Nokia N79 Specification sheet

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Keys and parts (front)
1— Earpiece
2— Selection keys
3— Multimedia key
4— Menu key
5— Call key
6— Numeric keypad
7— Microphone
8— Navi™ wheel; hereafter referred to as the scroll
key.
9— End key
10 — Clear key C
11 — Secondary camera
12 — Light sensor
1— Power key
2— Nokia AV Connector for compatible headsets and
headphones
3— Key lock switch for locking and unlocking the keys
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Keys and parts (front)

Keys and parts (back and sides)
1 and 9 — Stereo speaker with 3-D sound effect
2— Zoom/Volume key
3— 2-stage capture key for auto-focus, still image
capture, and video recording
4— Flash and video light
5— Main camera for high resolution (up to 5
megapixels) image capture and video recording
6— Memory card slot for a compatible microSD card
and Micro USB connector to connect to a compatible PC
7— Charger connector
8— Hole for a wrist strap
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Keys and parts (back and sides)

Insert SIM card and battery
Always switch the device off and disconnect the
charger before removing the battery.
1. With the back of the
device facing you, press
and hold the release
button and lift up the
cover.
2. Insert the SIM card into
the card holder. Ensure
that the contact area on
the card is facing down.
3. Insert the battery.
4. To replace the cover,
direct the top locking
catch toward its slot, and
press down until the
cover locks into place.
Remove SIM card
To remove the SIM card, slide
the latch to the direction of
the arrow.
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Insert SIM card and battery

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 press
the left selection key. The factory
setting for the 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.
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Switch the device on

Antenna locations
Your device may have internal and external antennas.
As with any radio transmitting device, avoid touching
the antenna area unnecessarily while the antenna is
transmitting or receiving. Contact with such an
antenna affects the communication quality and may
cause the device to operate at a higher power level
than otherwise needed and may reduce the battery
life.
1— Cellular antenna
2— FM transmitter antenna
3— Bluetooth and wireless LAN antenna, and GPS
receiver
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Antenna locations

Memory card
Use only compatible microSD 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.
Insert the memory card
A memory card may be already inserted in the device.
If not, do the following:
1. Place your finger in the recess beside the cover of
the memory card slot, and lift the cover. Pull the
cover to the left to reveal the hinge, and swing the
cover to the side.
2. Insert a compatible
memory card in the slot.
Ensure that the contact
area on the card is facing
down and towards the slot.
3. Push the card in. You can
hear a click when the
card locks into place.
4. Push the hinge back in,
and close the cover.
Ensure that the cover is
properly closed.
Remove the memory card
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.
1. Press the power key, and select Remove memory
card. All applications are closed.
2. When Removing memory card will close all open
applications. Remove anyway? is displayed,
select Yes.
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Memory card

3. When Remove memory card
and press 'OK' is displayed,
open the cover of the memory
card slot.
4. Press the memory card to
release it from the slot.
5. Pull out the memory card. If the
device is switched on, select OK.
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Memory card

Charge the battery
1. Connect a compatible
charger to a wall outlet.
2. Connect the power cord
to the device. If the
battery is completely
discharged, it may take
a while before the
charging indicator starts
scrolling.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the charging
indicator stops scrolling. Disconnect the charger
from the device, then from the wall outlet.
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.
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Charge the battery

Headset
You can connect a compatible headset or compatible
headphones to your device. You may need to select the
cable mode.
Warning: When you use the
headset, your ability to hear outside
sounds may be affected. Do not use
the headset where it can endanger
your safety.
To make handsfree phone calls, use
a headset with a compatible remote
control unit, or use the microphone
on the device.
You can also connect a compatible TV-out cable to the
Nokia AV Connector (3.5 mm) of your device.
Do not connect products that create an output signal
as this may cause damage to the device. Do not connect
any voltage source to the Nokia AV Connector.
When connecting any external device or any headset,
other than those approved by Nokia for use with this
device, to the Nokia AV Connector, pay special attention
to volume levels.
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Headset

Attach wrist strap
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Thread a wrist strap, and tighten it.
3. Replace the cover.
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Attach wrist strap

Shortcuts
To switch between open applications, press and hold
. Leaving applications running in the background
increases the demand on battery power and reduces
the battery life.
To view your multimedia content, press the
multimedia key.
To start a web connection (network service), in the
standby mode, press and hold 0.
In many applications, to view the most common option
items ( ), press the scroll key.
To change the profile, press the power key, and select
a profile.
To switch between the General and Silent profiles, in
the standby mode, press and hold #.
To call your voice mailbox (network service), in the
standby mode, press and hold 1.
To open a list of last dialled numbers, in the standby
mode, press the call key.
To use voice commands, in the standby mode, press
and hold the right selection key.
To remove an application from the menu, select it, and
press C. Some applications may not be removed.
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Shortcuts

Display indicators
The device is being used in a GSM network (network
service).
The device is being used in a UMTS network
(network service).
You have one or more unread messages in the
Inbox folder in Messaging.
You have received new e-mail in the remote
mailbox.
There are messages waiting to be sent in the
Outbox folder.
You have missed calls.
The ringing type is set to silent, and the message
alert tone and e-mail alert tone are set to off.
A timed profile is active.
The device keypad is locked.
A clock alarm is active.
The second phone line is being used (network
service).
All calls to the device are diverted to another
number (network service). If you have two phone lines,
a number indicates the active line.
Your phone is connected to a network via wireless
LAN or UMTS (network service) and ready for an
internet call.
A compatible microSD card is in the device.
A compatible headset is connected to the device.
A compatible TV out cable is connected to the
device.
A compatible text phone is connected to the
device.
A data call is active (network service).
A GPRS packet data connection is active (network
service). indicates the connection is on hold and
that a connection is available.
A packet data connection is active in a part of the
network that supports EGPRS (network service).
indicates the connection is on hold and that a
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Display indicators

connection is available. The icons indicate that EGPRS
is available in the network, but your device is not
necessarily using EGPRS in the data transfer.
A UMTS packet data connection is active (network
service). indicates the connection is on hold and
that a connection is available.
High-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) is
supported and active (network service). indicates
the connection is on hold and that a connection is
available.
You have set the device to scan for wireless LANs,
and a wireless LAN is available (network service).
A wireless LAN connection is active in a network
that has encryption.
A wireless LAN connection is active in a network
that does not have encryption.
Bluetooth connectivity is on.
Data is being transmitted using Bluetooth
connectivity. When the indicator is blinking, your
device is trying to connect with another device.
A USB connection is active.
Synchronisation is in progress.
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Display indicators

Lock the keypad
When the device or keypad is locked, calls may be
possible to the official emergency number
programmed into your device.
To lock and unlock the keys, use the lock switch at the
top of the device, next to the power key.
To set the keypad to lock automatically after a time-
out, press , and select ToolsSettings
GeneralSecurityPhone and SIM card
Keypad autolock period.
To illuminate the keypad in low-light conditions,
briefly press the power key.
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Lock the keypad

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Personalise your device
Personalise your device
You can personalise your device by changing the
standby mode, main menu, tones, themes, or font size.
Most of the personalisation options, such as changing
the font size, can be accessed through the device
settings.
Changeable back cover
When you change the back cover of the device, the
theme on the display changes to match the colour of
the cover.
To change the theme automatically, you must have a
compatible back cover that supports theme change.
To select, whether you want the theme to change
automatically, press , and select Tools
Modify the standby mode
To change the look of the standby mode, press , and
select ToolsSettingsGeneral
PersonalisationStandby modeStandby
theme. The active standby display shows application
shortcuts, and events from
applications such as calendar
and player.
To change the selection key
shortcuts or the default
shortcut icons in the active
standby mode, select Tools
SettingsGeneral
PersonalisationStandby
modeShortcuts. Some
shortcuts may be fixed, and
you cannot change them.
SettingsGeneralPersonalisation
ThemesTheme switch.
To change the clock shown in the standby mode, press
, and select ApplicationsClockOptions
SettingsClock type.

You can also change the standby mode background
image or what is shown in the power saver in the
device settings.
Tip: To check whether there are applications
running in the background, press and hold .
To close the applications you do not use, scroll to
an application in the list, and press C. Leaving
applications running in the background
increases the demand on battery power.
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Personalise your device

Multimedia menu
With the multimedia menu, you can access your most
frequently used multimedia content. The selected
content is shown in the appropriate application.
1. To open or close the
multimedia menu, press
the multimedia key.
2. To browse the tiles, scroll
left or right, or, if the
Navi™ wheel setting is set
on, slide your finger on the
rim of the scroll key.
The tiles are the following:
ჀTV & video — View
your last watched video
clip, video clips stored on your device, or access
video services.
ჀMusic — Enter Music player and the Now playing
view, browse your songs and playlists, or
download and manage podcasts.
ჀImages — View your most recently taken
images, start a slide show of your images or
video clips, or view media files in albums.
ჀGames — Try out N-Gage games (network
service).
ჀMaps — View your favourite locations in the
Maps application.
ჀInternet — View your favourite web links in the
browser.
ჀContacts — Add your own contacts, send
messages, or make voice calls. To add a new
contact to an empty position on the list, press the
scroll key, and select a contact. To send a
message, in the multimedia menu, select a
contact, and OptionsSend text message or
Send multimedia msg..
3. To scroll up or down in a tile, press the scroll key up
or down. To select items, press the scroll key.
To change the order of the tiles, select Options
Arrange tiles.
To return to the multimedia menu from an open
application, press the multimedia key.
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Multimedia menu

Support
Issues with your device?
If you have issues with your device or you are unsure
how your device should function, the online
support at www.nseries.com/support or your local
Nokia website at www.nokia-asia.com,the Help
If this
ჀReset the device: switch off the device and remove
the battery. After a few seconds, replace the battery,
and switch on the device.
ჀUpdate your device software with Nokia Software
Updater. www.nokia-asia.com/softwareupdate
ჀRestore the original factory settings as explained in
the user guide. Your documents and files are not
deleted in the reset.
If the issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair
options. See www.nokia-asia.com/repair. Before
sending your device for repair, always back up or make
a record of data in your device.
Online
website for the latest guides, additional information,
downloads, and services related to your Nokia product.
Tip: You can also access the support pages from
the web browser in your device.
Help
The help function provides instructions when using the
device. To access it from an application, select
OptionsHelp.
User guide
Refer to the user guide for other important information
about your device.
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Support
or your local Nokia website.
application in the device, or the user guide.
does not resolve your issue, try the following:
See www.nseries.com/support or your local Nokia
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