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  • Page 1 Nokia 900 User Guide Issue 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Antenna locations Internet Switch the phone on or off Create your accounts Messaging & mail Windows Live ID Messages Nokia account Mail Copy contacts from your old phone 14 Lock or unlock the keys and screen Camera Headset About the camera...
  • Page 3 Contents Entertainment Music and videos Marketplace Games Maps & navigation Positioning and location services Drive Bing Maps Office Clock Calendar Microsoft Office Mobile Use the calculator Connectivity & phone management 74 Bluetooth Copy a picture or other content between your phone and PC Keep your phone software and applications up to date Back up, sync, and restore your...

  • Page 4: Safety

    QUALIFIED SERVICE Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product. BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by Nokia for use with this device. Do not connect incompatible products. KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY Your device is not water-resistant.
  • Page 5 Safety PROTECT YOUR HEARING Listen to a headset at a moderate level, and do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use.

  • Page 6: Get Started

    Get started Get started Keys and parts Connector for headphones and loudspeakers (3.5 mm) Second microphone Micro-USB connector. Also used to charge the battery. SIM card holder Volume keys Power key/Key lock button Camera key Search key Start/Home key 10 Back key 11 Front camera 12 Earpiece...

  • Page 7: Back, Start, And Search Keys

    Get started 13 Camera flash 14 Camera lens 15 Microphone 16 Loudspeaker Back, start, and search keys The back, start, and search keys help you to navigate your phone. Back key Return to the previous screen Press . Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you have visited since the last time your screen was locked.

  • Page 8: Insert The Sim Card

    Get started Search key Search the web Press Insert the SIM card Your phone uses a micro-SIM card, also known as a mini-UICC card. Do not put stickers on your SIM card. Tip: Use the SIM door key to unlock the SIM tray. If you lose the tool, you can use a paperclip.

  • Page 9: Charge Your Phone

    Charge your phone About the battery Your phone has an internal, nonremovable, rechargeable battery. Use only Nokia approved chargers designated for this phone. You can also use a compatible USB cable to charge your phone (included). You can set your phone to automatically save power when the battery charge level is low.
  • Page 10 Get started Do not attempt to remove the battery from the device. To replace the battery, take the device to your nearest authorized service facility. Authorized retail points may also offer a battery replacement service. Important: Only qualified personnel or an authorized service facility should replace the battery.
  • Page 11 Get started To avoid breaking the USB cable connector, be careful when connecting or disconnecting the charger cable. Charge from a computer You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not available. Data can be transferred while charging the device. The efficiency of USB charging power varies significantly, and it may take a long time for charging to start and the device to start functioning.

  • Page 12: Antenna Locations

    Get started When the battery is full, first unplug the USB cable from your phone, then from the computer. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made. If the battery has not been used for a long time, to begin charging, you may need to connect the charger, then disconnect and reconnect it.

  • Page 13: Create Your Accounts

    To download and install Zune on your PC, go to www.zune.net. To create a Nokia account later, use your phone to access a Nokia service – you are asked to create an account. You can also go to account.nokia.com to create your account on the internet.

  • Page 14: Nokia Account

    To learn more about the Nokia account and Nokia services, go to www.nokia.com/ support. To create a Nokia account later, use your phone to access a Nokia service, and you are prompted to create an account. You can also create your account at account.nokia.com.

  • Page 15: Lock Or Unlock The Keys And Screen

    Get started On your old phone, switch Bluetooth on. On the start screen of your new phone, swipe left to the apps menu, then select {Missing display text mapping for 'text_switch_app_title' in language 'en-US'}. Select Continue, then switch Bluetooth on. Select your old phone from the list of found devices, then follow the instructions shown on both phones.

  • Page 16: Headset

    Get started Lock the keys and screen Press the power key. Unlock the keys and screen Press the power key, and drag the lock screen up. Set the keys and screen to lock automatically Select lock+wallpaper Screen times out after, and select the length >...

  • Page 17: Change The Volume

    Do not connect products that create an output signal, as this may damage the device. Do not connect any voltage source to the audio connector. If you connect an external device or headset, other than those approved by Nokia for use with this device, to the audio connector, pay special attention to volume levels.

  • Page 18: Set Your Phone To Sync With Your Computer

    Tip: If you're using an Apple Mac, download Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac from Mac App Store. If you have previously used another app, such as Nokia Ovi Suite, to sync your files between your phone and computer, you can set Zune to sync files to the same folders...

  • Page 19: Basics

    Basics you have used earlier, and have your music and other content easily synced to your new phone. Basics About the start screen Your start screen contains tiles that you can select to open apps or call contacts. Live tiles show you what's going on and what you've missed. The animated live tiles show notifications of missed calls and received messages, the latest news and weather forecasts, feeds from web TV channels, your friends' online statuses, and more.

  • Page 20: Touch Screen Actions

    Basics Touch screen actions To use your phone, tap or tap and hold the touch screen. Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the touch screen. Open an app or other screen element Tap the app or element.
  • Page 21 Basics Swipe Place a finger on the screen, and steadily slide your finger in the desired direction. Example: Swipe left or right between the start screen and the apps menu, or between different views in the hubs. To quickly scroll through a long list or menu, slide your finger quickly in a flicking motion up or down the screen, then lift your finger.

  • Page 22: Use Your Phone When It's Locked

    Basics Use your phone when it's locked You can use certain features of your phone when it is locked, without having to enter the security code. You can, for example: • Change how your phone notifies you about incoming calls •...

  • Page 23: Personalize Your Phone

    Basics Press and hold , swipe left or right, and select the desired app. Personalize your phone Personalize the start screen Would you like to have only the content you need on the start screen? Move or remove tiles, and pin contacts, apps, and websites to the start screen. You can also pin music and pictures, your latest mail, favorite contacts, and more.
  • Page 24 Basics Select theme Background Accent color. > > Tip: You can save battery power if you use a darker background. Change the background pictures Want to view your favorite pictures more often? You can change the background picture of the lock screen, or the Pictures hub or live tile. Change the lock screen wallpaper Select lock+wallpaper...

  • Page 25: Text Input

    Basics Silence your phone When you switch silent mode on, all ringtones and alert tones are muted. Use this when you are, for example, at the cinema or in a meeting. Press a volume key to see the volume status bar, then select ring .
  • Page 26 Basics Insert a number or a special character Select the numbers and symbols key. Some of the special character keys can bring up more symbols. To see more related symbols, select and hold a special character. Tip: To quickly insert a number or a commonly used special character, select the numbers and symbols key, and slide your finger to the character without lifting.

  • Page 27: Search Your Phone And The Web

    Basics Add more writing languages You can add several writing languages for your keyboard and switch between the languages when writing. Select and keyboard, and select the languages you want to write in. > Switch between the languages when writing Select the language key.

  • Page 28: Control Your Phone With Your Voice

    Basics Control your phone with your voice Got your hands full, but need to use your phone? You can use your voice to make a call, send a text message, search the web, or open an application. This feature may not be available in all languages. Press and hold Say a voice command.

  • Page 29: Increase Battery Life

    Basics Select , and switch airplane mode > When airplane mode is switched on, your connection to the mobile network is closed. All radio frequency signals between the phone and the mobile network are prevented. When airplane mode is switched on, you can still connect to a Wi-Fi network to, for example, read your mail or browse the internet.

  • Page 30: Calls

    Calls • Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently. • Switch Bluetooth on only when needed. • Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data connection. • Stop your phone scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. Select , and switch >...

  • Page 31: Divert Calls To Your Voice Mailbox Or Another Phone Number

    Calls Divert calls to your voice mailbox or another phone number If you cannot answer your calls, you can divert incoming calls to your voice mailbox or another phone number. Remember to set up your voice mailbox before diverting your calls there. To divert an incoming call to your voice mailbox, select ignore.

  • Page 32: Silence An Incoming Call

    People hub. You can also get in touch with your friends through social networking services. The social networking services are third-party services and not provided by Nokia. Check the privacy settings of the social networking service you are using as you may share information with a large group of people.
  • Page 33 Contacts & social networking services Select People, and swipe to all. Add a new contact Select contact. > If you have signed in to several accounts, select the account to which the contact is linked. Select a contact detail, fill in the fields, and select When you have added the details, select Edit a contact Select the contact and...
  • Page 34 Contacts & social networking services Search for a contact Is the People hub overflowing? Rather than scrolling through your entire contacts list, you can search, or jump to a letter of the alphabet. You can also use a voice command to call or send a message to a contact.
  • Page 35 Contacts & social networking services Rename a group Select the group name, and enter the new name. Add a new contact Select add a contact and a contact. Remove a contact Select the contact and remove from group > Remove. Change the preferred contact information for a contact Select the contact and the information you want to change, and when you're done, select...

  • Page 36: Social Networks

    Contacts & social networking services Social networks Set up an account Set up your social networking service accounts. Select and email+accounts. > Select add an account and the name of the service, and follow the displayed instructions. Change your profile picture When you set up a Facebook or Windows Live account on your phone, your profile picture from one of these social networking services also becomes the picture in your contact card on your phone.

  • Page 37: Internet

    Internet Write on your friend's wall In Facebook, you can contact your friends by writing on their Facebook wall or by commenting on their status updates. Select People. Swipe to all. Select a Facebook friend's profile and write on wall. Write your message, and select Comment on a friend's post Swipe to...
  • Page 38 If the APN uses a proxy server, enter the address and port number in the appropriate fields. If you later change your network service provider, for instructions on how to get the internet settings, go to www.nokia.com/support. About Wi-Fi connections Select and Wi-Fi.
  • Page 39 Internet Note: Using Wi-Fi may be restricted in some countries. For example, in France, you are only allowed to use Wi-Fi indoors. After 1 July 2012, the restriction on outdoor usage of Wi-Fi in France is withdrawn by the EU. For more information, contact your local authorities.

  • Page 40: Internet

    Internet Share your mobile data connection Want to use the internet on your laptop but don't have access? When you wirelessly tether your phone to your computer or other device, you can use your mobile data connection on that device. A Wi-Fi connection is created. Select internet sharing.

  • Page 41: Messaging & Mail

    Messaging & mail You can open up to 6 browser tabs at the same time and switch between them. Open a new tab Select tabs > > Switch between tabs Select tabs and a tab. > Close a tab Select Send a web link Select share page...
  • Page 42 Messaging & mail • Text messages • Multimedia messages that contain your pictures • Instant messages (network service) Messages and chats between you and a particular contact are arranged into conversations. When you want to get in touch with a contact, your phone can help you pick the best method.
  • Page 43 Messaging & mail Select and hold the message, then select forward. Select to add a recipient from your contacts list, or type in the phone number. Select Sending a message with an attachment may be more expensive than sending a normal text message.

  • Page 44: Mail

    Messaging & mail Delete a conversation Select threads, select and hold the conversation, and select delete. When you send a new message, it is added to the current conversation. If no conversation exists, a new conversation is started. When you open a received message from the start screen, the message opens in the conversation.
  • Page 45 Messaging & mail Unlink inboxes On the start screen, select a unified inbox. Select linked inboxes. > In the this inbox list, select the inboxes you want to unlink and unlink. Read a received mail You can use your phone to read and reply to mail. On the start screen, select a mailbox.

  • Page 46: Camera

    Camera Delete a mail Open the mail, then select Delete several mails at once In the inbox, tap to the left of the mail you want to delete. Select the check boxes that appear next to the mails, then select Tip: If a mail contains a web address, to open the address in the phone web browser, select the address.

  • Page 47: Take A Picture

    Camera Before using the camera, remove the protective tape from the lens. Take a picture Press and hold the camera key. To zoom in or out, select + or – in To focus, press and hold the camera key halfway down. The focus is locked when the white rectangle stops blinking.

  • Page 48: Camera Tips

    Camera Camera tips Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your phone camera. • Use both hands to keep the camera steady. • To zoom in or out, select + or – in When you zoom in, the image quality may decrease. •...

  • Page 49: Take A Picture In The Dark

    Camera Take a picture in the dark Want to take better pictures even in dim light? Use night mode. Press and hold the camera key. Switch night mode on Select Scenes > Night. > Take a picture of a moving object Are you at a sports event and want to capture the action with your phone? Use sports mode to take a sharper picture of moving people.

  • Page 50: Share Your Pictures And Videos

    Camera Send a picture in a mail On the start screen, select a mailbox. Select To add a recipient from the People hub, select Enter a subject in the Subject: field. Write your mail. Select , and select an album and a picture. Select Tip: You can also take a picture as you write a message or mail.

  • Page 51: Your Pictures

    Your pictures Your pictures About the Pictures hub Select Pictures. The pictures you have taken or videos you have recorded with your phone are saved to the Pictures hub, where you can browse and view them. To manage your media files more effectively, mark your favorites, or organize them into albums.

  • Page 52: Mark A Picture As A Favorite

    Your pictures Pictures can be sent to you in a mail or multimedia message. To view these pictures later, save them to the Pictures hub. Save a picture to the Pictures hub In the mail or multimedia message, select the picture and save to phone.

  • Page 53: Change The Background In The Pictures Hub

    Your pictures Set up automatic upload Select , swipe to applications, and select pictures+camera Automatically > > upload to SkyDrive. Change the background in the Pictures hub Have a superb shot that makes you feel good every time you look at it? Set it as the background of the Pictures hub.

  • Page 54: Entertainment

    Entertainment Entertainment Music and videos About Zune player Select You can use the Zune player to watch videos and listen to the radio, music, and podcasts while on the move. Play music, videos, and podcasts Select Select music, videos, or podcasts. To browse by category, swipe left or right.
  • Page 55 Entertainment Go to the next or previous station Swipe left or right. Tip: If you use a shorter swiping motion, you can skip to stations that have a stronger signal. Switch between speakers and headset Select and hold the station number, and select switch to speaker switch to headset.

  • Page 56: Marketplace

    Entertainment On your computer, open Zune. For more information, see the Zune help. Some music files can be protected by digital rights management (DRM) and cannot be played on more than one phone. Tip: You can also use Zune to make playlists of your favorite music and videos, and copy them to your phone.
  • Page 57 Entertainment Tip: Download music directly on your phone from Zune Marketplace. You can also use your compatible computer to browse, for example, music and videos in Zune, and copy the items to your phone. The Zune Music service is not available in all regions. Some items are free of charge;...

  • Page 58: Games

    Entertainment When the download is complete, you can open or view the item, or continue browsing for more content. The content type determines where the item is stored in your phone: music, videos, and podcasts can be found in the Music+Videos hub, games can be found in the Games hub, and apps can be found in the apps menu.

  • Page 59: Maps & Navigation

    Maps & navigation To buy an app, select buy, and select whether to pay with a credit card or, if available, on your phone bill. Play a game Gaming on your phone is a truly social experience. Xbox LIVE, Microsoft's gaming service, lets you play games with your friends and use your gamer profile to keep track of game scores and achievements.

  • Page 60: Drive

    When you need turn-by-turn directions while driving, Nokia Drive helps you get to your destination. Select When you open Nokia Drive for the first time, your phone asks you if you want to download street maps for your current location and a navigation voice that matches...
  • Page 61 Maps & navigation your phone language settings. If you download the maps using your home Wi-Fi connection before you leave for your trip, you will save on data costs while traveling. Select destination, and search for your destination. > Select your destination and DRIVE TO >...
  • Page 62 If you don't want to see them, select > Settings, and switch Landmarks Give feedback on Drive Tell us your opinion on Nokia Drive, and take part in improving the application. Select To give feedback, you need to have an active internet connection. Select...

  • Page 63: Bing Maps

    Maps & navigation Select how likely you are to recommend Maps to other people. You can also give your reasons. The feedback is anonymous. Select SEND. Bing Maps About Bing Maps Select > Maps. Bing Maps shows you where you are and what is nearby, and guides you where you want to go.
  • Page 64 Maps & navigation Switch the aerial view on Select aerial view > To return to the standard map view, select aerial view off Map coverage varies by country and region. Search for a location Maps helps you find specific locations, places of interest, and businesses. Select Maps >...
  • Page 65 Maps & navigation The Local Scout service is available in Australia, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Tip: To use Local Scout for an area other that your current location, open Maps, search for the area or place, and select Swipe to the following categories: eat+drink —...
  • Page 66 Maps & navigation On the map, tap and hold the location. If you open the details page of a pushpin, you can easily share the location with friends or pin it to the start screen Open the details page Select the pushpin. Get directions to a marked location On the details page, select directions.

  • Page 67: Office

    Office View the details page of a saved place In the list of saved places, select the place. View a saved place on the map On the details page, select the address. Delete a saved place On the details page, select Send a place to a friend When you want to tell your friends where to meet, you can send them the address directly from Maps.

  • Page 68: Calendar

    Office For the alarm to sound, your phone must be switched on, and the phone volume needs to be loud enough. Snooze an alarm Don't want to get up just yet? When an alarm sounds, you can snooze the alarm. This pauses the alarm for a predefined length of time.
  • Page 69 Office To switch between the calendar views, swipe left or right. View a whole month In the agenda view, select . To go to the next or previous month, use a short swiping motion up or down on the calendar. To jump to a specific month, select the month at the top of the screen.

  • Page 70: Microsoft Office Mobile

    Office Microsoft Office Mobile About Microsoft Office Mobile Select > Office. Microsoft Office Mobile is your office away from the office. Go to the Office hub to create and edit Word documents and Excel workbooks, open and view PowerPoint slide shows, create notes with OneNote, and share documents with SharePoint. You can also save your documents to Windows SkyDrive.
  • Page 71 Office To save your document, select > save. Change the text format and color Select Select a word. To select several words, drag the arrows at each end to expand the selection. Select and the formatting you want to use. Add a comment Select >...
  • Page 72 Office Apply a filter to cells Select apply filter. > Change the cell and text format Select format cell..> Find data from a workbook Select the Excel file and Send a workbook in a mail Select the Excel file and >...
  • Page 73 Office View and edit a PowerPoint presentation Add the finishing touches to your presentation en route to your meeting, with Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile. Select > Office, and swipe to documents. Select a PowerPoint file, and turn your phone on its side, so it is in landscape mode.

  • Page 74: Use The Calculator

    Connectivity & phone management Store a file to Windows Live Skydrive Store, access, and share your Microsoft Office files on Windows Live SkyDrive. You can upload files saved on your phone to SkyDrive for easy access from both your phone and computer. To upload files, you need to be signed in to your Windows Live account.

  • Page 75: Copy A Picture Or Other Content Between Your Phone And Pc

    Connectivity & phone management Paired devices can connect to your phone when Bluetooth is switched on. Other devices can detect your phone only if the Bluetooth settings view is open. Do not pair with or accept connection requests from an unknown device. This helps to protect your phone from harmful content.

  • Page 76: Keep Your Phone Software And Applications Up To Date

    After the update, the instructions in the user guide may no longer be up to date. You may find the updated user guide at www.nokia.com/support. Update your phone software Use the Zune PC app to update your phone software for new features and improved performance.

  • Page 77: Back Up, Sync, And Restore Your Phone

    Connectivity & phone management Set your phone to notify you about available updates Select phone update Notify me when new updates are found. > > Back up, sync, and restore your phone Your phone is automatically backed up during the software update, when you update the phone using the primary computer (the computer you first connected your phone to with the USB data cable).

  • Page 78: Remove An Application From Your Phone

    Additional charges may apply, and all the personal data in your phone may be deleted. For more information, contact a Nokia Care point or your phone dealer. Select Require a password after, and define the length of time after which the phone is locked automatically.

  • Page 79: Support

    Support Enter the security code. Use your phone when it's locked You can use certain features of your phone when it is locked, without having to enter the security code. You can, for example: • Change how your phone notifies you about incoming calls •...

  • Page 80: Product And Safety Information

    Network services and costs Your device is approved for use on the WCDMA 850, 1900, 2100; GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900; and LTE Band 4 (1700/2100) & 17 (700) MHz networks . To use the device, you need a subscription with a service provider.
  • Page 81 To replace the battery, take the device to the nearest authorized service facility. This device is intended for use when supplied with power from the following chargers: AC-16U . The exact Nokia charger model number may vary depending on the plug type, identified by E, X, AR, U, A, C, K, B, or N.
  • Page 82 If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your health care provider. Accessibility solutions Nokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals, including those with disabilities. For more information, visit the Nokia website at www.nokiaaccessibility.com . Hearing Warning: When you use the headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be affected.
  • Page 83 Using more may affect performance and operation of the device and/or computer. • If you access preinstalled bookmarks and links to third party internet sites, take the appropriate precautions. Nokia does not endorse or assume liability for such sites.

  • Page 84: Copyright And Other Notices

    The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nokia is under license.
  • Page 85 > about. Please read the terms. Please note that by using the > software, you accept the terms. If you do not accept the terms, do not use the device or software. Instead contact Nokia or the party from which you purchased the device to determine its return policy.

  • Page 86: Index

    Index Index calculator calendar 68, 69 calls Symbols/Numbers — conference — diverting — emergency — forwarding — last dialed access codes — making accounts 30, 32 airplane mode camera — location information alarm clock 67, 68 — recording videos alarms 67, 68 —...
  • Page 87 Index — downloading maps keys and parts 6, 7 — feedback — map view — Navigation Local Scout — removing maps — checking events — routes — finding locations — voice guidance location information 49, 60 lock code 17, 78 lock screen 22, 79 e-mail...
  • Page 88 54, 55 radio 54, 55 navigation tools recording Nokia account 13, 14 — videos Nokia services restoring content Nokia support information ringtones office applications — Excel searching — radio stations — OneNote 54, 55 — PowerPoint security code 17, 78 —...
  • Page 89 Index start screen 19, 23, 46 status updates wallpaper support web browser switching on/off — bookmarks synchronization — browsing pages — cache memory — favorites web browser taking pictures camera web connection tasks Wi-Fi 37, 38, 39, 40 text input 25, 26, 27 Windows Live ID text messages...

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