Nokia N8 Manual

							1 Select a friends profile picture.
2 From the pop-up menu, select View contact info.
3 Select a communication method.
This feature is available if you have linked your online friends to their contact
information in your device.
The available communication methods vary. To call or send a text message to a friend,
the feature needs to be supported by the service.
Add an event to your device calendar
When responding to invitations to events in a social networking service, such as
Facebook, you can add the events to your device calendar, so you can view upcoming
events even if you are not online.
Select Menu > Applications > Social and a service, and sign in.
1 Select an invitation to an event.
2 Add the event to your device calendar.
This feature is available only if supported by the service.
Camera
About Camera
 Select Menu > Applications > Camera.
Why carry a separate camera if your device has all you need for capturing memories?
With the Camera application, you can easily take pictures or record videos. You can later
use your device to view or edit the pictures and videos, share them on the internet, or
send them to compatible devices.
Take a picture
Press and hold the camera key.
1 Press the camera key halfway down to lock the focus on an object (not available in
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							focus is not locked, a red focus indicator is displayed. Release the camera key, and
press it halfway down again. You can also take a picture without locking the focus.
2 Press the camera key. Do not move the device before the picture is saved and the
final picture displayed.
Zoom in or out
Use the volume keys.
Activate face tracking
1 Select 
 >  Face detect.. The face tracker detects and draws white rectangles
around faces, even when they are moving. The priority face has a yellow rectangle
drawn around it.
2 To focus on the priority face, press the camera key halfway down. A green locked
focus indicator is displayed.
3 Press the camera key. Do not move the device before the picture is saved and the
final picture displayed.
Pictures and videos are saved to the mass memory.
Save location information to your pictures and videos
If you sometimes struggle to remember exactly where you were when you took a
particular picture or video, you can set your device to automatically record the location.
Location information can be attached to an image or a video clip if location coordinates
can be determined via network and GPS. If you share an image or a video clip which has
location information attached, the location information may be visible to others that
view the image or the video clip. You can deactivate geotagging in the camera settings.
Press and hold the camera key.
Activate the location recording feature
Select Options > Settings > Save location info > Yes.
It may take several minutes to obtain the coordinates of your location. The availability
and quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location, buildings, natural obstacles,
and weather conditions. If you share a file that includes location information, also the
location information is shared, and your location may be visible to third parties viewing
the file. This feature requires network service.
Location information indicators:
  — Location information is unavailable. Location information may not be saved to
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							  — Location information is available. Location information is saved to pictures or
videos.
Take a close-up picture
It can be tricky to get small objects, such as insects or flowers, in focus. You need to
move the camera closer to the object. To take sharp and precise pictures of even the
tiniest details, use close-up mode.
Press and hold the camera key.
Activate close-up mode
Select 
 > Scene mode > Close-up.
Take a picture in the dark
To take pictures even when light levels are low, activate night mode.
Press and hold the camera key.
Activate night mode
1 Select 
 > Scene mode.
2 To use the flash, select Night portrait. If you do not want to use the flash, select
Night.
Take a picture of a moving object
Are you at a sports event and want to capture the action with your device? Use sport
mode to take a sharp picture of moving people.
Press and hold the camera key.
Activate sport mode
Select 
 > Scene mode > Sport.
Picture and video tips
Press and hold the camera key.
When taking a picture:
•Use both hands to keep the camera steady.
•When you zoom in, the image quality may decrease.
•The camera activates battery saving mode after about a minute of inactivity. To
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							•You can set the user defined scene to be used as the default scene every time you
open the camera. Select  > Scene mode > User defined > Edit. Modify
the settings, and select Set as default scene mode > Yes.
•Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not use the flash on people or animals
at close range. Do not cover the flash while taking a picture.
To record high quality HD video:
•Close any open applications before recording.
•Record to your device mass memory, if possible.
•If recording to a microSD memory card, use a class 4 card (32 Mbit/s (4 MB/s)), or
higher, from a well-known manufacturer.
Before first use, back up any important data on the card, and use the device to
format the card, even if the card has previously been formatted or used in a Nokia
device. Formatting deletes all data on the card.
If the performance of the memory card degrades over time, back up any important
data on the card, and use the device to format the card.
Record a video
Besides taking pictures with your device, you can also capture your special moments as
videos.
Press and hold the camera key.
1 To switch from image mode to video mode, if necessary, select 
.
2 To start recording, press the camera key. A red record icon is displayed.
3 To pause recording, select Pause. If you pause recording and do not press any key
within five minutes, the recording stops.
To zoom in or out, use the volume keys.
4 To stop recording, press the camera key. The video is automatically saved in Photos.
You can record high-definition videos. If recording videos 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.
Tip: You can send your video in a multimedia message. To limit the video size for
sending, before recording, select Options > Settings > Video quality, and drag the
slider to Basic.
Send a picture or video
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							Send in a multimedia message
1 Take a picture or record a video.
2 Select Options > Send > Via message.
3 To select a recipient from your contacts list, select 
. To enter the recipients name
or phone number manually, select the To field, and enter the name or phone
number.
4 Select 
.
Send in a mail message
1 Take a picture or record a video.
2 Select Options > Send > Via mail.
3 To select a recipient from your contacts list, select the To title. To enter the
recipients address manually, select the To field, and enter the address.
4 Select 
.
Send using Bluetooth
1 Take a picture or record a video.
2 Select Options > Send > Via Bluetooth.
3 Select the device to connect to, or search for more devices.
If the other device requires a passcode, enter the passcode.
Your pictures and videos
About Photos
 Select Menu > Photos.
You can watch the videos you have recorded, or browse through the pictures you have
taken, and print out the best shots.
You can also view the pictures and videos on a compatible TV.
To manage your media files more effectively, add tags to the files, or organise them
into albums.
View pictures and videos
Select Menu > Photos.
Browse pictures
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							View a picture
Select the picture.
Zoom a picture
Place two fingers on the screen, and to zoom in, slide your fingers apart. To zoom out,
slide your fingers together.
Tip: To quickly zoom in or zoom back out, tap the screen twice.
View pictures as a slide show
Select a picture and Options > Slide show > Play. The slide show starts from the
selected picture.
You can view all your pictures and videos, or your pictures and videos grouped by album
or tag.
Switch the view
Select 
 and a view.
Play a video
Select a video. Videos are marked with 
.
Pictures and videos can also be sent to you from a compatible device. You can view a
received picture or video directly in Photos.
Edit the pictures you have taken
 With Photo editor, you can add effects, text, clip art, or frames to your pictures.
Select Menu > Applications > Photo editor and a picture.
1 To insert effects, select the desired option from the extended toolbar.
2 To save the edited picture, select Options > Save. The edited picture does not
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							To later view your edited pictures, select Menu > Photos.
Video editorAbout Video Editor
With Video editor, you can combine pictures and videos with sounds, effects, and text,
and easily turn them into short movies or slideshows.
 Select Menu > Applications > Video Editor.
The following codecs and file formats are supported: MPEG–4, H.263, H.263 BL, WMV,
JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WAV, and AMR‑NB/AMR‑WB.
Save the sound files that you want to use in a movie to the Sound files folder on your
device.
You cannot add a DRM protected sound file to a movie.
Create a movie
You can create short movies from your pictures and videos to share with your friends
and family.
Select Menu > Applications > Video Editor and 
.
1 To add videos and pictures to your movie, select 
. To view the files you have
selected, swipe left or right.
2 To add transitions between videos and pictures, select +.
3 To add sounds to play in the background, select 
.
4 To add text or subtitles to your movie, select 
.
5 To edit your movie, select 
. In editing mode, you can cut the length of the video
or define how long a picture is displayed.
6 Save your movie.
To later view your movie, select Menu > Videos.
Create a slide show
Want to turn your holiday pictures into a stylish slide show? With templates for different
moods and events, you can create slide shows for anniversaries, parties, or holidays.
Select Menu > Applications > Video Editor.
1 Select 
.
2 Select a template to use for the slide show. When you select a template, a preview
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							3 To add pictures to your slide show, select .
4 To add sounds to play in the background, select 
.
5 To add a title, select 
.
6 Preview and save your slide show.
To later view your slide show, select Menu > Videos.
Print a picture you have taken
You can print your pictures directly using a compatible printer.
1 Use a compatible USB data cable to connect your device to a printer in Media transfer
mode.
2 Select the picture to print.
3 Select Options > Print.
4 To use the USB connection to print, select Print > Via USB.
5 To print the picture, select Options > Print.
Tip: You can also use a Bluetooth printer. Select Print > Via Bluetooth. Change the
selected printer to Bluetooth, and follow the displayed instructions.
Tip: When the USB cable is connected, you can change the USB mode. In the top right
corner of the browsing view, select 
.
View pictures and videos on a TVConnect your device to a TV using HDMI
You can use a compatible HDMI adapter and a standard HDMI cable (cable sold
separately) to connect your device to a TV or compatible home theatre. Pictures and
videos retain the original video and audio quality.
1 Connect an HDMI adapter to the HDMI connector of your device.
HDMI adapter
2 Connect an HDMI cable to the adapter, and then to the HDMI connector of a TV. You
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							3 Select a picture or video to view on the TV.
Connect your device to your home theatre
You can use your device with home theatre systems. With compatible home theatres,
you can enjoy HD videos with Dolby™ Digital Plus 5.1 multichannel audio for an
immersive surround sound experience.
1 Connect an HDMI adapter to a compatible HDMI cable (cable sold separately).
2 Use the cable to connect your device to your home theatre.
The home theatre needs to support the HDMI 1.3 standard and be able to pass
through video to your TV over HDMI. Your device decodes Dolby Digital Plus, and
outputs PCM audio to your home theatre.
3 To set the home theatre to use the respective HDMI input, see the user instructions
of your home theatre.
4 Play a video on your device.
The maximum supported video resolution is 1280x720 (720p), and your device does
not support files that are larger than 4 GB.
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							•Video: AVC 1916kbps, 24fps, High Profile Level 3.1, 3 ref. frames
•Audio: Dolby Digital Plus E-AC-3, 384kbps, 6 channels
Videos and TV
VideosAbout Videos
 With the Videos application, you can watch videos on your device.
Tip: Get new videos from Ovi Store. To learn more about Ovi Store, go to
www.ovi.com.
Using a packet data access point to download a video may involve the transmission of
large amounts of data through your service providers network. For information about
data transmission charges, contact your service provider.
Play a video
Select Menu > Videos.
Select the video.
Use the video player controls
Tap the screen.
Copy your videos between your device and computer
Have you recorded videos with your device that you want to watch on your computer?
Or do you want to copy your videos from your device to your computer? Use a compatible
USB data cable to copy your videos between your device and a computer.
1 Use a compatible USB data cable to connect your device to a computer.
If copying between a memory card in your device and a computer, make sure the
memory card is inserted.
2 Open Nokia Ovi Suite on your computer, and follow the displayed instructions.
Watch Web TV
With on-demand Web TV, you can keep up with the news and catch up on the latest
episodes of your favourite TV series.
Select Menu > Web TV and a service.
To stream content over the air using Web TV, you need to use a 3G, 3.5G, or WLAN
connection. Using Web TV services may involve the transmission of large amounts of 70 Videos and TV