Nokia N974 Manual

							2 If the battery is inserted, lift the battery to remove it.3 Pull out the SIM card holder, and insert the SIM card. Make
sure that the contact area on the card is facing down and
that the missing corner on the card is facing the missing
corner on the holder. Push the SIM card holder back in.4 Align the contacts of the battery with the corresponding
connectors on the battery compartment, and insert the
battery.
5 To replace the back cover, direct the top locking catches
toward their slots, and 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.
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							Insert the memory card
A memory card may be already inserted in the device. If not,
do the following:
1 Remove the back cover of the device.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, until it 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 card, press the power key, and
select Remove memory card. All applications are closed.
2When Removing memory card will close all open
applications. Remove anyway? is displayed, select
Yes.
3When 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 locations
Your device may have internal and external antennas. 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.
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							Switch the device on or off
To 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 battery
Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but
you may need to recharge it before you can switch on your
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							device for the first time. If the device indicates a low charge,
do the following:
1 Connect the charger to a wall outlet.2 Connect the charger to the device. The charging indicator
light next to the micro-USB connector is lit when the
battery is being charged.
3 When the device indicates a full charge, 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 display 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 charging
You 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.
The efficiency of USB charging varies significantly. In
some cases, it may take a very long time for charging to
start and the device to start functioning.
2 If your device is switched on, you can select from the
available USB mode options on the display of the device.
During extended operation such as an active video call and
high speed data connection, the device may feel warm. In
most cases, this condition is normal. If you suspect the device
is not working properly, take it to the nearest authorised
service facility.
Headset
You can connect a compatible headset or compatible
headphones to your device. You may need to select the cable
mode.
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							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 a wrist strapThread the wrist strap, and tighten it.Touch screen actions
Use the touch screen with your finger or with a stylus (if
available).
Important: Use only a stylus approved by Nokia for use
with this device. Using any other stylus may invalidate any
warranty applying to the device and may damage the touch
screen. 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, it
becomes highlighted. To see the options available for the
item, select Options or, if available, select an icon from
a toolbar.
SelectIn 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: T o  s c r o l l  u p o r  d o w n  o n  a we b  p ag e , d r a g  t he  pa g e
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.
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							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
scrolling list and to stop the 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 place your finger on a list item and
drag up or down.
Example: To scroll through contacts, place your finger on a
contact, and drag up or down.Tip: To view a brief description of an icon, place your finger
on the icon. Descriptions are not available for all icons.
Touch screen backlight
The touch screen backlight is turned off after a period of
inactivity.
To turn the screen backlight on, unlock the screen and keys,
if necessary, and press the menu key.Write text
You can enter text in several ways. When the slide is open,
the full keyboard works as a traditional keyboard. When the
slide is closed, you can use the virtual keypad to enter text,
or use handwriting mode to write characters directly on the
screen.
To open the virtual keypad, select any text input field. To
switch between the virtual keypad and handwriting mode,
select 
 and the desired input mode.
The input methods and languages supported by the
handwriting recognition vary by region.
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							Keyboard input
KeyboardYour device has a full keyboard. To open the keyboard, push
the touch screen up. In all applications, the screen rotates
automatically from portrait to landscape when you open the
keyboard.
1Sym key. To insert special characters not shown on the
keyboard, press the sym key once, and select the desired
character from the table.
2 Function key. To insert special characters printed at the
top of keys, press the function key, and then press the
corresponding alphabet key, or press and hold the
alphabet key only. To enter several special characters in
a row, press the function key twice quickly, and then
press the desired alphabet keys. To return to normal
mode, press the function key once.
3Shift key. To change between uppercase and lowercase
modes, press the shift 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 desired alphabet key.
4Space key
5 Arrow keys. To move up, down, left, or right, use the
arrow keys.
6Enter key
7 Backspace key. To erase a character, press the
backspace key. To erase several characters, press and
hold the backspace key.
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							Insert letters not shown on the keyboardIt is possible to insert variations of letters, for example, letters
with accents. To insert á, press and hold the sym key, and
simultaneously press the A key repeatedly, until the desired
character is displayed. The order and availability of letters
depends on the selected writing language.Touch input
HandwritingThe input methods and languages 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 between each character.
To teach the device your handwriting style, select 
 >
Handwriting training. This option is not available for all
languages.
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).
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 recognise your handwriting
better. This option is not available in all languages.
Writing language  — Define which language-specific
characters in your handwriting are recognised and how your
on-screen keyboard is laid out.
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							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 recognise your writing. This option
may not be available in all languages.
Pen trail width  — Change the thickness of the text.
Writing colour  — Change the colour of the text.
Virtual keypadWith the virtual keypad (Alphanumeric keypad), you can
enter characters like you would with a traditional physical
keypad with numbers on the keys.
1Close - Closes the virtual keypad (Alphanumeric
keypad).
2Input menu - Opens the touch input menu, which
includes commands such as Activate predictive text
and Writing language. To add an emoticon, select
Insert emoticon.
3Text input indicator - Opens a pop-up window, in which
you can activate or deactivate predictive text input
modes, change the character case, and switch between
letter and number modes.
4Input mode - Opens a pop-up window, in which you can
select the input mode. When you tap an item, the current
input method view closes, and the selected one opens.
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