Nokia N72 Specification sheet

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Model number: Nokia N72-5. Hereinafter referred to as Nokia N72.
Insert the SIM card and battery
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
Always switch the device off, and disconnect the charger before removing the battery.
1With the back of the device facing you, press the release
button (1), and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow
(2).
2Lift the cover (3).
3To release the SIM card holder, lift the holder up (4).
4Insert the SIM card (5). Make sure that the contact area on
the card is facing the connectors on the device and the
bevelled corner on the card is facing the base of the device.
5Close the holder, and lock it into place.

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6Insert the battery (6).
7Replace the back cover.
Insert the memory card
Use only Reduced Size MultiMediaCards (RS-MMC) approved by
Nokia for use with this device. Nokia utilizes the approved
industry standards for memory cards but not all other brands may function correctly or be fully
compatible with this device.
Use only compatible Reduced Size MultiMediaCards (RS-MMC) approved by Nokia for use with
this device. Nokia utilizes the approved industry standards for memory cards but not all other
brands may function correctly or be fully compatible with this device. Other memory cards, such
as Secure Digital (SD) cards, do not fit in the memory card slot and are not compatible with this
device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage the memory card as well as the device,
and data stored on the incompatible card may be corrupted.
Use a compatible memory card to save the memory on your device. You can also back up
information from your device to a compatible memory card, for example:
• Reduced Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) memory card .
• MultiMediaCard (MMC) adapter .
You do not need the adapter when you use the RS-MMC in your Nokia N72. The adapter
allows you to use the RS-MMC in another compatible device that has a full-size MMC slot.
A compatible memory card may already be inserted in your device.

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1To insert a memory card, open the door of the memory card
slot (7). Place your finger in the recess on top of the door,
and lift out the door.
2Insert a compatible memory card in the slot (8). Make sure
that the contact area on the card is facing up and the
bevelled corner is facing the base of the device.
3Push the card in (9). You can hear a click when the card
locks into place.
4Close the door. You cannot use the memory card if the door is open.
Eject the memory card
1Open the door of the memory card slot.
2Press the memory card to release it from the slot.
3Remove the memory card. If the device is switched on, select OK.
Important: Do not remove the memory card in the middle of an
operation when the card is being accessed. Removing the card in the
middle of an operation may damage the memory card as well as the
device, and data stored on the card may be corrupted.

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Charge the battery
1Connect a compatible charger to a wall outlet.
2Connect the power cord to the device. The battery indicator
bar starts scrolling. The device can be used while charging.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few
minutes before the charging indicator is shown.
3When the battery is fully charged, the bar stops scrolling. Disconnect the charger, first from
the device, then from the wall outlet.
Headset
Connect a compatible headset to the Pop-PortTM connector of
your device.
Warning: When you use a headset, your ability to hear
outside sounds may be affected. Do not use a headset where it
can endanger your safety.
To use standard stereo 3.5 mm headphones use Nokia Audio Adapter AD-49. Plug the cable of
the adapter into the Pop-PortTM connector of your Nokia N72 and plug your headphones into
the connector at the top of the adapter.
To answer or end a call, press the call key . During a call speak into the microphone at the
upper right corner of the call key. To adjust the volume, use the device keys.

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Keys and parts
• Power key (1)
• Loudspeaker outlet (2)
• Light sensor (3) constantly observes the lighting
conditions which may cause the display and keypad to
flash in low light.
• Selection keys (4) to select commands and
items
• Call key (5)
• 5-way scroll key (6) to move around the menus.
Press the scroll key in the middle ( ) to select,
accept, or activate.
• Menu key (7) opens the main menu
• Edit key (8) opens a list of commands when you
edit text
• Microphone (9)
• Press and hold (10) as a shortcut to a Web
connection
• Clear key (11) deletes text and items
• Music key (12) opens the music player
• End key (13)
• Camera capture key (14) for still image capture with the camera
• Memory card slot (15)
• Earpiece (16)

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• Open the camera lens cover (17) to activate the
camera
• Camera (18) for high resolution image capture or
video recording
• LED flash (19)
• Charger connector (20)
• Pop-Port connector (21) for a compatible USB data
cable, headset, and other compatible enhancements.
Switch the device on
Press and hold .
If the device asks for a PIN code or lock code, enter the code
(displayed as ****), and press (OK). The factory setting for
the lock code is 12345. For more information on the access
codes, see the user guide for your device.

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Your device has an internal antenna.
Note: As with any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the
antenna unnecessarily when the device is switched on. Contact with the
antenna affects call quality and may cause the device to operate at a higher
power level than otherwise needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area
when operating the device optimizes the antenna performance and the
battery life.
When you switch on the device for the first time, it may ask you to set the following
information: Select current city:, Time:, and Date:. Use the scroll key ( ) and the number
keys. To find the city, enter the first letters of the city name. The city you select also defines the
time zone for the clock in your device.
Press (menu key) to open the main menu.
Your service provider may have requested that certain features be disabled or not activated in
your device. If so, they will not appear on your device menu. Your device may also have been
specially configured. This configuration may include changes in menu names, menu order, and
icons. Contact your service provider for more information.
About the display
Remove the protective plastic films covering the display and camera.
A small number of missing, discoloured, or bright dots may appear on the screen. This is a
characteristic of this type of display. Some displays may contain pixels or dots that remain on
or off. This is normal, not a fault.

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MMS and mobile Internet settings
Your Nokia N72 normally has MMS, GPRS, streaming, and mobile Internet settings
automatically configured in the device, based upon your service provider or network operator
information.
Essential indicators
The device is being used in a GSM network.
You have received one or several messages to the Inbox folder in Messaging.
There are messages waiting to be sent in the Outbox folder.
You have missed calls.
Shown if Ringing type is set to Silent and Message alert tone, IM alert tone, and E-mail
alert tone are set to Off.
The device keypad is locked.
A clock alarm is active.
(network service) The second phone line is being used.
All calls to the device are diverted to another number. If you have two phone lines, the
divert indicator for the first line is and for the second .
A headset is connected to the device.
A loopset is connected to the device.
The connection to a headset with Bluetooth connectivity has been lost.
A data call is active.