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  • Page 1 Nokia 900 User Guide Issue 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Internet Switch the phone on or off Internet connections Create your Windows Live ID Internet Windows Live ID Nokia account Messaging & mail Copy contacts from your old phone 14 Messages Lock or unlock the keys and screen Mail Headset...
  • Page 3 Keep your phone software and applications up to date Back up, sync, and restore your phone Free up phone memory Remove an application from your phone Security Support Nokia original accessories Practical rules about accessories Battery Product and safety information Index...

  • Page 4: Safety

    QUALIFIED SERVICE Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product. BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Use only batteries, chargers, and other accessories approved by Nokia for use with this device. Do not connect incompatible products. KEEP YOUR DEVICE DRY Your device is not water-resistant.
  • Page 5 Safety PROTECT YOUR HEARING Listen to a headset at a moderate level, and do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use.

  • Page 6: Get Started

    Get started Get started Keys and parts Connector for headphones and loudspeakers (3.5 mm) Second microphone Micro-USB connector. Also used to charge the battery. SIM card holder Volume keys Power key/Key lock button Camera key Search key Start/Home key 10 Back key 11 Front camera 12 Earpiece...

  • Page 7: Back, Start, And Search Keys

    Get started 13 Camera flash 14 Camera lens 15 Microphone 16 Loudspeaker Back, start, and search keys The back, start, and search keys help you to navigate your phone. Back key Return to the previous screen Press . Your phone remembers all the apps and websites you have visited since the last time your screen was locked.

  • Page 8: Insert The Sim Card

    Get started Search key Search the web Press Insert the SIM card This device is designed to be used with a mini-UICC SIM card, also known as a micro- SIM card only. A micro-SIM card is smaller than the standard SIM card. Do not attach any stickers to the card.

  • Page 9: Charge Your Phone

    Charge your phone About the battery Your phone has an internal, nonremovable, rechargeable battery. Use only Nokia approved chargers designated for this phone. You can also use a compatible USB cable to charge your phone (included). You can set your phone to automatically save power when the battery charge level is low.
  • Page 10 Get started Do not attempt to remove the battery from the device. To replace the battery, take the device to your nearest authorised service facility. Authorised retail points may also offer a battery replacement service. Important: Only qualified personnel or an authorised service facility should replace the battery.
  • Page 11 Get started To avoid breaking the USB cable connector, be careful when connecting or disconnecting the charger cable. Charge from a computer You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not available. Data can be transferred while charging the device. The efficiency of USB charging power varies significantly, and it may take a long time for charging to start and the device to start functioning.

  • Page 12: Antenna Locations

    Get started When the battery is full, first unplug the USB cable from your phone, then from the computer. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made. If the battery has not been used for a long time, to begin charging, you may need to connect the charger, then disconnect and reconnect it.

  • Page 13: Create Your Windows Live Id

    Get started Switch the phone off Press and hold the power key, and drag the lock screen down. Create your Windows Live ID Your phone guides you through the initial setup when you put your SIM card in your phone and switch your phone on for the first time. To access all Windows Live services, create your Windows Live ID.

  • Page 14: Nokia Account

    To learn more about Windows Live ID and Windows Live services, go to www.live.com. Nokia account With your Nokia account, you can access all Nokia services with a single username and password, both on your phone and compatible computer. You can: •...

  • Page 15: Lock Or Unlock The Keys And Screen

    Get started On your old phone, switch Bluetooth on. On the start screen of your new phone, swipe left to the apps menu, then select Contacts Transfer. Select continue, then switch Bluetooth on. Select your old phone from the list of found devices, then follow the instructions shown on both phones.

  • Page 16: Headset

    Do not connect products that create an output signal, as this may damage the device. Do not connect any voltage source to the audio connector. If you connect an external device or headset, other than those approved by Nokia for use with this device, to the audio connector, pay special attention to volume levels.

  • Page 17: Change The Volume

    This is used to identify valid phones in the network. The number can also be used to block, for example, stolen phones. (15 digits) You may also need to give the number to Nokia Care services. To view your IMEI number, dial *#06#. Lock code (security This helps you protect your phone against unauthorised use.

  • Page 18: Set Your Phone To Sync With Your Computer

    To change Zune sync settings, on your computer, select SETTINGS. If you have previously used another app, such as Nokia Suite or Nokia Ovi Suite, to sync your files between your phone and computer, you can set Zune to sync files to the same folders you have used earlier, and have your music and other content easily synced to your new phone.

  • Page 19: Touch Screen Actions

    Basics Tap the tiles to open your favourite apps. Animated tiles show missed calls and received messages, the latest news and weather forecasts, your friends' online statuses, and more. You can rearrange the tiles, and pin contacts, apps, feeds, mailboxes, and other favourites.
  • Page 20 Basics Tap and hold to drag an item Place your finger on the item for a second or two, and slide your finger across the screen. Swipe Place a finger on the screen, and steadily slide your finger in the desired direction. Example: Swipe left or right between the start screen and the apps menu, or between different views in the hubs.

  • Page 21: Use Your Phone When It's Locked

    Basics Zoom in or out Place two fingers on an item, such as a map, picture, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together. Use your phone when it's locked You can use certain features of your phone when it is locked, without having to enter the security code.

  • Page 22: Switch Between Open Apps

    Basics Change how incoming calls are notified Press a volume key, and select , or Pause or resume music, or skip to another song Use the music player controls displayed at the top of the screen. You can also see: •...
  • Page 23 Basics Pin an app Select to go to the apps menu. Select and hold the app, then select pin to Start. Pin a website Go to a website, then select pin to start. > Move a tile Select and hold the tile, drag and drop it to the new location, then tap the screen. Remove a tile from the start screen Select and hold the tile, then select Change your theme...

  • Page 24: Write Text

    Basics Tip: You can use the Zune PC app to create ringtones from your favourite songs. Silence your phone When you switch silent mode on, all ringtones and alert tones are muted. Use this when you are, for example, at the cinema or in a meeting. Press a volume key to see the volume status bar, then select ring .
  • Page 25 Basics Switch between upper and lower case characters Select the shift key. To switch caps lock mode on, select the key twice. To return to normal mode, select the shift key again. Type in a number or special character Select the numbers and symbols key. Some of the special character keys can bring up more symbols.
  • Page 26 Basics Use keyboard word suggestions Your phone suggests words as you write, to help you write quickly and more accurately. Word suggestions are not available in all languages. Select keyboard typing settings. > > Select a keyboard and Suggest text and highlight misspelt words.

  • Page 27: Search Your Phone And The Web

    Basics Search your phone and the web Explore your phone, the web, and the outside world. With Bing search, you can use the on-screen keyboard or your voice to write your search words. You can also use your phone camera to scan things, such as barcodes and book and DVD covers, and get further info on what your phone recognises.

  • Page 28: Indicators On The Status Bar

    Basics Example: To check your schedule, say Open calendar. Tip: For more examples, say Help. Indicators on the status bar The status bar at the top of the screen tells you the current time, battery and signal strength, and much more. Tip: To see hidden icons, tap the status bar.

  • Page 29: Increase Battery Life

    Basics When flight mode is switched on, you can still connect to a Wi-Fi network to, for example, read your mail or browse the internet. You can also use Bluetooth. Switch the phone off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 30: Calls

    Calls • Stop your phone scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. Select and WiFi, > and switch WiFi networking Calls Call a contact On the start screen, select and the contact and the number. > Search for a contact On the start screen, select , and start entering the contact's name.

  • Page 31: Make A Conference Call

    Calls Divert calls to another phone number On the start screen, select call settings Call forwarding. > > > Enter the phone number in the Forward calls to field, and select save. To check if call divert is being used, indicated with , tap the top of the screen.

  • Page 32: Silence An Incoming Call

    People hub. You can also get in touch with your friends through social networking services. The social networking services are third-party services and not provided by Nokia. Check the privacy settings of the social networking service you are using as you may share information with a large group of people.
  • Page 33 Contacts & social networking services Create, edit, or delete a contact You can save your friends' phone numbers, addresses, and other information to the People hub. Select People, and swipe to all. Add a new contact Select contact. > If you have signed in to several accounts, select the account to which the contact is linked.
  • Page 34 Contacts & social networking services Select , edit the phone number and phone number type, and select Edit other contact details, including the name, and select Search for a contact Is the People hub overflowing? Rather than scrolling through your entire contacts list, you can search, or jump to a letter of the alphabet.
  • Page 35 Contacts & social networking services Edit a contact group Select the group and Rename a group Select the group name, and enter the new name. Add a new contact Select add a contact and a contact. Remove a contact Select the contact and remove from group >...

  • Page 36: Social Networks

    Contacts & social networking services Social networks Set up an account Set up your social networking service accounts. Select and email+accounts. > Select add an account and the name of the service, and follow the displayed instructions. Change your profile picture When you set up a Facebook or Windows Live account on your phone, your profile picture from one of these social networking services also becomes the picture in your contact card on your phone.

  • Page 37: Internet

    Internet Write on your friend's wall In Facebook, you can contact your friends by writing on their Facebook wall or by commenting on their status updates. Select People. Swipe to all. Select a Facebook friend's profile and write on wall. Write your message, and select Comment on a friend's post Swipe to...
  • Page 38 If the APN uses a proxy server, write the address and port number in the appropriate fields. If you later change your network service provider, for instructions on how to get the internet settings, go to www.nokia.com/support. About Wi-Fi connections Select and WiFi.
  • Page 39 Internet Note: Using Wi-Fi may be restricted in some countries. For example, in France, you are only allowed to use Wi-Fi indoors. After 1 July 2012, the restriction on outdoor usage of Wi-Fi in France is withdrawn by the EU. For more information, contact your local authorities.

  • Page 40: Internet

    Internet Share your mobile data connection Want to use the internet on your laptop but don't have access? When you wirelessly tether your phone to your computer or other device, you can use your mobile data connection on that device. A Wi-Fi connection is created. Select Internet Sharing.

  • Page 41: Messaging & Mail

    Messaging & mail You can open up to 6 browser tabs at the same time and switch between them. Open a new tab Select tabs > > Switch between tabs Select tabs and a tab. > Close a tab Select Send a web link Select share page...
  • Page 42 Messaging & mail • Text messages • Multimedia messages that contain your pictures • Instant messages Messages and chats between you and a particular contact are arranged into conversations. When you want to get in touch with a contact, your phone can help you pick the best method.
  • Page 43 Messaging & mail Select and hold the message, then select forward. Select to add a recipient from your contacts list, or type in the phone number. Select Sending a message with an attachment may be more expensive than sending a normal text message.

  • Page 44: Mail

    Messaging & mail Delete a conversation In the threads view, select and hold the conversation, then select delete. When you send a new message, it is added to the current conversation. If no conversation exists, a new conversation is started. When you open a received message from the start screen, the message opens in the conversation.
  • Page 45 Messaging & mail Unlink inboxes On the start screen, select a unified inbox. Select linked inboxes. > In the this inbox list, select the inboxes you want to unlink and unlink. Read a received mail You can use your phone to read and reply to mail. On the start screen, select a mailbox.

  • Page 46: Camera

    Camera Delete a mail Open the mail, then select Delete several mails at once In the inbox, tap to the left of the mail you want to delete. Select the check boxes that appear next to the mails, then select Tip: If a mail contains a web address, to open the address in the phone web browser, select the address.

  • Page 47: Take A Picture

    Camera Take a picture To open the camera, press the camera key. To zoom in or out, select + or – in To focus, press and hold the camera key halfway down. The focus is locked when the white rectangle stops blinking. Tip: When the focus is locked, you can keep the camera key pressed halfway down, and recompose the picture.

  • Page 48: Take A Self-Portrait

    Camera • Use both hands to keep the camera steady. • To zoom in or out, select + or – in When you zoom in, the image quality may decrease. • To switch between taking pictures and recording videos, select •...

  • Page 49: Take A Picture Of A Moving Object

    Camera Switch night mode on Select Scenes > Night. > Take a picture of a moving object Are you at a sports event and want to capture the action with your phone? Use sports mode to take a sharper picture of moving people. To open the camera, press the camera key.

  • Page 50: Share Your Pictures And Videos

    Camera Select To add a recipient from the People hub, select Write a subject in the Subject: field. Write your mail. Select , then select an album and a picture. Tip: You can also take a new picture while you're writing your mail. Select >...

  • Page 51: Your Pictures

    Your pictures Your pictures About the Pictures hub Select Pictures. The pictures you have taken or videos you have recorded with your phone are saved to the Pictures hub, where you can browse and view them. To manage your media files more effectively, mark your favourites, or organise them into albums.

  • Page 52: Mark A Picture As A Favourite

    Your pictures Pictures can be sent to you in a mail or multimedia message. To view these pictures later, save them to the Pictures hub. Save a picture to the Pictures hub In the mail or multimedia message, select the picture and save to phone.

  • Page 53: Create An Album

    Entertainment Select Pictures. Select choose background. > Select the picture and Tip: You can also set your phone to periodically change the picture automatically. Select shuffle background. > Create an album To easily find pictures of an occasion, a person, or a trip, for example, organise your pictures into albums according to subject.
  • Page 54 Entertainment Play music, videos, and podcasts Select Select music, videos, or podcasts. To browse by category, swipe left or right. Select the file you want to play. Pause and resume playback To pause playback, select ; to resume, select Fast-forward or rewind Select and hold Tip: To play songs in a random order, select Tip: You can also use the Zune PC app to make playlists of your favourite music, and...
  • Page 55 Entertainment Switch between speakers and headset Select and hold the station number, and select switch to speaker switch to headset. Save a radio station as a favourite Save your favourite radio stations so you can easily listen to them later. Select and radio.

  • Page 56: Nokia Music

    Download the latest version of Zune from www.zune.net. Nokia Music About Nokia Music With Nokia Music on Windows phone, you can download songs to your phone and your compatible computer. To start discovering music, select Nokia Music.
  • Page 57 Entertainment • Applications • Videos • Wallpapers • Ringtones The selection of items available for download depends on your region. You can also: • Get content that is relevant to your tastes and location • Share recommendations with your friends To download from Marketplace, you need to be signed in to your Windows Live account on your phone.
  • Page 58 Entertainment When you view an item, related items are also shown. Tip: To see what others have to say about an item, select the item. You can also see a description, the price, and the size of the download. Tip: Did you find something in Marketplace that you know your friends would be interested in? You can send them a link.

  • Page 59: Games

    Entertainment Tip: If you need to, for example, temporarily close your Wi-Fi connection, select and hold the downloading item, and select pause. To resume downloading, select resume. Pause pending items individually. If a download fails, you can re-download the item. Write a review for an app Do you want to share your opinion on an app with other Marketplace users? Rate and review the app.

  • Page 60: Maps & Navigation

    Maps & navigation Get more games Swipe to collection, scroll to the bottom, and select get more games. Tip: If you play a game a lot, to pin it to your start screen, in the collection view, select and hold the game, and select pin to Start.

  • Page 61: Nokia Maps

    Nokia Maps About Nokia Maps Select Nokia Maps shows you what is nearby, and directs you where you want to go. • Find cities, streets, and services • Find your way with turn-by-turn directions •...
  • Page 62 If no search results are found, make sure the spelling of your search words is correct. You must be online to search for places and locations. Discover nearby places Looking for a new restaurant, hotel, or shop? Nokia Maps suggests nearby places for you. Select...
  • Page 63 Maps & navigation All types of suggested places are shown on the map. Find suggested places elsewhere Browse to a point in the map, then select See the details of a place Select the place pin on the map, then select the info bubble. The place card contains general info, photos, reviews, links to guides, and further suggestions of nearby places.

  • Page 64: Nokia Drive

    To see public transport services, such as metro or tram routes, select transit. The available options and features may vary by region. The unavailable options are dimmed. Nokia Drive Drive to your destination When you need turn-by-turn directions while driving, Nokia Drive helps you get to your destination.
  • Page 65 Maps & navigation Select When you use Nokia Drive for the first time, your phone asks you if you want to download street maps for your current location and a navigation voice that matches your phone language settings. If you download the maps using your home Wi-Fi connection before you leave for your trip, you will save on data costs while travelling.
  • Page 66 Change the look of the Nokia Drive view Would you like to see a more realistic 3D map, or are you using Nokia Drive at night, when it's dark? With the different map modes, you can see the info you need clearly at all times.
  • Page 67 Tap the map. To see the info area, press When navigating, the remaining distance to your destination is shown by default. You can also set Nokia Drive to show your estimated time of arrival or remaining time. Switch between distance, time of arrival, or remaining time view In the navigation view, select the remaining distance and an option.

  • Page 68: Office

    To give feedback, you need to have an active internet connection. Select Select > Feedback. Select how likely you are to recommend Nokia Drive to other people. You can also give your reasons. The feedback is anonymous. Select SEND. After you have sent your feedback for the current version of Nokia Drive, the option is no longer available.

  • Page 69: Calendar

    Office Update the time and date automatically You can set your phone to update the time, date, and time zone automatically. There are several time services. The availability of Nokia services may vary by region. Select and date+time. > Switch...

  • Page 70: Microsoft Office Mobile

    Office View a specific day In the agenda view, select and the day. Use multiple calendars When you set up mail accounts on your phone, you can see the calendars from all your services in one place. Select > Calendar. Show or hide a calendar Select >...
  • Page 71 Office slide shows, create notes with OneNote, and share documents with SharePoint. You can also save your documents to Windows SkyDrive. Microsoft Office Mobile consists of the following: • Microsoft Word Mobile • Microsoft Excel Mobile • Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile •...
  • Page 72 Office Select a word. To select several words, drag the arrows at each end to expand the selection. Select and the formatting you want to use. Add a comment Select > Search for text in a document Select the Word file and Send a document in a mail Select the Word file and >...
  • Page 73 Office Add a comment to a cell Select Apply a filter to cells Select apply filter. > Change the cell and text format Select format cell..> Find data from a workbook Select the Excel file and Send a workbook in a mail Select the Excel file and >...
  • Page 74 Office Send a note in a mail Select the note and Tip: To access an important note quickly, you can pin it to the start screen. In the Office hub, select and hold the note, and select pin to start. View and edit a PowerPoint presentation Add the finishing touches to your presentation en route to your meeting, with Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile.

  • Page 75: Use The Calculator

    Connectivity & phone management When you select a document, a copy is downloaded to your phone. View or edit the document, and save your changes. To return to SharePoint Workspace Mobile, press Tip: To keep an offline copy of a document on your phone, select and hold the document, and select always stay offline.

  • Page 76: Copy A Picture Or Other Content Between Your Phone And Pc

    Connectivity & phone management Paired devices can connect to your phone when Bluetooth is switched on. Other devices can detect your phone only if the Bluetooth settings view is open. Do not pair with or accept connection requests from an unknown device. This helps to protect your phone from harmful content.

  • Page 77: Keep Your Phone Software And Applications Up To Date

    After the update, the instructions in the user guide may no longer be up to date. You may find the updated user guide at www.nokia.com/support. Update your phone software Use the Zune PC app to update your phone software for new features and improved performance.

  • Page 78: Back Up, Sync, And Restore Your Phone

    Connectivity & phone management Set your phone to notify you about available updates Select phone update Notify me when new updates are found. > > Back up, sync, and restore your phone Your phone is automatically backed up during the software update, when you update the phone using the primary computer (the computer you first connected your phone to with the USB cable).

  • Page 79: Remove An Application From Your Phone

    Additional charges may apply, and all the personal data in your phone may be deleted. For more information, contact a Nokia Care point or your phone dealer. Select Require a password after, and define the length of time after which the phone is locked automatically.
  • Page 80 Connectivity & phone management Enter the security code. Use your phone when it's locked You can use certain features of your phone when it is locked, without having to enter the security code. You can, for example: • Change how your phone notifies you about incoming calls •...

  • Page 81: Support

    Update your phone software • Restore the original factory settings If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. Before sending your phone for repair, always back up your data, as all personal data in your phone may be deleted.

  • Page 82: Product And Safety Information

    Product and safety information Network services and costs Your device is approved for use on the WCDMA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 and GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz networks. To use the device, you need a subscription with a service provider.
  • Page 83 To replace the battery, take the device to the nearest authorised service facility. This device is intended for use when supplied with power from the following chargers: AC-16. The exact Nokia charger model number may vary depending on the plug type, identified by E, X, AR, U, A, C, K, B, or N.
  • Page 84 Product and safety information Do not modify, remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, or immerse or expose it to water or other liquids. Batteries may explode if damaged. Use the battery and charger for their intended purposes only. Improper use, or use of unapproved batteries or incompatible chargers may present a risk of fire, explosion, or other hazard, and may invalidate any approval or warranty.
  • Page 85 If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your health care provider. Accessibility solutions Nokia 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. Hearing Warning: When you use the headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be affected.

  • Page 86: Copyright And Other Notices

    Nokia, Nokia Care, and Nokia Connecting People are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation. Nokia tune is a sound mark of Nokia Corporation. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or tradenames of their respective owners.
  • Page 87 Copyright and other notices The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nokia is under license. This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License (i) for personal and noncommercial use in...

  • Page 88: Index

    Index — sending pictures Index — sharing pictures — sharing videos Symbols/Numbers — taking pictures 47, 48, 49 charging the battery 10, 83 chat services (IM) 41, 43 clock 68, 69 access codes connectivity accounts contacts 32, 34, 35 — adding alarm clock 33, 34 —...
  • Page 89 53, 54, 55 lock code 17, 79 lock screen 21, 80 locking Nokia account — keys Nokia Drive — phone — changing views — remotely — downloading maps — screen — feedback loudspeaker — map view —...
  • Page 90 — changing views — personalising — directions PUK codes — finding locations — routes Nokia Music radio 53, 55 Nokia original accessories recording — videos Nokia services Nokia support information remote locking restoring content ringtones office applications 70, 71 —...
  • Page 91 Index themes time and date to-dos tones — personalising touch screen 19, 24 transferring content 14, 55, 76 turning on/off updates — apps — phone software USB charging videos 53, 54 — copying — location information — recording — sending —...

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