Nokia N8 Manual

							Note: Using WLAN may be restricted in some countries. For example, in France,
you are only allowed to use WLAN indoors. For more information, contact your local
authorities.
Connect to a WLAN at home
To help save data costs, connect to your home WLAN when you are at home and want
to browse the web on your device.
1 Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > WLAN.
2 Select and hold your home WLAN, and from the pop-up menu, select Start web
browsing.
If your home WLAN is secured, enter the passcode. If your home WLAN is hidden,
select Other (hidden netw.), and enter the network name (service set identifier,
SSID).
Close the WLAN connection
Select and hold the connection, and from the pop-up menu, select Disconnect WLAN.
Connect to a WLAN on the move
Connecting to a WLAN is a handy way of accessing the internet when not at home.
Connect to public WLANs in public places, such as a library or internet café.
1 Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > WLAN.
2 Select and hold the desired WLAN connection, and from the pop-up menu, select
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							BluetoothAbout Bluetooth connectivity
 Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Bluetooth.
With Bluetooth connectivity, you can make a wireless connection to other compatible
devices, such as mobile devices, computers, headsets, and car kits.
You can use the connection to send items from your device, transfer files from your
compatible PC, and print files with a compatible printer.
Since devices with Bluetooth wireless technology communicate using radio waves, they
do not need to be in direct line-of-sight. However, they must be within 10 metres (33
feet) of each other, although the connection may be subject to interference from
obstructions such as walls or from other electronic devices.
When the device is locked, only connections to authorised devices are possible.
Connect to a wireless headset
With a wireless headset you can answer a call even if your device is not directly at hand,
and you can have your hands free, for example, to continue working at your computer
during a call.
1 Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Bluetooth > On.
2 Switch the headset on.
3 To pair your device and the headset, open the Paired devices tab. 102 Connectivity 
						

							4 Select the headset.
If the headset is not displayed in the list, to search for it, select Options > New
paired device.
5 You may need to enter a passcode. For details, see the user guide of the headset.
Send a picture or other content to another device using Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to send pictures, videos, business cards, calendar entries, and
other content to your friends compatible devices and to your computer.
You can have several Bluetooth connections active at a time. For example, if you are
connected to a compatible headset, you can also send files to another compatible device
at the same time.
1 Select and hold the item, for example, a picture. From the pop-up menu, select
Send > Via Bluetooth.
2 Select the device to connect to. If the desired device is not displayed, to search for
it, select More devices. When searching, Bluetooth devices within range are
displayed.
3 If the other device requires a passcode, enter the passcode. The passcode, which
you can define yourself, must be entered in both devices. The passcode in some
devices is fixed. For details, see the user guide of the device.
The passcode is valid only for the current connection.
4 If you connect to a device frequently, to set it as authorised, accept the authorisation
query Authorise device to make connections automatically? when pairing.
When a device is authorised, you do not have to enter the passcode every time.
Connect to a car kit using remote SIM mode
With remote SIM mode, a compatible car kit can use the SIM card of your device.
Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Bluetooth.
Before remote SIM mode can be activated, your device and accessory must be paired.
Initiate the pairing from the car kit accessory.
1 To activate Bluetooth, select Bluetooth > On.
2 To activate remote SIM mode in your device, select Remote SIM mode > On.
3 Activate Bluetooth in the car kit accessory.
When remote SIM mode is activated, Remote SIM mode is displayed in the home screen.
The connection to the wireless network is closed, and you cannot use SIM card services
or features that require cellular network coverage.Connectivity 103 
						

							To make or receive calls when in remote SIM mode, you need to have a compatible
accessory, such as a car kit, connected to your device.
Your device will only allow emergency calls in this mode.
Deactivate remote SIM mode
Press the power key, and select Exit remote SIM mode.
Block a device
You can prevent devices from creating a Bluetooth connection to your device.
Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Bluetooth.
Open the Paired devices tab, select and hold the device you want to block, and from the
pop-up menu, select Block.
Remove a device from the blocked devices list
Open the Blocked devices tab, select and hold the device you want to remove from the
list, and from the pop-up menu, select Delete.
If you reject a pairing request from another device, you are asked if you want to add
the device to the list of blocked devices.
Protect your device
When Bluetooth is activated in your device, you can control who can find and connect
to your device.
Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Bluetooth.
Prevent others from detecting your device
Select My phones visibility > Hidden.
When your device is hidden, others cannot detect it. However, paired devices can still
connect to your device.
Deactivate Bluetooth
Select Bluetooth > Off.
Do not pair with or accept connection requests from an unknown device. This helps to
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							USB data cableCopy a picture or other content between your device and a computer
You can use a USB data cable to copy pictures and other content between your device
and a computer.
1 To make sure that Media transfer is set as the USB mode, select Menu > Settings
and Connectivity > USB > Media transfer.
2Use a compatible USB 
 data cable to connect your device to a computer.
The device is displayed as a portable device on your computer. If Media transfer
mode does not work on your computer, use Mass storage mode instead.
3 Use the file manager of the computer to copy the content.
Change the USB mode
For best results when copying content or synchronising your device with your computer,
activate the appropriate USB mode when using a USB data cable to connect to various
devices.
Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > USB and from the following:
 Nokia Ovi Suite  — Connect your device to a compatible computer that has Nokia
Ovi Suite installed. In this mode, you can synchronise your device with Ovi Suite and use
other Ovi Suite features.
This mode is activated automatically when you open the Ovi Suite application.
 Mass storage  — Connect your device to a compatible computer that does not have
Ovi Suite installed. Your device is recognised as a USB flash memory. You can also connect
your device to other devices, such as a home or car stereo, to which you can connect a
USB drive.
While connected to a computer in this mode, you may not be able to use some of the
device applications.
The memory card and mass memory in your device cannot be accessed by the other
device.
 Media transfer  — Connect your device to a compatible computer that does not
have Ovi Suite installed. Music protected by digital rights management (DRM) must be
transferred in this mode. Some home entertainment systems and printers can also be
used in this mode.
 Conn. PC to net  — Connect your device to a compatible computer, and use the
device as a wireless modem. The computer connects to the internet automatically.
Tip: When the USB cable is connected, you can change the USB mode in most views. In
the top right corner, select 
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							Connect a USB mass storage device
With the USB On-The-Go (OTG) adapter, you can connect your device to a compatible
USB memory stick or hard drive. For example, you can save your pictures on a USB
memory stick without needing to connect to a PC.
Connect a memory stick
1 Connect the micro-USB end of the USB OTG adapter to the USB port in your device.
2 Connect a memory stick to the USB OTG adapter.
The File manager application opens, and the memory stick is displayed as a mass
memory.
Copy or move a file
In File manager, select and hold the file you want to copy or move, and from the pop-
up menu, select the desired option and the target folder.
If you connect a hard drive that requires more power than your device can supply, an
error message is displayed. You need to connect an external power source to the hard
drive.
VPN connections
Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Settings > VPN.
You need a virtual private network (VPN) connection to, for example, browse your
company intranet or access your work mails remotely.
VPN policies define how data is encrypted and how your company authenticates your
device. To configure the VPN client, certificates, and policies, contact your companys IT
department. After installing a policy, a VPN connection method is automatically added
to an intranet destination.
For more information, search for mobile VPN at www.nokia.com. 106 Connectivity 
						

							Close a network connection
If several applications are using an internet connection, you can use the Connection
manager application to close some or all network connections.
Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Connection manager.
Select and hold the connection, and from the pop-up menu, select Disconnect.
In the active data connections view, you can see your current network connections. 
indicates a packet data connection, and  indicates a wireless local area network
(WLAN) connection.
View details for a connection
Select and hold the connection, and from the pop-up menu, select Details.
Details, such as the amount of transferred data and connection duration, are displayed.
Tip: In most views, to open the Connection manager application, select the notification
area in the top right corner and 
 > Connection manager.
Store your files on a remote drive
If you want to back up your data or save space on your device, you can use a remote
drive for storing and managing your files.
Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Remote drives.
You may receive the remote drive settings as a configuration message from your service
provider. Open the message, and save the settings.
The service may be chargeable. For information on availability and possible costs,
contact your service provider.
Connect to a remote drive
Select and hold the remote drive, and from the pop-up menu, select Connect.
Add a new remote drive
1 Select Options > New drive.
2 Enter the name of the remote drive.
3 Enter the web address of the remote drive, including the port number.
4 To select the access point to use to connect to the remote drive, select Access
point > User defined. If you select Ask when needed, you are prompted for the
destination or access point every time the application connects to the network.
5 Enter your user name and password, if required by the remote drive service.Connectivity 107 
						

							Modify the settings of an existing remote drive
Select Remote drives and the desired drive.
Use the File manager application to access your remote drives and manage stored files.
Device management
Keep your device software and applications up to dateAbout device software and application updates
With device software updates and application updates, you can get new features and
enhanced functions for your device. Updating the software may also improve your
device performance.
It is recommended that you back up your personal data before updating your device
software.
Using the service or downloading content may cause transfer of large amounts of data,
which may result in data traffic costs.
After you update your device software or applications, the instructions in the user guide
may no longer be up to date.
Update device software and applications using your device
 You can check if there are updates available for your device software or for
individual applications, and then download and install them to your device (network 108 Device management 
						

							service). You can also set your device to automatically check for updates and notify you
when important or recommended updates are available.
Select Menu > Applications > SW update.
If there are available updates, select which updates to download and install, and select
.
Set your device to automatically check for updates
Select Options > Settings > Auto-check for updates.
Update device software using your PC
You can use the Nokia Ovi Suite PC application to update your device software. You need
a compatible PC, a high-speed internet connection, and a compatible USB data cable to
connect your device to the PC.
To get more information and to download the Nokia Ovi Suite application, go to
www.ovi.com/suite.
Manage filesAbout File manager
 Select Menu > Applications > Office > File mgr..
With File manager, you can browse, manage, and open files on your device.
View the files stored in your device
Select Menu > Applications > Office > File mgr. and the desired memory.
The folders on the root of the memory are displayed.
Organise files
You can create new folders, to help organise your files. This can make it easier to back
up or upload your content. Within folders, you can copy, move, or delete files and
subfolders.
Select Menu > Applications > Office > File mgr..
Create a new folder
In the folder where you want to create a subfolder, select Options > New folder.
Copy or move a file to a folder
Select and hold the file, and from the pop-up menu, select the appropriate option.Device management 109 
						

							Delete a file from a folder
Select and hold the file, and from the pop-up menu, select the appropriate option.
Tip: To copy, move, or delete several files at the same time, select Options > Mark
multiple items.
Back up files
Want to make sure that you will not lose any important files? You can back up the device
memory to a compatible computer or memory card.
Select Menu > Applications > Office > File mgr. and Backup and restore.
It is recommended that you back up the device memory regularly to a compatible
computer or memory card.
Tip: If you have DRM-protected content, use Nokia Ovi Suite to back up both the licences
and the content to your computer.
Format the mass memory
Want to delete all content from your device mass memory? When you format the mass
memory, all the data on it is deleted.
Back up all data you want to keep before formatting the mass memory. All data is
permanently deleted.
1 Select Menu > Applications > Office > File mgr..
2 Select and hold the mass memory, and from the pop-up menu, select Format.
Do not format the mass memory using PC software, because it may cause degraded
performance. 110 Device management