Nokia 5250 User manual

Nokia 5250 User Guide

Issue 3.0

Contents

Safety 5

About your device 6

Network services 7

Find help 8

In-device help 8

Support 8

Software updates over the air 9

Update software using your PC 10

Settings 10

Access codes 10

Prolong battery life 11

Free memory 12

Get started 13

Insert the SIM card and battery 13

Insert the memory card 16

Charge the battery 17

Keys and parts 19

Stylus 20

Switch the device on or off 21

Lock the keys and touch screen 22

Home screen 22

Access the menu 24

Touch screen actions 24

Media key 27

Change the ringing tone 27

Visit Ovi by Nokia 28

About Ovi Store 28

Your device 28

Phone setup 28

Transfer content for the first time 29

Display indicators 29

Contacts bar 30

Antenna locations 31

Offline profile 31

Shortcuts 32

Volume and loudspeaker control 33

Sensor settings and display

rotation 33

Remote lock 34

Headset 34

Attach a wrist strap 36

Remove the SIM card 36

Remove the memory card 37

Make calls 37

Touch screen during calls 37

Calls 37

During a call 38

Voice mailbox 39

Answer or reject a call 39

Make a conference call 40

Speed dial a phone number 41

Call waiting 41

Voice dialling 42

Log 42

Write text 45

Virtual keyboard 45

Handwriting 46

2Contents

Alphanumeric keypad 47

Touch input settings 50

Contacts 51

Save and edit names and

numbers 51

Contacts toolbar 51

Manage names and numbers 51

Default numbers and addresses 52

Ringing tones, images, and call text

for contacts 52

Copy contacts 53

SIM services 53

Messaging 55

Messaging main view 55

Write and send messages 56

Messaging inbox 57

Set up e-mail 59

E-mail service 59

Mailbox 60

Mail for Exchange 62

View messages on a SIM card 63

Cell broadcast messages 64

Service commands 64

Messaging settings 64

Ovi Contacts 67

Chat 73

Personalise your device 74

Change the look of your device 74

Profiles 75

Music folder 76

Music player 76

Ovi Music 80

Nokia Podcasting 81

Radio 83

Camera 84

Activate the camera 85

Image capture 85

Video recording 89

Gallery 91

View and organise files 91

View images and videos 92

Organise images and videos 93

Share online 93

About Share online 93

Subscribe to services 93

Manage your accounts 94

Create a post 94

Post files from Gallery 95

Nokia Video Centre 95

View and download video clips 96

Video feeds 97

My videos 98

Transfer videos from your PC 98

Video centre settings 99

Web browser 99

Browse the web 99

Contents 3

Browser toolbar 101

Navigate pages 101

Web feeds and blogs 102

Widgets 102

Content search 103

Bookmarks 103

Empty the cache 104

Connection security 104

Connectivity 105

Data connections and access

points 105

Network settings 105

Access points 106

Active data connections 109

Synchronisation 109

Bluetooth connectivity 110

USB 115

PC connections 116

Administrative settings 116

Search 117

About Search 117

Start a search 118

Other applications 118

Clock 118

Calendar 120

File manager 121

Application manager 121

RealPlayer 125

Recorder 126

Write a note 127

Make a calculation 127

Converter 128

Dictionary 128

Settings 129

Phone settings 129

Call settings 136

Troubleshooting 137

Green tips 141

Save energy 141

Recycle 141

Product and safety

information 142

Index 150

4Contents

Safety

Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read

the complete user guide for further information.

SWITCH ON SAFELY

Do not switch the device on when wireless phone use is prohibited or

when it may cause interference or danger.

ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST

Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle

while driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road

safety.

INTERFERENCE

All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect

performance.

SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS

Follow any restrictions. Switch the device off in aircraft, near medical

equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting areas.

QUALIFIED SERVICE

Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.

Safety 5

ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES

Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect

incompatible products.

WATER-RESISTANCE

Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

About your device

The wireless device described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900 MHz. Contact your service provider for more information about

networks.

Your device supports several connectivity methods and like computers may be

exposed to viruses and other harmful content. Exercise caution with messages,

connectivity requests, browsing, and downloads. Only install and use services and

software from trustworthy sources that offer adequate security and protection,

such as applications that are Symbian Signed or have passed the Java Verified™

testing. Consider installing antivirus and other security software on your device and

any connected computer.

Your device may have preinstalled bookmarks and links for third-party internet sites

and may allow you to access third-party sites. These are not affiliated with Nokia,

and Nokia does not endorse or assume liability for them. If you access such sites,

take precautions for security or content.

Warning:

To use any features in this device, other than the alarm clock, the device must be

switched on. Do not switch the device on when wireless device use may cause

interference or danger.

6Safety

When using this device, obey all laws and respect local customs, privacy and

legitimate rights of others, including copyrights. Copyright protection may prevent

some images, music, and other content from being copied, modified, or transferred.

Make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored

in your device.

When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed safety

instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.

The images in this guide may differ from your device display.

Refer to the user guide for other important information about your device.

Network services

To use the device you must have service from a wireless service provider. Some

features are not available on all networks; other features may require that you make

specific arrangements with your service provider to use them. Network services

involve transmission of data. Check with your service provider for details about fees

in your home network and when roaming on other networks. Your service provider

can explain whatcharges will apply. Some networks may have limitations that affect

how you can use some features of this device requiring network support such as

support for specific technologies like WAP 2.0 protocols (HTTP and SSL) that run on

TCP/IP protocols and language-dependent characters.

Your service provider may have requested that certain features be disabled or not

activated in your device. If so, these features will not appear on your device menu.

Your device may also have customized items such as menu names, menu order, and

icons.

Safety 7

Find help

In-device help

Your device contains instructions to help to use the applications in your device.

To open help texts from the main menu, select Menu > Help and the application

for which you want to read instructions.

When an application is open, to access the help text for the current view, select

Options > Help.

When you are reading the instructions, to change the size of the help text, select

Options > Decrease font size or Increase font size.

You may find links to related topics at the end of the help text.

If you select an underlined word, a short explanation is displayed.

Help texts use the following indicators:

Link to a related help topic.

Link to the application being discussed.

When you are reading the instructions, to switch between help texts and the

application that is open in the background, select Options > Show open apps. and

the desired application.

Support

When you want to learn more about how to use your product or you are unsure

how your device should function, go to www.nokia.com/support, or using a mobile

device, www.nokia.mobi/support. You can also select Menu > Help in your device.

If this does not resolve your issue, do one of the following:

8Findhelp

•Switch off the device, and remove the battery. After about a minute, replace the

battery, and switch on the device.

•Restore the original factory settings.

•Update your device software.

If your issue remains unsolved, contact Nokia for repair options. Go to

www.nokia.com/repair. Before sending your device for repair, always back up the

data in your device.

Software updates over the air

Select Menu > Applications > SW update.

With Software update (network service), you can check if there are updates available

for your device software or applications, and download them to your device.

Downloading software updates may involve the transmission of large amounts of

data (network service).

Make sure that the device battery has enough power, or connect the charger before

starting the update.

Warning:

If you install a software update, you cannot use the device, even to make emergency

calls, until the installation is completed and the device is restarted.

After updating your device software or applications using Software update, the

instructions related to the updated applications in the user guide or the helps may

no longer be up to date.

To download the available updates, select . To unmark specific updates that you

do not want to download, select the updates from the list.

To view information on an update, select the update and .

Find help 9

To view the status of previous updates, select .

Select Options and from the following:

Update via PC — Update your device using a PC. This option replaces the Start

update option when updates are only available using the Nokia Software Updater

PC application.

View update history — View the status of previous updates.

Settings — Change the settings, such as the default access point used for

downloading updates.

Disclaimer — View the Nokia licence agreement.

Update software using your PC

Nokia Software Updater is a PC application that enables you to update your device

software. To update your device software, you need a compatible PC, broadband

internet access, and a compatible USB data cable to connect your device to the PC.

To get more information and to download the Nokia Software Updater application,

go to www.nokia.com/softwareupdate.

Settings

Your device normally has MMS, GPRS, streaming, and mobile internet settings

automatically configured in the device, based on your network service provider

information. You may have settings from your service providers already installed in

your device, or you may receive or request the settings from the network service

providers as a special message.

Access codes

If you forget any of the access codes, contact your service provider.

Personal identification number (PIN) code — This code protects your SIM card

against unauthorised use. The PIN code (4 - 8 digits) is usually supplied with the

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