

The device keypad is locked.

A clock alarm is active.

The second phone line is being used (network service).

All calls to the device are diverted to another number. If you have two phone lines (network service), a number indicates the active line.

A compatible headset is connected to the device.

indicates the connection has been lost.

A compatible loopset is connected to the device.

A compatible Text phone is connected to the device.

A data call is active.

A GPRS packet data connection is active. indicates the connection is on hold and that a connection is available.

A packet data connection is active in a part of the network that supports EDGE. indicates the connection is on hold and that a connection is available. The icons

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indicate that EDGE is available in the network, but your device is not necessarily using EDGE in the data transfer.

A UMTS packet data connection is active. indicates the connection is on hold and that a connection is available.

You have set the device to scan for wireless LANs,

and a wireless LAN is available. See “Wireless LAN“, p. 61.

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A wireless LAN connection is active in a network

that has encryption.

A wireless LAN connection is active in a network that

does not have encryption.

Bluetooth connectivity is on.

Data is being transmitted using Bluetooth connectivity. When the indicator is blinking, your device is trying to connect with another device.

A USB connection is active.

Navi™ scroll key

Hereinafter referred to as the scroll key.

Use the scroll key to move around the menus ( , ,

, ), and to select items ( ). To activate the

additional Navi™ wheel functionality, press , and select Tools > Settings > General > Navi wheel > Navi

wheel > On.

Use Navi wheel to quickly browse through lists in the gallery and music player, and to navigate in the multimedia menu. Just slide your finger around the rim of the scroll key clockwise or counterclockwise.

Tip! When in the menus, instead of using the scroll key, you can use the number keys, , and to quickly access the applications. For example, in the main menu, press to open Messaging.

Multimedia menu

With the multimedia menu, you have quick and easy access to multimedia content, games, your most important contacts, and most recent internet bookmarks and landmarks. Try it, for example, for images and music.

To open or close the multimedia menu, press

. To browse the tiles, either use the scroll key or the Navi wheel functionality. To return to the multimedia menu from an open application, press .

To change the order of the tiles, select Options > Arrange

tiles.

Power saver LED

The display is switched off to save battery power after the screen saver is activated. A LED blinks to indicate that the device is powered on, but in the sleep mode.

To switch off the LED, see “Sleep mode“, p. 106.

Volume and loudspeaker control

To increase or decrease the volume level when you have an active call or are listening to a sound, press the volume key.

The built-in loudspeaker allows you to speak and listen from a short distance without having to hold the device to your ear.

Warning: Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud.

To use the loudspeaker during a call, select Options >

Activate loudspeaker.

To turn off the loudspeaker, select Options > Activate

handset.

Headset

You can connect a compatible headset or compatible headphones to the Nokia AV Connector (3.5 mm) of your device. You may need to select the cable mode.

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.

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.

To optimize audio performance, attach the supplied earpads to the headset.

To use a headset or headphones with a compatible remote control unit, for example, the Nokia Audio Adapter AD-54, connect the unit to the connector in the device, then connect the headset or headphones to the unit.

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Some headsets do not include a microphone. For phone calls, use such a headset with a remote control unit or the microphone of the device.

The Nokia Audio Adapter AD-54 has multimedia volume controls that are used to adjust the volume only for music or video playback.

When using certain headset enhancements, for example,

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the Nokia Audio Adapter AD-54, to adjust the volume during a call, use the volume key in the device.

Prolong battery life

Features using Bluetooth connectivity, wireless LAN, and packet data connections, or allowing such features to run in the background while using other features, increase the demand on battery power and reduce the battery life.

To prolong the operating time of your device, switch Bluetooth connectivity off when you do not need it. Also set Packet data connection to When needed for the device to use a packet data connection only if you start an application or action that needs it. See “Packet data“, p. 116.

To close the applications running in the background that you do not use, press and hold , select the applications from the list, and press .

Maps

Press , and select Maps. With an external Bluetooth GPS receiver and Maps, you can see your current location on the map, browse maps for different cities and countries, search for addresses and different points of interest, and plan routes from one location to another.

You can also purchase extra services, such as city guides and a navigation service with voice guidance.

For more information on the application, see www.nokiaasia.com/N818GB/support or your local Nokia website.

Download!

Download! (network service) is a mobile content shop

available on your device. You can browse, download, and install items, such as applications and media files, to your device from the internet.

Press , and select Download!.

The items are categorized under catalogs and folders provided by different service providers. Some items may be chargeable, but you can usually preview them free of charge.

Software updates

Nokia may produce software updates that may offer new features, enhanced functions, or improved performance. You may be able to request these updates through the Nokia Software Updater PC application. To update the device software, you need the Nokia Software Updater application and a compatible PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP operating system, broadband internet access, and a compatible data cable to connect your device to the PC.

To get more information and to download the Nokia Software Updater application, visit www.nokia-asia.com/ softwareupdate or your local Nokia website.

If software updates over the air are supported by your network, you may also be able to request updates through the device. See “Device manager“ and “Software updates“, p. 68.

Tip! To check the software version in your device, enter *#0000# in the standby mode.

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Music

Music player

Music player supports files formats such as .aac, .aac+,

.eaac+, .mp3, .wav, and .wma. Music player does not necessarily support all features of a file format or all the variations of file formats.

You can also use Music player to listen to podcast episodes. Podcasting is the method for delivering audio or video content over the internet using either RSS or ATOM technologies for playback on mobile devices and PCs.

Warning: Listen to music at a moderate level. Continuous exposure to high volume may damage your hearing. Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud.

To add songs to your device, see “Transfer music“, p. 10.

For more information about copyright protection, see “Digital rights management“, p. 85.

Play a song or a podcast episode

Tip! To open the music player tile of the multimedia

menu, press . See “Multimedia menu“, p. 4.

1 Press , and select Music > Music player. 2 Select Music or Podcasts. 3 Select categories to navigate to the song or podcast

episode you want to hear.

4 To play the selected file or list of files, press .

To pause playback, press

, and to resume, press again. To stop playback, press .

To fast forward or rewind, press and hold or .

To go to the next item, press . To return to the beginning of the item, press

. To skip to the previous item, press again within 2 seconds after a song or podcast has started.

To switch random play ( ) on or off, select Options >

Shuffle.

To repeat the current item ( ), all items ( ), or to switch repeat off, select Options > Repeat.

If you play podcasts, shuffle and repeat are automatically switched off.

To adjust the volume, use the volume key.

To modify the tone of the music playback, select Options >

Equaliser.

To modify the balance and stereo image or to enhance bass, select Options > Audio settings.

To view a visualization during playback, select Options >

Show visualisation.

To return to the standby mode and leave the player playing in the background, press the end key, or to switch to another open application, press and hold .

Music menu

To select more music to play in the Now playing view, select Music.

The music menu shows the music available in the device.

All songs lists all music. To view sorted songs, select Albums, Artists, Genres, or Composers. To view playlists,

select Playlists.

To refresh the library after you have updated your device outside Music player, select Options > Refresh.

Playlists

To view and manage playlists, in the music menu, select

Playlists. The following playlists appear automatically: Most played, Recently played, and Recently added.

To view details of the playlist, select Options > Playlist

details.

Create a playlist

1 Select Options > Create playlist. 2 Enter a name for the playlist, and select OK. 3 Select Yes to add songs now or No to add the songs

later.

4 If you selected Yes, select artists to find the songs you

want to include in the playlist. Press to add items. To show the song list under an artist title, press . To hide the song list, press .

5 When you have made your selections, select Done.

To add more songs later, when viewing the playlist, select

Options > Add songs.

To add songs, albums, artists, genres, and composers to a playlist from the different views of the music menu, select an item and Options > Add to a playlist > Saved playlist or New playlist.

To remove a song from a playlist, select Options >

Remove. This does not delete the song from the device;

it only removes it from the playlist.

Music

To reorder songs in a playlist, scroll to the song you want to move, and select Options > Reorder list. To grab songs and drop them to a new position, use the scroll key.

Music

Podcasts

The Podcast menu shows the podcasts available in the device.

To refresh the collection after you have updated your device outside Music player, select Options > Refresh.

Podcast episodes have three states: Never played, Partially played, and Completely played.

If an episode is partially played, it plays from the last playback position the next time it is played.

If an episode is never played or completely played, it plays from the beginning.

Home network with music player

With UPnP architecture and a wireless local area network (WLAN), you can create a home network of compatible devices. Home network enables you to play content stored in your Nokia N81 remotely on a compatible device. You can also copy files from your Nokia N81 to a compatible UPnP enabled device. For more information, see “Home network“, p. 69 and “Home network with

Gallery“, p. 41.

Play a song or a podcast remotely

1 Press , and select Music > Music player. 2 Select music or podcasts. 3 Select categories in the following menus to navigate to

the song or podcast episode you want to hear.

4 Select the song or podcast you want to hear, and select

Options > Play > Play via home network.

5 Select the device in which the file is played.

Copy songs or podcasts wirelessly

To copy or transfer media files from your device to another compatible device, such as a UPnP compatible PC, select a file and Options > Copy to home network or Move to

home net.. Content sharing does not have to be switched

on.

Transfer music

You can transfer music from a compatible PC or other compatible devices using a compatible USB cable or Bluetooth connectivity. For details, see “Bluetooth

connectivity“, p. 63.

PC requirements for music transfer:

• Microsoft Windows XP operating system (or later)

• A compatible version of the Windows Media Player

application. You can get more detailed information about Windows Media Player compatibility from the Nokia N81 section of the Nokia website.

• Nokia Nseries PC Suite 1.6 or later

Transfer music from PC

You can use three different methods to transfer music:

• To view your device on a PC as an external mass

memory where you can transfer any data files, make the connection with a compatible USB cable or Bluetooth connectivity. If you are using the USB cable, select Data transfer as the connection mode.

• To synchronize music with Windows Media Player,

connect the compatible USB cable and select Media

player as the connection mode.

• To use Nokia Music Manager in Nokia Nseries PC Suite,

connect the compatible USB cable and select PC Suite as the connection mode.

Mass storage and media player modes can only be used with files placed in the mass memory of your device.

To change the default USB connection mode, press , and select Tools > Connectivity > USB > USB mode.

If you transfer music using Data transfer or PC Suite transfer mode, you must refresh the library in your device after you have updated the song selection in your device. To refresh the library, in the Music menu, select

Options > Refresh.

Both Windows Media Player and Nokia Music Manager in Nokia Nseries PC Suite have been optimized for transferring music files. For information about transferring music with Nokia Music Manager, see the Nokia Nseries PC Suite user guide.

Music transfer with Windows Media Player

Music synchronization functions may vary between different versions of the Windows Media Player application. For more information, see the corresponding Windows Media Player guides and help.

Manual synchronization

After connecting your device with a compatible PC, Windows Media Player selects manual synchronization if there is not enough free memory in your device. With manual synchronization, you can select the songs and playlists that you want to move, copy, or remove.

The first time you connect your device you must enter a name that is used as the name of your device in Windows Media Player.

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To transfer manual selections:

1 After your device is connected with Windows Media

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Player, select your device in the navigation pane, if more than one device is connected.

2 Drag the songs or albums to the list pane for

synchronization. To remove songs or albums, select an item in the list, and click Remove from list.

3 Check that the list pane contains the files you want to

synchronize and that there is enough free memory on the device. Click Start Sync. to start the synchronization.

Automatic synchronization

To change the default file transfer option in Windows Media Player, click the arrow under Sync, select your device, and click Set up Sync. Clear or select the Sync this device automatically check box.

If the Sync this device automatically check box is selected and you connect your device, the music library in your device is automatically updated based on playlists you have selected in Windows Media Player.

If no playlists have been selected, the whole PC music library is selected for synchronization. Note that your PC library may contain more files that can fit to the device. See the Windows Media Player help for more information.

The playlists on your device are not synchronized with the Windows Media Player playlists.

Nokia Music Store

In the Nokia Music Store (network service) you can search, browse, and purchase music to download to your device. To purchase music, you first need to register for the service.

To check the Nokia Music Store availability in your country, visit music.nokia.com.

To access the Nokia Music Store, you must have a valid internet access point in the device. For more details, see “Access points“, p. 113.

To open the Nokia Music Store, press , and select Music > Music store. In the main page, select Help for further instructions.

Tip! To find more musi c in different categories of the

music menu, select Options > Find in Music store

in the music player.

Music store settings

You may be asked to enter the following settings:

Default acc. pt.—Select the access point to use when

connecting to the music store.

In the music store, you may be able to edit the settings by selecting Options > Settings.

You can also access the Nokia Music Store from your compatible PC at music.nokia.com. In the main page, select Help for further instructions.

You can normally make a call or answer an incoming call while listening to the radio. The radio is muted when there is an active call.

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Radio

Press , and select Music > Radio.

When you open Visual Radio for the first time, a wizard helps you to save local stations.

You can use the application as a traditional FM radio with automatic tuning and saved stations, or with parallel visual information related to the radio program on the display, if you tune to stations that offer Visual Radio service. The Visual Radio service uses packet data (network service). You can listen to the FM radio while using other applications.

You can see the latest list of all the stations that offer Visual Radio service at http://www.visualradio.com.

If you do not have access to the Visual Radio service, the operators and radio stations in your area may not support Visual Radio.

To check availability and costs, and to subscribe to the service, contact your service provider.

Listen to the radio

Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the radio station in that particular area.

The FM radio depends on an antenna other than the wireless device antenna. A compatible headset or enhancement needs to be attached to the device for the FM radio to function properly.

Press , and select Music > Radio. To start a station search, select or , or press and hold the media keys or . To change the frequency manually, select Options > Manual tuning.

If you have previously saved radio stations, to go to the next or previous saved station, select or , or press the media keys or .

To adjust the volume, press the volume keys.

To listen to the radio using the loudspeaker, select

Options > Activate loudspeaker.

Warning: Listen to music at a moderate level.

Continuous exposure to high volume may damage

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your hearing. Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud.

To view available stations based on location, select Options > Station directory (network service).

To save the current tuned station to your station list, select Options > Save station. To open the list of your saved stations, select Options > Stations.

To return to the standby mode and leave the FM radio playing in the background, select Options > Play in

background.

View visual content

To view available visual content for a tuned station, select or Options > Start visual service. If the visual service ID has not been saved for the station, enter it, or select Retrieve to search for it in the station directory (network service).

When the connection to the visual service is established, the display shows the current visual content.

Saved stations

To open the list of your saved stations, select Options >

Stations.

To listen to a saved station, select Options > Station >

Listen. To view available visual content for a station with

Visual Radio service, select Options > Station > Start

visual service.

To change station details, select Options > Station > Edit.

Settings

Select Options > Settings and from the following:

Start-up tone—Select whether a tone is played when the

application is started.

Auto-start service—Select Yes to have the Visual Radio

service start automatically when you select a saved station that offers Visual Radio service.

Access point—Select the access point used for the Visual

Radio data connection. You do not need an access point to use the application as an ordinary FM radio.

Current region—Select the region you are currently

located in. This setting is displayed only if there was no network coverage when the application was started.

Nokia Podcasting

With the Nokia Podcasting application, you can search, discover, subscribe to, and download podcasts over the air, and play, manage, and share audio and video podcasts with your device.

To open Nokia Podcasting, press , and select Music >

Podcasting.

Settings

Before using Nokia Podcasting, set your connection and download settings.

The recommended connection method is wireless LAN (WLAN). Check with your service provider for terms and data service fees before using other connections. For example, a flat rate data plan can allow large data transfers for one monthly fee.

To search for wireless LANs available within range, press and select Tools > Connectivity > Conn. mgr. >

Available WLAN networks.

To create an internet access point in a network, select

Options > Define access point.

Connection settings

To edit the connection settings, press and select

Music > Podcasting > Options > Settings > Connection.

Define the following:

Default access point—Select the access point to define

your connection to the internet.

Search service URL—Define the podcast search service to

be used in Search.

Download settings

To edit the download settings, press , and select

Music > Podcasting > Options > Settings > Download.

Define the following:

Save to—Define the location where you want to save your

podcasts. For optimal use of storage space, mass memory is recommended.

Update interval—Define how often podcasts are updated.

Next update date—Define the date of the next automatic

update.

Next update time—Define the time of next automatic

update.

Automatic updates only occur if a specific default access point is selected and Nokia Podcasting is running. If Nokia Podcasting is not running, the automatic updates are not activated.

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Download limit (%)—Define the size of the memory that

is used for podcast downloads.

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If limit exceeds—Define what to do if the downloads

exceed the download limit.

Setting the application to retrieve podcasts automatically may involve the transmission of large amounts of data through your service provider’s network. Contact your service provider for information about data transmission charges.

To restore the default settings, select Options > Restore

default in the Settings view.

Search

Search helps you to find podcasts by keyword or title.

The search engine uses the podcast search service you set up in Podcasting > Options > Settings > Connection >

Search service URL.

To search for podcasts, press , select Music >

Podcasting > Search, and enter the desired keywords.

Tip! Search looks for podcast titles and keywords in

descriptions, not specific episodes. General topics, such as football or hip-hop, usually give better results than a specific team or artist.

To subscribe to a marked channel or channels and add it to your Podcasts, select Options > Subscribe. You can also add a podcast to your Podcasts by selecting one.

To start a new search, select Options > New search.

To go the website of the podcast select Options > Open

web page (network service).

To see the details of a podcast, select Options >

Description.

To send a selected podcast or podcasts to another compatible device, select Options > Send.

The available options may vary.

Directories

Directories help you to find new podcast episodes to which to subscribe.

To open Directories, press , and select Music >

Podcasting > Directories.

Contents of the Directories change. Select the desired directory folder to update it (network service). When the color of the folder changes, press the scroll key again to open it.

Directories can include top podcasts listed by popularity or themed folders.

To open the desired folder topic, press the scroll key. A list of podcasts is displayed.

To subscribe to a podcast, select the title, and press the scroll key. After you have subscribed to episodes of a podcast, you can download, manage, and play them in Podcasts.

To add a new directory or folder, select Options > New >

Web directory or Folder. Enter a title, URL of the .opml

(Outline Processor Markup Language), and select Done.

To edit the selected folder, web link, or web directory, select Options > Edit.

To import an .opml file stored on your device, select

Options > Import OPML file. Select the location of the

file, and import it.

To send a directory folder as a multimedia message or by Bluetooth connectivity, select the folder and Options >

Send.

When you receive a message with an .opml file sent by Bluetooth connectivity, open the file to save the file into

Received in Directories. Open Received to subscribe to

any of the links to add to your Podcasts.

Download

After you have subscribed to a podcast, from Directories,

Search, or by entering a URL, you can manage, download,

and play episodes in Podcasts.

To see the podcasts you have subscribed to, select

Podcasting > Podcasts. To see individual episode titles

(an episode is a particular media file of a podcast), select the podcast title.

To start a download, select the episode title. To download, or continue downloading selected or marked episodes, select Options > Download or Continue download. You can download multiple episodes at the same time.

To play a portion of a podcast during download or after partial downloading, select Podcasts > Options > Play

preview.

Fully downloaded podcasts can be found in Podcasts folder, but will not be shown until the music library is refreshed.

The available options may vary.

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Play and manage podcasts

To display the available episodes from the selected

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podcast, select Options > Open. Under each episode, you will see the file format, the size of the file, and time of the upload.

When the podcast is fully downloaded, to play the full episode, select Podcasts > Options > Play, or press and select Music > Music player > Podcasts.

To update the selected podcast, or marked podcasts, for a new episode, select Options > Update.

To stop the updating of the selected podcast or marked podcasts, select Options > Stop update.

To add a new podcast by entering the URL of the podcast, select Options > New podcast.

If you do not have an access point defined or if during packet data connection you are asked to enter a user name and password, contact your service provider.

To edit the URL of the selected podcast, select Options >

Edit.

To delete a downloaded podcast or marked podcasts from your device, select Options > Delete.

To send the selected podcast or marked podcasts to another compatible device as .opml files as a multimedia message or by Bluetooth connectivity, select Options >

Send.

To update, delete, and send a group of selected podcasts at once, select Options > Mark/Unmark mark the desired podcasts, and select Options to choose the desired action.

To open the website of the podcast (network service), select Options > Open web page.

Some podcasts provide the opportunity to interact with the creators by commenting and voting. To connect to the internet to do this, select Options > View comments.

Games

Your Nokia N81 is compatible with the N-Gage™ gaming experience. With N-Gage, you can download and play high-quality multiplayer games.

Your device includes either one of the following applications:

• Discover N-Gage application—With this preview

application you can get information about the upcoming N-Gage gameplay experience, try out game demos, and download and install the full N-Gage application when it becomes available.

• N-Gage application—The full featured application gives

you access to the complete N-Gage experience replacing the Discover N-Gage application in the menu. You can find new games, try and buy games, find other players, and access scores, events, chat, and more. Some features may not be available at the time of software installation on your device, check www.n-gage.com for software updates.

Press , and select Games to get started.

For the full N-Gage experience, you need internet access on your device, either through the cellular network or wireless LAN. Contact your service provider for more information on data services.

For more information, visit www.n-gage.com.

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