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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Memory card...18 Insert the memory card...18 Eject the memory card...18 Get connected...20 Find help...21 Instructions inside - In-device help...21 Get started...21 Nokia support and contact information...21 My Nokia...22 About My Nokia...22 How to use My Nokia...22 Additional applications...22 Software updates...22 Settings...23 Access codes...23...
Page 5 Audio themes...40 Set tones in Profiles...41 3-D tones...42 Modify the standby mode...42 Modify the main menu...43 TV and video...44 Nokia Video Centre...44 View and download video clips...44 Video feeds...45 My videos...45 Transfer videos from your PC...46 Video centre settings...46 Live TV...47 About Live TV...47...
Page 6 Still image camera indicators...66 Active toolbar...67 Capture images...68 Location information...69 After capturing an image...69 Flash...70 Scenes...70 Capture images in a sequence...70 You in the picture—self-timer...71 Tips on taking good photographs...71 Video recording...72 Video capture indicators...72 Record videos...73 After recording a video...73 Camera settings...74 Still image camera settings...74 Colour and lighting settings...75...
Page 7 Route guidance...95 Retrieve position information...96 Trip meter...96 Maps...97 About Maps...97 Browse maps...98 Download maps...99 Find a place...100 Extra services for Maps...101 Navigation...102 Traffic information...103 Guides...103 Media folder...104 RealPlayer ...104 Play video clips...104 Stream content over the air...104 RealPlayer settings...105 Licences...105 Recorder...106 Web browser...107 Browse the web...107...
Page 8 Messaging main view...125 Write text...126 Traditional text input...126 Predictive text input...126 Tips on text input...127 Change the writing language...127 Edit text and lists...127 Write and send messages...127 Messaging inbox...129 Receive messages...129 Multimedia messages...129 Data, settings, and web service messages...130 Message reader...130 Mailbox...130 Define the e-mail settings...130 Open the mailbox...131...
Page 9 Create access point groups...172 Packet data access points...172 WLAN internet access points...173 Packet data settings...174 Wireless LAN settings...175 SIP settings...175 Configurations...175 Access point name control...175 Application settings...176 Troubleshooting...177 Enhancements...181 Battery...182 Battery and charger information...182 Nokia battery authentication guidelines...183 Authenticate hologram...183...
Page 10 What if your battery is not authentic?...184 Care and maintenance...185 Disposal...186 Additional safety information...187 Small children...187 Operating environment...187 Medical devices...187 Implanted medical devices...187 Hearing aids...188 Hearing aids...188 Vehicles...188 Potentially explosive environments...189 Emergency calls...189 CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)...190 Index...192...
Page 11: Safety
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.
Page 12: Synchronisation Settings And Data Deletion
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.
Page 13 Your device may also have a special configuration such as changes in menu names, menu order, and icons. Contact your service provider for more information. This device supports WAP 2.0 protocols (HTTP and SSL) that run on TCP/IP protocols. Some features of this device, such as MMS, browsing, and e-mail, require network support for these technologies.
Page 14: Get Started
Get started Keys and parts (front) — Lock switch — Nokia AV Connector (3.5 mm) for compatible headsets and headphones — Power key — Selection keys — Call key — Menu key — Media keys — Charger connector — Microphone —...
Page 15: Keys And Parts (Back And Sides)
Keys and parts (back and sides) 1 and 4 — Stereo speakers with 3-D sound effect — Zoom/Volume key — 2-stage capture key for auto-focus, still image capture, and video recording — Main camera for high resolution (up to 5 megapixels) image capture and video recording —...
Page 16: Switch The Device On
With the back of the device facing you, press and hold the release button, and lift up the cover. To release the SIM card holder, lift the holder up using the handle. Insert the SIM card into the card holder. Ensure that the bevelled corner on the card is facing...
Page 17: Charge The Battery
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. Your device may have internal and external antennas. As with any radio transmitting device, avoid touching the antenna area unnecessarily while the...
Page 18: Memory Card
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.
Page 19 When Remove memory card and press 'OK' displayed, open the door of the memory card slot. Press the memory card to release it from the slot. Pull out the memory card. If the device is switched on, select OK.
Page 20: Get Connected
Bluetooth connectivity — to transfer files and ● connect to compatible enhancements. "Bluetooth connectivity", p. 117. Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm) — to connect to ● compatible headsets, headphones, home stereo sets, or TVs USB data cable — to connect to compatible ●...
Page 21: Find Help
Nokia website. If you need to contact customer service, check the shows a link list of local Nokia Care contact centres at www.nokia.com/customerservice. For maintenance services, check your nearest Nokia Care point at www.nokia.com/repair.
Page 22: My Nokia
My Nokia About My Nokia My Nokia is a free service that regularly sends you text messages containing tips, tricks, and support for your Nokia device. It also allows you to browse the My Nokia WAP site where you can find details about Nokia devices and download tones, graphics, games, and applications.
Page 23: Settings
Be sure to back up data before accepting installation of an update. To get more information and to download the Nokia Software Updater application, visit www.nokia.com/softwareupdate or your local Nokia website. If software updates over the air are supported by your network, you may also be able to request updates through the device.
Page 24: Prolong Battery Life
WLAN on your Nokia device switches off when you are not trying to connect, not connected to an access point, or not scanning for available networks.
Page 25: Free Memory
(if available). Transfer the installation files to a compatible PC. Images and video clips in Photos. Back up the ● files to a compatible PC using Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Nseries PC Suite. , and select Tools File mgr.,...
Page 26: Your Device
— to configure various settings, ● such as e-mail. For more information on the Settings wizard application, see the guides available at the Nokia product support pages or your local Nokia website. Switch — to transfer content, such as contacts ●...
Page 27: Nokia Switch
If the other device cannot be switched on without a SIM card, you can insert your SIM card in it. When your Nokia N96 is switched on without a SIM card, the Offline profile is automatically activated, and transfer can be done.
Page 28: Synchronise, Retrieve, Or Send Content
N96. You may be asked to keep or delete the original content in the other device, depending on the device model. to send content from your Nokia N96 to your other device If you cannot send an item, depending on the type...
Page 29 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.
Page 30: Shortcuts
Synchronisation is in progress. Shortcuts When in the menus, instead of using the scroll key, you can use the number keys, #, and * to quickly access the applications. For example, in the main menu, press 2 to open Messaging, or # to open the application or folder in the corresponding location in the menu.
Page 31: Mobile Search
To open or close the multimedia menu, press the multimedia key. To browse the tiles, scroll left or right. The tiles are the following: TV & video — View ● your last watched TV channel or video clip, view Live TV or video clips stored on your device, or access video services.
Page 32: N-Gage
N-Gage About N-Gage N-Gage is a mobile gaming platform available for a range of compatible Nokia mobile devices. You can access N-Gage games, players, and content through the N-Gage application on your device. You can also download games and access some features on your computer at www.n-gage.com.
Page 33: Get Started
available to play. You can also send messages to your N-Gage friends. In Showroom, you can find information about N-Gage games, including screenshots and player reviews. You can also try out new games by downloading game trials, or enhance your gaming experience with game extras for games already on your device.
Page 34: Play With Friends
Play with friends To connect with N-Gage players on your friends list and to invite them to a game, select Friends. N-Gage suggests a friend to play with based on your previous gaming history and the availability of your N-Gage friends. To find a different friend to play with, select Options View My...
Page 35: Connect With Other Players
Motto — Add a short personal message. To edit ● the text, select Change. Favorite Game(s) — Enter the names of your ● favourite games. Device Model — The model number of your ● device. This is defined automatically and cannot be edited.
Page 36: Send Messages
Send messages In My friends, you can send private messages to players in your friends list. If your friend is currently logged in to the N-Gage service, the friend can respond to your message, and you can chat one-on- one. To view new messages received from an N-Gage friend, scroll to the friend on your friends list, and select...
Page 37: Volume And Loudspeaker Control
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. Volume and loudspeaker control Warning: Listen to music at a moderate level.
Page 38: Offline Profile
distance without having to hold the device to your ear. To use the loudspeaker during a call, press Loudsp.. To turn off the loudspeaker, press Handset. Offline profile To activate the offline profile, press the power key briefly, and select Offline. Or, press Tools Profiles >...
Page 39 For availability and subscription to data connection services, contact your service provider. HSDPA only affects the download speed; sending data to the network, such as messages and e-mail, is not affected.
Page 40: 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. See "Personalisation settings", p.
Page 41: Set Tones In Profiles
Note that activating an audio theme changes all your previous sound settings. If you want to return to using the default tones, select audio theme 'Nokia'. You can change the sounds for different events individually by selecting one of the sound groups,...
Page 42: 3-D Tones
If you want the caller’s name to be spoken when your device rings, select Options Say caller's name > On. The caller’s name must be found in Contacts. To create a new profile, select new. 3-D tones Press , select Tools Utilities >...
Page 43: Modify The Main Menu
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 >...
Page 44: Tv And Video
TV and video Nokia Video Centre With Nokia Video Centre (network service), you can download and stream video clips over the air from compatible internet video services using a packet data or WLAN connection. You can also transfer video clips from a compatible PC to your device and view them in Video centre.
Page 45: Video Feeds
Download. Downloads continue in the background if you exit the application. The downloaded video clips are saved in videos. To stream a video clip or view a downloaded one, select Play. When the video clip is playing, to control the video player, use the media keys.
Page 46: Transfer Videos From Your Pc
is playing, use the media keys. To adjust the volume, press the volume key. To view file details, select Options details. To play a downloaded video clip in the home network, select Options > network. Home network must be configured first. See "About home network", p.
Page 47: Live Tv
setting for the lock code is 12345. In video-on- demand services, videos which have the same or a higher age limit than you have set, are hidden. Preferred memory — Select whether ● downloaded videos are saved in the mass memory or on a compatible memory card.
Page 48: View Programmes
You can change the programme guide later in the settings. The last selected programme guide and the last watched TV channel are shown the next time you open Live TV. If the device cannot find any programme guides when you open Live TV, select to search for the available programme guides.
Page 49: Programme Guides
applications that are Symbian Signed or have passed the Java Verified™ testing. To view the services available on the current channel or programme, select Options Services. The available services vary, and many channels and programmes do not include any services. Additional charges may apply for using the network required to access the services.
Page 50: Subscribe To Channels And Programmes
must enter the lock code before you can start the recording. You do not need the lock code to watch the recorded programme. To stop recording, select Options recording. You can record a programme in the background while using the device for something else. To stop recording, open Live TV, and select recording.
Page 51: End Subscriptions
Age limit TV-out mode To view the captured images and video clips on a compatible TV, use a Nokia Video Connectivity Cable. Before viewing the images and video clips on TV, you may need to configure the TV-out settings for the applicable TV system and TV aspect ratio.
Page 52 All audio, including the active calls, stereo video clip sound, key tone, and ringing tone is routed to the TV when the Nokia Video Connectivity Cable is connected to the device. You can use the device microphone normally. For all applications other than the folders in Photos, the TV screen displays what is displayed on the screen of your device.
Page 53: Music Folder
Music folder Music player Warning: Listen to music at a moderate level. Continuous exposure to high volume may damage your hearing. Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud. Music player supports files formats such as AAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MP3, and WMA.
Page 54: Music Menu
To fast forward or rewind, press and hold To go to the next item, press To return to the beginning of the item, press To skip to the previous item, press again within 2 seconds after a song or podcast has started. To switch random play ( Options >...
Page 55: Podcasts
Home network with music player You can play content stored in your Nokia device remotely on compatible devices in a home network. You can also copy files from your Nokia device to other devices that are connected to the home Options network.
Page 56: Transfer Music To Your Device
Player application. You can get more detailed information about Windows Media Player compatibility from your device's product pages on the Nokia website. Nokia Ovi Suite 1.1 or later, or Nokia Nseries PC ● Suite 2.1 or later Windows Media Player 10 may cause playback delays to WMDRM technology protected files after they have been transferred to your device.
Page 57: Nokia Music Store
To check the Nokia Music Store availability in your country, visit music.nokia.com. To access the Nokia Music Store, you must have a valid internet access point in the device. To open Nokia Music Store, press Music Music store.
Page 58: Nokia Podcasting
Next update time ● automatic update. Automatic updates only occur if a specific default access point is selected and Nokia Podcasting is running. If Nokia Podcasting is not running, the automatic updates are not activated. Download limit (%) ●...
Page 59: Search Podcasts
If limit exceeds — Define what to do if the ● downloads exceed the download limit. Setting the application to retrieve podcasts automatically may involve the transmission of large amounts of data through your service provider’s network. Contact your service provider for information about data transmission charges.
Page 60: Downloads
To add a new directory or folder, select Web directory or Folder. Select a title, URL > of the .opml (outline processor markup language) file, and Done. To edit the selected folder, web link, or web directory, select Options > Edit. To import an .opml file stored on your device, select Options Import OPML...
Page 61: Radio Applications
not have an access point defined or if during packet data connection you are asked to enter a user name and password, contact your service provider. To edit the URL of the selected podcast, select Options > Edit. To delete a downloaded podcast or marked podcasts from your device, select Delete.
Page 62: View Visual Content
You can make a call or answer an incoming call while listening to the radio. The radio is muted when there is an active call. To start a station search, select To change the frequency manually, select Options Manual tuning. >...
Page 63: Nokia Internet Radio
Nokia Internet Radio With the Nokia Internet Radio application (network service), you can listen to available radio stations on the internet. To listen to radio stations, you must have a WLAN or packet data access point defined in your device.
Page 64: Favourite Stations
To view only stations beginning with particular letters or numbers, start entering the characters. Matching stations are displayed. Search for stations To search for radio stations in the Nokia Internet Radio service by their name, do the following: Options In the application main view, select Search.
Page 65: Internet Radio Settings
Top stations — View the most popular stations ● in the directory. Internet radio settings Press , and select Music Radio > radio Options > Settings. > To select the default access point to connect to the network, select Default access point available options.
Page 66: Camera
Camera About the camera Your Nokia N96 has two cameras. The main, high- resolution camera (up to 5 megapixels), is on the back of the device. The secondary, lower resolution camera is on the front. You can use both cameras to capture images and record videos.
Page 67: Active Toolbar
— Capture mode indicator — Active toolbar (not displayed during image capture). See "Active toolbar", p. 67. — Battery charge level indicator — Image resolution indicator — Image counter (the estimated number of images you can capture using the current image quality setting and memory) —...
Page 68: Capture Images
to adjust the exposure compensation (images only) to adjust sharpness (images only) to adjust contrast (images only) to adjust light sensitivity (images only) The icons change to reflect the current setting. Saving the captured image may take longer if you change the zoom, lighting, or colour settings.
Page 69: Location Information
Location information You can automatically add capture location information to the file details of the captured material. For example, in the Photos application you can then view the location where an image was captured. To add location information to all captured material, in Camera, select Options Record location...
Page 70: Flash
To return to the viewfinder to capture a new image, press the capture key. Flash The flash is available only in the main camera. The camera of your device has an LED flash for low light conditions. Select the desired flash mode from the active toolbar: Automatic ( ), and...
Page 71: You In The Picture-Self-Timer
To return to the sequence mode viewfinder, press the capture key. To switch off the sequence mode, in the active toolbar, select Sequence mode > You in the picture—self-timer The self-timer is available only in the main camera. Use the self-timer to delay the capture so that you can include yourself in the picture.
Page 72: Video Recording
Changing the source, amount, and direction of light can change photographs dramatically. Here are some typical lighting conditions: Light source behind the subject. Avoid placing ● your subject in front of a strong light source. If the light source is behind the subject or visible in the display, the resulting picture may have weak contrast, may be too dark, and may contain unwanted light effects.
Page 73: Record Videos
display only the video status indicators, and during the recording, the time remaining, zoom bar when zooming, and the selection keys. Record videos If the camera is in the image mode, select the video mode from the active toolbar. To start recording, press the capture key. The red record icon ( ) is displayed and a tone sounds.
Page 74: Camera Settings
To return to the viewfinder to record a new video ● clip, press the capture key. Camera settings There are two kinds of settings for the camera: setup settings and main settings. The setup settings return to the default settings after you close the camera, but the main settings remain the same until you change them again.
Page 75: Colour And Lighting Settings
Colour and lighting settings In the active toolbar, select from the following: Flash mode ( ) (image only) — Select the ● desired flash mode. Colour tone ( ) — Select a colour effect. ● Switch video light on Switch video light off ●...
Page 76 Audio recording — Select whether to record ● sound. Add to album — Add the recorded video clip to ● an album in Photos. Show captured video — Select to view the first ● frame of the recorded video clip after the recording stops.
Page 77: Photos
MMS or email — to view all items ● To open a file, press the scroll key. Video clips open and play in Video centre. See "Nokia Video Centre", p. 44. View images and videos Press , select Photos and one of the following: —...
Page 78: View And Edit File Details
To edit an image, select Options images", p. 80. To see where an image marked with captured, select Options > View and edit file details To view and edit image or video properties, select Options Details View and edit > >...
Page 79: Albums
to play the selected video clip to send the selected image or video clip to upload the selected image or video clip to a compatible online album (only available if you have set up an account for a compatible online album). See "...
Page 80: Edit Images
forwards Play backwards show. The slide show starts from the selected file. To view only the selected images as a slide show, select Options Mark/Unmark > images, and Options Slide show > Play forwards Play backwards show. Select from the following: Pause —...
Page 81: Reduce Red-Eye
the highlighted area, use the scroll key. To freeze the selected area, press the scroll key. To move the area within the picture, use the scroll key. To select the area to be cropped, press the scroll key. Reduce red-eye To reduce red-eye in an image, select Apply effect Red eye...
Page 82: Print Preview
The available products depend on the service provider. For more information on the application, see the Options > guides available at the Nokia product support pages or your local Nokia website. Share images and videos online You can share images and video clips in compatible online albums, weblogs, or in other compatible online sharing services on the web.
Page 83 Options Send > > Post to web, or select the file and from the active toolbar. For more information on the application and compatible service providers, see the Nokia product support pages or your local Nokia website.
Page 84: Gallery
Gallery To access your images, video clips, and songs, or store and organise sound clips and streaming links, press , and select Applications Gallery. Main view Press , and select Applications Gallery, and from the following: Images — to view images and videos in ●...
Page 85: Presentations
To add a new streaming link, select link. Presentations With presentations, you can view SVG (scalable vector graphics) files, such as cartoons and maps. SVG images maintain their appearance when printed or viewed with different screen sizes and resolutions. To view SVG files, press , and select Applications Media...
Page 86: Home Network
Home network About home network Your device is compatible with Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and certified by Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). You can use a wireless LAN (WLAN) access point device or a WLAN router to create a home network.
Page 87: Important Security Information
PC, you must install the related software. You get the software from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM supplied with your device, or you can download it from the device support pages on the Nokia website. Configure settings To configure the settings for home network, select...
Page 88: Set Sharing On And Define Content
Home access point — Select ● want the device to ask for the home access point every time you connect to the home network, Create new to define a new access point that is used automatically when you use the home network, or None.
Page 89: Copy Media Files
Select a compatible device in which the media file is shown. The images are shown both in the other home network device and your device, and the video clips and sound clips are played only in the other device. To stop sharing, select Options showing.
Page 90: Synchronisation Settings
that your mobile device is within range of your home WLAN and the home network has been set up. To set up home synchronisation, press Tools Connectivity Home media > > sync, and complete the wizard. To run the wizard later, in Home synchronisation main view, select Options To manually synchronise content in your mobile...
Page 91: Define Outgoing Files
To create a predefined or customised list for incoming files, select Options > To change the priority order of the lists, select Options Change priority. Select the list you > want to move andGrab. Move the list to the new location, and select Drop to place it there.
Page 92: Positioning (Gps)
Positioning (GPS) You can use applications such as Maps and GPS data to find out your location, or measure distances and coordinates. These applications require a GPS connection. About GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide radio navigation system that includes 24 satellites and their ground stations that monitor the operation of the satellites.
Page 93: Hold Your Device Correctly
With the help of assisted data, your device can obtain the GPS position faster. Your device is preconfigured to use the Nokia A-GPS service, if no service provider-specific A-GPS settings are available. The assistance data is retrieved from the Nokia A-GPS service server only when needed.
Page 94: Position Requests
Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, ● which may block the satellite signals. Check satellite signal status To check how many satellites your device has found, and whether your device is receiving satellite signals, press , and select Connectivity GPS data >...
Page 95: Gps Data
To create a new landmark, select landmark. To make a positioning request for your current location, select Current position. To enter the position information manually, select manually. To edit or add information to a saved landmark (for example, a street address), scroll to a landmark, and select Options >...
Page 96: Retrieve Position Information
measured in a straight line. Any obstacles on the route, such as buildings and natural obstacles, are ignored. Differences in altitude are not taken into account when calculating the distance. Route guidance is active only when you move. To set your trip destination, select destination and a landmark as the destination, or enter the latitude and longitude coordinates.
Page 97: Maps
You can download more maps to your device using Nokia Map Loader PC software. maps", p. 99. Tip: You can also download maps by using a wireless LAN connection.
Page 98: Browse Maps
To receive a note when your device registers to a network outside your home cellular network, select Options Tools Settings > > Roaming warning (shown only when you > are online). Contact your network service provider for details and roaming costs. Almost all digital cartography is inaccurate and incomplete to some extent.
Page 99: Download Maps
more information on data transmission charges, contact your service provider. The maps are automatically saved in the mass memory or on a compatible memory card (if inserted and set as the default maps storage). To zoom in or out, press * or #. Use the scale bar to estimate the distance between two points on the map.
Page 100: Find A Place
Nokia Map Loader PC software. Nokia Map Loader Nokia Map Loader is PC software that you can use to download and install maps from the internet to your device or a compatible memory card. You can also use it to download voice files for turn-by-turn navigation.
Page 101: Extra Services For Maps
Traffic and guide information and related services Add to are generated by third parties independent of Nokia. The information may be inaccurate and incomplete to some extent and is subject to availability. Never rely solely on the aforementioned information and related services.
Page 102: Navigation
You can also download voice guidance files using Nokia Map Loader. See "Download maps", p. 99. To change the language later, in the Maps main...
Page 103: Traffic Information
command, 3 to switch between day mode and night mode, and 4 to save the current place. Traffic information To purchase a licence for a real-time traffic information service, select Options Traffic info. The service provides information about traffic events that may affect your travel. Downloading extra services may involve the transmission of large amounts of data through your service provider’s network.
Page 104: Media Folder
Media folder RealPlayer With RealPlayer, you can play video clips or stream media files over the air without saving them to the device first. RealPlayer supports files with extensions such as . 3gp, .mp4, or .rm. However, RealPlayer does not necessarily support all file formats or all the variations of file formats.
Page 105: Realplayer Settings
message, or open a link on a web page. Before live content begins streaming, your device connects to the site and starts loading the content. The content is not saved in your device. RealPlayer settings Press , and select Applications RealPlayer.
Page 106: Recorder
OMA DRM-protected content after the device memory is formatted. You may also need to restore the activation keys in case the files on your device get corrupted. If your device has WMDRM-protected content, both the activation keys and the content will be lost if the device memory is formatted.
Page 107: Web Browser
Web browser With the Web browser, you can view hypertext markup language (HTML) web pages on the internet as originally designed. You can also browse web pages that are designed specifically for mobile devices, and use extensible hypertext markup language (XHTML), or the wireless markup language (WML).
Page 108: Browser Toolbar
browser settings and the current web page is not the first web page you visit). Select the web page you want. To save a web page while browsing, select Options Tools Save > > You can save web pages and browse them later when offline.
Page 109: Navigate Pages
Navigate pages Mini Map and page overview help you navigate web pages that contain a large amount of information. When Mini Map is set on in the browser settings and you scroll through a large web page, Mini Map opens and shows an overview of the web page you browse.
Page 110: Content Search
The default access point for widgets is the same as in the web browser. When active in the background, some widgets may update information automatically to your device. Using widgets may involve the transmission of large amounts of data through your service provider's network.
Page 111: Empty The Cache
or from a collection of bookmarks in the visited pages folder. You can also enter the URL address of the web page you want to visit directly into the field ( indicates the starting page defined for the default access point. You can save URL addresses as bookmarks while browsing on the internet.
Page 112: Connection Security
Connection security If the security indicator ( connection, the data transmission between the device and the internet gateway or server is encrypted. The security icon does not indicate that the data transmission between the gateway and the content server (or the place where the requested resource is stored) is secure.
Page 113 Recently visited pages — Enable or disable ● automatic bookmark collecting. If you want to continue saving the addresses of the visited web pages into the Recently visited pages but hide the folder from the bookmarks view, select Hide folder. Form data saving —...
Page 114: Connections
Connections Your device offers several options to connect to the internet or to another compatible device or PC. Wireless LAN Your device supports wireless local area network (WLAN). With WLAN, you can connect your device to the internet and compatible devices that have WLAN.
Page 115: Wlan Wizard
You can use WLAN during a voice call or when packet data is active. You can only be connected to one WLAN access point device at a time, but several applications can use the same internet access point. When the device is in the offline profile, you can still use WLAN (if available).
Page 116: Operating Modes
Details — View the details of a network shown ● in the list. If you select an active connection, the connection details are displayed. Define access point — Create an internet access ● point (IAP) in a WLAN. Edit access point —...
Page 117: Bluetooth Connectivity
Access Profile, Synchronization Profile, Serial Port Profile, and Phonebook Access Profile. To ensure interoperability between other devices supporting Bluetooth technology, use Nokia approved enhancements for this model. Check with the manufacturers of other devices to determine their compatibility with this device.
Page 118: Security Tips
to hidden, select Define device from other devices, select Hidden. My phone's name — Edit the name shown to ● other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology. Security tips Press , and select Tools When you are not using Bluetooth connectivity, to control who can find your device and connect to it, select Bluetooth...
Page 119: Receive Data Using Bluetooth Connectivity
Before pairing, create your own passcode (1 to 16 digits), and agree with the owner of the other device to use the same code. Devices that do not have a user interface have a factory-set passcode. The passcode is used only once. To pair with a device, select Options paired...
Page 120: Remote Sim Mode
PC Suite ● Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Nseries PC Suite. in the signal strength Mass storage ● device and a compatible PC. Use this mode also for downloading maps with the Nokia Map Loader PC application.
Page 121: Pc Connections
PC connections You can use your device with a variety of compatible PC connectivity and data communications applications. With Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Nseries PC Suite, you can, for example, transfer images between your device and a compatible PC.
Page 122: Time Management
Time management Clock Alarm clock Press , and select Applications To set a new quick alarm, select quick alarm. Quick alarms are set for the next 24 hours and they cannot be repeated. To view your active and inactive alarms, scroll right to the alarm tab.
Page 123: Calendar
Calendar Create a calendar entry Press , and select Applications To add a new calendar entry, scroll to the desired date, and select Options > entry and one of the following: Meeting — to ● remind you of an appointment that has a specific date and time Meeting...
Page 124: Manage Calendar Entries
To mark a task as completed, go to the task in the to-do view, and select Options You can synchronise your calendar with a compatible PC using Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Nseries PC Suite. When creating a calendar entry, set the desired synchronisation option. Delete entry Before >...
Page 125: Messaging
Messaging Only devices that have compatible features can receive and display multimedia messages. The appearance of a message may vary depending on the receiving device. Messaging main view Press , and select Messaging (network service). To create a new message, select Messaging contains the following folders: Inbox —...
Page 126: Write Text
To write the desired word, press the keys 2–9. Press each key only once for one letter. For example, to write "Nokia" when the English dictionary is selected, press 6 for N, 6 for o, 5 for k, 4 for i, and 2 for a.
Page 127: Tips On Text Input
added to the dictionary. When the dictionary is full, a new word replaces the oldest added word. Start writing the next word. Tips on text input To insert a number in the letter mode, press and hold the desired number key. To switch between the different character modes, press #.
Page 128 connection settings in place. settings", p. 130. The wireless network may limit the size of MMS messages. If the inserted picture exceeds this limit the device may make it smaller so that it can be sent by MMS. Check the size limit of e- mail messages with your service provider.
Page 129: Messaging Inbox
Note: The message sent icon or text on your device screen does not indicate that the message is received at the intended destination. Your device supports text messages beyond the limit for a single message. Longer messages are sent as two or more messages. Your service provider may charge accordingly.
Page 130: Data, Settings, And Web Service Messages
If the message includes a multimedia presentation, is displayed. To play the presentation, select the indicator. Data, settings, and web service messages Your device can receive many kinds of messages that contain data, such as business cards, ringing tones, operator logos, calendar entries, and e-mail notifications.
Page 131: Open The Mailbox
You must have a separate e-mail account. Follow the instructions given by your remote mailbox and internet service provider (ISP). If you select New mailbox in the Messaging main view and have not set up your e-mail account, you are prompted to do so. To start creating the e-mail settings with the mailbox guide, select Start.
Page 132: Delete E-Mail Messages
Mail for Exchange With Mail for Exchange, you can receive your work and a mailbox. e-mail to your Nokia N96. You can read and reply to your e-mails, view and edit attachments, view calendar information, receive and reply to meeting...
Page 133: View Messages On A Sim Card
IT department. With Mail for Exchange, the use of lock code may be mandatory. The default lock code of Nokia N96 is 12345, but your company's IT administrator may have set a different one for you to use.
Page 134: Messaging Settings
Messaging settings The settings may be preconfigured in your device, or you may receive them in a message. To enter settings manually, fill in all fields marked with be defined or an asterisk. Some or all message centres or access points may be preset for your device by your service provider, and you may not be able to change, create, edit, or remove them.
Page 135: E-Mail Settings
Multimedia retrieval — Select how you want ● to receive messages. To receive messages automatically in your home cellular network, select Auto in home netw.. Outside your home cellular network, you receive a notification that there is a message to retrieve in the multimedia message centre.
Page 136: User Settings
User name — Enter your user name given to you ● by your service provider. Password — Enter your password. If you leave ● this field blank, you are prompted for the password when you try to connect to your remote mailbox.
Page 137: Retrieval Settings
note, and a mail indicator) when new mail is received. Retrieval settings Press , and select Messaging Settings E-mail > Mailboxes, a mailbox, and > Retrieval settings. Select from the following: E-mail retrieval — Define which parts of the e- ●...
Page 138: Other Settings
Select from the following: Reception — Select whether you want to ● receive cell broadcast messages. Language — Select the languages in which you ● want to receive messages: All, Selected, or Other. Topic detection — Select whether the device ●...
Page 139: Make Calls
Make calls Voice calls In the standby mode, enter the phone number, including the area code. To remove a number, press C. For international calls, press * twice for the + character (which replaces the international access code), and enter the country code, area code (omit the leading zero if necessary), and phone number.
Page 140: Voice And Video Mailboxes
Tip: When you have only one active voice call, to put the call on hold, press the call key. To activate the call, press the call key again. During an active call, to route the sound from the handset to the loudspeaker, select Activate loudspeaker.
Page 141: Speed Dial A Phone Number
When the new call is answered, to join the first participant in the conference call, select Options > Conference. To add a new person to the call, repeat step 2, and select Options Conference > conference. Your device supports conference calls between a maximum of six participants, including yourself.
Page 142: Make A Video Call
the speaker’s voice, so do not need to record voice tags in advance. The device creates a voice tag for the entries in contacts, and compares the spoken voice tag to it. The voice recognition in the device adapts to the main user’s voice to recognise the voice commands better.
Page 143: Options During A Video Call
You are not receiving video (the recipient is not sending video or the network is not transmitting it). You have denied video sending from your device. To send a still image instead, select Settings Phone Call Image in video > >...
Page 144: Answer Or Decline A Video Call
Answer or decline a video call When a video call arrives, To answer the video call, press the call key. video image to be sent to caller? start sending live video image, select Yes. If you do not activate the video call, video sending is not activated, and you only hear the sound of the caller.
Page 145: Settings
not know that you are sending an invitation. You receive an error message that indicates that the recipient cannot accept the invitation. Settings To set up video sharing, you need person-to-person and UMTS connection settings. Person-to-person connection settings A person-to-person connection is also known as a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) connection.
Page 146: Accept An Invitation
desired address or number. If the SIP address or phone number of the recipient is not available, enter the address or number of the recipient including the country code, and select send the invitation. Sharing begins automatically when the recipient accepts the invitation.
Page 147: Recent Calls
network supports these functions, the device is switched on, and within the network service area. Recent calls Press , and select Tools > Log. To monitor the phone numbers of missed, received, and dialled voice calls, select Recent device registers missed and received calls only if the network supports these functions, the device is switched on, and within the network service area.
Page 148 mailbox, multimedia messaging centre, or web pages are shown as packet data connections. To add an unknown phone number from the log to your contacts, select Options To filter the log, select Options To erase the contents of the log, recent calls register, and messaging delivery reports permanently, select Options...
Page 149: Contacts (Phonebook)
Contacts (phonebook) In Contacts, you can save and update contact information, such as phone numbers, home addresses, or e-mail addresses of your contacts. You can add a personal ringing tone or a thumbnail image to a contact card. You can also create contact groups, which allow you to send text messages or e-mail to many recipients at the same time.
Page 150: Add Ringing Tones For Contacts
In the contacts list, select a contact. Select Options > Defaults. Select a default to which you want to add a number or an address, and select Assign. Select a number or an address you want to set as a default. The default number or address is underlined in the contact card.
Page 151: Fixed Dialling
The numbers you save in Contacts are not automatically saved to your SIM card. To save numbers to the SIM card, in Contacts, select a contact and Options Copy > > Fixed dialling To restrict calls from your device to selected phone numbers, in Contacts, select Options contacts.
Page 152: Office Folder
Office folder Quickoffice With the Quickoffice applications, you can view .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pps, and .txt documents and download software. Not all file formats or features are supported. Apple Macintosh is not supported. To view a file, press , and select Organiser >...
Page 153: Quickpoint
Quickpoint With Quickpoint, you can view native Microsoft PowerPoint presentations with your device. Quickpoint supports the viewing of presentations saved in .ppt and .pps formats created with Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, XP, and 2003. Not all variations or features of the mentioned file formats are supported.
Page 154: Zip Manager
The converter has limited accuracy, and rounding errors may occur. In the Type field, select the measure you want to use. In first Unit field, select the unit from which you want to convert. In the next Unit field, select the unit to which you want to convert.
Page 155: Applications Folder
Other applications and software suitable for the ● Symbian operating system with the .sis or .sisx file extensions Only install software specifically designed for your device: Nokia N96. Software providers will often refer to the official model number of this product: Options Last >...
Page 156: Install Applications And Software
Bluetooth connectivity. You can use Nokia Application Installer in Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Nseries PC Suite to install an application to your device. Icons in Application manager indicate the following: .sis or .sisx application...
Page 157: Remove Applications And Software
To maintain sufficient memory, use Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Nseries PC Suite to back up installation files to a compatible PC, then use the file manager to remove the installation files from the device memory.
Page 158 Online certificate check ● online certificates before installing an application. Default web address — Set the default address ● used when checking online certificates. Some Java applications may require that a message be sent or a network connection be made to a specific access point to download extra data or components.
Page 159: Tools Folder
Back up data you want by, and the to keep before formatting the mass memory. You can use Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Nseries PC Suite to back up data to a compatible PC. Digital rights options.
Page 160: Voice Commands
management technologies (DRM) may prevent some backup data from being restored. Contact your service provider for more information about DRM used for your content. To format mass memory, select mass memory. Do not format the mass memory using PC software because it may cause degraded performance.
Page 161: Sync
Sync Press , and select Tools > Sync. Sync enables you to synchronise your notes, calendar entries, text and multimedia messages, browser bookmarks, or contacts with various compatible applications on a compatible computer or on the internet. You may receive synchronisation settings in a special message from your service provider.
Page 162 Tip: When you download a new language, you must download at least one voice for that language. To set the speaking voice, select Voice. The voice depends on the selected language. To set the speaking rate, select Speed. To set the speaking volume, select Volume. To view details of a voice, scroll right to the voice tab, scroll to the voice, and select details.
Page 163: Settings
Settings Some settings may be preset for the device by your service provider, and you may not be able to change them. General settings In general settings, you can edit the general settings of your device or restore the device to original default settings.
Page 164: Enhancement Settings
Light time-out — Select a time-out after which ● the backlight of the display is switched off. Standby mode Shortcuts — Assign shortcuts to the selection ● keys to be used in the standby mode and select which applications are shown in the active toolbar.
Page 165: Slide Settings
TV-Out and from the following: Default profile — Set the profile that you want ● activated each time you connect a Nokia Video Connectivity Cable to your device. TV screen size — Select the aspect ratio of the ● Normal Widescreen for widescreen TVs.
Page 166: Certificate Management
Avoid using access codes similar to the emergency numbers to prevent accidental dialling of the emergency number. Keypad autolock period ● keypad is locked when your device has been idle for a certain period of time. Phone autolock period ● unauthorised use, you can set a time-out after which the device automatically locks.
Page 167: Security Module
authentic, or trusted certificates for increased security to be available. Certificates have a restricted lifetime. If "Expired certificate" or "Certificate not valid yet" is shown, even if the certificate should be valid, check that the current date and time in your device are correct. View certificate details—check authenticity You can only be sure of the correct identity of a server when the signature and the validity period...
Page 168: Restore Original Settings
Restore original settings Press , and select Tools General Factory settings. > You can reset some of the settings to their original values. To do this, you need the lock code. After resetting, the device may take a longer time to power on.
Page 169: Call Divert
Reject call with message — To send a text ● message to a caller informing why you could not answer the call, select Yes. Message text — Write a text to be sent in a text ● message when you reject a call. Image in video call —...
Page 170: Call Barring
Call barring Press , and select Tools Call barring. Call barring (network service) allows you to restrict the calls that you make or receive with the device. For example, you can restrict all outgoing international calls or incoming calls when you are abroad.
Page 171: Connection Settings
Connection settings In connection settings, you can edit access points and other connectivity settings. You can also edit settings for Bluetooth connectivity in the Bluetooth connectivity application. "Settings", p. 117. You can also edit settings for data cable connections in the USB application. See "USB", p.
Page 172: Create Access Point Groups
already available are shown and can be shared by a new access point. If you skip this step, you are asked to select a connection method and to define the settings needed. To edit the settings of an access point, open one of the access point groups, select an access point and Edit.
Page 173: Wlan Internet Access Points
Select from the following: Access point name — You obtain the access ● point name from your service provider. User name — The user name may be needed to ● make a data connection, and is usually provided by the service provider. Prompt password —...
Page 174: Packet Data Settings
WLAN security mode — Select the encryption ● used: WEP, 802.1x (not for ad hoc networks), or WPA/WPA2. If you select encryption is used. The WEP, 802.1x, and WPA functions can be used only if the network supports them. To enter the settings for the selected security mode, select WLAN security settings.
Page 175: Wireless Lan Settings
Packet data connection — If you select ● available and you are in a network that supports packet data, the device registers to the packet data network. Starting an active packet data connection (for example, to send and receive e- mail) is quicker.
Page 176: Application Settings
This setting is only available if your SIM card supports the access point control service. To set the control service on or off or to change the allowed access points, select Options and the corresponding option. To change the options, you need your PIN2 code.
Page 177: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting To view frequently asked questions about your device, visit the product support pages at www.nseries.com/support . Q: What is my password for the lock, PIN, or PUK codes? A: The default lock code is 12345. If you forget the lock code, contact your device dealer.
Page 178 Q: How do I switch wireless LAN (WLAN) off on my Nokia device? A: The WLAN on your Nokia device switches off when you are not connected or trying to connect to another access point, or not scanning for available networks.
Page 179 WLAN networks as usual. Q: How can I save my data before deleting it? A: To save data, use Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Nseries PC Suite to synchronise with or to make a back-up copy of all data to a compatible computer. You can also send data using Bluetooth connectivity to a compatible device.
Page 180 PC? A: Ensure that you have the latest version of Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Nseries PC Suite and that it is installed and running on your compatible PC. For further information on how to use Nokia Ovi Suite or Nokia Nseries PC Suite, see the application help or visit the Nokia support pages.
Page 181: Enhancements
Enhancements Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this particular model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous. For availability of approved enhancements, please check with your dealer. When you disconnect the power cord of any enhancement, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
Page 182: Battery
When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery. Use only Nokia approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Nokia approved chargers designated for this device.
Page 183: Nokia Battery Authentication Guidelines
Nokia battery authentication guidelines Always use original Nokia batteries for your safety. To check that you are getting an original Nokia battery, purchase it from an authorised Nokia dealer, and inspect the hologram label using the following steps: Successful completion of the steps is not a total assurance of the authenticity of the battery.
Page 184: What If Your Battery Is Not Authentic
What if your battery is not authentic? If you cannot confirm that your Nokia battery with the hologram on the label is an authentic Nokia battery, please do not use the battery. Take it to the nearest authorised Nokia service point or dealer for assistance.
Page 185: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The following suggestions will help you protect your warranty coverage. Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and ● all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
Page 186: Disposal
More detailed information is available from the product retailer, local waste authorities, national producer responsibility organizations, or your local Nokia representative. For the product Eco-Declaration or instructions for returning your obsolete product, go to country-specific information at...
Page 187: Additional Safety Information
Additional safety information Small children Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when positioned at least 1.5 centimetres (5/8 inch) away from the body.
Page 188: Hearing Aids
Always keep the wireless device more than 15.3 ● centimetres (6 inch) from the medical device when the wireless device is turned on. Not carry the wireless device in a breast pocket. ● Hold the wireless device to the ear opposite the ●...
Page 189: Potentially Explosive Environments
vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force.
Page 190: Certification Information (Sar)
If the device is not on, switch it on. Check for adequate signal strength. Depending on your device, you may also need to complete the following: Insert a SIM card if your device uses one ● Remove certain call restrictions you have ●...
Page 191 www.nokia.com.
Page 192: Index
Index access codes 23 access points 115, 171 groups 172 accessories enhancements active standby mode 42, active toolbar 69 in camera 67 in Photos 78 address book contacts alarm clock 122 alarm, calendar note 123 albums, media 79 anniversary notes 123 answering calls 140 application manager 155 applications 155...
Page 193 scenes 70 self-timer 71 sequence mode 70 settings 74 video mode 73 video quality 75 cell broadcast messages 125 certificates 166 character encoding 127 charts, spreadsheet 152 clipboard, copying to 127 clock 43, 122 computer connections 121 data connections See also conference calls 140 configuration settings...
Page 194 help application 21 home network 55, 86 copying files 89 sharing content 88 home synchronisation incoming files 90 setting up 89 settings 90 HSDPA (high-speed downlink packet access) 38 IAPs (internet access points) 115 images editing 80 printing 81, 82 sharing online 82 inbox, message 129 indicators and icons 28...
Page 195 127, 129 multimedia menu 30 multimedia messages 127, music player 53 playlists 54 transferring music 56 muting sound 140 My Nokia 22 my numbers 149 N-Gage 32 settings 36 N-Gage views 32 navigation tools 92 network settings 170 news feeds 109...
Page 196 RDS (Radio Data System) 61 RealPlayer 104 recording calls 106 sounds 106 recording video clips 73 red-eye removal 81 redial feature 169 rejecting calls 140 remote mailbox 130 remote SIM mode 120 ringing tones 41, 42 roaming 170 scenes, image and video 70 screen settings 163 scroll key light 163 security...
Page 197 support 21 Symbian applications 155 synchronisation settings 90 synchronisation of data 161 text entry 126 text messages receiving and reading 129 replying to 129 sending 127 settings 134 SIM messages 133 themes 40 time and date 122 time zone settings 122 time-out for backlight 164 tones 41 ring settings 42...

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