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Nokia N95 8GB User Guide 9202475 Issue 1...
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Get connected..........10 Web settings..............24 Connections..........26 Useful information........11 Wireless LAN..............26 Help.................11 Connection manager............28 Get started..............11 Bluetooth connectivity..........28 Nokia support and contact information.....11 USB..................31 Extended user guide.............11 PC connections..............32 Additional applications..........11 Software updates............12 Nokia Video Centre........33 Settings................12 Find and view videos............33 Access codes..............12 Internet videos..............34...
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Modify the main menu..........71 General settings............95 Phone settings...............99 Time management........72 Connection settings............101 Clock ................72 Troubleshooting........105 Calendar.................72 Messaging..........74 Battery information.........108 Messaging main view...........74 Charging and Discharging..........108 Write and send messages..........74 Nokia battery authentication guidelines....109 Messaging inbox............76 Care and maintenance......111 Mailbox................77 Messaging settings............78 Disposal................112...
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Additional safety information....113 Small children..............113 Operating environment..........113 Medical devices............113 Vehicles................114 Potentially explosive environments......114 Emergency calls............115 CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)......115 Index............117...
For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELING be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide Do not use the device at a refueling point. Do for further information. not use near fuel or chemicals. SWITCH ON SAFELY SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING Do not switch the device on when wireless...
Third-party sites forwarded. are not affiliated with Nokia, and Nokia does not endorse or assume liability for them. If you choose to Your device supports internet connections and other...
Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and charges will apply. Some networks may have enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this limitations that affect how you can use network particular model. The use of any other types may services.
Bluetooth connectivity — to transfer files and ● connect to compatible enhancements. See "Bluetooth connectivity," p. 28. Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm) — to connect to ● compatible headsets, headphones, TVs , or home stereo sets. See "TV-out mode," p. 58.
An extended version of this user guide is available Get started on the product support pages of the Nokia website. Some applications or functionalities, for example, See the get started guide for keys and parts the applications in the...
SIM card against to the PC. unauthorised use. The PIN code (4 to 8 digits) is To get more information and to download the Nokia usually supplied with the SIM card. After three Software Updater application, visit consecutive incorrect PIN code entries, the code www.nokia.com/softwareupdate or your local...
12345. To avoid unauthorised on battery power. WLAN on your Nokia device use of your device, change the lock code. Keep switches off when you are not trying to connect,...
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If the signal strength of the cellular network ● varies much in your area, your device must scan for the available network repeatedly. 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 UMTS network.
Settings wizard application, see the guides a SIM card, you can insert your SIM card in it. When available at the Nokia product support pages or your device is switched on without a SIM card, the your local Nokia website.
The devices are now paired. See "Pair There are messages waiting to be sent in the devices," p. 30. Outbox folder. For some device models, the Switch application You have missed calls. is sent to the other device as a message. To The ringing type is set to silent, and the message install the Switch application on the other alert tone and e-mail alert tone are set to off.
Volume and loudspeaker EGPRS is available in the network, but your device is not necessarily using EGPRS in the data transfer. control A UMTS packet data connection is active (network service). indicates the connection is on hold and To increase or decrease the volume level when you that a connection is available.
You can select to lock the keypad automatically after comply with any applicable safety requirements a time-out or when the 2-way slide is closed. See when establishing and using a wireless LAN "Security settings," p. 97. connection. You can also use Bluetooth connectivity while in the offline profile.
The Videos — View your favourite videos, and video ● selected content is shown clips saved in Nokia Video Centre. in the appropriate To change the order of the tiles, select Options > application. Arrange tiles.
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You can activate or deactivate support for HSDPA in the device settings. See "Packet data settings," p. 103. For availability and subscription to data connection services, contact your service provider. HSDPA only affects the download speed; sending data to the network, such as messages and e-mail, is not affected.
For more information on the web browser, see the ), and press the scroll key. extended user guide on the product support pages To browse web pages without graphics, to save of the Nokia website. memory, select Options Settings Page >...
To retrieve the latest content of the page from the Press 5 to list all open windows. ● server, select Options Navigation options > > Press 8 to show the page overview of the current ● Reload. page. Press 8 again to zoom in and view the desired section of the page.
Navigate pages bookmarks folder. You can also enter the URL address of the web page you want to visit directly into the field ( Mini Map and page overview help you navigate web pages that contain a large amount of information. indicates the starting page defined for the When Mini Map is set on in the browser settings and default access point.
Empty the cache Connection security The information or services you have accessed are If the security indicator ( ) is displayed during a stored in the cache memory of the device. connection, the data transmission between the device and the internet gateway or server is A cache is a memory location that is used to store encrypted.
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Mini map — Set Mini Map on or off. See "Navigate continue saving the addresses of the visited web ● pages into the Auto. bookmarks folder, but hide pages," p. 23. History list — While browsing, to select Back the folder from the bookmarks view, select Hide ●...
For more information on connectivity, see the 128 bits, Wi-Fi protected access (WPA), and extended user guide on the product support pages 802.1x encryption methods. These functions can of the Nokia website. be used only if they are supported by the network. Wireless LAN...
WLAN access point device at a time, but several If you are connected to a WLAN, the IAP name is applications can use the same internet access point. displayed. To start the web browser using this IAP, select the status and Continue Web browsing.
Edit access point — Edit the details of an To view the details of a connection, select ● Options > Details. The details shown depend on existing IAP. the connection type. You can also use connection manager to create internet access points. See "Active data Available WLAN networks connections,"...
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Shown to all. To set ensure interoperability between other devices a time after which the visibility is set from shown supporting Bluetooth technology, use Nokia to hidden, select Define period. To hide your approved enhancements for this model. Check with device from other devices, select Hidden.
Security tips audio or video device other device Press , and select Tools > Bluetooth. To interrupt the search, select Stop. When you are not using Bluetooth connectivity, to Select the device with which you want to control who can find your device and connect to it, connect.
— Use Nokia PC applications such as ● Set as unauthorised — Connection requests ● Nokia Nseries PC suite, Nokia Lifeblog, and Nokia from this device must be accepted separately Software Updater. every time. Data transfer — Transfer data between your ●...
PC connections You can use your device with a variety of compatible PC connectivity and data communications applications. With Nokia Nseries PC Suite you can, for example, transfer images between your device and a compatible PC. Always create the connection from the PC to...
Nokia Video Centre With Nokia Video Centre (network service), you can download and stream video clips over the air from compatible internet video services using packet data or WLAN. You can also transfer video clips from a compatible PC to your device and view them in Video Centre.
Tip: To convert video files into mobile format, Options > Download. you can also use Nokia Video Manager To play the downloaded video, press the scroll key. available in Nokia Nseries PC suite. To transfer videos from a compatible PC, do the...
files, make the connection with a compatible Parental control — Activate the parental lock ● USB data cable. for video services. Preferred memory — Select whether ● Select Mass storage as the connection mode. downloaded videos are saved in the device Select the videos you want to copy from your PC.
Music folder Music player to the library, in the Music player main view, select Options > Refresh. To play a song or a podcast episode, do the Warning: Listen to music at a moderate following: level. Continuous exposure to high volume may Press , and select Music...
To stop playback, press switch to another open application, press and hold To fast forward or To close the player, select Options > Exit. rewind, press and hold Music menu To go to the next item, press Press , and select Music Music player >...
To add songs, albums, artists, genres, and You can also copy files from your Nokia device to composers to a playlist from the different views of other devices that are connected to the home...
Media player as the connection PC requirements for music transfer: mode. Microsoft Windows XP operating system (or ● To use Nokia Music Manager in Nokia Nseries PC ● later) Suite, connect the compatible USB data cable and select PC Suite as the connection mode.
See "File country, visit www.nokia.com/music. manager," p. 94. To access the Nokia Music Store, you must have a To remove songs or albums, select an item in the valid internet access point in the device.
A compatible headset or For more information, see the extended user guide enhancement needs to be attached to the device for on the product support pages of the Nokia website. the FM radio to function properly. Press...
To return to the standby mode and allow the FM For more information, see the extended user guide radio to play in the background, select Options on the product support pages of the Nokia website. > Play in background. Settings...
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To start a download, select the episode title. To Automatic updates only occur if a specific default download or to continue to download selected or access point is selected and Nokia Podcasting is marked episodes, select Options Download >...
Media folder For information on Flash Player, Nokia Lifeblog, and Most recent clips — Play one of the last six ● Recorder, see the extended user guide on the files played in RealPlayer. product support pages of the Nokia website.
Nokia PC Suite. Other To buy more usage time or extend the usage period transfer methods may not transfer the activation...
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updated if web service message reception is disabled. To view detailed information, such as the validity status and ability to send the file, scroll to an activation key, and press the scroll key.
About the camera from the camera settings. Check the size limits of MMS and e-mail messages with your service Your Nokia N95 8GB has two cameras, a high- provider. resolution camera on the back of the device (the main camera, up to 5 megapixels, in landscape...
Active toolbar The active toolbar provides you with shortcuts to different items and settings before and after taking a picture or recording a video. Scroll to items, and select them by pressing the scroll key. You can also define when the active toolbar is visible on the display.
to show or hide the viewfinder grid (images the memory is full, and asks whether you want to change the memory in use. only) When taking a picture, note the following: to adjust white balance Use both hands to keep the camera still. ●...
To zoom in or out when taking a picture, use the To tag images to the print basket for later ● zoom key in your device. printing, select Add to Print basket Tip: To open Gallery and view the pictures you To send the image to a compatible online album, ●...
To change the flash mode, in the active toolbar, — The video clip file type select the desired flash mode. — Total available video recording time. When you are recording, the current video length indicator Video recording also shows the elapsed time and time remaining. —...
To start recording, press the capture key. The red To send the video clip using a multimedia ● record icon ( ) is shown and a tone sounds, message, e-mail, or other connection methods, such as Bluetooth connectivity, press the call key, indicating that recording has started.
the image or video mode, select Options Default image name — Define the default ● > Settings. name for the captured images. Extended digital zoom (main camera only) ● Still image camera settings — On (continuous) allows the zoom increments to be smooth and continuous between digital To change the main settings, in the image mode, and extended digital zoom,...
For more information on the scenes, see the exposure to +1 or +2 to compensate the extended user guide on the product support pages background brightness. For light subjects of the Nokia website. against a dark background, use -1 or -2. Video settings Sharpness ) —...
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so that it can be conveniently sent as a multimedia message to a compatible device. Video stabilisation — Select to reduce ● camera shaking when recording the video. Audio recording — Select Mute if you do not ● want to record sound. Add to album —...
Music player. See extended user guide on the product support pages "RealPlayer ," p. 44. See "Music player," p. 36. of the Nokia website. Images and video clips View and organise files View images and videos Press , and select Gallery.
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In the active toolbar, scroll up or down to different The video clips saved in Nokia Video Centre are not items, and select them by pressing the scroll key. shown in Images &...
TV-out mode image in Gallery, and Start slide show ) in the active toolbar. The slide show starts from the To view the captured images and video clips on a selected file. compatible TV, use a Nokia Video Connectivity Cable.
The supported content types may vary depending active calls, stereo video clip sound, key tone, and on the service provider. ringing tone is routed to the TV when the Nokia Video Connectivity Cable is connected to the device. Before sharing images and videos online, you must You can use the device microphone normally.
Contact your service provider for details on subscribing to the service. For more information on the application and compatible service providers, see the Nokia product support pages or your local Nokia website. About home network Your device is compatible with Universal Plug and Play architecture (UPnP).
A-GPS is a network service. WGS-84 coordinate system. Your device is preconfigured to use the Nokia A-GPS service, if no service provider specific A-GPS settings The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely are available.
About satellite signals Positioning server Access point. A wireless LAN > access point cannot be used for this service. The packet data internet access point is asked when GPS If your device cannot find the satellite signal, is used for the first time in your device. consider the following: If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better To enable or disable different positioning methods,...
Tip: You can also download maps by using a wireless LAN connection or through the With Maps, you can see your current location on the internet using Nokia Map Loader PC software. map, browse maps for different cities and countries, See "Download maps," p. 65.
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When you open the Maps application, Maps zooms To move on the map, scroll in to the location that was saved from your last up, down, left, or right. session. If no position was saved from the last To zoom in or out, press * session, the Maps application zooms in to the or #.
Satellite information To define what kinds of points of interest are shown on the map, select Options Map options > > Categories and the desired categories. To check how many satellites your device has To save a location as a landmark, in the desired found, and whether your location, press the scroll key, select Save...
To search for a point of interest by name, select Options Find place Keyword search or start Nokia Map Loader is PC software that you can use to > > entering the first letters of the name, and select download and install maps for different countries Find.
> See "Positioning settings," p. 98. Plan a route Extra services for Nokia Maps To plan a route from one location to another (for You can purchase and download different kinds of example, from your home to your office), do the...
You can also download voice select the desired guide, and press Yes. The guidance files using Nokia Map Loader. See purchase process starts automatically. You can pay "Download maps," p. 65. To change the language for the guides through a credit card or have the...
For more information on GPS data, see the extended user guide on the product support pages of the The trip meter has limited accuracy, and rounding Nokia website. errors may occur. Accuracy can also be affected by availability and quality of GPS signals.
Wallpaper to change the background image For information on 3-D tones, see the extended user Power saver to change the power saver. guide on the product support pages of the Nokia website. Profiles—set tones Themes Press , and select Tools >...
If you want the caller’s name to be spoken when Applications Clock Options Settings > > > > your device rings, select Options > Personalise, Clock type. and set Say caller's name to On. The caller’s name You can also change the standby mode background must be saved in Contacts.
Do not select when Calendar wireless phone use may cause interference or danger. For more information, see the extended user guide To cancel an alarm, select Options Remove > on the product support pages of the Nokia website. alarm.
Create a calendar entry Tip: In the day, week, or month calendar view, press any key (1-0). An appointment Press , and select Applications > Calendar. entry opens, and the characters you enter are added to the subject field. In the to-do view, To add a new calendar a to-do note entry opens.
For more information on messaging, see the connectivity or infrared, are stored here. You can extended user guide on the product support pages change the number of messages to save in this of the Nokia website. folder. Outbox — Messages waiting to be sent are ●...
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Check the size limit of e-mail messages with your In the Subject field, enter the subject of the service provider. If you attempt to send an e-mail multimedia message or e-mail. To change the message that exceeds the size limit of the e-mail fields that are visible, select Options Address...
intended destination. For more details about In the Inbox folder, indicates an unread text messaging services, contact your service provider. message, an unread multimedia message, Your device supports the sending of text messages unread audio message, data received through beyond the character limit for a single message. infrared, and data received through Bluetooth Longer messages are sent as a series of two or more...
Open the mailbox To see the media objects that have been included in the multimedia message, select Options > Press , and select Messaging and a mailbox. Objects. When you open the mailbox, the device asks if you If the message includes a multimedia presentation, want to connect to the mailbox (Connect to is displayed.
retrieve only the messages that have been To delete the contents of an e-mail message from marked, or to retrieve all messages from the the device while still retaining it in the remote mailbox. mailbox, select Options > Delete. In Delete message from:, select...
settings manually, fill in all fields marked with Must to convert text messages into these other be defined or an asterisk. formats. Preferred connection — Select the connection ● Some or all message centres or access points may to use. be preset for your device by your service provider, Reply via same centre —...
there is a message to retrieve in the multimedia To select which mailbox you want to use to send e- message centre. mail, select Mailbox in use and a mailbox. Outside your home cellular network, sending and To remove a mailbox and its messages from your receiving multimedia messages may cost you more.
User settings Access point in use — Select an internet access ● point (IAP). See "Access points," p. 101. Press , and select Messaging Options > > Mailbox name — Enter a name for the mailbox. ● Settings E-mail > Mailboxes, a mailbox, and >...
E-mail to retrieve — Define which parts of the Contact your service provider for information about ● data transmission charges. e-mail are retrieved: Headers only, Size limit (POP3), or Msgs. & attachs. (POP3). Other settings Retrieval amount — Define how many new e- ●...
When you select Silence to mute the ringing tone Settings Phone Call Image in video > > > of an incoming call, you can send a text message call. without rejecting the call, informing the caller that Even if you denied video sending during a video call, you cannot answer the call.
Answer or decline a video Your device supports voice calls over the internet (net calls). Your device attempts emergency calls call primarily over cellular networks. If an emergency call using cellular networks is not successful, your When a video call arrives, is displayed.
Select Back until you return to the main view of To select an internet call service for outgoing calls connection settings. if the device is connected to more than one service, select Options Change service. > Select Internet tel. Options >...
> settings or service-specific settings. For more information on Log, see the extended user guide on the product support pages of the Nokia To set internet call as the preferred call type for all website. outgoing calls, select...
an individual event, open a register, scroll to the event, and press C. Call duration Press , and select Tools > Log. To monitor the approximate duration of your incoming and outgoing calls, select Call duration. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding off for billing, and so forth.
Contacts (phonebook) Tip: To add and edit contact cards, you can In Contacts, you can save and update contact also use Nokia Contacts Editor available in information, such as phone numbers, home Nokia Nseries PC Suite. addresses, or e-mail addresses of your contacts. You...
telephone number is sent with the call and your device recognises it). To remove the ringing tone, select Default tone from the list of ringing tones. Copy contacts To copy names and numbers from a SIM card to your device, press , and select Contacts Options...
Applications folder Calculator Only install software specifically designed for your device: Nokia N95 8GB. Software providers will often refer to the official model number of this Press , and select Applications > Calculator. product: Nokia N95-2. For application manager settings, see the extended...
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Before installation, note the following: search the memory in File manager, or open a message in Messaging Inbox that contains > To view the application type, version number, ● an installation file. and the supplier or manufacturer of the application, select Options View details.
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The files may use large amounts of memory and prevent you from storing other files. To maintain sufficient memory, use Nokia Nseries PC Suite to back up installation files to a compatible PC, then use the file manager to remove the installation files from the device memory.
> the extended user guide on the product support memory from which to search. Enter a search text pages of the Nokia website. that matches the file name. To mark several files, press and hold while you press the scroll key, or scroll up or down. To move...
The extended user guide on the product support pages light sensor may cause the display to flicker in of the Nokia website. low light. Font size — Adjust the size of the text and icons ●...
— Set the profile that you want ● or off for all editors in the device. The predictive activated each time you connect a Nokia Video text dictionary is not available for all languages. Connectivity Cable to your device. TV screen size —...
A list of commands opens. For security module settings, see the extended user Select Lock phone. guide on the product support pages of the Nokia Lock keys if slide closed — Select whether the website. ● keypad is locked when you close the 2-way slide.
For more information, see the extended user guide see a list of authority certificates that are stored in on the product support pages of the Nokia website. your device. Scroll right to see a list of personal Restore original settings certificates, if available.
— To send a text message ● user guide on the product support pages of the to a caller informing why you could not answer Nokia website. the call, select Yes. Message text — Write a text to be sent in a text ●...
Line in use — This setting (network service) is Several diverting options can be active at the same ● time. When all calls are diverted, is shown in shown only if the SIM card supports two subscriber numbers, that is, two phone lines. the standby mode.
USB application. See "USB," p. 31. Access points For more information on connection settings, see the extended user guide on the product support Create a new access point pages of the Nokia website. Press , and select Tools Settings Data connections and access >...
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Packet data access points provider, and you may not be able to change, create, edit, or remove them. Press , and select Tools Settings > > indicates a protected access point. Connection Access points Options Edit > > > New access point.
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Proxy port number — Enter the port number ● For more information, see the extended user guide of the proxy server. on the product support pages of the Nokia website. WLAN internet access points Packet data settings Press , and select...
Access point — The access point name is needed ● to use your device as a packet data modem to a compatible computer. High speed packet access — Enable or disable ● the use of HSDPA (network service) in UMTS networks.
Troubleshooting Q: Why do missing, discoloured, or bright dots To view frequently asked questions about your appear on the screen every time I turn on my device, visit the product support pages at device? www.nseries.com/support . A: This is a characteristic of this type of display. Q: What is my password for the lock, PIN, or PUK Some displays may contain pixels or dots that codes?
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If this does not help, restart your compatible PC and your device. If the connection A: The WLAN on your Nokia device switches off still does not work, reconfigure the WLAN settings when you are not trying to connect, not connected in both your compatible PC and device.
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Packet data connection When > > A: To save data, use Nokia Nseries PC Suite to make needed. If this does not help, switch the device off, a back-up copy of all data to a compatible computer; and switch it on again.
Short- shorter than normal, replace the battery. Use only circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or Nokia approved batteries, and recharge your the connecting object. battery only with Nokia approved chargers designated for this device.
Nokia Original Always use original Nokia batteries for your safety. Enhancements logo when To check that you are getting an original Nokia looking from another angle. battery, purchase it from an authorised Nokia dealer, and inspect the hologram label using the...
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To find out more about original Nokia batteries, visit www.nokia.com/battery.
Care and maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or ● craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The strong detergents to clean the device. following suggestions will help you protect your Do not paint the device.
Collection information is available from the product retailer, local waste authorities, national producer responsibility organizations, or your local Nokia representative. For more information, see product Eco-Declaration or country-specific information at www.nokia.com.
Additional safety information Small children Medical devices Your device and its enhancements may contain Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small including wireless phones, may interfere with the children. functionality of inadequately protected medical devices.
Hold the wireless device to the ear opposite the or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any ● medical device to minimize the potential for warranty that may apply to the device. Check interference. regularly that all wireless device equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
the device at refuelling points such as near gas Some networks may require that a valid SIM card pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on is properly inserted in the device. the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, Press the end key as many times as needed to and distribution areas;...
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W/ Use of device accessories and enhancements may result in different SAR values. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting and testing requirements and the network band. Additional SAR information may be provided under product information at www.nokia.com.
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