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The third-party applications provided with your device may have been created and may be owned by persons or entities not affiliated with or related to Nokia. Nokia does not own the copyrights or intellectual property rights to the third-party applications. As such, Nokia does not take any responsibility for end-user support, functionality of the applications, or the information in the applications or these materials.
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RIGHTS. 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. Export controls This device may contain commodities, technology or software subject to export laws and regulations from the US and other countries.
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Support ..........8 5. Messaging ........27 Help ..............8 Write and send messages ......27 Nokia support and contact information ..8 Inbox..............28 1. Get started........9 Service messages..........28 Insert a SIM card and battery ....... 9 E-mail ..............
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18.Enhancements ......72 14.Office applications ....58 19.Battery and charger information .. Active notes............. 58 Notes ..............58 Calculator............58 Nokia battery authentication guidelines. 74 Converter............58 Care and maintenance....75 Mobile dictionary........... 59 Adobe Reader..........59 Additional safety information ..76 Quickoffice ............
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SAFETY Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information. SWITCH ON SAFELY Do not switch the device on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST Obey all local laws.
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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.
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Nokia product. On the website, you can get information on the use of Nokia products and services. If you need to contact Nokia Care services, check the list of local Nokia Care contact centres at www.nokia.com/customerservice.
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6. Replace the back cover. ■ Memory card Use only compatible microSD and microSDHC 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...
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Insert a memory card Note that the memory card may be supplied with the device, and may already be inserted. 1. Open the memory card slot door. 2. Place the memory card in the slot with the gold-coloured area facing down. Push the card gently to lock it into place.
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My Nokia My Nokia is a free service that sends you tips, tricks, and support for your Nokia device regularly as text messages. If My Nokia is available in your country and supported by your service provider, your device invites you to join the My Nokia service after you have set the time and date.
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For more information on availability, contact your service provider or nearest authorised Nokia dealer. When you receive a configuration message, and the settings are not automatically...
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■ Settings wizard The setting wizard application configures your device for operator and e-mail settings based on your service provider. Configuring other settings may also be possible. To use these services, you may have to contact your service provider to activate a data connection or other services.
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13 - Charger connector 14 - Headset connector 15 - Volume keys 16 - Camera key 17 - Camera flash 18 - Main camera lens 19 - Loudspeaker 20 - Micro USB connector 21 - Memory card slot 22 - Back cover release button 23 - Microphone During extended operation, the device may feel warm.
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To change the profile, briefly press the power key, and select a profile. To quickly change to silent profile from any other profile, in the standby mode, press and hold #. To start a connection to the web, press and hold 0. Depending on the selected standby theme, you can select applications or events to add to a shortcut list in the standby mode or the scroll keys.
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— Ringing type is set to Silent Message alert tone E-mail alert tone set to Off. — The device keypad is locked. — The loudspeaker is activated. — An alarm is active. — All calls to the device are diverted to another number. —...
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■ Screen saver To set the screen saver settings, select > Settings > Phone sett. > General > Personalisation > Display > Screen saver. To set the timeout period after which the screen saver is activated, select Screen saver time-out. To set for how long the screen saver is active, select Screen saver duration.
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Warning: Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud. ■ Display rotation Your device has an accelerometer that senses the movement of the device. To rotate the display content automatically when you turn the device on its left side or back to a vertical position, select >...
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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. When the device or keypad is locked, calls may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your device.
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Do not connect any voltage source to the Nokia AV Connector. When connecting any external device or any headset, other than those approved by Nokia for use with this device, to the Nokia AV Connector, pay special attention to volume levels.
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■ Connect a USB data cable Connect a compatible USB data cable to the USB connector. To select the default USB connection mode or change the active mode, select > Settings > Connectivity > > USB connection mode and the desired mode.
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Speed dialling Speed dialling is a quick way to call frequently used numbers from the standby mode. You need to assign a phone number to the speed dialling keys 2 to 9 (the 1 key is reserved for the call mailbox), and set Speed dialling to On.
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Make a conference call Your device supports conference calls (network service) between a maximum of six participants, including yourself. 1. Make a call to the first participant. 2. To make a call to another participant, select Options > call. 3. To create the conference call when the new call is answered, select Options >...
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■ Call settings Call Select > Settings > Phone sett. > Phone > Call and from the following: Send my caller ID (network service) — to display or hide your phone number from the person to whom you are calling Call waiting (network service) —...
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2. Scroll to the desired barring option, and select Options > Activate. To change the settings, you need the barring password given by your service provider. Call barring and call diverting cannot be active at the same time. When calls are barred, calls may be possible to certain official emergency numbers. Network Select >...
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To change the writing language of your device, select > Settings > Phone sett. > General > Personalisation > Language > Writing language. The writing language affects the characters available when writing text and the predictive text dictionary used. Not all characters available under a number key are printed on the key.
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3. To insert the text, scroll to the insertion point, press and hold #, and at the same time select Paste. 5. Messaging Before you can receive or send messages or e-mail, you must have the necessary settings and access points defined. Contact your service provider for the settings. ■...
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To record a new sound clip for an audio message, select Record. To use a previously recorded sound clip, select Options > Insert sound clip > From Gallery. 5. To send the message, select Options > Send. ■ Inbox Inbox contains received messages except e-mail and cell broadcast messages.
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To connect to the mailbox afterwards, select Options > Connect. When you are online, to end the data connection to the remote mailbox, select Options > Disconnect. Retrieve and read e-mail messages 1. Select Options > Retrieve e-mail and whether you want to retrieve new, selected, or all messages.
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Tip: When you have received a new message, to listen to the received messages, in the standby mode, press and hold the left selection key until Msg. reader starts. To select the default language and voice used for reading messages, and adjust the voice properties, such as rate and volume, select >...
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E-mail settings Select > Messaging > Options > Settings > E-mail > Mailboxes, the mailbox and from the following: Connection settings — to define the connection settings, such as the servers and protocol used User settings — to define user settings, such as when messages are sent and whether to include a signature Retrieval settings —...
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To view the list of fixed dialling numbers, select Options > SIM numbers > Fixed dial contacts. This setting is only shown if supported by your SIM card. When fixed dialling is activated, calls may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your device.
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Enable or Disable. 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. To use A-GPS, you must have a packet data internet access point defined. Your device asks for the internet access point when A-GPS is used for the first time.
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point can be used. Your device asks for the internet access point when A-GPS is used for the first time. To define the server used, select Server address. Notation preferences — to define the measurement system and coordinate format Hold your device correctly When using the receiver, from an upright position, move the device to an angle of about 45 degrees, with an unobstructed view of the sky.
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The map coverage varies by country or region. For example, maps may not be available due to legal restrictions of countries or regions. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Nokia disclaims any and all warranty with respect to the availability, accuracy, correctness or update of maps.
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When you open Maps, it shows the location that was saved from your last session or the capital of the country you are in. The map of the location is also downloaded, if needed. To establish a GPS connection and zoom in to your last known location, press the Navigator key, or select Options >...
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compass is green, the map view turns automatically according to which direction the top of the device is pointing. To enable or disable the compass, select Options > Tools > Turn compass on Turn compass off. When the compass is not in use, the circle around the compass is white and the map view does not turn automatically.
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Memory to be used Maximum memory use. When the memory is full, the oldest map data is deleted. The saved maps data can be deleted using Nokia Map Loader PC software. Nokia Map Loader Nokia Map Loader is PC software that you can use to download and install maps and extra services from the internet to a compatible memory card.
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To discard the created route and use another route, select Options > Diff. route. To stop navigating, select Options > Stop. Extra services for Maps Traffic and guide information and related services are generated by third parties independent of Nokia. The information may be inaccurate and incomplete to some...
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extent and is subject to availability. Never rely solely on the aforementioned information and related services. Downloading extra services 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.
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To add a landmark to preset categories, select the landmark and Options > Add to category. Select the categories to which you want to add the landmark. To send one or several landmarks to a compatible device, select Options > Send. Your received landmarks are placed in Inbox in Messaging.
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8. Gallery ■ Main view To save and organise your images, video clips, music tracks, sound clips, playlists, streaming links, .ram files, and presentations, select > Gallery. To copy or move files to device memory or to the memory card, select a folder (such as Images), scroll to a file (or press # to mark several files), and select Options >...
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To zoom in or out, press 5 or 0. To move on a zoomed image, scroll up, down, left, or right. To crop or rotate the image; adjust the brightness, colour, contrast, and resolution; and add effects, text, clip art, or a frame to the image, select Options >...
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When you select the service, the selected images and video clips are shown in the edit state. You can open and view the files, reorganise them, add text to them, or add new files. To cancel the web upload process and save the created post as a draft, select Cancel >...
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9. Camera Your device has two cameras to capture still images and record video clips. A high resolution main camera is on the back of the device using the landscape mode, and a lower resolution secondary camera is on the front using the portrait mode. Your device supports an image capture resolution of 2048x1536 pixels.
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■ Record video clips 1. To activate the main camera, press the camera key. To activate the secondary camera, scroll left or right to open the toolbar, and select . If the camera is in the image mode ( ), scroll left or right to open the toolbar, and select 2.
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For more information about copyright protection, see Licences p. 65. Listen to music or a podcast episode 1. Select > Applications > Music player. 2. Select a category, such as All songs Podcasts > episodes, and a song or a podcast episode.
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You can transfer WMDRM protected music files only using media transfer. A compatible memory card needs to be inserted in the device. To use Nokia Music Manager in Nokia PC Suite, see the Nokia PC Suite user guide.
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Settings To use Nokia Podcasting, you must set your connection and download settings. 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.
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Directories Directories help you to find new podcast episodes to which to subscribe. An episode is a particular media file of a podcast. Select > Applications > Podcasting > Directories. Select a directory folder to update it (network service). When the colour of the folder icon changes, select to open it, and select a folder topic to view the list of podcasts.
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To update the selected podcast or marked podcasts, for a new episode, select Options > Update. To add a new podcast by entering the URL of the podcast, select Options > podcast. To edit the URL of a selected podcast, select Edit. To update, delete, and send a group of selected podcasts at once, select Options >...
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To view the list of saved stations, select Options > Stations. To change the settings of a station, select the station and Edit. Radio functions To adjust the volume, press the volume keys. If there are any saved stations, scroll right or left to the next or previous stations. You can make or answer a call while listening to the radio.
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Warning: Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud. ■ Flash Player To view, play, and interact with flash files made for mobile devices, select > Applications >...
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Connection security If the security indicator is displayed during a 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 place where the requested resource is stored) is secure.
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Mini map Mini map helps you navigate web pages that contain large amount of information. When Mini map is on in the browser settings and you scroll through a large web page, Mini map opens and displays an overview of the web page you are browsing.
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Saved pages To save a page while browsing to be able to view it offline, select Options > Tools > Save page. To view saved pages, in the bookmarks view, select Saved pages. To open a page, select it. Clear privacy data A cache is a memory location that is used to store data temporarily.
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■ Profiles In Profiles, you can adjust and personalise the device tones for different events, environments, or caller groups. You can see the selected profile at the top of the display in the standby mode. If the General profile is in use, only the current date is shown.
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To add a new calendar entry, select Options > New entry and an entry type. Anniversary entries are repeated every year. To-do entries help you to keep a list of tasks that you need to do. Fill in the fields, and select Done. 14.
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Before you can convert currency, you need to choose a base currency (usually your domestic currency) and add exchange rates. The rate of the base currency is always 1. Select Currency as the measurement type, and select Options > Currency rates.
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View a document To move around within a page, scroll. To move to the next page, scroll down at the bottom of the page. To zoom in or out, select Options > Zoom > or Out. To find text, select Options >...
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■ Phone settings General Select > Settings > Phone sett. > General and from the following: Personalisation — to adjust the display, standby mode, tones (such as ringing tone), language, themes, and voice command settings Date and time — to set the time and date and the display format Enhancement —...
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Packet data — to select the packet data connection settings. The packet data settings affect all access points using a packet data connection. • To set the device to register to the packet data network when you are in a network that supports packet data, select Packet data connection >...
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Bluetooth technology. You can use Nokia Application Installer in Nokia PC Suite to install an application to your device or a memory card.
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The files may use large amounts of memory and prevent you from storing other files. To maintain sufficient memory, use Nokia 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.
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If your device has OMA DRM-protected content, to back up both the licences and the content, use the backup feature of Nokia PC Suite. Other transfer methods may not transfer the licences which need to be restored with the content for you to be able to continue the use of OMA DRM protected content after the device memory is formatted.
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Some licences may be connected to a specific SIM card, and the protected content can be accessed only if the SIM card is inserted in the device. To view the licences saved in your device, select > Settings > Data mgr. >...
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To start the installation process later, select Options > Install update. If no server profile has been defined, the device asks you to create one, or if there are several, to select from a list of servers. For server profile settings, contact your service provider.
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SIM Access, Generic Audio/Video Distribution, Generic Access, and Generic Object Exchange. 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.
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Remote SIM mode — to enable another device, for example, a car kit, to use the SIM card of your device using Bluetooth technology (SIM access profile) When the wireless device is in the remote SIM mode, you can only use a compatible connected enhancement, such as a car kit, to make or receive calls.
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— to select the default USB connection mode or change the active mode. Select PC Suite to use the device with Nokia PC Suite; Mass storage to access files on the inserted memory card as a mass storage device; Image...
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To synchronise data, in the main view, mark the data to be synchronised, and select Options > Synchronise. ■ Push to talk Push to talk (PTT) (network service) is a real-time voice over IP service (network service). PTT provides direct voice communication connected with a single keypress.
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Disconnect all. 18. 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...
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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.
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■ 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.
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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. The use of a battery that is not approved by the manufacturer may be dangerous and may result in poor performance and damage to your device and its enhancements.
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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 www.nokia.com.
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Implanted medical devices Manufacturers of medical devices recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) should be maintained between a wireless device and an implanted medical device, such as a pacemaker or implanted cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the medical device. Persons who have such devices should: •...
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■ Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
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Use of device accessories and enhancements may result in different SAR values. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting and testing requirements and the network band. Additional SAR information may be provided under product information at www.nokia.com. Your mobile device is also designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communications Commission (USA) and Industry Canada.
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Index A-GPS e-mail messages 29 assisted GPS 33 alarm clock. See clock. file manager 64 Flash Player 53 barring password 20 forwarding calls. See diverting calls Bluetooth connection settings 68 receiving data 70 gallery 42 sending data 69 bookmarks 53 GPS connection 32 maps 35 positioning 32...
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SIM messages 30 connection 61 missed events 16 data call 62 mobile dictionary 59 messaging 30 music player packet data 62 downloading music 48 phone 61 music shop 48 Setting wizard 13 playlists 47 speech 62 transferring music 48 writing language 26 sharing online 43 software updates 66 speed dialling 22...
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