Nokia 500 User manual

Nokia 500 User Guide
Issue 2.0

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
Find more help 113
Support 113
Access codes 114
Protect the environment 115
Save energy 115
Recycle 115
Product and safety information 115
Index 122
4Contents

Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. For
further information, read the complete user guide.
SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS
Switch the device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may
cause interference or danger, for example, in aircraft, in hospitals or near
medical equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas. Obey all instructions
in restricted areas.
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while
driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect
performance.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by Nokia for
use with this device. Do not connect incompatible products.
KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
GLASS PARTS
The device screen is made of glass. This glass can break if the device is
dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass
breaks, do not touch the glass parts of the device or attempt to remove
the broken glass from the device. Stop using the device until the glass is
replaced by qualified service personnel.
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PROTECT YOUR HEARING
Listen to a headset at a moderate level, and do not hold the device near
your ear when the loudspeaker is in use.
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Get started
Keys and parts
Front
1Menu key
2Call key
3End/Power key
4Wrist strap hole
Top
1Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm)
2Micro-USB connector
Used also to charge the battery.
3Charger connector
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Sides
1Volume up/Zoom in key
2Volume down/Zoom out key
3Key lock button
Back
1Camera
2Loudspeaker
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: This device is designed to be used with a standard SIM card (see figure)
only. Use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may
corrupt data stored on the card. Please consult your mobile operator for the use of
a SIM card that has a mini-UICC cutout.
Insert a memory card
Use only compatible memory cards approved by Nokia for use with this device.
Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on
the card.
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 accidentally making a call when your phone is in your pocket or bag, lock the
keys and screen of your phone.
Press the lock key.
Unlock the keys and screen
Press the lock key, then select Unlock.
Tip: To unlock, you can also press the menu key, then select Unlock.
Set the keys and screen to lock automatically
1 Select > Settings and Phone > Display > Screen/keylock time-out.
2 Define the length of time after which the keys and screen are locked
automatically.
Antenna locations
Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use. Contact with antennas
affects the communication quality and may reduce battery life due to higher power
level during operation.
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The antenna area is highlighted.
Change the volume of a call, song, or video
Use the volume keys.
You can adjust the volume during a call or when an application is active.
The built-in loudspeaker allows you to speak and listen from a short distance without
having to hold the phone to your ear.
Activate or deactivate the loudspeaker during a call
Select or .
Attach the wrist strap
Thread the wrist strap, and tighten it.
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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 > User guide.
Open the user guide from an application
Select > User guide. This is not available for every application.
Search the user guide
When the user guide is open, select > Search, and enter a letter or a word in the
search field.
Open an application from the user guide
Select the application link in a topic.
To switch back to the user guide, press and hold the menu key, swipe left or right,
and select the user guide.
Links to related topics may be at the end of instructions.
Install Nokia Suite on your computer
With the Nokia Suite PC app, you can manage content on your phone, and keep it in
sync with your compatible computer. You can also update your phone with the latest
software, and download maps.
A connection to the internet may be needed. For info about data costs, contact your
network service provider.
Download the latest version of Nokia Suite from www.nokia.com/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 storage. To set the USB mode on your phone, swipe
down from the notification area, then select > Mass storage.
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.
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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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