Nokia 5250 User manual

Nokia 5250 User Guide
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Contents
Safety 5
About your device 6
Network services 6
Find help 8
In-device help 8
Support 8
Software updates over the air 8
Update software using your PC 9
Settings 10
Access codes 10
Prolong battery life 10
Free memory 11
Get started 11
Insert the SIM card and battery 11
Insert the memory card 13
Charge the battery 14
Keys and parts 15
Stylus 17
Switch the device on or off 17
Lock the keys and touch screen 18
Home screen 18
Access the menu 19
Touch screen actions 19
Media key 21
Change the ringing tone 21
Visit Ovi by Nokia 22
About Ovi Store 22
Your device 22
Phone setup 22
Transfer content for the first time 23
Display indicators 23
Contacts bar 24
Find an item with adaptive search 24
Antenna locations 24
Offline profile 25
Shortcuts 25
Volume and loudspeaker control 26
Sensor settings and display rotation 26
Remote lock 27
Headset 27
Attach a wrist strap 28
Remove the SIM card 28
Remove the memory card 29
Make calls 29
Touch screen during calls 29
Calls 29
During a call 30
Voice mailbox 30
Answer or reject a call 31
Make a conference call 31
Speed dial a phone number 32
Call waiting 32
Voice dialling 32
Log 33
Write text 35
Virtual keyboard 35
Handwriting 36
Alphanumeric keypad 36
Touch input settings 38
Contacts 39
Save and edit names and numbers 39
Contacts toolbar 39
Manage names and numbers 39
Default numbers and addresses 40
Ringing tones, images, and call text for
contacts 40
Copy contacts 41
SIM services 41
Messaging 42
Messaging main view 42
Write and send messages 43
Messaging inbox 44
Set up e-mail 45
E-mail service 45
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Mailbox 45
Mail for Exchange 47
View messages on a SIM card 48
Cell broadcast messages 48
Service commands 49
Messaging settings 49
Ovi Contacts 51
Personalise your device 55
Change the look of your device 56
Profiles 56
Music folder 57
Music player 57
Nokia Podcasting 60
Radio 62
Camera 62
Activate the camera 63
Image capture 63
Video recording 66
Gallery 67
View and organise files 67
View images and videos 68
Organise images and videos 69
Share online 69
About Share online 69
Subscribe to services 69
Manage your accounts 69
Create a post 70
Post files from Gallery 70
Nokia Video Centre 70
View and download video clips 71
Video feeds 72
My videos 72
Transfer videos from your PC 73
Video centre settings 73
Web browser 73
Browse the web 74
Browser toolbar 75
Navigate pages 75
Web feeds and blogs 75
Widgets 76
Content search 76
Bookmarks 76
Empty the cache 77
Connection security 77
Connectivity 78
Data connections and access points 78
Network settings 79
Access points 79
Active data connections 81
Synchronisation 81
Bluetooth connectivity 82
USB 86
PC connections 86
Administrative settings 87
Search 88
About Search 88
Start a search 88
Other applications 88
Clock 88
Calendar 90
File manager 91
Application manager 91
RealPlayer 94
Recorder 95
Write a note 95
Make a calculation 96
Converter 96
Settings 96
Phone settings 96
Call settings 101
Troubleshooting 103
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Green tips 105
Save energy 105
Recycle 105
Product and safety information 106
Index 123
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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 RESTRICTED AREAS
Follow any restrictions. Switch the device off in aircraft, near medical
equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES
Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect incompatible
products.
WATER-RESISTANCE
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
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About your device
The wireless device described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM/EDGE
850/900/1800/1900 MHz. 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.
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
what charges 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
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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.
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Find help
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 application being 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.
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 Menu > Help.
If this does not resolve your issue, do one of the following:
•Reboot your phone. Switch off the phone, and remove the battery. After about a
minute, replace the battery, and switch on the phone.
•Update your phone software
•Restore the original factory settings
If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. Go to
www.nokia.com.hk/repair. Before sending your phone for repair, always back up your
data.
Software updates over the air
Select Menu > Applications > SW update.
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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.
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.
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.
Update software using your PC
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 and to download the Nokia Software Updater application, go
to www.nokia.com.hk/softwareupdate.
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Settings
Your device normally has MMS, GPRS, streaming, and mobile internet settings
automatically configured in the device, based on 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.
Access codes
If you forget any of the access codes, contact your service provider.
Personal identification number (PIN) code — This code protects your SIM card against
unauthorised 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.
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 unauthorised 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. 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.
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number — This number (15 or 17 digits)
is used to identify valid devices on the GSM network. Devices that are, for example,
stolen, can be blocked from accessing the network. The IMEI number for your device can
be found under the battery.
Prolong battery life
Many features in your device increase the demand on battery power and reduce the
battery lifetime. To save battery power, note the following:
•Features that use Bluetooth coonectivity, or allowing such features to run in the
background while using other features, increase the demand on battery power.
Deactivate Bluetooth connectivity when you do not need it.
•If you have selected Packet data connection > When available in the connection
settings, and there is no packet data coverage (GPRS), the device periodically tries
to establish a packet data connection. To prolong the operating time of your device,
select Packet data connection > When needed.
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•If the signal strength of the cellular network varies much in your area, your device
must scan for the available network repeatedly. This increases the demand on
battery power.
•The backlight of the display increases the demand on battery power. In the display
settings, you can adjust the display brightness and change the time-out period after
which the backlight is switched off. Select Menu > Settings and Phone >
Display > Brightness or Light time-out.
•Leaving applications running in the background increases the demand on battery
power. To access the applications you are not using, press and hold the menu key,
and select an application.
Free memory
To view how much space is available for different data types, select Menu >
Applications > Office > File mgr..
Many features of the device use memory to store data. The device notifies you if the
memory in different memory locations is low.
To remove data you no longer need, use File manager or open the respective application.
You can remove the following:
•Messages in the folders in Messaging and retrieved e-mail messages in the mailbox
•Saved web pages
•Contact information
•Calendar notes
•Applications shown in Application manager that you do not need
•Installation files (.sis or .sisx) of applications you have installed. Transfer the
installation files to a compatible computer.
•Images and video clips in Gallery. Back up the files to a compatible computer.
Get started
Insert the SIM card and battery
Important: To prevent damage to the SIM card, always remove the battery before
you insert or remove the card.
Important: Do not use a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a micro-SIM card, a
micro-SIM card with an adapter, or a SIM card that has a mini-UICC cutout (see figure)
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in this device. A micro SIM card is smaller than the standard SIM card. This device does
not support the use of micro-SIM cards and use of incompatible SIM cards may damage
the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on the card.
1 Remove the back cover.
2 If the battery is inserted, remove the battery.
Safe removal. Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before
removing the battery.
3 Insert the SIM card. Make sure the contact area of the card is facing up.
4 Use the stylus to push the card in properly. It should align with the image in the
battery compartment area.
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If the SIM card is not properly in place, the device can only be used in the offline
profile.
5 Replace the battery.
6 To replace the back 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.
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1 Remove the back cover.
2 Insert a compatible memory card in the memory card slot. Make sure the contact
area of the card is facing up. Push the card in, until you hear a click.
3 Replace the back cover.
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.
2 Connect the charger to the device.
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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
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1Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm)
2Charger connector
3Micro USB connector
4Earpiece
5Proximity sensor
6Volume/Zoom key
7Lock switch
8Camera key
9End/Power key
10 Menu key
11 Microphone
12 Call key
13 Touch screen
14 Camera lens
15 Loudspeaker
16 Stylus
17 Wrist strap hole
Do not cover the area above the touch screen, for example, with protective film or tape.
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Stylus
Some functions, such as handwriting recognition, are designed to be used with a stylus.
The pen stylus is located in the back cover of the device.
Important: Use only a stylus approved by Nokia for use with this device. Using
any other stylus may invalidate any warranty applying to the device and may damage
the touch screen. Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen or pencil
or other sharp objects to write on the touch screen.
Switch the device on or off
Switch the device on
1 Press and hold the power key.
2 If prompted, enter a PIN code (provided by your network service provider, for
example, 1234) or lock code, and select OK. The preset lock code is 12345. If you
forget the code and your device is locked, your device will require service and
additional charges may apply. For more information, contact a Nokia Care point or
your device dealer.
Switch the device off
Press and hold the power key.
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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.
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, select the top
right corner (3).
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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).
Start using the contacts bar
To start using the contacts bar, and to add your contacts to the home screen, select >
Options > New contact, and follow the instructions.
Change the home screen theme or 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.
Access the menu
To access the menu, press the menu key.
To open an application or folder in the menu, select the item.
Touch screen actions
Tap and double-tap
To open an application or other element on the touch screen, you normally tap it with
your finger or the stylus. However, to open the following items, you must tap them
twice.
•List items in an application, such as the Drafts folder in the folder list in Messaging
Tip: When you open a list view, the first item is already highlighted. To open the
highlighted item, tap it once.
•Applications and folders in the menu when using the list view type
•Files in a file list, for example, an image in the images and videos view in Gallery.
If you tap a file or similar item once, it is not opened, it becomes highlighted. To
see the options available for the item, select Options or, if available, select an icon
from a toolbar.
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Select
In this user documentation, opening applications or items by tapping them once or
twice is called "selecting". If you need to select several items in a sequence, the menu
items to select are separated by arrows.
To select Options > Help, tap Options, and then tap Help.
Drag
To drag, place your finger or the stylus on the screen, and slide it across the screen.
To scroll up or down on a web page, drag the page with your finger or stylus.
Swipe
To swipe, slide your finger or the stylus quickly left or right on the screen.
When viewing an image, to view the next or previous image, swipe the image left or
right, respectively.
Swipe to unlock the touch screen
To unlock the touch screen without answering a call, swipe from right to left. The ringing
tone is muted automatically. To answer the call, press the call key, or to reject the call,
press the end key.
Swipe to answer a call
To answer an incoming call, swipe from left to right.
Swipe to stop an alarm
To stop a sounding alarm, swipe from left to right. To snooze the alarm, swipe from
right to left.
Scroll
To scroll up or down in lists that have a scroll bar, drag the slider of the scroll bar.
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