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Nokia N97 User Guide 9214385 Issue 1 Cyan Cyan Magenta Magenta Yellow Yellow Black Black...
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Reproduction, transfer, distribution, or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of Nokia is prohibited. Nokia operates a policy of continuous development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
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WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. Reverse engineering of any software in the Nokia device is prohibited to the extent permitted by applicable law. Insofar as this user guide contains any limitations on Nokia's representations, warranties, damages and liabilities, such limitations shall likewise limit any representations, warranties, damages and liabilities of Nokia's licensors.
In-device help..............10 Display indicators............28 Support................10 Offline profile..............29 Extended user guide.............11 Additional applications..........11 Ovi..............31 Update device software..........11 Open Ovi with Nokia N97 ..........31 Software updates over the air........12 About Ovi Store.............31 Settings................12 Contacts on Ovi..............31 Access codes..............13 Ovi Files................33 Remote lock..............13 Make calls...........34...
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Accessories..........61 Plan a route..............46 Navigate to the destination.........46 Battery and charger information....62 Camera............48 Battery and charger information........62 Activate the camera............48 Nokia battery authentication guidelines....63 Image capture...............48 Taking care of your device......65 Video recording.............49 Recycle................66 Photos............50 Additional safety information....67 About Photos..............50 View images and videos..........50...
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Safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them QUALIFIED SERVICE may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user Only qualified personnel may install or guide for further information. repair this product. SWITCH ON SAFELY ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES Do not switch the device on when wireless Use only approved accessories and batteries.
Third-party sites specific arrangements with your service provider to use are not affiliated with Nokia, and Nokia does not them. Network services involve transmission of data. endorse or assume liability for them. If you choose to...
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Your device may also have customized items such as menu names, menu order, and icons. Cyan Cyan Cyan Cyan Magenta Magenta Magenta Magenta Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Black Black Black Black...
See following indicators: shows a link to a related www.nokia.com/softwareupdate or your local help topic. shows a link to the application being Nokia website. Remember to back up your device data before doing the software update. discussed. Cyan Cyan Cyan...
USB data cable to connect your device An extended version of this user guide is available to the PC. on the product support pages of the Nokia website. Some applications or functions are explained only To get more information, to check the release notes in the extended user guide.
Settings — Change the settings. Downloading software updates may involve the ● Disclaimer — View the Nokia licence transmission of large amounts of data (network ● agreement. service). Make sure that the device battery has enough Settings power, or connect the charger before starting the update.
Access codes information, contact a Nokia Care point or your device dealer. If you forget any of the access codes, contact your Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) code and PUK2 ● service provider. code — These codes (8 digits) are required to change a blocked PIN code or PIN2 code, Personal identification number (PIN) code —...
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characters), select , and verify the message. Enter the lock code. Cyan Cyan Cyan Cyan Magenta Magenta Magenta Magenta Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Black Black Black Black...
Get started Keys and parts (front) Do not cover the area above the touch screen, for example, with protective film or tape. Keys and parts (back) — Camera flash — Camera lens — Proximity sensor — Lens cover — Earpiece —...
Keys and parts (sides) Keys and parts (top) — Power key — Nokia AV connector (3.5 mm) for compatible headsets, headphones, and TV-out connectors Insert the SIM card and battery Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery.
Push the SIM card holder back in. Memory card Use 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 accessed. Doing so may damage the memory card device and corrupt data stored on the card. and the device, and corrupt data stored on the card. Before you remove the card, press the power Insert the memory card key, and select Remove memory...
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 Switch the device on Care point or your device dealer. Press and hold the power key.
Nokia AV Important: Use only a stylus approved by Connector. Nokia for use with this device. Using any other stylus When connecting any external may invalidate any warranty applying to the device device or any headset, other and may damage the touch screen.
Scroll Files in a file list, for example, an image in the ● images and videos view in Photos. To scroll up or down in lists that have a scroll bar, If you tap a file or similar item once, it is not drag the slider of the scroll bar.
Nokia website. — Shift key. To switch between the different character cases, press the shift key. To enter only uppercase or lowercase letters, press the shift key twice quickly.
To enter such as phone numbers, addresses, calendar items, only the characters printed at the top of keys, press and images from your previous Nokia device to your the function key twice quickly. To return to normal device.
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OK. Enter the same code on the other device, and select OK. The devices are now paired. Some earlier Nokia devices may not have the Switch application. In this case, the Switch application is sent to the other device as a message.
Interactive home screen elements For more information on your device, such as shortcuts, see the extended user guide on the product support pages of the Nokia website. Home screen About the home screen In the home screen, you can quickly access your most frequently used applications, control To open the clock application, tap the clock (1).
Favourite contacts in the home Add items to the home screen screen To add an item to the home screen, select Options content. > You can add several contacts directly to the home To move an item, select Options Edit content, screen, and quickly make calls or send messages to >...
Home screen shortcuts A timed profile is active. The touch screen and keys are locked. Select Menu Settings Personal > > Shortcuts. A clock alarm is active. In the shortcut settings, you can define keyboard, The second phone line is being used (network scroll key, and selection key shortcuts that are used service).
Offline profile device is not necessarily using an EGPRS connection to transfer data. To activate the offline profile, press the power key A UMTS packet data connection is active briefly, and select Offline. (network service). indicates that the connection The offline profile lets you use the device without is on hold and that a connection is available.
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When you have activated the offline profile, you can still use the wireless LAN, for example, to read your e-mail or browse on the internet. You can also use Bluetooth connectivity while in the offline profile. Remember to comply with any applicable safety requirements when establishing and using a wireless LAN or Bluetooth connections.
Applications ● Audio & video ● Ovi is your door to different Nokia services. You can also publish your own content in Ovi Store For a tour and more information, browse to at the Ovi Store website www.ovi.com. www.ovi.com with your computer.
You must have a Nokia Account to use the service. Edit text — Copy text from or paste text into ● Create an account on your mobile device, or go to your message. www.ovi.com on your PC. End chat — End the active chat.
Menu Applications and Ovi Files. > With Ovi Files, you can use your Nokia N97 to access Read the information on the display, and select content on your computer if it is switched on and {No display_text mapping for connected to the internet. You will need to install 'qtn_license_continue_cba.s60_corecompon...
Make calls Proximity sensor Pressing the end key always ends a call, even if another application is active. Your device has a proximity sensor. To prevent To make a call from the contacts list, select Menu > accidental selections, the touch screen is disabled Contacts.
Contacts (phonebook) Default numbers and To open Contacts, select Menu > Contacts. You can save and update contact information, such addresses as phone numbers, home addresses, or e-mail addresses of your contacts. You can add a personal You can assign default numbers or addresses to a ringing tone or a thumbnail image to a contact.
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Select a contact from the list, the desired communication method, Options, and from the following: Select other number — Use a different number ● from the number you have set as the default. Select other address — Use a different address ●...
Write and send messages Select Menu > Messaging. continuous attempts to resend the e-mail may incur charges from your service provider. In the Outbox folder, you can delete such a message or move it to Important: Exercise caution when opening the Drafts folder.
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To send the message or e-mail, select , or press the call key. Your device supports text messages beyond the limit for a single message. Longer messages are sent as two or more messages. Your service provider may charge accordingly. Characters with accents, other marks, or some language options take more space, and limit the number of characters that can be sent in a single message.
Connectivity Your device offers several options to connect to the Operation at 2.4 GHz ● internet or to another compatible device or PC. Wired equivalent privacy (WEP) with keys up to ● 128 bits, Wi-Fi protected access (WPA), and Wireless LAN 802.1x authentication methods.
If you select a secured WLAN, you are asked to enter Tip: You can create internet access points in the relevant password. To connect to a hidden a WLAN with the WLAN wizard. network, you must enter the correct network name To create a new access point, select Access (service set identifier, SSID).
Options Web page options Save as > > of the Nokia website. bookmark. To view snapshots of the web pages you have Browse the web visited during the current browsing session, select Back...
The toolbar is only visible when browsing. From the Bookmarks — Open the bookmarks view. ● toolbar, select from the following: Find keywd. — Search on the current web ● page. Expand toolbar — Expand the toolbar to ● access more toolbar functions. End the connection Go to web address —...
Nokia Maps For more information on Maps, see the extended device or memory card. You can also use the Nokia user guide on the product support pages of the Map Loader PC software to download maps. To Nokia website. install Nokia Map Loader to a compatible PC, see www.nokia.com/maps.
Network positioning accuracy of location data can be affected by adjustments to GPS satellites made by the United States government and is subject to change with Select Menu > Maps. the United States Department of Defense civil GPS You can use the mobile network to find your current policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan.
Move on a map Ensure that the device sensors are on. Select Menu Settings Phone Sensor > > > settings Sensors Select Menu > Maps. > > Select Menu > Maps. To zoom in to your GPS position or your last known location, select Options position.
Initially, your device must receive signals from at To show the route on the map, select Options > least four satellites to calculate the coordinates of Show route. your location. After the initial calculation, signals To navigate to the destination by car or on foot, if from three satellites may be enough.
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change the language later, in the main view, select Options Tools Settings Navigation > > > > Voice guidance. Voice guidance is not available for pedestrian navigation. To start navigating, select a location and Drive to Walk To stop navigating, select Options Stop >...
Camera Your device supports an image capture resolution Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not ● of 2584x1938 pixels (5 megapixels). The image use the flash on people or animals at close range. resolution in this guide may appear different. Do not cover the flash while taking a picture.
Video recording return to the camera, press and hold the capture key. Record videos Location information To switch from image mode to video mode, if You can automatically add capture location necessary, select and the video mode information to the file details of the captured To start recording, press the capture key or tap material.
Photos About Photos Images and video clips can also be sent Select Menu Photos and from the following: > to you from a Captured — View all the images and videos you compatible device. ● have captured. To be able to view a Months —...
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To print your images on a compatible printer, select Options > Print. To move images to an album for later printing, select Options Add to album Print later. > > Cyan Cyan Cyan Cyan Magenta Magenta Magenta Magenta Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Black...
For more information on the music player, radio and To fast-forward or rewind, tap and hold podcasting, see the extended user guide on the product support pages of the Nokia website. To go to the next item, tap Continuous exposure to high volume may damage .
Nokia Music Store. Select Default access enhance the bass, select Options > Settings. point. To view animated imagery during playback, select In the Nokia Music Store, you may be able to edit the Options Show visualisation. settings by selecting Options > Settings.
When the transmitter is on and transmitting sound, If music is not played for several minutes, the transmitter is automatically deactivated. is displayed in the standby mode. If the transmitter is on, but not transmitting anything, FM radio is displayed and a periodic tone sounds. If the transmitter is not transmitting anything for several Listen to the radio minutes, it switches off automatically.
better RDS frequency for the station if the frequency level becomes low. Play in background — Return to the home ● screen with the radio playing in the background. Manage radio stations Select Menu Music > Radio. > To listen to saved stations, select Options >...
Trial games that you can access only for a limited ● extended user guide on the product support pages time or that have limited content. of the Nokia website. Demo games that are smaller sections of a game ● with only a very limited set of features and levels.
The content of some video services is divided into of the Nokia website. categories. To browse video clips, select a category. Your device may have predefined services. To search for a video clip in the service, select...
To stream a video clip or view a downloaded one, Resume download — Resume a paused or ● select Options > Play. When the video clip is failed download. playing, to use the control keys for controlling the Cancel download —...
Here are tips on how you can contribute to protecting the environment. Did you remember to recycle your old device? 65-80% of the materials in a Nokia mobile phone can be recycled. Always return your used electronic Save energy products, batteries, and packaging materials to a dedicated collection point.
Learn more For more information on the environmental attributes of your device, see www.nokia.com/ ecodeclaration. Cyan Cyan Cyan Cyan Magenta Magenta Magenta Magenta Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Black Black Black Black...
Accessories Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and accessories approved by Nokia for use with this particular model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous. In particular, use of unapproved chargers or batteries may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
The battery intended for use with this device is can be made. BP-4L. Nokia may make additional battery models Safe removal. Always switch the device off and available for this device. This device is intended for...
Always use original Nokia batteries for your safety. may explode. Dispose of batteries according to local To check that you are getting an original Nokia regulations. Please recycle when possible. Do not battery, purchase it from a Nokia authorised service dispose as household waste.
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If you cannot confirm authenticity or if you have any reason to believe that your Nokia battery with the hologram on the label is not an authentic Nokia battery, you should refrain from using it, and take it to the nearest Nokia authorised service centre or dealer for assistance.
Taking care of your device Your device is a product of superior design and Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough ● craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The handling can break internal circuit boards and following suggestions will help you protect your fine mechanics.
This way you help prevent uncontrolled waste disposal and promote the recycling of materials. Check product environmental information and how to recycle your Nokia products at www.nokia.com/werecycle, or www.nokia.mobi/werecycle. The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, battery, literature, or packaging...
Additional safety information Small children device, because information stored on them may be erased. Your device and its accessories may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Medical devices Operating environment Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the This device meets RF exposure guidelines when function of inadequately protected medical devices.
interference with the medical device. Persons who systems, and air bag systems. For more have such devices should: information, check with the manufacturer of your vehicle or its equipment. Always keep the wireless device more than 15.3 ● centimetres (6 inches) from the medical device. Only qualified personnel should service the device or install the device in a vehicle.
near gas pumps at service stations. Observe guaranteed. You should never rely solely on any restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel wireless device for essential communications like depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical medical emergencies. plants; or where blasting operations are in To make an emergency call: progress.
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and provided under product information at receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for www.nokia.com. exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific...
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Index contacts defaults 35 access codes 13 indicators and icons 28 editing 35 access points 40 inserting favourites 27 antennas 18 battery 16 images in 35 audio messages 37 SIM card 16 saving 35 internet browser 41 Contacts on Ovi 31 internet connection 41 battery browser...
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24 stations 55 N-Gage 56 recording video clips 49 updates playing games 56 remote lock Nokia Music Store 53 locking device with device software 11 UPIN code 13 Nokia support UPUK code 13 information 10 USB charging 19...
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web connection 41 wireless LAN (WLAN) 39 wrist strap 21 Cyan Cyan Cyan Cyan Magenta Magenta Magenta Magenta Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Black Black Black Black...