Nokia N971 Owners Manual
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Find helpFor local services and warranty information, please refer to the separate booklet.SupportWhen you want to learn more about how to use your product or you are unsure how your device should function, see the support pages at www.nokia.com/ support or your local Nokia website, www.nokia.mobi/ support (with a mobile device), the Help application in the device, or the user guide. If this does not resolve your issue, do one of the following: ●Restart the device: switch off the device, and remove the battery. After about a minute, replace the battery, and switch on the device. ● Restore the original factory settings as explained in the user guide. Your documents and files will be deleted in the rese t, so back up your data first. ● Update your device softwa re regularly for optimum performance and possible new features, as explained in the user guide. If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. See www.nokia.co m/repair, or in Latin America, www.nokia-latinoamerica.com/ centrosdeservicio. Before sending your device for repair, always back up th e data in your device.In-device helpYour device contains instructions to help to use the applications in your device. To open help texts from the main menu, select Menu > Applications > Help and the application for which you want to read instructions. When an application is open, to access the help text for the current view, select Options > Help . When you are reading the instructions, to change the size of the help text, select Options > Decrease font size or Increase font size . You may find links to related topics at the end of the help text. If you select an underlined word, a short explanation is displayed. Help texts use the following indicators: Link to a related help topic. Link to the application being discussed. When you are reading the instructions, to switch between help texts and the ap plication that is open in the background, select Options > Show open apps. and the desired application. 11Find help

Accessibility solutionsNokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals, including those with disabilities. For more information, visit the Nokia website at www.nokiaaccessibility.com.Do more with your deviceThere are various applications provided by Nokia and third party software develope rs, that help you do more with your device. To find and download applications, visit the Ovi Store at store. ovi.com. These applications are explained in the guides that are available on the product support pages at www.nokia.com/support or your local Nokia website.Update device softwareSoftware updates over the airSelect Menu > Applications > SW update . With Software update (netwo rk service), you can check if there are updates available for your device software or applications, and downlo ad them to your device. Downloading software up dates may involve the transmission of large amounts of data (network service). Make sure that the device battery has enough power, or connect the charger before starting the update. Warning: If you install a software update, you cannot use the device, even to make emergency calls, until the installation is completed and the device is restarted. Be sure to back up data before accepting installation of an update. After updating your device software or applications using Software update, the instructions related to the updated applications in the user guide or the helps may no longer be up to date. To download the availa ble updates, select . To unmark specific updates that you do not want to download, select the up dates from the list. To view information on an update, select the update and . To view the status of previous updates, select . Select Options and from the following: ● Update via PC — Update your device using a PC. This option replaces the Start update option when updates are only availabl e using the Nokia Software Updater PC application. ● View update history — View the status of previous updates. ● Settings — Change the settings, such as the default access point used for downloading updates. ● Disclaimer — View the Nokia licence agreement. 12Find help

Software updates using your PCNokia Software Updater is a PC application that enables you to update your device software. To update your device software, you need a compatible PC, broadband internet access, and a compatible USB data cable to connect your device to the PC. To get more information, to check the release notes for the latest softwa re versions, and to download the Nokia Software Updater application, see www.nokia.com/softwareupdate, or in Latin America, www.nokia-latinoamerica.com/nsu. To update the device so ftware, do the following: 1. Download and inst all the Nokia Software Updater application to your PC. 2. Connect your device to the PC using a USB data cable, and select PC Suite mode . 3. Open the Nokia Software Updater application. The Nokia Software Updater application guides you to back up your files, update the software, and restore your files.SettingsYour device normally has MMS, GPRS, streaming, and mobile internet settings automatically configured, based on your network service provider information. You may have settings from your service providers already installed in your device, or you may receive or request the settings from the network service providers as a special message. You can change the general settings in your device, such as language, standby mode, display, and keypad lock settings.Access codesIf you forget any of the access codes, contact your service provider. ● Personal identification number (PIN) code — This code protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. The PIN code (4 to 8 digits) is usually supplied with the SIM card. After three consecut ive incorrect PIN code entries, the code is blocked, and you need the PUK code to unblock it. ● UPIN code — This code may be supplied with the USIM card. The USIM card is an enhanced version of the SIM card and is supported by UMTS mobile phones. ● PIN2 code — This code (4 to 8 digits) is supplied with some SIM cards and is required to access some functions in your device. ● Lock code (also known as security code) — The security code helps to protect your phone against unauthorized use. The preset code is 12345. You can create and change the code, and set the device to request the code. Keep the code secret and in a safe place separate from your phone. If you forget the 13Find help

code and your device is locked, your device will require service and additional charges may apply. 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. ● Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) code and PUK2 code — These codes (8 digits) are required to change a blocked PIN code or PIN2 code, respectively. If the codes are not supplied with the SIM card, contact the operator whose SIM card is in your device. ● UPUK code — This code (8 digits) is required to change a blocked UPIN co de. If the code is not supplied with the USIM card, contact the operator whose USIM card is in your device. Remote lockTo prevent unauthorised use of your device, you can lock your device and memo ry card remotely using a text message. You must defi ne the message text, and to lock your device, send that text message to your device. To unlock your device, you need the lock code. To enable remote locking, and to define the text message, select Menu > Settings and Phone > Phone mgmt. > Security settings > Phone and SIM card > Remote phone locking > Enabled. Tap the text input field to enter the text message content (5-20 characte rs), select , and verify the message. Enter the lock code. Prolong battery lifeMany features in your device increase the demand on battery power and reduce the battery life time. To save battery power, obse rve the following: ● Features that use Bluetooth technology, or allowing such features to run in the background while using other features, increase the demand on battery power. Switch off Bluetooth when you do not need it. ● Features that use wireless LAN (WLAN), or allowing such features to run in the background while using other features, increase the demand on battery power. The WLAN on your Nokia device switches off when you are not trying to connect, not connected to another access point, or not scanning for available networks. To further reduce battery consumption, you can specify that your device not scan, or scans less often, for available networks in the background. ● If you have set Packet data connection to When available in connection settings, and there is no p a c k e t d a t a c o v e r a g e ( G P R S), the device periodically tries to establish a GPRS connection. To prolong the operating time of your device, select Packet data connection > When needed. 14Find help

●The Maps applicatio n downloads new map information when you scroll to new areas on the map, which increases the demand on battery power. You can prevent the automatic download of new maps. ● If the signal strength of the cellular network varies much in your area, your device must scan for the available network repeated ly. This increases the demand on battery power. If the network mode is set to dual mode in the network settings, the device searches for the 3G network. You can set the device to use only the GSM network. To use only the GSM network, select Menu > Settings and Connectivity > Network > Network mode > GSM . ● The backlight of the display increases the demand on battery power. In the display settings, you can change the length of the time-out period after which the backlight is switched off. Select Menu > Settings and Phone > Display > Light time- out . To adjust the light sensor that observes lighting conditions and adjusts the display brightness, in the display settings, select Light sensor. ● Leaving applications running in the background increases the demand on battery power. To close the applications you are no t using, if they are not responding, select Options > Show open apps. , and go to the ap plication using the menu key. Press and hold the menu key to open the application, and select Options > Exit.Free memoryTo view how much space is available for different data types, select Menu > Applications > Office > File mgr.. Many features of the device use memory to store data. The device notifies you if the memory in different memory locations is low. To free memory, transfer data to a compatible memory card (if available) or to a compatible computer. To remove data you no longer need, use File manager or open the respective application. You can remove the following: ● Messages in the folders in Messaging and retrieved e-mail messages in the mailbox ● Saved web pages ● Contact information ● Calendar notes ● Applications shown in Application manager that you do not need ● Installation files (.sis or .sisx) of applications you have installed. Transfer the installation files to a compatible computer. 15Find help

●Images and video clips in Photos. Back up the files to a compatible computer. 16Find help

Get startedKeys and parts (top)1 — Power key 2 — Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm) for compatible headsets, headphones, and TV-out connectorsKeys and parts (front)1 — Proximity sensor 2 — Earpiece 3 — Touch screen 4 — Menu key 5 — Call key 6 — Secondary camera lens 7 — Light sensor 8 — End key Do not cover the area above the touch screen with, for example, protective film or tape.Keys and parts (back)1 — Camera flash 2 — Camera lens 3 — Lens cover 17Get started

Keys and parts (sides)1 — Stereo speaker 2 — Micro USB connector 3 — Charging indicator light 4 — Lock switch 5 — Volume up/Zoom in key 6 — Volume down/Zoom out key 7 — Capture key Note: The surface of this device does not contain nickel in the platings. The surface of this device contains stainless steel. Insert the SIM card and batteryFollow the instructions carefully, to avoid damaging the back cover. Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before remo ving the battery. 1. Remove the back cover by lifting it from the bottom end of the device.2. If the battery is inserted, lift the battery in the direction of the arrow to remove it.3.Pull out the SIM card holder and insert the SIM card. Ensure that the gold-color ed contact area on the 18Get started

card faces downwards and that the bevelled corner on the card faces the bevelled corner of the holder. Push the SIM card holder back in place. 4.Align the battery contacts to the corresponding connectors of the battery compartment, and insert the battery in the direction of the arrow.5.To replace the back cover, direct the top locking hooks toward their slots first and then press down until the cover locks into place. Memory cardUse only compatible microSD cards approved by Nokia for use with this device. Nokia uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with this device. Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.Insert the memory cardA memory card may already be in the device. If not, do the following: 1. Remove the back cover of the device. 19Get started

2.Insert a compatible memory card in the slot. Ensure that the contact area on the card is facing down and towards the slot. 3. Push the card in. You can hear a click when the card locks into place. 4. Replace the back cover. Keep the device facing down when replacing the cover. Ensure that the cover is properly closed.Remove the memory card Important: Do not remove the memory card during an operation when the card is being accessed. Doing so may damage the memory card and the device, and corrupt data stored on the card. 1. Before you remove the ca rd, press the power key, and select Remove memory card . All applications are closed. 2. When Removing memory card will close all open applications. Remove anyway? is displayed, select Yes . 3.When Remove memory card and press OK is displayed, remove the back cover of the device. 4. Press the memory card to release it from the slot. 5. Pull out the memory card. If the device is switched on, select OK . 6. Replace the back cover. Ensure that the cover is properly closed.Antenna locationsYour device may have intern al and external antennas. Avoid touching the antenna area unnecessarily while the antenna is transmitting or receiving. Contact with antennas affects the comm unication quality and may cause a higher power level during operation and may reduce the battery life. 20Get started