Nokia 5230 User manual

Nokia 5230 User Guide
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Issue 1

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Contents
Safety........................................7
About your device..................................7
Network services....................................8
1. Find help...............................9
In-device help.........................................9
Accessibility solutions............................9
Support....................................................9
Software updates over the air............10
Software updates using your PC........11
Access codes.........................................11
2. Home screen.......................12
3. Get started..........................13
Insert the SIM card...............................13
Insert the battery.................................14
Insert the memory card......................15
Charge the battery...............................16
Keys and parts......................................17
Switch the device on...........................20
Lock the keys and touch screen..........20
Home screen.........................................20
Access the menu..................................21
Touch screen actions...........................21
Media key..............................................24
Change the ringing tone.....................24
Nokia support.......................................24
4. Your device.........................25
Antenna locations................................25
Offline profile.......................................26
Shortcuts...............................................26
Sensor settings and display
rotation.................................................27
Headset.................................................27
Attach a wrist strap.............................28
Remove the SIM card...........................28
Remove the memory card...................29
5. Make calls...........................29
Touch screen during calls....................29
Calls ......................................................29
6. Write text............................30
Virtual keyboard...................................30
Handwriting.........................................31
Alphanumeric keypad..........................32
Touch input settings............................35
7. Messaging...........................35
Messaging main view..........................35
Write and send messages...................36
Set up your e-mail................................38
Mail for Exchange.................................38
8. Music player........................39
Play a song or a podcast.....................39
Playlists.................................................40
Transfer music from a computer........41
Nokia Music...........................................42

9. Camera................................42
Activate the camera.............................42
Image capture......................................42
Video recording....................................46
10. Gallery...............................47
View and organize files.......................47
View images and videos.....................48
11. Share online......................49
About Share online..............................49
Subscribe to services...........................49
Manage your accounts.........................49
Create a post.........................................50
Post files from Gallery .........................50
12. Audio Postcard..................51
Send an audio postcard.......................51
13. Nokia Video Center...........51
View and download video clips..........52
Video feeds...........................................53
My videos..............................................53
Transfer videos from your PC..............54
Video settings.......................................54
14. Web browser ...................55
Browse the web...................................55
Browser toolbar...................................56
Bookmarks............................................57
Empty the cache...................................57
Connection security.............................58
15. Positioning (GPS)..............58
About GPS.............................................59
About assisted GPS (A-GPS).................59
Hold your device correctly...................60
16. About Maps.......................60
17. Connectivity......................61
18. Green tips..........................62
Save energy..........................................62
Recycle..................................................62
Save paper............................................62
Learn more...........................................63
Accessories.............................64
Battery....................................64
Battery and charger information.......64
Nokia battery authentication
guidelines.............................................66
Taking care of your device.....66
Recycle..................................................67
Additional safety
information............................68
Small children.......................................68
Operating environment.......................68
Medical devices....................................68
Vehicles.................................................69
Potentially explosive
environments.......................................70
Contents

Emergency calls....................................70
Certification information (SAR)..........71
Index.......................................73
Contents

Safety
About your device
The wireless device described in this guide is approved for use on the WCDMA
900/2100 and GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 . Contact your service provider for
more information about networks.
Your device supports several connectivity methods and like computers may be
exposed to viruses and other harmful content. Exercise caution with messages,
connectivity requests, browsing, and downloads. Only install and use services and
software from trustworthy sources that offer adequate security and protection,
such as applications that are Symbian Signed or have passed the Java Verified™
testing. Consider installing antivirus and other security software on your device and
any connected computer.
Your device may have preinstalled bookmarks and links for third-party internet sites
and may allow you to access third-party sites. These are not affiliated with Nokia,
and Nokia does not endorse or assume liability for them. If you access such sites,
take precautions for security or content.
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.
When using this device, obey all laws and respect local customs, privacy and
legitimate rights of others, including copyrights. Copyright protection may prevent
some images, music, and other content from being copied, modified, or transferred.
Make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored
in your device.
When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed safety
instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
The images in this guide may differ from your device display.
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Refer to the user guide for other important information about your device.
Network services
To use the device you must have service from a wireless service provider. Some
features are not available on all networks; other features may require that you make
specific arrangements with your service provider to use them. Network services
involve transmission of data. Check with your service provider for details about fees
in your home network and when roaming on other networks. Your service provider
can explain whatcharges will apply. Some networks may have limitations that affect
how you can use some features of this device requiring network support such as
support for specific technologies like WAP 2.0 protocols (HTTP and SSL) that run on
TCP/IP protocols and language-dependent characters.
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 customized items such as menu names, menu order, and
icons.
Safety
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1. Find help
For local services and warranty information, see the separate booklet.
In-device help
Your device contains instructions to help to use the applications in your device.
To open help texts from the main menu, select Menu > Help and the application
for which you want to read instructions.
When an application is open, to access the help text for the current view, select
Options > Help.
When you are reading the instructions, to change the size of the help text, select
Options > Decrease font size or Increase font size.
You may find links to related topics at the end of the help text. If you select an
underlined word, a short explanation is displayed. Help texts use the following
indicators: Link to a related help topic. Link to the applicationbeing discussed.
When you are reading the instructions, to switch between help texts and the
application that is open in the background, select Options > Show open apps.
and the desired application.
Accessibility solutions
Nokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals,
including those with disabilities. For more information, visit the Nokia website at
www.nokiaaccessibility.com.
Support
When you want to learn more about how to use your product or you are unsure
how your device should function, see the support pages at www.nokia.com/
support or your local Nokia website, www.nokia.mobi/support (with a mobile
device), the Help application in the device, or the user guide.
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If this does not resolve your issue, do one of the following:
●Restart the device: switch off the device, and remove the battery. After about a
minute, replace the battery, and switch on the device.
●Restore the original factory settings as explained in the user guide. Your
documents and files will be deleted in the reset, so back up your data first.
●Update your device software regularly for optimum performance and possible
new features, as explained in the user guide.
If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. See
www.nokia.com/repair, or in Latin America, www.nokia-latinoamerica.com/
centrosdeservicio. Before sending your device for repair, always back up the data
in your device.
Software updates over the air
Select Menu > Applications > SW update.
With Software update (network service), you can check if there are updates available
for your device software or applications, and download them to your device.
Downloading software updates may involve the transmission of large amounts of
data (network service).
Make sure that the device battery has enough power, or connect the charger before
starting the update.
Warning: If you install a software update, you cannot use the device, even
to make emergency calls, until the installation is completed and the device is
restarted. Be sure to back up data before accepting installation of an update.
After updating your device software or applications using Software update, the
instructions related to the updated applications in the user guide or the helps may
no longer be up to date.
To download the available updates, select . To unmark specific updates that you
do not want to download, select the updates from the list.
Find help
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To view information on an update, select the update and .
To view the status of previous updates, select .
Select Options and from the following:
●Update via PC — Update your device using a PC. This option replaces the Start
update option when updates are only available using the Nokia Software Updater
PC application.
●View update history — View the status of previous updates.
●Settings — Change the settings, such as the default access point used for
downloading updates.
●Disclaimer — View the Nokia licence agreement.
Software updates using your PC
Software updates may include new features and enhanced functions that were not
available at the time of purchase of your device. Updating the software may also
improve the device performance.
Nokia Software Updater is a PC application that enables you to update your device
software. To update your device software, you need a compatible PC, broadband
internet access, and a compatible USB data cable to connect your device to the PC.
To get more information, to check the release notes for the latest software versions,
and to download the Nokia Software Updater application, see www.nokia.com/
softwareupdate, or in Latin America, www.nokia-latinoamerica.com/nsu.
To update the device software, do the following:
1. Download and install the Nokia Software Updater application to your PC.
2. Connect your device to the PC using a USB data cable, and open the Nokia
Software Updater application. The Nokia Software Updater application guides
you to back up your files, update the software, and restore your files.
Access codes
If you forget any of the access codes, contact your service provider.
Find help
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●Personal identification number (PIN) code — Protect your device and SIM card
against unauthorized use. The PIN code (4 - 8 digits) is usually supplied with the
SIM card. After three consecutive incorrect PIN code entries, the code is blocked,
and you need the PUK code to unblock it.
●UPIN code — This code may be supplied with the USIM card. The USIM card is an
enhanced version of the SIM card and is supported by 3G cellular phones.
●PIN2 code — This code (4 - 8 digits) is supplied with some SIM cards, and is
required to access some functions in your device.
●Lock code (also known as security code) — The lock code helps you to protect
your device against unauthorized use. The preset code is 12345. You can create
and change the code, and set the device to request the code. Keep the new code
secret and in a safe place separate from your device. If you forget the code and
your device is locked, your device will require service and additional charges may
apply. Additional charges may apply, and all the personal data in your device may
be deleted. For more information, contact a Nokia Care point or your device
dealer.
●Personal unblocking key (PUK) code and PUK2 code — These codes (8 digits) are
required to change a blocked PIN code or PIN2 code, respectively. If the codes
are not supplied with the SIM card, contact the network service provider whose
SIM card is in your device.
●UPUK code — This code (8 digits) is required to change a blocked UPIN code. If
the code is not supplied with the USIM card, contact the network service provider
whose USIM card is in your device.
2. Home screen
The home screen is your starting point where you can collect all your important
contacts or application shortcuts.
Home screen
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Interactive display elements
To open the clock application, select the clock (1).
To open the calendar, or to change the profile, select the
date or the profile name (2).
To view or modify connectivity settings ( ), or to view
missed events, tap the top right corner (3).
To make a phone call, select Telephone or (4).
To open the contacts list, select Contacts or (5).
To open the main menu, press the menu key (6).
Change the home screen theme
To change the home screen theme or the shortcuts, select
Menu > Settings and Personal > Home screen.
Music keys
When music or the radio is playing in the background, music
keys (play/pause, skip backward, and skip forward) are
displayed in the home screen.
3. Get started
Insert the SIM card.
Important: To prevent damage to the SIM card, always remove the battery
before you insert or remove the card.
A SIM card may be already inserted in the device. If not, do the following:
Get started
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1. Open the cover of the SIM card slot.
2. Insert a SIM card in the SIM card slot. Ensure
that the contact area on the card is facing
down and the bevelled corner is facing
toward the device. Push the card in.
3. Close the cover of the SIM card slot. Ensure
that the cover is properly closed.
If the SIM card is not properly in place, the
device can only be used in the offline profile.
Insert the battery
Safe removal. Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before
removing the battery.
Get started
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1. Remove the back cover.
2. Insert the battery.
3. To replace the cover, direct the top locking catches
toward their slots, and press down until the cover
locks into place.
Insert the memory card
Use only compatible microSD and microSDHC cards approved by Nokia for use with
this device. Nokia uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some
brands may not be fully compatible with this device. Incompatible cards may
damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.
Get started
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1. Open the cover of the memory card slot.
2. Insert a compatible memory card in the memory card slot. Ensure that
the contact area on the card is facing down.
Push the card in. You can hear a click when
the card locks into place.
3. Close the cover of the memory card slot.
Ensure that the cover is properly closed.
Charge the battery
Your battery has been partially charged at the factory. If the device indicates a low
charge, do the following:
1. Connect the charger to a wall outlet.
Get started
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2. Connect the charger to the device.
3. When the device indicates a full charge, disconnect the charger from the device,
then from the wall outlet.
You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use
the device while it is charging. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take
several minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any
calls can be made.
Tip: Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet when the charger is not in
use. A charger that is connected to the outlet consumes power even when it
is not connected to the device.
Keys and parts
Get started
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1 — Micro USB connector
2 — Nokia AV connector (3.5mm)
3 — Charger connector
4 — Power key
5 — Earpiece
6 — Touch screen
7 — Proximity detector
8 — Volume/Zoom key
9 — Media key
10 — Lock switch
11 — Capture key
12 — End key
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13 — Menu key
14 — Call key
15 — Camera lens
16 — Loudspeaker
17 — SIM card slot
18 — Memory card slot
19 — Wrist strap hole
20 — Microphone
Your device also comes with a plectrum stylus that can be attached to the device
with the wrist strap.
Do not cover the area above the touch screen, for example,
with protective film or tape.
Get started
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Switch the device on
1. Press and hold the power key.
2. If the device asks for a PIN code or lock code, enter it,
and select OK. To delete a number, select . The
factory setting for the lock code is 12345.
3. Select your location. If you accidentally select the wrong
location, select Back.
4. Enter the date and time. When using the 12-hour time
format, to switch between a.m. and p.m., select any
number.
Lock the keys and touch screen
To lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys, slide the lock switch on the side of
the device.
When the touch screen and keys are locked, the touch screen is switched off and
the keys are inactive.
The screen and keys may be locked automatically after a period of inactivity. To
change settings for automatic screen and key locking, select Menu > Settings and
Phone > Phone mgmt. > Auto. keyguard > Keypad autolock period.
Home screen
The home screen is your starting point where you can collect all your important
contacts or application shortcuts.
Get started
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