Nokia N8 Manual
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Do not attach any stickers to your memory card. Use only compatible memory cards approved by Nokia for use with this device. Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card. You can record high-definition videos. If recording to a memory card, for best performance, use a fast, high-quality microSD card from a well‑known manufacturer. The recommended microSD card class is 4 (32 Mbit/s (4 MB/s)) or higher. Insert the memory card 1 Use your fingernail to open the cover of the memory card slot. 2 Insert the memory card. Make sure the contact area of the memory card is facing down. Push the card in, until it locks into place.Get started 11
Remove the memory card 1 If the device is switched on, press the power key, and select Remove [memory card name]. 2 Use your fingernail to open the cover of the memory card slot. 3 Push the card in, until it is released. 4 Pull the card out. ChargingAbout the battery Your device has an internal, nonremovable, rechargeable battery. Use only Nokia approved chargers designated for this device. You can also use a compatible USB data cable to charge your device. Do not attempt to remove the battery from the device. Take the device to the nearest authorised service facility for replacement of the battery. Authorised retail points may also offer a battery replacement service. Important: Only qualified personnel or an authorised service facility should replace the battery. Unauthorised battery replacement may invalidate your warranty. When your device is low on power, power save mode is activated. You may not be able to modify the settings of certain applications. To deactivate power save mode, press the power key , and select Deactivate power saving. Charge the battery Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you can switch on your device for the first time. 12 Get started
If the device indicates a low charge, do the following: 1 2 You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the device while it is charging. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display 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. Tip: You can also use a compatible USB charger to charge your battery. Charge the battery over USB Battery low, but you dont have a charger with you? You can use a compatible USB cable to connect to a compatible device, such as a computer.Get started 13
To avoid breaking the charger connector, be careful when connecting or disconnecting the charger cable. If connected to a computer, you can synchronise your device while charging. Charging over USB can take longer to start, and may not work if you connect through a non-powered USB hub. Your device charges more quickly when connected to a wall outlet. When the battery is charging, the charging indicator light next to the USB connector is lit. When the battery charge is low, the charging indicator light flashes. It may take a while for charging to start. Antenna locations Avoid touching the antenna area unnecessarily while the antenna is transmitting or receiving. Contact with antennas affects the communication quality and may cause a higher power level during operation and may reduce the battery life. 14 Get started
The antenna area is marked in grey. Attach the wrist strap Thread the wrist strap as shown, and tighten it. Headset You can connect a compatible headset or compatible headphones to your device. Switch the device on or off Switch on Press and hold the power key until the device vibrates. Switch off Press and hold the power key .Get started 15
Use your device for the first time Your device guides you through the initial setup when you insert your SIM card and switch your device on for the first time. To use all of Nokias Ovi services, create a Nokia account. You can also copy your contacts and other content from your previous device. To create a Nokia account, you need an internet connection. For information about data transmission charges, contact your service provider. If you cant connect to the internet, you can create an account later. Tip: To create and manage your Nokia account on the internet, go to www.ovi.com. If you already have a Nokia account, sign in. Tip: Forgotten your password? You can request it to be sent to you in a mail or text message. Use the Phone switch application to copy your content, such as: •Contacts •Messages •Pictures and videos •Personal settings When you set up your mail account, you can set your inbox to be displayed on your home screen, so you can easily check your mail. If you need to make an emergency call during the setup phase, press the menu key. Copy contacts or pictures from your old device Want to copy important information from your previous compatible Nokia device and start using your new device quickly? Use the Phone switch application to copy, for example, contacts, calendar entries, and pictures to your new device, free of charge. Select Menu > Applications > Tools > Phone setup and Data transfer. 16 Get started
If your old Nokia device does not have the Phone switch application, your new device sends it in a message. Open the message in the old device, and follow the instructions. 1 Select the device you want to connect to, and pair the devices. Bluetooth needs to be activated. 2 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. 3 Select the content and OK. Device set-up To define some basic settings for your device, select the Phone setup shortcut that is in one of your home screens. To switch between home screens, swipe left or right. With Phone setup, you can do the following: • Copy contacts, pictures, and other content from your previous Nokia device • Personalise your device, by changing the ringing tone and visual theme • Set up mail • Update your device software To define the settings later, you can also select Menu > Applications > Tools > Phone setup. Use the in-device user guide Select Menu > Applications > User guide.Get started 17
Open the user guide from an application Select Options > User guide. This is not available for every application. Search the user guide When the user guide is open, select Options > Search, and enter a letter or a word in the search field. Switch between the user guide and an application Press and hold the menu key, swipe left or right, and select the desired application. indicates a link to a web page. Links to related topics may be at the end of instructions. Install Nokia Ovi Suite on your PC With the Nokia Ovi Suite PC application, you can manage content on your device, and keep it in sync with your computer. You can also update your device with the latest software, and download maps. Download the latest version of Nokia Ovi Suite from www.ovi.com/suite to your computer. If your computer cant connect to the internet, to install Nokia Ovi Suite from your device memory: 1 Use a compatible USB data cable to connect your device to your computer. If you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista on your computer, set the USB mode of your device to Mass storage. To set the USB mode on your device, select the notification area in the top right corner, and select > Mass storage. Your device mass memory and memory card appear as removable disks on your PC. 2 On your computer, select Install Nokia Ovi Suite. 18 Install Nokia Ovi Suite on your PC
If the installation window does not open automatically, open the installation file manually. Select Open folder to view files, and double-click Install_Nokia_Ovi_Suite.exe. 3 Follow the displayed instructions. 4 When the installation is complete, if you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista on your computer, check that the USB mode of your device is set to Nokia Ovi Suite. To learn more about Nokia Ovi Suite, go to www.ovi.com/suite. To check which operating systems Nokia Ovi Suite supports, go to www.nokia.com/ support. Basic use Touch screen actions To interact with the user interface, tap or tap and hold the touch screen. Open an application or other screen element Tap the application or element. Access functions quickly Tap and hold the item. A pop-up menu with available options opens. For example, to send an image or delete an alarm, tap and hold the image or alarm, and from the pop- up menu, select the appropriate option.Basic use 19
If you tap and hold the home screen, editing mode is activated. 20 Basic use