Nokia N8 Manual

							Drag an item
Tap and hold the item, and slide your finger across the screen. The item follows your
finger.
You can drag items in the home screen or the main menu, when you have activated
editing mode.
Swipe
Place a finger on the screen, and steadily slide your finger in the desired direction.
For example, when you are viewing a picture, to view the next picture, swipe left.
Scroll in a list or menu
Place your finger on the screen, slide it quickly up or down the screen, then lift your
finger. The content of the screen scrolls with the speed and direction it had at the
moment of release. To select an item from a scrolling list and to stop the movement,
tap the item.
Zoom in
Place two fingers on an item, such as a picture or web page, and slide your fingers apart.Basic use 21 
						

							Zoom out
Place two fingers on the item, and slide your fingers together.
Tip: You can also tap the item twice to zoom in or out.
Interactive home screen elements
The home screen elements are interactive. For example, you can change the date and
time, set alarms, write calendar entries, or edit the profiles directly on the home screen.
Set an alarm
Select the clock (1).
Activate or edit profiles
Select the profile (2).
View or edit your schedule
Select the date (3).
View missed calls or unread messages
Select the notification area (4).
View available WLANs or manage Bluetooth connections
Select the notification area (4). 22 Basic use 
						

							Modify the connectivity settings
Select the notification area (4) and 
.
In most other views, you can select the notification area (4), and do the following:
•Modify the connectivity settings
•Open the clock, and set an alarm
•View the battery status, and activate power saving mode
•View notifications of missed calls or unread messages
•Open the WLAN wizard, and connect to a WLAN
•Manage Bluetooth connections
Switch between open applications
You can see which applications and tasks are open in the background, and switch
between them.
Press and hold the menu key, swipe left or right, and select the desired application.
Applications running in the background increase the demand on battery power and use
memory. To close an application that you are not using, select .
Tip: To close all open applications, select and hold the task switcher, and from the pop-
up menu, select Close all.
Write textEnter text with the virtual keyboard
Use the virtual keyboard 
To activate the virtual keyboard, select a text input field. You may use the virtual
keyboard both in landscape and portrait mode.Basic use 23 
						

							Virtual keyboard in portrait mode may not be available in all writing languages.
1Virtual keyboard
2Close key - Close the virtual keyboard.
3Shift and caps lock key - To enter an upper case character when writing in lower
case, or vice versa, select the key before entering the character. To activate caps
lock mode, select the key twice.
4Character range - Select the desired character range, such as numbers or special
characters.
5Arrows keys - Move the cursor left or right.
6Space bar - Insert a space.
7Input menu - Activate predictive text input, or change the writing language.
8Enter key - Move the cursor to the next row or text input field. Additional functions
are based on the current context. For example, in the web address field of the web
browser, it acts as the Go icon.
9Backspace key - Delete a character.
Switch between the virtual keyboard and keypad in portrait mode
Select 
 > Alphanumeric keypad or QWERTY keyboard.
Add an accent to a character
Select and hold the character.
Enter text with the virtual keypad
Use the virtual keypad
If you prefer to use the alphanumeric keypad when writing in portrait mode, you can
switch from the virtual keyboard to the virtual keypad.
1 Select a text input field.
2 Select 
 > Alphanumeric keypad. 24 Basic use 
						

							1Number keys
2* - Enter a special character, or when predictive text input mode is activated and
the word underlined, cycle through the word candidates.
3Shift key - Change the character case. To activate or deactivate predictive text input
mode, quickly select the key twice. To switch between the letter and number modes,
select and hold the key.
4Close key - Close the virtual keypad.
5Arrow keys - Move the cursor left or right.
6Input menu - Activate predictive text input, change the writing language, or switch
to the virtual keyboard.
7Backspace key - Delete a character.
8Text input indicator (if available) - Indicates the character case, and if letter or
number mode or predictive text input mode is activated.
Activate traditional text input with the virtual keypad
Select # twice.
Enter a character
1 Select a number key (1-9) repeatedly, until the desired character is displayed. There
are more characters available than are visible on the key.
2 If the next letter is located on the same key, wait until the cursor is displayed or
move the cursor forward, and select the key again.Basic use 25 
						

							Insert a space
Select 0.
Move the cursor to the next line
Select 0 three times.
Activate predictive text input with the virtual keypad
Predictive text input is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can add new words.
Predictive text input is not available for all languages.
1 Select 
 > Activate predictive text.
2 To write the desired word, use the keys 2-9. Select each key once for each letter. For
example, to write Nokia when the English dictionary is selected, select 6 for N, 6 for
o, 5 for k, 4 for i, and 2 for a.
The word suggestion changes after each key selection.
3 If the word is not correct, select * repeatedly, until the correct match is displayed.
If the word is not in the dictionary, select Spell, and enter the word using traditional
text input mode, and select OK.
If ? is displayed after the word, the word is not in the dictionary. To add a word to
the dictionary, select *, enter the word using traditional text input mode, and select
OK.
4 To insert a space, select 0. To insert a common punctuation mark, select 1, and then
select * repeatedly, until the correct punctuation mark is displayed.
5 Start writing the next word.
Deactivate predictive text input
Quickly select # twice.
Define the writing language
Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Touch input > Writing language.
Change the language when writing
Select 
 > Input options > Writing language or  > Writing language.
The available options may vary.
Display indicators
General indicators
The touch screen and keys are locked. 26 Basic use 
						

							The device alerts silently for incoming calls or messages.An alarm is set.A timed profile is activated.You have a missed calendar event.
Call indicators
Someone has tried to call you.You are using your second phone line (network service).Incoming calls are diverted to another number (network service). If you have
two phone lines, a number indicates the active line.
Your device is ready for an internet call.A data call is active (network service).
Messaging indicators
You have unread messages. If the indicator is blinking, your Inbox folder may
be full.
Messages are waiting to be sent in the Outbox folder.
Network indicators
Your device is connected to a GSM network (network service).Your device is connected to a 3G network (network service).
A GPRS data connection (network service) is open.  indicates that the
connection is on hold and  that a connection is opening or closing.An EGPRS data connection (network service) is open.  indicates that the
connection is on hold and  that a connection is being established.A 3G data connection (network service) is open.  indicates that the connection
is on hold and  that a connection is being established.An HSPA data connection (network service) is open.  indicates that the
connection is on hold and  that a connection is being established.A WLAN connection is available.  indicates that the connection is encrypted
and  that the connection is not encrypted.
Connectivity indicators
Bluetooth is active.  indicates that your device is sending data. If the
indicator is blinking, your device is trying to connect to another device.
A USB cable is connected to your device.An HDMI cable is connected to your device.GPS is active.Basic use 27 
						

							The device is synchronising.
The FM transmitter is active, but not transmitting.  indicates that the FM
transmitter is transmitting.
A compatible headset is connected to your device.A compatible TV-out cable is connected to your device.A compatible text phone is connected to your device.
Set the notification light to blink for missed calls or messages
Your device has a notification light in the menu key. When the light blinks, you have
missed a call or a message has arrived.
Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Notification lights > Notification light.
Search in your device and on the internet
 You can search for items, such as messages, pictures, files, music, or videos stored
in your device or on the internet.
1 Select Menu > Applications > Search.
2 Start entering a search word, and select from the proposed matches.
3 To search on the internet, select the internet search link at the end of the search
results. You need an active internet connection.
Tip: You can add a search widget to the home screen. Tap and hold the home screen,
and select 
 and the search widget from the list.
Use your device offline
In places where you do not want to make or receive calls, you may still access your
calendar, contacts list, and offline games if you activate the offline profile. Switch the
device off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or
danger.
On the home screen, select the profile and Offline.
When the offline profile is activated, your connection to the cellular network is closed.
All radio frequency signals between the device and the cellular network are prevented.
If you try to send a message, it is placed in the Outbox folder, and is sent only when
another profile is activated.
You can also use your device without a SIM card. Switch the device off, and remove the
SIM card. When you switch back on, the offline profile is activated. 28 Basic use 
						

							Important: In the offline profile you cannot make or receive any calls, or use
other features that require cellular network coverage. You may be able to call the official
emergency number programmed into your device.To make calls, you must first change
to another profile.
When the offline profile is activated, you can still connect to a WLAN to, for example,
read your mail or browse the internet. You can also use Bluetooth. Remember to comply
with any applicable safety requirements when you establish and use WLAN or Bluetooth
connections.
Prolong battery life
If it seems youre always looking for a charger, there are steps you can take to reduce
the power consumption of your device.
•Always charge the battery fully.
•When power saving mode is activated, device settings, such as Network mode and
the screen saver, are optimised.
Activate power saving mode
Press the power key 
, and select Activate power saving. To deactivate power saving
mode, press the power key , and select Deactivate power saving.
Close the applications you are not using
Press and hold the menu key, swipe until the desired application is displayed, and select
.
Sounds, themes, and effects
•Mute unnecessary tones, such as key tones.
•Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.
•Change the length of the time-out period after which the device display switches
off.
Set the length of the time-out period
Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Display > Light time-out.
Activate a dark theme and wallpaper
Select Menu >  Settings and Themes >  General. To change the wallpaper, on the home
screen, select Options > Change wallpaper.Basic use 29 
						

							Deactivate background animation effects
Select Menu > Settings and Themes > General > Options > Theme effects > Off.
Decrease the brightness of the display
In the display settings, select Brightness.
Deactivate the Big clock screen saver
Select Menu > Settings and Themes > Screen saver > None.
Network use
•If you are listening to music or otherwise using your device, but do not want to
make or receive calls, activate the offline profile.
•Set your device to check for new mail less frequently.
•Use a WLAN connection to connect to the internet, rather than a packet data (GPRS
or 3G) connection.
•If your device is set to use both GSM and 3G networks (dual mode), the device uses
more power when searching for the 3G network.
Set your device to use only the GSM network
Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Network > Network mode > GSM.
Deactivate Bluetooth when not needed
Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Bluetooth > Bluetooth > Off.
Stop your device scanning for available WLANs
Select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > WLAN > Options > Settings > Show
WLAN availability > Never.
Establish a packet data (3G or GPRS) connection only when needed
Select Menu >  Settings and Connectivity >  Admin. settings >  Packet data >  Packet
data connection > When needed.
Personalisation
ProfilesAbout profiles
 Select Menu > Settings and Profiles.
Waiting for a call but cant let your phone ring? Your device has various settings groups
called profiles, which you can personalise for different events and environments. You
can also create your own profiles. 30 Personalisation