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  • 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 To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while 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 Important: 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. Use of incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the device, and may corrupt data stored on 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. Antenna locations Avoid touching the antenna area while the antenna is in use.

  • Page 13: Create Your Windows Live Id

    Get started 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. To create a Windows Live ID, you need an internet connection.

  • 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 Nokia services with a single username and password, both on your phone and compatible computer. The available services may vary.

  • 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: Set Your Phone To Sync With Your Computer

    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: Basics

    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 All your apps are listed here, in alphabetical order. Have a lot of apps? To search for an app, select Tip: To switch between the start screen and apps menu, select , or simply swipe left or right. Touch screen actions To use your phone, tap or tap and hold the touch screen.
  • Page 20 Basics 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. To quickly scroll through a long list or menu, slide your finger quickly in a flicking motion up or down the screen, then lift your finger.

  • 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. Make your own ringtone You can use your own sound files as ringtones. Connect your phone to your computer with a compatible USB cable. On your computer, open Zune.
  • Page 25 Basics Character keys Shift key Numbers and symbols key Smiley key Space key Language key. Shown when more than one writing language is used. Enter key Backspace key The keyboard layout can vary in different apps. Switch between upper and lower case characters Select the shift key.
  • 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: Control Your Phone With Your Voice

    Basics Tip: To translate or search for scanned text on the web, select scan text. Control your phone with your voice Got your hands full, but need to use your phone? You can use your voice to make a call, send a text message, search the web, or open an application. This feature may not be available in all languages.

  • Page 29: Use Your Phone In Flight Mode

    Basics Use your phone in flight mode In places where you don't want to make or receive calls, you may still access your music, videos, and offline games if you switch flight mode on. Select , then switch flight mode >...

  • Page 30: Calls

    Calls Use network connections selectively • If you're listening to music or otherwise using your phone, but don't want to make or receive calls, switch flight mode on. • Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently. • Switch Bluetooth on only when needed.

  • Page 31: Divert Calls To Your Voice Mailbox Or Another Phone Number

    Calls If the voice mailbox number is automatically set by your network service provider, you do not need to change the number. Divert calls to your voice mailbox or another phone number If you cannot answer your calls, you can divert incoming calls to your voice mailbox or another phone number.

  • Page 32: Silence An Incoming Call

    Calls Add a new participant to a conference call Make a call to another participant, and to add the new call to the conference call, select . Have a private conversation with a conference call participant Select and the person's name or phone number. The conference call is put on hold on your phone.

  • Page 33: Contacts & Social Networking Services

    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 info with a large group of people.
  • Page 34 Contacts & social networking services Save a number from a received call or message Have you received a call or message from a person whose phone number is not yet saved in the People hub? You can easily save the number in a new or existing contact list entry.
  • Page 35 Contacts & social networking services Tip: Pin your most important contacts or contact groups to the start screen. Select and hold a contact, then select pin to Start. Create, edit, or delete a contact group When you have created contact groups, you can send a message to several people at the same time.

  • Page 36: Social Networks

    Contacts & social networking services Link two or more contacts Select the main contact you want to link to, and select Select choose a contact and the contact to be linked. Unlink a contact Select the main contact and Select the contact to be unlinked and unlink. Copy contacts from a SIM card to your phone If you have contacts stored on your SIM card, you can copy them to your phone.
  • Page 37 Contacts & social networking services See your friends' status updates After you set up social networking services on your phone, you can follow your friends' status updates in the People hub. Select People, and swipe to what's new. Post your status If you feel like reaching out to your friends, let them know what's on your mind.

  • Page 38: Internet

    Internet Select the sharing method. You can send it in a text message or mail, or upload it to social networking services. Add a picture caption if you want, and select Internet Internet connections Define how your phone connects to the internet Does your network service provider charge you a fixed fee for data transfer, or on a pay as you use basis? To use the optimal connection method, change the Wi-Fi and mobile data settings.
  • Page 39 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 40: Internet

    Internet Close a network connection If an app in the background is using an internet connection, you can close the connection without closing the app. Select > Close all mobile data connections Select mobile network. Switch Data connection Close all Wi-Fi connections Select WiFi.
  • Page 41 Internet Browse the web Select Tip: If you do not have a flat-rate data plan from your network service provider, to save data costs in your phone bill, you can use a Wi-Fi network to connect to the internet. Go to a website Write a web address in the address bar, then select Search the internet Write a search word in the address bar, then select...

  • Page 42: Messaging & Mail

    Messaging & mail Add a website to your favourites If you visit the same websites all the time, add them to your favourites, so you can easily access them. Select While browsing, select add to favourites. > Go to a favourite website Select favourites and a website.
  • Page 43 Messaging & mail Send a message With text and multimedia messages, you can quickly contact your friends and family. In a multimedia message, you can attach your pictures. Select Select Select to add a recipient from your contacts list, or type in the phone number. You can add more than one recipient.

  • Page 44: Mail

    Messaging & mail Chat with your friends Select You need a Windows Live account to chat. Before starting to chat, set up a chat service. Swipe left to online, then follow the instructions shown on the phone. Sign in to a chat service, if not signed in already. In the People hub, select the contact you want to chat with.
  • Page 45 Messaging & mail Select > email+accounts. > Select add an account and an account. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields. Select sign Delete a mailbox Select and hold the mailbox, and select delete. View several mailboxes in a unified inbox If you have more than one mail account, you can choose which inboxes you want to link together in a unified inbox.
  • Page 46 Messaging & mail Save an attachment Select an attachment, such as a photo. The attachment is downloaded to your phone. Select the attachment again. When the attachment opens, select save to > phone. Not all file formats can be saved. Reply to the mail Select To reply to the sender only, select reply.

  • Page 47: Camera

    Camera Select To add a recipient from the People hub, select in the field. To remove a recipient, select their name or mail address, and select Remove. Enter a subject in the Subject:field. Write your mail. To attach a file, select To send the mail, select Open mail from the start screen You can have several mailboxes pinned to the start screen.

  • Page 48: Record A Video

    Camera Tip: When the focus is locked, you can keep the camera key pressed halfway down, and recompose the picture. To take the picture, press the camera key fully down. Do not move the phone before the picture is saved and the camera is ready for a new picture.

  • Page 49: Take A Self-Portrait

    Camera Take a self-portrait To take self-portraits easily, use the front camera of your phone. To open the camera, press the camera key. Select To zoom in or out, select + or – in To take the picture, press the camera key. Do not move the phone before the picture is saved and the final picture displayed.

  • Page 50: Save Location Information To Your Pictures And Videos

    Camera Save location information to your pictures and videos If you want to remember exactly where you were when you took a particular picture or video, you can set your phone to automatically record the location. Switch location recording on Select >...

  • Page 51: Share Your Pictures And Videos

    Your pictures Tip: You can also send a video from your PC. After recording a video on your phone, use a compatible USB cable to connect your phone to your PC, copy the video to your PC using Zune, and send it from your PC. Share your pictures and videos After taking a picture or recording a video you can upload it to a sharing service, such as Facebook or SkyDrive.

  • Page 52: Mark A Picture As A Favourite

    Your pictures Browse pictures Select Camera Roll. View a picture Tap the picture. To view the next picture, swipe left. To view the previous picture, swipe right. Zoom in or out Place two fingers on the screen, and slide your fingers together or apart. Tip: To quickly zoom in or zoom back out, tap the picture twice.

  • Page 53: Upload Pictures And Videos To The Web

    Your pictures Select albums, and browse to the picture. If the picture is in an online album, save it to your phone first. Select save > phone. Tap and hold the picture, and select add to favourites. Tip: You can also mark a picture as a favourite right after taking it. Just swipe right, tap and hold the picture, and select add to favourites.

  • Page 54: Copy Your Pictures Between Your Phone And Pc

    Entertainment When you delete an album from the phone, also the pictures in that album are deleted. If you have copied the album to your computer, the album and the pictures in it remain on your computer. Delete an album Select Pictures and albums.
  • Page 55 Entertainment 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 copy them to your phone. Listen to the radio Enjoy your favourite FM radio stations on the go. Connect a compatible headset, and 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: Marketplace

    Entertainment Select the type of music you want to listen. To pause the music, select ; to resume, select To skip to the next song, select There may be some limitation on how many songs you can skip. This service may not be available in all countries or regions. Marketplace About Marketplace Select...
  • Page 58 Entertainment Tip: Download music directly on your phone from Zune Marketplace. You can also use your compatible computer to browse, for example, music and videos in Zune, and copy the items to your phone. The Zune Music service is not available in all regions. Some items are free of charge;...

  • Page 59: Games

    Entertainment When the download is complete, you can open or view the item, or continue browsing for more content. The content type determines where the item is stored in your phone: music, videos, and podcasts can be found in the Music+Videos hub, games can be found in the Games hub, and apps can be found in the apps menu.

  • Page 60: Maps & Navigation

    Maps & navigation To buy an app, select buy, and select whether to pay with a credit card or, if available, on your phone bill. Play a game Gaming on your phone is a truly social experience. Xbox LIVE, Microsoft's gaming service, lets you play games with your friends and use your gamer profile to keep track of game scores and achievements.

  • 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 Some content is generated by third parties and not Nokia. The content may be inaccurate and is subject to availability. See your location and browse the map See where you are now on the map, and browse maps of different cities and countries.
  • Page 63 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 64 Maps & navigation View a place card Select the place icon on the map, then select the info bubble. about view shows basic info about the place, such as the phone number and address. See photos or reviews by other people In the place card, swipe to photos or reviews.

  • Page 65: Nokia Drive

    Select When you use Nokia Drive for the first time, your phone may ask 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...
  • 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 remaining 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

    When the alarm sounds, select snooze. 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.
  • Page 70 Office View your schedule You can browse your calendar events in different views. Select > Calendar. To switch between the calendar views, swipe left or right. View a whole month In the agenda view, select . To go to the next or previous month, use a short swiping motion up or down on the calendar.

  • Page 71: Microsoft Office Mobile

    Office Mark a task as completed Select and hold the task, then select complete. Edit or delete a task Select and hold the task, then select edit or delete. Microsoft Office Mobile About Microsoft Office Mobile Select > Office. Microsoft Office Mobile is your office away from the office. Go to the Office hub to create and edit Word documents and Excel workbooks, open and view PowerPoint...
  • Page 72 Office Write your text. To save your document, select > save. Edit a document Select the Word file. To edit the text, select To save your document, select > save. Change the text format and colour Select Select a word. To select several words, drag the arrows at each end to expand the selection.
  • Page 73 Office Select a blank Excel file or a template. Select a cell, then select the text box at the top of the page. Enter values or text. To save your workbook, select > save. Edit a workbook Select the Excel file. To move to another worksheet, select and a worksheet.
  • Page 74 Office Write your note. To format the text, select > format. To add a picture, select To record a sound clip, select To save the changes, press If you have a Windows Live ID set up on your phone, your changes will be saved and synced to your default Personal (Web) notebook on Windows Live SkyDrive.

  • Page 75: Use The Calculator

    Office Open the mail containing the link to the broadcast presentation, and select the link. Share documents with SharePoint Workspace Mobile Work on shared Microsoft Office documents, and collaborate on projects, schedules, and ideas. With Microsoft SharePoint Workspace Mobile, you can browse, send, edit, and synchronise your documents online.

  • Page 76: Connectivity & Phone Management

    Connectivity & phone management Connectivity & phone management Bluetooth About Bluetooth Select and Bluetooth. > You can connect wirelessly to other compatible devices, such as phones, computers, headsets, and car kits. Since devices with Bluetooth wireless technology communicate using radio waves, they do not need to be in direct line-of-sight.

  • Page 77: Copy A Picture Or Other Content Between Your Phone And Pc

    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 Wait while Zune checks for available updates, and follow the instructions displayed on your computer. Tip: If your receive an error message during the update, make a note of the error code, and search at support.microsoft.com to see what went wrong. Your phone is automatically backed up during the software update.

  • Page 79: Free Up Phone Memory

    Connectivity & phone management Free up phone memory Do you need to increase the available phone memory, so you can install more apps or add more content? You can delete the following if no longer needed: • Text, multimedia, and mail messages •...
  • Page 80 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 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: Battery

    To provide the service described above, your mobile phone number, the serial number of your phone, and some identifiers of the mobile subscription may be sent to Nokia when you use the phone for the first time.
  • 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 Important: Talk and standby times are estimates only. Actual times are affected by, for example, network conditions, device settings, features being used, battery condition, and temperature. Battery safety Note: The battery in your device is non-removable, so refer to the battery-related statements as applicable to your device.
  • 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 Additional SAR information may be provided under product information at www.nokia.com. All Nokia products comply with international and, where adopted, country specific standards and guidelines for limiting human exposure to electromagnetic fields. These international standards and guidelines were adopted after thorough reviews of the science.

  • 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.
  • Page 88 Nokia does not provide a warranty for or take any responsibility for the functionality, content, or end-user support of third- party apps provided with your device. By using an app, you acknowledge that the app is provided as is. Nokia does not make any representations, provide a warranty, or take any responsibility for the functionality, content, or end-user support of third-party apps provided with your device.

  • Page 89: Index

    Index — sending pictures Index — sharing pictures — sharing videos Symbols/Numbers — taking pictures 47, 48, 49 charging the battery 10, 83 chat services (IM) 42, 44 clock 68, 69 access codes connectivity accounts contacts 33, 34, 36 — adding alarm clock 68, 69 33, 35...
  • Page 90 54, 56 lock code 16, 79 lock screen 21, 80 locking Nokia account — keys Nokia Drive — phone — changing views — remotely — downloading maps — screen — feedback loudspeaker — map view —...
  • Page 91 — changing views — personalising 23, 24 — directions PUK codes — finding locations — routes Nokia Music radio 54, 55 Nokia original accessories recording — videos Nokia services Nokia support information remote locking restoring content ringtones 23, 24 office applications —...
  • Page 92 Index time and date to-dos tones — personalising 23, 24 touch screen 19, 24 transferring content 14, 56, 77 turning on/off updates — apps — phone software USB charging videos — copying — location information — recording — sending — sharing —...

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