Nokia N97 User manual

Nokia N97 User Guide
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© 2008 Nokia. All rights reserved.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, NOKIA CORPORATION declares that this RM-505 product is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at
www.nokia.com/phones/declaration_of_conformity/.
Nokia, Nokia Connecting People, Nseries, N97, Mail for Exchange, Nokia Original Enhancements logo, N-Gage, and Ovi are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Nokia Corporation. Nokia tune is a sound mark of Nokia Corporation. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be
trademarks or tradenames of their respective owners.
Reproduction, transfer, distribution, or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of Nokia
is prohibited. Nokia operates a policy of continuous development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products
described in this document without prior notice.
This software is based in part of the work of the FreeType Team. This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: United States Patent
5,155,805, United States Patent 5,325,479, United States Patent 5,159,668, United States Patent 2232861 and France Patent 9005712.
US Patent No 5818437 and other pending patents. T9 text input software Copyright © 1997-2009. Tegic Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
This product includes software licensed from Symbian Software Ltd ©1998-2009. Symbian and Symbian OS are trademarks of Symbian
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Portions of the Nokia Maps software are ©1996-2009 The FreeType Project. All rights reserved.
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Nokia operates a policy of ongoing development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this
document without prior notice.
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LOSS OF DATA OR INCOME OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES HOWSOEVER CAUSED.
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THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS". EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
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Reverse engineering of any software in the Nokia device is prohibited to the extent permitted by applicable law. Insofar as this user guide contains
any limitations on Nokia's representations, warranties, damages and liabilities, such limitations shall likewise limit any representations, warranties,
damages and liabilities of Nokia's licensors.
The availability of particular products and applications and services for these products may vary by region. Please check with your Nokia dealer for
details and availability of language options. This device may contain commodities, technology or software subject to export laws and regulations from
the US and other countries. Diversion contrary to law is prohibited.
FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
Your device may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC or Industry
Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, contact your local service
facility. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Nokia could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................7
About your device...........................................................7
Network services.............................................................8
Find help....................................................10
In-device help................................................................10
Support...........................................................................10
Extended user guide.....................................................11
Additional applications................................................11
Update device software................................................11
Software updates over the air.....................................12
Settings..........................................................................12
Access codes..................................................................13
Remote lock...................................................................13
Get started.................................................15
Keys and parts (front)...................................................15
Keys and parts (back)....................................................15
Keys and parts (sides)...................................................16
Keys and parts (top)......................................................16
Insert the SIM card and battery...................................16
Memory card..................................................................17
Antenna locations.........................................................18
Switch the device on.....................................................19
Charge the battery........................................................19
Headset..........................................................................20
Attach wrist strap..........................................................21
Touch screen actions....................................................21
Write text.......................................................................22
Lock the keys and touch screen...................................24
Transfer content............................................................24
Your device.................................................26
Home screen..................................................................26
Display indicators..........................................................28
Offline profile.................................................................29
Ovi..............................................................31
Open Ovi with Nokia N97 ............................................31
About Ovi Store.............................................................31
Contacts on Ovi..............................................................31
Ovi Files..........................................................................33
Make calls...................................................34
Proximity sensor...........................................................34
Voice calls ......................................................................34
Contacts (phonebook)................................35
Save and edit names and numbers.............................35
Default numbers and addresses..................................35
Contact cards.................................................................35
Write and send messages..........................37
Connectivity...............................................39
Wireless LAN .................................................................39
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Access points.................................................................40
Internet......................................................41
Browse the web............................................................41
Browser toolbar............................................................41
End the connection.......................................................42
Nokia Maps.................................................43
Maps...............................................................................43
About GPS.......................................................................43
Network positioning.....................................................44
Compass.........................................................................44
Move on a map..............................................................45
Display indicators..........................................................45
Plan a route...................................................................46
Navigate to the destination.........................................46
Camera.......................................................48
Activate the camera......................................................48
Image capture...............................................................48
Video recording.............................................................49
Photos........................................................50
About Photos.................................................................50
View images and videos...............................................50
Music..........................................................52
Play a song or a podcast...............................................52
Nokia Music Store..........................................................53
FM transmitter...............................................................53
FM radio..........................................................................54
Games.........................................................56
About N-Gage................................................................56
Play and manage games..............................................56
Videos & TV................................................57
Download and view video clips...................................57
My videos.......................................................................58
Green tips...................................................59
Save energy...................................................................59
Recycle............................................................................59
Save paper.....................................................................59
Learn more.....................................................................60
Accessories.................................................61
Battery and charger information...............62
Battery and charger information................................62
Nokia battery authentication guidelines...................63
Taking care of your device.........................65
Recycle............................................................................66
Additional safety information...................67
Small children................................................................67
Operating environment................................................67
Medical devices..............................................................67
Vehicles..........................................................................68
Potentially explosive environments............................68
Emergency calls.............................................................69
Certification information (SAR)....................................70
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Index..........................................................71
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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.
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.
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.
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, 1900, 2100 networks. Contact your service
provider for more information about networks.
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 (including ringing tones),
and other content from being copied, modified, or
transferred.
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Your device supports several methods of connectivity.
Like computers, your device may be exposed to viruses
and other harmful content. Exercise caution with
messages, connectivity requests, browsing, and
downloads. Only install and use services and other
software from trustworthy sources that offer adequate
security and protection against harmful software, 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. You may also access other
third-party sites through your device. Third-party sites
are not affiliated with Nokia, and Nokia does not
endorse or assume liability for them. If you choose to
access such sites, you should 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.
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.
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Your device may also have customized items such as
menu names, menu order, and icons.
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Find help
For more information on saving battery power and
freeing memory, see the extended user guide on the
product support pages of the Nokia website.
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 > Applications > 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 can 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: shows a link to a related
help topic. shows a 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, press and hold the menu key,
and select from the list of open applications.
Support
When you want to learn more about how to use
your product or you are unsure how your device
should function, see the support pages at
www.nokia.com/support or your local Nokia
website, www.nokia.mobi/support, the Help
application in the device, or the user guide.
If this does not resolve your issue, do the following:
●Reset the device: switch off the device, and
remove the battery. After a few seconds, replace
the battery, and switch on the device.
●With the Nokia Software Updater application,
update your device software regularly for best
performance and new features. See
www.nokia.com/softwareupdate or your local
Nokia website. Remember to back up your device
data before doing the software update.
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●Restore 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.com/repair. Before
sending your device for repair, always back up the
data in your device.
Extended user guide
An extended version of this user guide is available
on the product support pages of the Nokia website.
Some applications or functions are explained only
in the extended user guide. This is explained in the
relevant sections. The extended user guide also
contains a troubleshooting section.
Additional applications
There are various applications provided by Nokia
and different third-party software developers that
help you do more with your device. These
applications are explained in the guides that are
available on the product support pages at
www.nseries.com/support or your local Nokia
website.
Update device software
Software updates may include new features and
enhanced functions that were not available at the
time of purchase of your device. Updating the
software may also improve the device performance.
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, to check the release notes
for the latest software versions, and to download
the Nokia Software Updater application, see
www.nokia.com/softwareupdate or your local
Nokia website.
To update the device software, do the following:
1. Download and install the Nokia Software
Updater application to your PC.
2. Connect your device to the PC using a USB data
cable, and start the Nokia Software Updater
application. The Nokia Software Updater
application guides you to back up your files,
update the software, and restore your files.
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Software updates over the
air
Select Menu > Applications > App. 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. Be sure to back up data before
accepting installation of an update.
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 not be up to date.
Select Options and from the following:
●Start update — Download the available
updates. To unmark specific updates that you do
not want to download, select the updates from
the list.
●#Update with PC — Update your device using
a PC.
●View details — View information on an update.
●View update history — View the status of
previous updates.
●Settings — Change the settings.
●Disclaimer — View the Nokia licence
agreement.
Settings
Your device normally has MMS, GPRS, streaming, and
mobile internet settings automatically configured,
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.
You can change the general settings in your device,
such as language, standby mode, display, and
keypad lock settings.
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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 to 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.
●UPIN code — This code may be supplied with the
USIM card. The USIM card is an enhanced version
of the SIM card and is supported by UMTS mobile
phones.
●PIN2 code — This code (4 to 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 and
additional charges may apply. 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 operator whose SIM
card is in your device.
●UPUK code — This code (8 digits) is required to
change a blocked UPIN code. If the code is not
supplied with the USIM card, contact the operator
whose USIM card is in your device.
Remote lock
To prevent unauthorised use of your device, you can
lock your device and memory card remotely using a
text message. You must define the message text,
and to lock your device, send that text message to
your device. To unlock your device, you need the
lock code.
To enable remote locking and to define the text
message content to be used, select Menu >
Settings and Phone > Phone mgmt. >
Security > Phone and SIM card > Remote
phone locking > Enabled. Tap the text input field
to enter the text message content (5 to 20
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characters), select , and verify the message.
Enter the lock code.
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Get started
Keys and parts (front)
1— Proximity sensor
2— Earpiece
3— Touch screen
4— Menu key
5— Call key
6— Secondary camera lens
7— Light sensor
8— End key
Do not cover the area above the
touch screen, for example, with
protective film or tape.
Keys and parts (back)
1— Camera flash
2— Camera lens
3— Lens cover
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Keys and parts (sides)
1— Stereo speaker
2— Micro USB connector
3— Charging indicator light
4— Lock switch
5— Volume up/Zoom in key
6— Volume down/Zoom out key
7— Camera capture key
Keys and parts (top)
1— Power key
2— Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm) for compatible
headsets, headphones, and TV-out connectors
Insert the SIM card and
battery
Always switch the device off and disconnect the
charger before removing the battery.
1. Remove the back cover by lifting it from the
bottom end of the device.
2. If the battery is inserted, lift the battery in the
direction of the arrow to remove it.
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3. Pull out the SIM card holder and insert the SIM
card. Ensure that the gold-coloured contact area
on the card is facing downwards and that the
bevelled corner on the card is facing the bevelled
corner on the holder. Push the SIM card holder
back in.
4. Align the contacts of the battery with the
corresponding connectors on the battery
compartment, and insert the battery in the
direction of the arrow.
5. To replace the back cover, direct the top locking
catches toward their slots first and then press
down until the cover locks into place.
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.
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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. Remove the back cover of the device.
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. Replace the back cover.
Ensure that the cover is
properly closed.
Remove the memory card
Important: Do not remove the memory card
during an operation when the card is being
accessed. Doing so may damage the memory card
and the device, and corrupt data stored on the card.
1. Before you remove the card, 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.
3. When Remove memory card and press 'OK' is
displayed, remove the back cover of the device.
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.
6. Replace the back cover. Ensure that the cover is
properly closed.
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 the device to
operate at a higher power level during the
operation and may reduce battery life.
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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 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.
Charge the battery
There is no need to charge the battery in advance.
You can start using the device after inserting the
battery.
The charging indicator light next to the USB
connector is lit when the battery is being charged.
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Regular charging
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 on the screen.
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.
USB charging
You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not
available. With USB charging, you can also transfer
data while charging the device.
1. Connect a compatible USB cable between a
compatible USB device and your device.
If your device is switched on, select the desired
USB mode after connecting the USB cable to your
device. Depending on a type of device that is
used for charging , it may take a while for
charging to start.
2. If the device is switched on, you can select from
the USB mode options on the display of the
device.
Headset
You can connect a compatible headset or
compatible headphones to your device. You may
need to select the cable mode.
Some headsets come in two parts, a remote control
unit and headphones. A remote control unit has a
microphone and keys to answer or end a phone call,
adjust the volume, and play music or video files. To
use the headphones with a remote control unit,
connect the unit to the Nokia AV Connector in the
device, then connect the headphones to the unit.
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