Nokia N971 Owners Manual

							Switch the device on and offTo switch on the device:
1.Press and hold the power key.
2. If the device asks for a PIN code
or lock code, enter it, and select
OK. The preset lock code is
12345. If you forget the code and
your device is locked, your device
will require service and
additional charges may apply.
For more information, contact a
Nokia Care point or your device
dealer.
To switch off the device,  press the power key briefly,
and select  Switch off!.Charge the batteryYour battery has been partia lly charged at the factory.
T h e r e  i s  n o  n e e d  t o  c h a r g e  t h e  d e v i c e  i n  a d v a n c e .  I f  t h e
device indicates a low ch arge, do the following:
Regular charging1.Connect the
charger to a wall
outlet.
2. Connect the
charger to the
device. The
charging indicator
light next to the USB connector is lit when the
battery is being charged.
3. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the device, then from the wall outlet.
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 disp lay or before any calls can
be made.
Tip:  Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet
when the charger is not in use. A charger that is
connected to the outlet consumes power even
when it is not connected to the device.
USB chargingYou can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not
available. With USB charging, you can also transfer data
while charging the device.
1. Connect a compatible USB device to your device
using a compatible USB cable.
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							Depending on the type of device that is used for
charging, it may take a while for charging to start.
2. If your device is switched on, you can select from
the available USB mode options on the display of
the device.
Note:   During extended operation or charging,
the device or the charger may feel warm. In most cases,
this condition is normal. If you suspect that the device
or the charger are not working properly, take them to
the nearest authorized service facility.
HeadsetYou can connect a compatib le headset or compatible
headphones to your device. You may need to select the
cable mode.
Warning:   When you use the
headset, your ability to hear outside
sounds may be affected. Do not use
the headset where it can endanger
your safety.
Do not connect products that create
an output signal as this may cause
damage to the device. Do not
connect any voltage source to the
Nokia AV Connector.
When connecting any external device or any headset,
other than those approved by Nokia for use with this
device, to the Nokia AV Connector, pay special attention
to volume levels.Attach wrist strap1. Open the back cover.
2. Thread a wrist strap, and
tighten it.
3. Close the back cover.Touch screen actionsUse the touch screen with your finger or with a stylus
(if available).
Important:   Use  o n ly  a st y lus ap pro ve d by No ki a
for use with this device. Using any other stylus may
invalidate any warranty applying to the device and
may damage the touch scre en. Avoid scratching the
touch screen. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other
sharp objects to write on the touch screen.
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							Tap and double-tapTo open an application or other element on the touch
screen, you normally tap it with your finger. However,
to open the following items, you must tap them twice.
● List items in an application, such as the Drafts folder
in the Messaging application.
● Files in a file list, for example, an image in the
Captured folder in the Photos application.
Tip:  When you open a list view, the first item
is already highlighted. To open the
highlighted item, tap it once.
If you tap a file or similar item once, it is not opened,
but becomes highlighted.  To see the options
available for the item, select  Options or, if available,
select an icon from a toolbar.
Select .In this user documentation,  to open applications or
items by tapping them once or twice, you select
them.
Example:  To select Options > Help , tap
Options , and then tap  Help.
DragTo drag, place your finger on the screen, and slide it
across the screen. 
Example:  To scroll
up or down on a
web page, drag the
page with your
finger.
SwipeTo swipe, slide your
finger quickly left or right on the screen. 
Example:  When
viewing an image,
to view the next or
previous image,
swipe left or right,
respectively.
FlickTo flick, place your finger on the screen, slide it quickly
across the screen, then quickly lift your finger. The
content of the screen will  continue scrolling with the
speed and direction  it had at the moment of release.
To select an item from a sc rolling list and to stop the
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							movement, tap the item. In your device, flicking is
available in Music player. ScrollTo scroll up or down in
lists that have a scroll
bar, drag the slider of the
scroll bar.
In some list views, you
can scroll your finger on
a list item and drag up or down.
Example: To scroll through co ntacts, place your
finger on a contact,  and drag up or down.Tip: To view a brief description of icons and
buttons, place your finger on the icon or button.
Descriptions are not avai lable for all icons and
buttons.
Touch screen backlightThe touch screen backlight is  turned off after a period
of inactivity. To turn the screen backlight on, unlock the
screen and keys, if necessa ry, and press the menu key.Write textYou can enter text in differe nt modes. The full keyboard
works as a traditional keyboard, and the on-screen
alphanumeric keypad mode allow you to tap
characters. The handwritin g recognition modes allow
you to write characters  directly on the screen.
To activate text input mode, tap any text input field.
In the text input view, to switch between the available
text input modes, tap 
, and select the desired input
mode.
The input methods and lang uages supported by the
handwriting recognition vary by region.
Keyboard inputKeyboardYour device has a full
keyboard. To open the
keyboard, lift the touch
screen up. In all applications,
the screen rotates
automatically from portrait to
landscape when you open the
keyboard.
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							1 —  Shift key . To change between uppercase and
lowercase modes, press the sh ift key twice. To enter a
single uppercase letter in lowercase mode, or a single
lowercase letter in  uppercase mode, press the shift key
once, and then the de sired alphabet key.
2  —   Space key
3  —  Sym key . To insert special characters not shown
on the keyboard, press the sym key once, and select the
desired character from the table.
4  — Function key . To insert special characters printed
at the top of keys, press the function key once, and then
press the desired key. To  enter several special
characters in a row, pre ss the function key twice
quickly. To return to norm al mode, press the function
key again.
5  —  Backspace key . To erase a character, press the
backspace key. To erase se veral characters, press and
hold the backspace key.Insert letters not sh own on the keyboardIt is possible to insert variat ions of letters, for example,
letters with accents. To inse rt á, press and hold the sym
key, and simultaneously pr ess the A key repeatedly,
until the desired character is  displayed. The order and
availability of letters depe nds on the selected writing
language.
Touch inputHandwritingThe input methods and lang uages supported by the
handwriting recognition vary by region and may not
be available for all languages.
To activate handwriting mode, select 
 >
Handwriting .
Write legible, upright characters on the text input area,
and leave a space betw een each character.
To teach the device your handwriting style, select 
 >
Handwriting training .
To enter letters and numbers  (default mode), write
words as you would normally . To select number mode,
select 
. To enter non-Latin characters, select the
corresponding icon, if available. 
To enter special characters,
write them as you would
normally, or select 
 and the
desired character.
To delete characters or move
the cursor back, swipe backwards (see Figure 1).
To insert a space, swipe  forwards (see Figure 2).
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							Touch input settingsSelect Menu > Settings  and Phone  > Touch input .
To configure text input settings for the touch screen,
select from the following:
● Handwriting training   — Open the handwriting
training application. Train the device to recognize
your handwriting better. This option is not available
in all languages.
● Writing language   — Define which language-
specific characters in your handwriting are
recognized and how your on-screen keyboard is laid
out.
● Writing speed   — Adjust the speed at which
handwriting is recognised.
● Guiding line   — Show or hide the guiding line in
the writing area. The guiding line helps you write in
a straight line, and it also  helps the device recognize
your writing. This option may not be available in all
languages.
● Pen trail width   — Change the thickness of the text.
● Writing color   — Change the color of the text.Icons and functionsUse the on-screen keypad ( Alphanumeric keypad) to
enter characters like you  would with a traditional
phone keypad with numbers on the keys. For an
explanation of each icon and its function, see the
following figure.
1  — Close - Closes on-screen keypad ( Alphanumeric
keypad).
2  — Input menu - Opens the touch input menu, which
includes commands such as Activate predictive text
and  Writing language .
3  — Text input indicator - Opens a pop-up window, in
which you can turn predicti ve text input modes on or
off, change the character case, and switch between
letter and number mode.
4  — Input mode - Opens a pop-up window, in which
you can select from the available input modes. When
you tap an item, the current input method view closes,
and the selected one opens.
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							5 — Arrow keys - Moves th e cursor left or right.
6  — Backspace - Deletes the previously entered
character.
7  — Number keys - Enters the desired numbers or
characters according to th e current case and input
mode.
8  — Star - Opens a special characters table.
9  — Shift - Changes the character case, turns predictive
text input modes on or off, and switches between the
alphabet and number modes.Lock the keys and touch screenTo lock or unlock the touc h screen and the keys, slide
the lock switch on the side of the device.
When the touch screen and keys are locked, the touch
screen is switched off and the keys are inactive.
The screen and keys may be locked automatically after
a period of inactivity. To change settings for automatic
screen and key locking, select  Menu > Settings  and
Phone >  Phone mgmt.  > Auto. keyguard .Nokia SwitchTransfer contentYou can use the Switch application to copy content
such as phone numbers, a ddresses, calendar items,
and images from your previous Nokia device to your
device.
The type of content that can be transferred depends on
the model of the device from which you want to
transfer content. If that device supports
synchronization, you can also synchronize data
between the devices. Your de vice notifies you if the
other device is not compatible.
If the other device cannot  be switched on without a
SIM card, you can insert your  SIM card in it. When your
device is switched on with out a SIM card, the Offline
profile is automatically activated, and transfer can be
done.Transfer content for the first time1. To retrieve data from the  other device for the first
time, on your device, select  Menu > Settings  >
Connectivity  > Data transfer  > Phone switch.
2. Select the connection type you want to use to
transfer the data. Both devices must support the
selected connection type.
3. If you select Bluetooth connectivity as the
connection type, connect the two devices. To have
your device search for devices with Bluetooth
connectivity, select  Continue. Select the device
from which you want to transfer content. You are
asked to enter a code on your device. Enter a code
(1-16 digits), and select  OK. Enter the same code on
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							the other device, and select OK. The devices are now
paired.
Some earlier Nokia devices may not have the Switch
application. In this case, the Switch application is
se nt  to  t he  o th er dev ic e as  a message. To install the
Switch application on th e other device, open the
message, and follow the instructions on the display.
4. On your device, select the content you want to
transfer from the other device.
When the transfer has started, you can cancel it and
continue later.
Content is transferred from the memory of the other
device to the corresponding  location in your device.
The transfer time depends on the amount of data to be
transferred.
Synchronize, retrieve, or send
contentSelect  Menu > Settings  > Connectivity  > Data
transfer > Phone switch.
After the first transfer, select from the following to start
a new transfer, depending on the model:
   to synchronize content between your device and
the other device, if the other device supports
synchronization. The synchron ization is two-way. If an
item is deleted in one device , it is deleted in both. You
cannot restore deleted it ems with synchronization.
   to retrieve content from the other device to your
device. With retrieval, content is transferred from the
other device to your device. You may be asked to keep
or delete the original content in the other device,
depending on th e device model.   to send content from  your device to your other
device
If you cannot send an item, depending on the type of
the other device, you can add the item to the Nokia
folder, to  C:\Nokia or E:\Nokia  in your device. When
you select the folder to transfer, the items are
synchronized in the corresponding folder in the other
device, and vice versa.
Use shortcuts to repeat a transferAfter a data transfer, you can save a shortcut with the
transfer settings to the ma in view to repeat the same
transfer later.
To edit the shortcut, select  Options > Shortcut
settings . For example, you can create or change the
name of the shortcut.
A transfer log is shown after  every transfer. To view the
log of the last transfer, select a shortcut in the main
view and Options  > View log.Handle transfer conflictsIf an item to be transferred has been edited in both
devices, the device attempts to merge the changes
automatically. If this is no t possible, there is a transfer
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							conflict. Select Check one by one, Priority to this
phone , or Priority to other phone  to solve the
conflict.ProfilesSelect  Menu > Settings  and Profiles .
You can use profiles to set and customize the ringing
tones, message alert tone s, and other tones for
different events, environments, or caller groups. The
name of the selected profile is displayed at the top of
the home screen.
To change a profile, scroll to the profile, and select
Options  > Activate .
To personalize a profile, scroll to the profile, and select
Options  > Customize . Select the sett ing you want to
change.
To set the profile to be active until a certain time within
the next 24 hours, scroll to the profile, select  Options >
Timed , and set the time. When the time expires, the
profile changes back to the previously active non-
timed profile. When the profile is timed, 
 is displayed
in the home screen. The Offl ine profile cannot be timed.
To create a new profile, select  Options > Create
new .
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							Your deviceHome screenAbout the home screenIn the home screen, you can quickly access your most
frequently used applicatio ns, control applications,
such as the music player, vi ew your favorite contacts,
and view at a glance if yo u have missed calls or new
messages.Interactive home screen elementsTo open the clock application, tap the clock (1).
To open calendar or change profiles in the home
screen, tap the date or the profile name (2).
To view or change co nnectivity settings (
), to see
the available wireless LANs if WLAN scanning is
enabled, or to view missed events, tap the top right
corner (3).
To make a phone call, select 
 (4).
To open the main menu,  press the menu key (5).
To hide and show content,  swipe the home screen with
your finger.
Add items to the home screenTo add an item to th e home screen, select  Options >
Edit content  > Options > Add content , and select
the item from the list. Using widgets may involve the
transmission of large amounts of data (network
service).
To move an item, select  Options > Edit content ,
select the desired item, and  drag and drop it to a new
location.Remove an item from the home screen.Select  Options  > Edit content  and the item to be
removed. Select  Options > Remove  > Done.E-mail notificationsAbout e-mail notificationsE-mail notifications in the home screen help you keep
track of e-mail messages in  your mailbox. You can set
the device to show a preview of e-mail headers or just
the number of unread e-mails.
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