Nokia N8 Manual

							You can use Nokia Ovi Suite to back up data to a compatible computer. Digital rights
management (DRM) technologies may prevent some backup data from being restored.
For more information about DRM used for your content, contact your service provider.
Increase available memory for more content
Do you need to increase the available device memory, so you can install more
applications, and add more content?
Transfer data to the mass memory, a compatible memory card (if available), or to a
compatible computer.
You can also remove the following if no longer needed:
•Text, multimedia, and mail messages
•Contact entries and details
•Applications
•Installation files (.sis or .sisx) for installed applications. Back up the files to a
compatible computer.
•Pictures and videos in Photos. Back up the files to a compatible computer.
Tip: If expired trial or demo applications are installed, remove them.
Manage applicationsAbout Application manager
 Select Menu > Settings and Application manager.
With Application manager you can view details of installed applications, remove
applications, and define installation settings.
You can install the following types of applications:
•Java™ ME applications that have the .jad or .jar file extension
•Applications, compatible with the Symbian operating system, that have the .sis
or .sisx file extension
•Widgets that have the .wgz file extension
Only install applications that are compatible with your device.
Remove an application from your device
You can remove installed applications that you no longer want to keep or use, to
increase the amount of available memory.
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							1 Select Installed apps..
2 Select and hold the application to remove, and from the pop-up menu, select
Uninstall.
If you remove an application, you can only reinstall it, if you have the original installation
file or a full backup of the removed application. You may not be able to open files created
with a removed application.
If an installed application depends on a removed application, the installed application
may stop working. For details, see the user documentation of the installed application.
The installation files may use large amounts of memory and prevent you from storing
other files. Use Nokia Ovi Suite to back up installation files to a compatible PC, then file
manager to remove the installation files from the device memory.
Synchronise contentAbout Sync
 Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Data transfer > Sync.
With the Sync application, you can synchronise your contacts, notes, and other content
between your device and a remote server. After the synchronisation, you have a back-
up of your important data on the server.
Synchronise content between your device and a remote server
Would you like to have your calendar, notes, and other content backed up and at hand,
whether you are sitting by your computer or on the go with your mobile device? With
the Sync application, you can synchronise the important content between your device
and a remote server.
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							You may receive synchronisation settings as a configuration message from your service
provider. The synchronisation settings are saved as a synchronisation profile. When you
open the application, the default or previously used synchronisation profile is displayed.
Include or exclude content types
Select a content type.
Synchronise data
Select Options > Synchronise.
Tip: To synchronise content between your device and Ovi, you can use the Ovi Sync
application.
About Ovi Sync
 Select Menu > Applications > Tools > Ovi Sync.
With Ovi Sync, you can synchronise contacts, calendar entries, and notes between your
device and Ovi by Nokia. This way you always have a backup of your important content.
To use Ovi Sync, you need a Nokia account. If you do not have a Nokia account, create
one at www.ovi.com.
If you use Ovi Sync to automatically synchronise your contacts with Ovi, do not allow
synchronisation with any other service, such as Mail for Exchange, as there may be
conflicts.
Back up content to Ovi
Would you like to have your calendar entries, notes, and other content on your device
backed up on Ovi? With the Ovi Sync application, you can synchronise the content
between your device and Ovi manually or automatically.
Select Menu > Applications > Tools > Ovi Sync.
When you open the application for the first time, the synchronisation wizard helps you
define the settings and select the content to synchronise.
Define the content to synchronise
Select Options > Sync settings > Items to synchronise.
Synchronise manually
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							Synchronise automatically
1 To activate automatic synchronisation, select Options > Sync settings > Auto-
sync.
2 To define how often to synchronise, select Options > Sync settings > Scheduled
sync interval.
Copy contacts or pictures between devices
With the Phone switch application, you can use Bluetooth to synchronise and copy
content between two compatible Nokia devices, free of charge.
Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Data transfer > Phone switch.
1 Select from the following:
  — Synchronise content between two devices.
  — Copy content from another device.
  — Copy content to another device.
2 Select the device you want to connect to, and pair the devices. Bluetooth needs to
be activated.
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 Select the content and OK.
Tip: If you save the details, it is easier to later exchange the same content with the same
device.
Protect your deviceSet your device to lock automatically
Want to protect your device against unauthorised use? Define a lock code, and set your
device to lock itself automatically when youre not using it.
1 Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Phone management > Security
settings > Phone and SIM card.
2 Select Lock code, and enter a lock code. A minimum of 4 characters is required, and
numbers, symbols, and upper and lower case letters can be used.
Keep the lock code secret and in a safe place separate from your device. If you forget
the lock code and your device is locked, your device will require service. Additional
charges may apply, and all the personal data in your device may be deleted. For
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							3 Select Phone autolock period, and define the length of time after which the device
is locked automatically.
Lock your device manually
In the home screen, press 
, select Lock phone, and enter the lock code.
Unlock your device
Slide the key lock switch, enter the lock code, and select OK.
If the key lock switch is out of reach, press the menu key, and select Unlock.
Lock your device remotely
Forgot your device at work and want to lock it to prevent unauthorised use? You can
lock your device remotely using a predefined text message. You can also lock the
memory card remotely.
Enable remote locking
1 Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Phone management > Security
settings > Phone and SIM card > Remote phone locking > Enabled.
2 Enter the text message content. It can be 5-20 characters, and both upper and lower
case letters can be used.
3 Enter the same text again to verify it.
4 Enter the lock code.
Send the lock message
To lock the device remotely, write the predefined text, and send it to your device as a
text message.
To unlock your device, you need the lock code.
Find more help
Support
When you want to learn more about how to use your product or you are unsure how
your device should function, go to www.nokia.com/support, or using a mobile device,
nokia.mobi/support. You can also select Menu > Applications > User guide in your
device.
If this does not resolve your issue, do one of the following:
•Reboot your device. Press and hold 
 for about 8 seconds. The device vibrates three
times and switches off. To switch your device on again, press .
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							•Update your device software.
If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. Go to www.nokia.com/
repair. Before sending your device for repair, always back up the data in your device.
Access codes
PIN or PIN2 code
(4-8 digits)These protect your SIM card against unauthorised use or are
required to access some features.
You can set your device to ask for the PIN code when you switch
it on.
If not supplied with your SIM card or you forget the codes,
contact your service provider.
If you enter the code incorrectly three times in a row, you need
to unblock the code with the PUK or PUK2 code.
PUK or PUK2 code
(8 digits)These are required to unblock a PIN or PIN2 code.
If not supplied with your SIM card, contact your service provider.
IMEI number
(15 digits)T h i s  i s  u s e d  t o  i d e n t i f y  v a l i d  devices in the network. The number
can also be used to block, for example, stolen devices.
To view your IMEI number, dial *#06#.
Lock code (security
code)
(min. 4 digits or
characters)This protects your device against unauthorised use.
You can set your device to ask for the lock code that you define.
Keep the code secret and in a safe place, separate from your
device.
If you forget the code and your device is locked, your device will
require service. Additional charges may apply, and all the
personal data in your device may be deleted.
For more information, contact a Nokia Care Point or your device
dealer.
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							Troubleshooting
If your device stops responding
Reboot your device. Press and hold the power key 
 for about 8 seconds. The device
vibrates three times and switches off. To switch your device on again, press the power
key 
.
No content, such as contacts or messages, is deleted.
Restore original settings
If your device is not working properly, you can reset some settings to their original
values.
1 End all active calls and connections.
2 Select Menu >  Settings and Phone >  Phone management >  Factory settings >
Restore.
3 Enter the lock code.
This does not affect documents or files stored on your device.
After restoring the original settings, the device switches off, and then on again. This
may take longer than usual.
What to do when the memory is full?
If either of the following messages is displayed when you are deleting several items at
the same time, delete items one by one, beginning with the smallest items:
•Not enough memory to perform operation. Delete some data first.
•Memory low. Delete some data from phone memory.
Move content that you want to keep to the mass memory, a compatible memory card
(if available), or to a compatible computer. If possible, install applications to the mass
memory or memory card, rather than the device memory.
Message indicator blinking
Q: Why is the message indicator blinking in the home screen?
A: The maximum number of messages are stored on your device. Delete some messages.
The number of messages that can be stored on the SIM card is considerably lower than
the number that can be stored in the device memory. You can use Nokia Ovi Suite to
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							A contact appears twice in the contacts list
Q: I have a contact twice in my contacts list. How can I remove the extra contact?
A: You can merge two contacts into one. Select Options > Merge contacts, select the
contacts to merge, and select Merge.
Unreadable characters while browsing the web
If unreadable characters are displayed, select Menu > Web and 
 >  > Page >
Default encoding and the correct encoding for the character set of the language.
Prepare your device for recycling
If you buy a new device, or otherwise want to dispose of your device, Nokia recommends
that you recycle your device. Beforehand, remove all personal information and content
from your device.
Remove all content and restore settings to the default values
1 Back up the content you want to keep to a compatible memory card (if available)
or to a compatible computer.
2 Close all active connections and calls.
3 Select Menu >  Settings and Phone >  Phone management >  Factory settings >
Delete data and restore.
4 Your device switches off and then on again. Check carefully that all your personal
content, such as contacts, pictures, music, videos, notes, messages, mails,
presentations, games and other installed applications have been removed.
Content and information stored on the memory card or SIM card is not removed.
Protect the environment
Save energy
You do not need to charge your battery so often if you do the following:
•Close applications and data connections, such as WLAN or Bluetooth, when not in
use.
•Decrease the brightness of the screen.
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							Recycle
When this device has reached the end of its working life, all of its materials can be
recovered as materials and energy. To guarantee the correct disposal and reuse, Nokia
co-operates with its partners through a program called We:recycle. For information on
how to recycle your old Nokia products and where to find collection sites, go to
www.nokia.com/werecycle, or using a mobile device, nokia.mobi/werecycle, or call the
Nokia Contact Center.
Recycle packaging and user guides at your local recycling scheme.
The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, battery, literature, or packaging
reminds you that all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators must
be taken to separate collection at the end of their working life. This requirement applies
in the European Union. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste.
For more information on the environmental attributes of your device, see
www.nokia.com/ecodeclaration.
Product and safety information
Network services and costs
Your device is approved for use on the WCDMA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 and GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz networks.
To use the device, you need a subscription with a service provider.
Using network services and downloading content to your device may result in data traffic costs. Some product features require
support from the network, and you may need to subscribe to them.
Take care of your device
Handle your device, battery, charger and accessories with care. The following suggestions help you protect your warranty
coverage.
•Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that corrode
electronic circuits. If your device gets wet, allow the device to dry.
•Do not use or store the device in dusty or dirty areas. Moving parts and electronic components can be damaged.
•Do not store the device in high temperatures. High temperatures can shorten the life of the device, damage the battery,
and warp or melt plastics.
•Do not store the device in cold temperatures. When the device warms to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside
the device and damage electronic circuits.
•Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in the user guide.
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							•Unauthorised modifications may damage the device and violate regulations governing radio devices.
•Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and mechanics.
•Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of the device.
•Do not paint the device. Paint can clog the moving parts and prevent proper operation.
•Keep your device away from magnets or magnetic fields.
•To keep your important data safe, store it in at least two separate places, such as your device, memory card, or computer,
or write down important information.
During extended operation, the device may feel warm. In most cases, this condition is normal. If you suspect the device is not
working properly, take it to the nearest authorised service facility.
Recycle
Always return your used electronic products, batteries, and packaging materials to dedicated collection points. This way you
help prevent uncontrolled waste disposal and promote the recycling of materials. Check product environmental information
and how to recycle your Nokia products at www.nokia.com/werecycle, or with a mobile device, nokia.mobi/werecycle.
About Digital Rights Management
When using this device, obey all laws and respect local customs, privacy and legitimate rights of others, including copyrights.
Copyright protection may prevent you from copying, modifying, or transferring images, music, and other content.
Content owners may use different types of digital rights management (DRM) technologies to protect their intellectual property,
including copyrights. This device uses various types of DRM software to access DRM-protected content. With this device you can
access content protected with WM DRM 10 and OMA DRM 2.0. If certain DRM software fails to protect the content, content owners
may ask that such DRM softwares ability to access new DRM-protected content be revoked. Revocation may also prevent renewal
of such DRM-protected content already in your device. Revocation of such DRM software does not affect the use of content
protected with other types of DRM or the use of non-DRM-protected content.
Digital rights management (DRM) protected content comes with an associated licence that defines your rights to use the content.
If your device has OMA DRM-protected content, to back up both the licences and the content, use the backup feature of Nokia
Ovi 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. You may also need to restore the licences in case
the files on your device get corrupted.
If your device has WMDRM-protected content, both the licences and the content will be lost if the device memory is formatted.
You may also lose the licences and the content if the files on your device get corrupted. Losing the licences or the content may
limit your ability to use the same content on your device again. For more information, contact your service provider.
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.
Batteries and chargers
Battery and charger information
This device has an internal, nonremovable, rechargeable battery. Do not attempt to remove the battery from the device as you
may damage the device. Take the device to the nearest authorised service facility for replacement of the battery.
This device is intended for use when supplied with power from the following chargers: AC-15. The exact charger model number
may vary depending on the type of plug. The plug variant is identified by one of the following: E, X, AR, U, A, C, K, or B.
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times
are noticeably shorter than normal, take the device to the nearest authorised service facility for battery replacement.
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