Nokia 5250 User manual

Nokia 5250 User Guide
Issue 3.0

Contents
Safety 5
About your device 6
Network services 7
Find help 8
In-device help 8
Support 8
Software updates over the air 9
Update software using your PC 10
Settings 10
Access codes 10
Prolong battery life 11
Free memory 12
Get started 13
Insert the SIM card and battery 13
Insert the memory card 16
Charge the battery 17
Keys and parts 19
Stylus 20
Switch the device on or off 21
Lock the keys and touch screen 22
Home screen 22
Access the menu 24
Touch screen actions 24
Media key 27
Change the ringing tone 27
Visit Ovi by Nokia 28
About Ovi Store 28
Your device 28
Phone setup 28
Transfer content for the first time 29
Display indicators 29
Contacts bar 30
Antenna locations 31
Offline profile 31
Shortcuts 32
Volume and loudspeaker control 33
Sensor settings and display
rotation 33
Remote lock 34
Headset 34
Attach a wrist strap 36
Remove the SIM card 36
Remove the memory card 37
Make calls 37
Touch screen during calls 37
Calls 37
During a call 38
Voice mailbox 39
Answer or reject a call 39
Make a conference call 40
Speed dial a phone number 41
Call waiting 41
Voice dialling 42
Log 42
Write text 45
Virtual keyboard 45
Handwriting 46
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Alphanumeric keypad 47
Touch input settings 50
Contacts 51
Save and edit names and
numbers 51
Contacts toolbar 51
Manage names and numbers 51
Default numbers and addresses 52
Ringing tones, images, and call text
for contacts 52
Copy contacts 53
SIM services 53
Messaging 55
Messaging main view 55
Write and send messages 56
Messaging inbox 57
Set up e-mail 59
E-mail service 59
Mailbox 60
Mail for Exchange 62
View messages on a SIM card 63
Cell broadcast messages 64
Service commands 64
Messaging settings 64
Ovi Contacts 67
Chat 73
Personalise your device 74
Change the look of your device 74
Profiles 75
Music folder 76
Music player 76
Ovi Music 80
Nokia Podcasting 81
Radio 83
Camera 84
Activate the camera 85
Image capture 85
Video recording 89
Gallery 91
View and organise files 91
View images and videos 92
Organise images and videos 93
Share online 93
About Share online 93
Subscribe to services 93
Manage your accounts 94
Create a post 94
Post files from Gallery 95
Nokia Video Centre 95
View and download video clips 96
Video feeds 97
My videos 98
Transfer videos from your PC 98
Video centre settings 99
Web browser 99
Browse the web 99
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Browser toolbar 101
Navigate pages 101
Web feeds and blogs 102
Widgets 102
Content search 103
Bookmarks 103
Empty the cache 104
Connection security 104
Connectivity 105
Data connections and access
points 105
Network settings 105
Access points 106
Active data connections 109
Synchronisation 109
Bluetooth connectivity 110
USB 115
PC connections 116
Administrative settings 116
Search 117
About Search 117
Start a search 118
Other applications 118
Clock 118
Calendar 120
File manager 121
Application manager 121
RealPlayer 125
Recorder 126
Write a note 127
Make a calculation 127
Converter 128
Dictionary 128
Settings 129
Phone settings 129
Call settings 136
Troubleshooting 137
Green tips 141
Save energy 141
Recycle 141
Product and safety
information 142
Index 150
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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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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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 device should function, go to www.nokia.com/support, or using a mobile
device, www.nokia.mobi/support. You can also select Menu > Help in your device.
If this does not resolve your issue, do one of the following:
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•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.
•Update your device software.
If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. Go to
www.nokia.com/repair. 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.
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 .
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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/softwareupdate.
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
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