Nokia N900 User manual

Nokia N900 User Guide
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Contents
Safety 6
About your device 6
Network services 7
Shared memory 7
Find help 8
Read the user guide 8
Support 8
Settings 8
Access codes 8
Prolong battery life 9
View information about your device 9
Visit maemo.nokia.com 10
Get started 11
Set up your device 11
Keys and parts 14
First start-up 16
Kickstand 16
Stylus 17
Use accessories 17
Introduction 19
Key features 19
About Maemo software 19
About your device 20
About the desktop 21
Applications menu 22
Status area and status menu 22
Dashboard 24
About the touch screen 25
Text input 26
Protect your device 29
Explore Ovi 30
Personalize your device 31
Edit and personalize the desktop 31
Profile settings 31
Change the background image 32
Change the device language 32
Change themes 32
Connect your device 33
About connectivity 33
Network settings 33
Use a WLAN connection 34
Use a GPRS connection 37
Active data connections 38
Disable wireless connections 38
Internet connection settings 39
Bluetooth connectivity 39
USB connections 41
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Browse the web 42
About browser 42
Open and browse web pages 42
Browser toolbar 43
Organize bookmarks 44
Clear private data 44
Connection security 45
Download files 45
Save web pages 46
View browsing history 46
Install a plug-in or an add-on 46
Browser settings 47
Organize your contacts 49
Get contacts 49
View your contacts' availability statuses 51
Sort contacts 51
Send contact cards 52
Add shortcuts to desktop 52
Contacts settings 52
Make calls 54
About calls 54
Change display orientation 54
Touch screen during calls 54
Make voice calls 55
Make internet calls 57
Make internet video calls 58
Options during a call 59
Call timers 59
Emergency calls 59
Send text and instant messages 61
About Conversations 61
Send text messages 61
Send instant messages 62
Delete messages and conversations 64
Filter conversations 65
Text message and instant message settings 65
Mail 66
About mail 66
Read your work mail using Mail for Exchange 66
Set up your e-mail 66
Read and send mail 69
Organize your mail 72
Synchronize with Mail for Exchange 72
Add the mail widget to desktop 73
Mail settings 73
Capture images and record videos 78
Camera 78
Capture images 78
Record videos 80
Camera settings 81
View images with Photos 84
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Share your images and videos 86
Play music and videos 89
About Media player 89
File formats 89
Add the media widget to desktop 90
Search for media files 90
View MAFW plug-ins 90
Play music with Media player 90
Use the FM transmitter 92
Play videos with Media player 93
Listen to internet radio with Media player 94
Play music from media server 95
Find and view locations 96
Positioning (GPS) 96
Ovi Maps for mobile 97
Manage time 101
View the time and set alarms 101
View and manage your calendar 101
Use utilities and manage data 105
Synchronize and transfer content from another device 105
Back up and restore data 106
Manage files 107
Memory 107
Clear device data and restore settings 109
Use utilities 110
Update software and install applications 113
About Application manager 113
Install additional applications 113
Add catalogs 114
Check for updates 115
Update software 115
Play games 117
Blocks 117
Chess 117
Mahjong 118
Marbles 119
Install other games 119
Settings 120
Personalization settings 120
Connectivity settings 122
General settings 125
Third party application settings 125
Tips and troubleshooting 126
Basic tips for using your device 126
Advanced tips for using your device 126
Shortcuts 127
Troubleshooting 129
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Product and safety information 131
Index 138
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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.
About your device
The wireless device described in this guide is approved for
use on the (E)GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900, and UMTS 900, 1700,
2100 networks . Contact your service provider for more
information about networks.
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.
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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 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.
Shared memory
The following features in this device may share memory:
bookmarks; image, audio, and video files; notes, sketch, and
other files; contacts; e-mail messages; and applications. Use
of one or more of these features may reduce the memory
available for the remaining features. If your device displays
a message that the memory is full, delete some of the
information stored in the shared memory.
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Find help
Read the user guide
To find more support, read the complete user guide.
Read the online user guide
Select > User Guide.
Read the in-device user guide
1 Select > File manager and Documents > User
guides.
2 Select the index file of your preferred language.
The in-device user guide is stored in the internal mass
memory of your device. When you install system software
updates, the information in the user guide may not be up to
date.
Tip: You can add a shortcut to the user guide to the desktop,
to make it easier to access the guide later. To do this, open
the user guide, and from the toolbar, select > Add
shortcut to desktop.
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 cellular phone,
www.nokia.mobi/support, or, in your device, select >
User Guide.
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.
•Update your device software.
If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair
options. Go to 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.
Settings
Your device normally has GPRS, streaming, and mobile
internet settings automatically configured, based on your
network service provider. You may have settings from your
network service provider already installed in your device.
To change the general settings in your device, such as
language, desktop, display, and keypad lock settings, go to
> Settings.
Access codes
If you forget any of the access codes, contact your service
provider.
Personal identification number (PIN) code — Protect your
device and SIM card against unauthorized use. The PIN code
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(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.
Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) code — This code (8 digits) is
required to change a blocked PIN code. If the code is not
supplied with the SIM card, contact your service provider.
Lock 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 lock code and your device
is locked, you must take the device to a Nokia authorized
service facility and additional charges may apply. To unlock
the device, the software must be reloaded, and all data you
have saved in the device, may be lost.
Prolong battery life
Many features in your device increase the demand on battery
power and reduce the battery life time. To save battery
power, observe the following:
•Switch off Bluetooth when you do not need it.
Applications that use Bluetooth technology should be
closed when not needed.
•Features that use wireless LAN (WLAN), or allowing such
features to run in the background while using other
features, increase the demand on battery power. WLAN
on your device scans available networks as often as
specified in WLAN settings and connects automatically to
the networks that have been used before. To further
reduce battery consumption, you can specify that your
device not scan, or scans less often, for available
networks in the background.
•The backlight of the display increases the demand on
battery power. In the display settings, you can adjust the
display brightness and change the length of the time-out
period, after which the backlight switches off. You can
also activate the power saving mode to set the device to
consume less power when the display backlight is on. To
edit display settings, select > Settings and
Display.
•Leaving applications running in the background
increases the demand on battery power.
View information about your device
Select > Settings and About product.
The available information includes:
•Device model
•Platform name and release
•Software version
•WLAN MAC address
•Bluetooth address
•IMEI address
•Applicable licenses
•Other important information about your device
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Visit maemo.nokia.com
You can find the latest tools, background images, and
applications to personalize your device, and view the Maemo
experience at maemo.nokia.com. To access this web site,
select the Maemo shortcut on the desktop or the Maemo
bookmark in the web browser.
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Get started
Set up your device
Insert the SIM card and battery
Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger
before removing the battery.
Important: To prevent damage to the SIM card, always
remove the battery before you insert or remove the card.
1 To prevent the battery from coming loose, place the
device so that the back cover is facing up.
2 Place your finger in the grip, and lift the back cover up.
You do not need to press a button to release the back
cover.
3 To release the SIM card holder, slide the holder to the left
(1), and lift the right end of the holder up (2). Make sure
that the beveled corner on the card is facing up, and that
the contact area on the card is facing the connectors on
the device (3). Close the holder (4), and slide it to the right
to lock it into place (5).
4 Align the battery contacts to the corresponding
connectors of the battery compartment, and insert the
battery in the direction of the arrow.
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5 To replace the back cover, direct the top locking hooks
toward their slots first and then press down until the
cover locks into place.
Insert the 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.
The memory card can be safely inserted or removed even
when the device is switched on. When you open the back
cover, the device cannot access the memory card, to protect
the data on the card. When you replace the back cover, the
memory card is accessible again.
A memory card may already be in the device. If not, do the
following:
1 To prevent the battery from coming loose, place the
device so that the back cover is facing up.
2 Place your finger in the grip, and lift the back cover up.
You do not need to press a button to release the back
cover.
3 To release the memory card holder, slide the holder
toward the battery (1), and lift up the end of the holder
(2). Insert a compatible memory card into the holder (3).
Make sure the contact area on the card is facing the
connectors on the device. Close the holder (4), and slide
it back to lock it into place (5).
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4 Replace the back cover. Keep the device facing down
when replacing the cover. Make sure 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:
Charge the battery using the charger
1 Connect the charger to a wall outlet.
2 Connect the charger to the micro USB connector of the
device.
3 When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger
from the device, then from the wall outlet.
The notification light blinks when the device is charging. The
notification light stays lit when the battery is fully charged.
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 notification light starts blinking or before any calls
can be made.
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Charge the battery using the USB cable
You can charge your device using a compatible USB device,
for example a computer, when a wall outlet is not available.
You can also transfer data while charging the device.
1 Connect a compatible USB cable between a compatible
USB device and your device.
Depending on the type of device that is used for charging,
it may take a while for charging to start.
2 If your device is switched on, USB mode options are
displayed. Select Mass storage mode or PC Suite
mode to make sure that your device receives enough
power from USB charging.
The notification light blinks when the device is charging. The
notification light stays lit when the battery is fully charged.
If the battery is completely discharged, allow some time for
charging before using your device.
If your device is on and you have many applications running,
the device can consume more power than it receives from
USB charging. Close some of the applications and data
connections, or use the charger that came with the device.
Keys and parts
Keys and parts (front)
1Power key
2Light sensor
3Secondary camera lens
4Proximity sensor
5Earpiece
6Notification light
7Touch screen
8Physical keyboard
To ensure proper functionality of the touch screen, remove
the protective film from the device display.
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Do not cover the area left of the touch screen with, for
example, protective film or tape.
Keys and parts (back)
1Lens cover
2Camera flash
3Camera lens
4Kickstand
Keys and parts (top)
1Zoom/Volume key
2Power key
3Capture key
4Infrared port
None of the pre-installed applications of your device use
the infrared port, but it enables the development of third
party applications requiring an infrared port. The
infrared port is not IrDA compatible.
Keys and parts (sides)
1Stereo speaker
2Micro USB connector
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3Wrist strap eyelet
4Stereo speaker
5Lock switch
6Nokia AV Connector (3.5 mm)
7Microphone
8Stylus
First start-up
Switch the device on
1 Press the power key.
2 If the device asks for a PIN code or lock code, enter it, and
select Done. The preset lock code is 12345. If you forget
the code and your device is locked, your device requires
service. Additional charges may apply, and all your
personal data may be deleted. For more information,
contact a Nokia Care point or your device dealer.
Switch the device off
Press the power key, and select Switch off!.
Tip: You can also switch the device off by pressing and
holding the power key.
Start-up wizard
1 Switch the device on. A welcome note is briefly displayed,
and the start-up wizard opens.
2 The language, region, time and date settings are
displayed. Define the following:
Language — Slide your finger up or down to scroll
through the list, and select the language.
Region — Slide your finger up or down to scroll through
the list, and select the region.
Time — Define the time format by moving the slider to
24 hrs or 12 hrs, and move the hands of the clock to the
correct time with your finger. If you are using the 12-hour
clock, move the slider to AM or PM.
Date — Set the date. To do this, slide your finger up or
down on the day, month, and year columns.
3 To accept and save the settings, select Save.
Kickstand
The kickstand is on the back of the device, and when placed
on a flat surface, can be used when you watch, for example,
videos.
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Open the kickstand
Stylus
Some activities, such as sketching, may be easier to do with
a stylus than with your finger.
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.
Use accessories
Headset
You can connect a compatible headset or compatible
headphones to your device. Nokia headsets with music
controls can also be used, but the device does not support
the music controls.
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.
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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Wrist strap
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Hook a strap behind the clamp and close the back cover.
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Introduction
Key features
With your new Nokia N900, you can keep track of your calls
and mail messages, browse the web, and switch instantly
between open applications and ongoing conversations.
Some of the key features are highlighted here:
View web pages with full-screen browsing.
Use the Media player application to listen to your
music, view videos, or tune in to your favorite
internet radio stations.
Use the Calendar application to stay up-to-date
and plan your meetings.
Manage your friends' details with the Contacts
application.
Use the Phone application to make a voice,
internet, or internet video call to a friend.
Use the Maps application to find points of interest.
Use the Camera application to capture images and
record video clips, then upload directly to the web
to share with friends or the online community.
Read and reply to your mail while on the move.
Use the Conversations application to exchange
text messages or start instant messaging (IM)
conversations with your IM contacts.
Use the Application manager application to check
the available updates for applications and
download them to your device.
Find popular applications, themes, and
wallpapers from the Ovi Store.
About Maemo software
This device uses Maemo 5 software on Linux. The software is
built for computer-like performance, enabling the running of
multiple applications at the same time, and delivering a wide
range of activities ranging from web browsing to video
recording. Your device supports Maemo Update, which allows
updating the operating system and applications over a WLAN
or packet data connection.
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With Maemo software, it is possible to develop your own
applications for your device. To do this, you can use the
Maemo Software Development Kit (Maemo SDK). For more
information on what Maemo software is and how to develop
applications, see maemo.nokia.com.
About your device
Antenna locations
Your device may have internal and external antennas. Avoid
touching the antenna area unnecessarily while the antenna
is transmitting or receiving. Contact with antennas affects the
communication quality and may cause a higher power level
during operation and may reduce the battery life.
Cellular antenna
Bluetooth and WLAN antenna
GPS antenna
Control volume
Adjust the volume
Use the volume keys.
Tip: You can view the current volume setting, and also adjust
the volume, from the status menu. Tap the status area to
open the menu. Use the volume slider to
adjust the volume.
Mute sounds
Drag the volume slider in the status menu all the way to the
left.
Adjust call and message tone volumes
Select > Settings and Profiles.
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