Nokia N9 User's Guide
Nokia N9 User Guide
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2Contents
Contents
Safety 4
Get started 6
Keys and parts 6
Insert the SIM card and charge the
battery 8
First start-up 11
Find more help 14
Basic use 15
Home views and status area 15
Touch screen 19
Write text 22
Control profiles, tones, and volume 26
Search your phone 27
Explore Nokia services 27
Personalisation 29
Change the wallpaper 29
View notifications and feeds 29
Connectivity 30
Internet connections 30
WLAN 32
NFC 33
Bluetooth 35
USB data cable 37
Web and RSS feeds 38
Web browser 38
RSS feeds 40
Contacts and social networking
friends 40
Contacts 40
Social networking friends 43
Calls 44
Ways to make calls 44
Call a phone number 45
Call a contact 45
Make a conference call 45
Answer or decline calls 46
Answer a call 47
Reject a call 47
Turn to silence 47
Divert calls to your voice mailbox or
another phone number 48
Call your voice mailbox 48
During a call 48
Activate the loudspeaker during a
call 49
Noise cancellation 49
Answer a waiting call 49
Recent calls 50
View your missed calls 50
View your received calls 50
Call the last dialled number 51
About internet calls 51
Install an internet call service 51
Sign in to an internet call service 51
Make an internet call 52
Set your availability status 52
Messaging and social networks 53
Set up all your accounts in one go 53
Messages 53
Mail 55
Mail for Exchange 57
Music and videos 58
Music player 58
Videos 59
Camera and Gallery 61
Take pictures 61
Record videos 65
Send and share pictures and videos 65
Gallery 66
Image editor 69
Maps and navigation 70
GPS 70
Maps 71
Drive 78
Productivity and time 80
Time management 80
Productivity 83
Phone management 84
Keep your phone software and
applications up to date 84
Back up 86
Manage applications 87
Memory 88
Synchronise content 88
Protect your phone 90
Reset your phone 92
Battery 93
Tips 94
Access codes 94
Send your security code to a trusted
person 95
Protect the environment 95
Save energy 95
Recycle 95
Contents 3
Product and safety information 96
Index 103
4Safety
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. Third-party chargers that comply with the IEC/EN
62684 standard, and that can connect to your device micro USB connector,
may be compatible.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.
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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6 Get started
Get started
Keys and parts
Front
1 Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm)
2 Micro-USB connector
3 Earpiece
4 SIM card holder
5 Volume/Zoom key. Used also to change the profile.
6 Power/Lock key
7 Front camera lens
8 Charging indicator
9 Touch screen
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Back
10 Camera flash
11 Secondary microphone
12 Camera lens. If there is protective tape on the camera lens, remove the tape.
13 Microphone
14 Loudspeaker
Headset
You can connect a compatible headset or compatible headphones to your phone.
Control music with your headset
To pause or resume playback, press the button on the headset. To skip to the next
song, press the button for about two seconds.
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.
8 Get started
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.
1 GPS antenna
2 Bluetooth and WLAN antenna
3 Cellular antenna
Insert the SIM card and charge the battery
Insert the SIM card
Your phone uses a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a micro-SIM card.
Do not attach any stickers to your SIM card.
1 To open the cover of the micro-USB connector, press the left end of the cover.
2 To unlock the SIM card holder, slide the holder to the left. Carefully pull out the
holder.
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3 Make sure the contact area is facing up, and insert the SIM card into the SIM card
holder.
4 Insert the SIM card holder back into the phone. To lock the SIM card holder, slide
the holder to the right.
5 Close the cover of the micro-USB connector.
Remove the SIM card
1 Open the cover of the micro-USB connector.
2 To unlock the SIM card holder, slide the holder to the left. Carefully pull out the
holder.
3 Pull the card out.
Charge the battery
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:
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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.
When the battery is charging, the charging indicator flashes slowly. When the battery
is full, the charging indicator is continuously on.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the
charging indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made.
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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About the battery
Your phone has an internal, nonremovable, rechargeable battery. Use only Nokia
approved chargers designated for this phone. You can also use a compatible USB data
cable to charge your phone.
Do not attempt to remove the battery from the device. To replace the battery, take
the device to your nearest authorised service facility.
Authorised retail points may also offer a battery replacement service.
To check the condition of the battery, select
and Device > Battery.
You can set your phone to automatically activate power save mode when the battery
charge level is low. Select
and Device > Battery > Power saver mode >
Automatic.
When power save mode is activated, you may not be able to modify the settings of
certain applications.
First start-up
Switch the phone on or off
Press and hold the power key until the phone vibrates.
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Use your phone for the first time
Your phone guides you through the initial setup when you insert your SIM card and
switch your phone on for the first time. To use Nokia services, create a Nokia account.
You can also subscribe to the Tips and Offers service, to receive helpful tips and tricks
on how to make the most of your phone.
To create a Nokia account, you need an internet connection. For information about
data transmission charges, contact your service provider. If you can't connect to the
internet, you can create an account later.
If you already have a Nokia account, sign in.
Tip: Forgotten your password? You can request it to be sent to you in a mail or text
message.
To create a Nokia account later, use your phone to access a Nokia service, and you
are prompted to create an account.
To make an emergency call during the initial setup, select
.
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 power key.
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Unlock the keys and screen
Press the power key, and swipe from the outside of the screen onto the screen. You
can swipe from any direction.
Tip: You can also tap the screen twice, and swipe from the outside of the screen onto
the screen.
Tip: Received a notification on the lock screen? To go straight to the related
application, drag the notification to the left or right edge of the screen.
Set the keys and screen to lock automatically
1 Select
and Device > Display > Display time-out.
2 Select the length of time after which the keys and screen are locked automatically.
Copy contacts from your old phone
If your contacts list is empty, apart from your voice mailbox number, you can easily
copy your contacts from your previous compatible phone.
Select
, and follow the instructions.
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Tip: To copy your contacts later, in the contacts list, select > Import contacts. To
copy your calendar events and text messages, select
The available options may vary.
Install Nokia Link on your computer
Have your favourites with you, wherever you may roam. Use the Nokia Link computer
application to sync content between your phone and your compatible computer.
To download and install Nokia Link on your computer, go to www.nokia.com/
nokialink.
When you connect your phone to your computer, select Sync and connect as the USB
connection mode.
Your phone is not compatible with Nokia Suite.
Find more help
Use the user guide in your phone
Select
Search the user guide
Select
Switch between the user guide and an application
To return to the home view, swipe from the outside of the screen onto the touch
screen. To open the desired application, select the application from the Applications
or Open applications view.
Links to related topics may be at the end of instructions.
Support
When you want to learn more about how to use your product or you are unsure how
your phone should function, read the user guide in your phone. Select
You may also be interested in the Nokia Support Video channel in YouTube.
If this does not resolve your issue, do one of the following:
• Reboot your phone. Press and hold the power key for at least 8 seconds. The
• Update your phone software
• Restore the original factory settings
.
, and start entering a word in the search field.
phone switches off. To switch your phone on again, press and hold the power key
until the phone vibrates.
> Sync and backup > Sync.
.
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If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. Go to
www.nokia.com/repair. Before sending your phone for repair, always back up your
data, as all personal data in your phone may be deleted.
Basic use
Home views and status area
Switch between views
Your phone has separate views for applications, notifications and feeds, and for open
applications.
Flick left or right.
• In the Events view, you receive notifications of messages and missed calls. Feeds
from different applications or services are also displayed.
• In the Applications view, you can open applications.
• In the Open applications view, you can switch between open applications and
tasks, and close applications you're not using.
Close an application
Tap and hold the Open applications view, and select
on the application.
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Tip: To close the current application, swipe down from the outside of the screen onto
the screen.
Switch between open applications
In the Open applications view, you can see which applications and tasks are open in
the background, and switch between them.
Select the desired application.
Tip: To see an overview of open applications, place two fingers on the screen, and
slide your fingers together. To return to the more detailed view, slide your fingers
apart.
Applications running in the background increase the demand on battery power and
use memory. To close an application that you are not using, tap and hold the Open
applications view, and select
Open the status menu to access common settings
You don't have to navigate long paths to, for example, open, switch, or close an
internet connection, or change your availability status. You can access these settings
directly in the status menu, no matter what application or view you are in.
on the application to close.
Tap the status area.
Close the status menu
Tap the status area.
Open the quick launch bar to access common applications
In all applications, and even on the lock screen, you can easily make a call, or access
the camera, web, or messages.
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When holding your phone upright, drag your finger from below the bottom of the
screen onto the screen, and hold your finger in place, until the quick launch bar is
displayed.
Close the quick launch bar
Tap outside the quick launch bar.
Reorganise the Applications view
Did you know that you can personalise the Applications view? Move your favourite
applications to the top of the view.
Select and hold the application icon, and drag it to the desired location.
Remove an application
Select and hold the application icon, and select
You may not be able to remove some applications.
.
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Status area indicators
General indicators
You have a new message.
You have missed a call.
An alarm is set.
The silent profile is activated.
Indicates the battery status. In power save mode, the indicator is .
Call indicators
A call is active.
A call is active. Your microphone is muted.
Your calls are diverted to another number or your voice mailbox.
Availability indicators
Your availability status is online.
Your availability status is busy.
Network indicators
You have a GSM data connection (network service). indicates that data is
being transferred.
You have an EGPRS data connection (network service). indicates that data
is being transferred.
You have a 3G data connection (network service). indicates that data is
being transferred.
You have an HSPA data connection (network service). indicates that data
is being transferred.
Signal strength
Your phone is connected to a WLAN.
There are no available networks.
Connectivity indicators
The SIM card is not available.
Flight mode is activated.
Bluetooth is activated. indicates that data is being transferred.
GPS is activated.
Your phone is transferring content. indicates that a transfer is pending.
indicates that a transfer has failed.
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Touch screen
About the 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.
Touch screen actions
To interact with the user interface, tap or tap and hold the touch screen.
Open an application or select a screen element
Tap the application or element.
Return to the home view
To leave an application, and go back to the home view, swipe from the outside of the
screen onto the touch screen. You can swipe from any direction. If you swipe down,
the application is fully closed. If you swipe from any other direction, the application
is left running in the background.
Flick
Place a finger on the screen, slide it quickly in the desired direction, and then lift your
finger.
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Example: To switch between home views, flick left or right. To scroll in a list or menu,
slide your finger up or down.
Access item-specific options
Tap and hold the item. A menu with available options opens.
Example: To send a contact card or delete an alarm, tap and hold the contact or alarm,
and 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: To reorder your applications in the Applications view, tap and hold the
desired application icon, and drag it to another location.
Zoom in or out
Place two fingers on an item, such as a picture or web page, and slide your fingers
apart or together.
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Access view-specific options
Tap
in the currently open application.
Activate or deactivate a settings switch
Tap the switch.
Set your phone to lock automatically
Want to protect your phone against unauthorised use? Define a security code, and
set your phone to lock itself automatically when you're not using it.
1 Select
2 Select Security code, and enter a security code (at least 5 characters). You can
use numbers, symbols, and upper and lower case letters.
Keep the security code secret and in a safe place separate from your phone. If
you forget the security code, and cannot recover it, your personal data is deleted
before you can use the phone again. If you've set the number of times you can
enter the wrong security code, your phone deletes your data and resets itself
back to original settings after the last try. If you haven't limited the number of
times, your phone requires service before you can use it again.
3 Select Autolock, and define the length of time after which the phone is locked
automatically.
Unlock your phone
1 Press the power key, and swipe from the outside of the screen onto the screen.
You can swipe from any direction.
2 Enter the security code, and select OK.
Tip: You can also tap the screen twice, and swipe from the outside of the screen onto
the screen.
and Security > Device lock.
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Tip: If you have defined a trusted person, if you ever forget your security code, you
can send them the code in a text message. Select Device lock > Trusted person >
Select trusted person and a contact from the list.
Phone lock settings
Select
Autolock — Set the length of time before the phone locks automatically.
Security code — Change the security code. To use the phone lock, you need to define
a security code.
Number of tries — Set a limit for incorrect security code attempts. After the limit is
reached, the phone is reset to original settings and all user data is deleted.
Trusted person — Set one of your contacts as a trusted person. If you have defined
a trusted person, if you ever forget your security code, you can send the code to the
trusted person in a text message. After entering the incorrect security code, select
Recover, and follow the displayed instructions.
Write text
Write with the virtual keyboard
Select a text input field.
and Security > Device lock, and from the following:
1 Character keys
2 Shift key
3 Symbol key
4 Space key
5 Enter key
6 Backspace key
Insert an upper case character when writing in lower case, or vice versa
Select the shift key before inserting the character. To activate caps lock mode, select
the key twice. The shift key is highlighted. To return to normal mode, select the shift
key again.
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Enter a number or a special character
Select the symbol key. To view more symbols, select the 1/2 key.
Tip: To quickly add a number or a commonly used special character, select the symbol
key, and slide your finger to the character without lifting. When your lift your finger,
the character is inserted, and the keyboard returns to the normal text view.
Enter an accented character
Select and hold the character to which you want to add an accent, and slide your finger
to the desired accented character without lifting.
Delete a character
Select the backspace key.
Change the font
In some applications, such as Mail and Notes, you can change the font. Select the text
input field, and from the pop-up menu, select the desired option. To change the font
of an individual word, drag to select the word, and select
Copy and paste text
In a text input field, drag to select the text you want to copy, and from the pop-up
menu, select Copy. To paste the text, select the text input field, then select the place
where you want to paste the text, and from the pop-up menu, select Paste.
Use several writing languages
Select
writing languages.
and Time and language > Text input > Installed input methods and the
and the desired option.
If you have selected more than one writing language, you can switch between
languages.
Change the writing language
Place a finger beyond the left or right edge of the touch screen, and drag your finger
across over the virtual keyboard.
Close the virtual keyboard
Flick the virtual keyboard down, or tap outside the text input field.
Tip: To place the cursor precisely where you want to, select and hold the text, until a
magnifier is displayed. Without lifting your finger, drag the cursor to the desired
location.
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Write text using error correction
Error correction is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can add new words.
1 Start writing the word. The word suggestion changes after each key selection.
2 To accept a suggested word, select the suggested word.
3 To view more spelling suggestions, select and hold the suggested word.
4 To add a word to the dictionary, select and hold the suggested word, and select
Add to dictionary.
Deactivate error correction for all editors in your phone
Select
and Time and language > Text input, and deactivate Error correction.
Tip: To use the space key to accept a suggested word, select
and Time and
language > Text input, and activate Insert with space key. If you want to insert a
space without accepting the suggested word, select the backspace key.
Write using Swype
Want to write faster? Activate Swype to enter text quickly and easily.
Activate Swype
1Select
and Time and language > Text input, and activate Swype.
2 To open the virtual keyboard, select a text input field.
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3 To activate Swype as the active text input method, place a finger beyond the left
or right edge of the touch screen, and drag your finger across over the virtual
keyboard.
Write using Swype
Slide your finger from letter to letter; you don't have to be so accurate. If a word has
the same letter twice, scribble on or make a loop on the letter. A space is automatically
inserted when you lift your finger to write the next word.
Tip: To temporarily deactivate the auto space feature, slide your finger from the
space key to the backspace key. To make this setting permanent, or to modify other
settings, select and hold the Swype key on the bottom left of the keyboard.
Write and edit text using word suggestion
As you write, a list of possible words is displayed. If the desired word is displayed,
select it. If the desired word is first in the list, start entering the next word, and the
word is automatically inserted. To add a word to the dictionary, write the word, select
the space key and the automatic popup.
To see a list of alternatives for a word that you have already entered, select the word
and the Swype key.
Tip: To add several words, phone numbers, or words that contain numbers and
symbols to the dictionary quickly, drag to highlight them, and select the Swype key.
Change the case of a word
Select the word, and swipe from the Swype key to the shift key. Select the desired
option from the list.
Tip: To capitalise the initial letter of a word, in one fluid motion, place your finger on
the letter, slide your finger up above the keyboard, and slide back down to the next
letter. Write the rest of the word as normal.
Insert an accented character, symbol, or number
To view a list of characters available on a particular key, select and hold the key. Select
the character from the list.
Example: To insert the letter á, select and hold the a key, and from the displayed list,
select á.
For more help, tips, and videos on using Swype, go to www.swype.com.
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Control profiles, tones, and volume
Change the volume of a call, song, or video
Use the volume keys.
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
Change your profile for meetings
Waiting for a call but can't let your phone ring? You can set your phone to discreetly
beep once instead of ringing.
Open the status menu, and drag the profile slider to Beep.
Tip: You can also use the volume keys to change the current profile. Press the volume
keys up or down until the desired profile is displayed.
This is possible in views where the key is not used for controlling volume or zoom
level.
Tip: You can personalise the ringtones or sound volume, and select whether the
phone vibrates when you receive a call. Select
Tip: Download more ringtones from Nokia Store. Select
vibration > Ringtone > Get more from Nokia St ore. To learn more about Nokia Store,
go to www.nokia.com/support.
Use your phone offline
In places where you do not want to make or receive calls, you may still access your
calendar, music, and offline games if you activate flight mode. Switch the phone off
when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or danger.
Select
When flight mode is activated, you can still connect to a WLAN to, for example, read
your mail or browse the internet. You can also activate Bluetooth and NFC.
Remember to comply with the instructions and safety requirements given by, for
example, an airline, and any applicable laws and regulations.
.
and Sounds and vibration.
and Sounds and
, and activate Flight mode.
Silence your phone
When the silent profile is activated, your phone tones are muted. Activate this profile
when you are, for example, at the cinema or in a meeting.
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Open the status menu, and drag the profile slider to Silent.
When the silent profile is activated, alarm tones still sound. You can also, for example,
listen to music.
Search your phone
Explore your phone and the internet. As you enter your search word, search starts
narrowing down the results for you, listing suggestions such as help topics, apps,
music, videos and much more.
1 Select
2 Start entering a search word, and select from the proposed matches.
3 To search on the internet, select the internet search link at the end of the search
results.
Search from within an application
Select , start entering a search word, and select from the proposed matches. This
is not available in all applications.
Explore Nokia services
Nokia Services
With Nokia Services, you can find new places and services, and stay in touch with your
friends. You can do, for example, the following:
• Download games, applications, videos, and ringtones to your phone
• Find your way with free walk and drive navigation, plan trips, and view locations
on a map
• Get a free Nokia Mail powered by Yahoo! account
• Get music
Some items are free of charge, others you may need to pay for.
The available services may also vary by country or region, and not all languages are
supported.
To use Nokia Services, you need a Nokia account. When you access a service on your
phone, you are prompted to create an account.
For more information, go to www.nokia.com/support.
.
Nokia account
When you switch on your phone for the first time, your phone guides you through
creating a Nokia account.
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With your Nokia account, you can, for example:
• Access all Nokia services with a single username and password, both on your
phone and a compatible computer
• Download content from Nokia services
• Save details about your phone model and contact information. You can also add
your payment card details.
• Save your favourite places to Nokia Maps
To learn more about Nokia accounts and Nokia services, go to www.nokia.com/
support.
To create a Nokia account later, use your phone to access a Nokia service, and you
are prompted to create an account.
About the Nokia Maps web service
With the Nokia Maps web service, you can view locations from all around the world.
You can do the following:
• Search for addresses, places of interest, and services
• Create routes, and get turn-by-turn directions
• Save your favourite places and routes to your Nokia account
• Synchronise your favourites with your compatible Nokia phone, and access them
on the go.
To use the Nokia Maps web service, go to www.nokia.com/maps.
About Ovi Music
With Ovi Music, you can download songs to your phone and your compatible
computer.
To start discovering music, go to www.ovi.com.
About Nokia Store
You can download mobile games, applications, videos, pictures, and ringtones to
your phone. Some items are free of charge; others you need to pay for with your
credit card or on 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.
Select
. To learn more about Nokia Store, go to www.nokia.com/support.
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Personalisation
Change the wallpaper
Want to see your favourite landscape or pictures of your family in the background of
the lock screen? You can change the wallpaper to personalise the lock screen to your
liking.
1 Select
2 Tap the screen to display the toolbar, and select
3 Move the cropping area, to get the best possible fit.
4 Select Done.
Tip: You can also use preinstalled pictures, or download more wallpapers from Nokia
Store. Select
www.nokia.com/support.
View notifications and feeds
Read recent posts from your social networking contacts and favourite web feeds, all
in the same view with your received notifications.
The Events view contains the following:
• Notifications about, for example, your missed calls, unread messages, and
software updates
• Feeds from different applications and services, such as social networking
applications and web feeds
The Events view items are interactive. Select, for example, the feed you want to view
in more detail.
Example: To check and install suggested software updates, select the notification
indicated with
When you set up your social networking accounts, your friends' status updates are
automatically displayed in the Events view. Similarly, if you activate Show feed on
home screen when you subscribe to web feeds, your feeds are automatically
displayed.
Tip: You can refresh feeds manually. In the Events view, select Refresh.
Remove a current feed from a certain application or service
Select and hold the feed, and select Clear.
This does not deactivate the feed.
and the desired picture.
> Set as wallpaper.
and Wallpaper. To learn more about Nokia Store, go to
.
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Using services or downloading content may cause transfer of large amounts of data,
which may result in data traffic costs.
Connectivity
Internet connections
Define how your phone connects to the internet
Does your network service provider charge you a fixed fee for data transfer, or on a
pay as you use basis? To use the optimal connection method, modify the WLAN and
mobile data settings.
Select
If your network service provider charges you a fixed fee, the easiest method is to set
your phone to connect to WLAN and mobile data connections automatically, to keep
your phone constantly online.
Connect to an available WLAN
Select the WLAN connection and Connect.
In future, your phone connects to the WLAN automatically.
Use a mobile data connection
Select and hold the mobile data connection, and select Use automatically.
Stop using the connection automatically
Select and hold the connection, and select Use manually.
If your network service provider costs depend on the amount of data you use, you
may want to select the network manually. If there are no automatically used networks
available and you do something that requires an internet connection, you are asked
to select a connection.
Request confirmation before using a mobile data connection when outside your
home network
Select
To set the phone to connect automatically, select Always allow. Connecting when
abroad can raise data transfer costs substantially.
and Internet connection > Connect to internet.
and Mobile network > Data roaming > Always ask.
When you connect to a network for the first time, all your credentials and settings for
that network are saved, so that you don't have to enter the data every time you
connect.
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