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    Place two fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web page, and slide your fingers
    apart or together.
    Tip: You can also tap the item twice.
    Use shortcuts
    You dont have to navigate long paths to, for example, open or close an internet
    connection, or to silence your phone. You can access these settings directly in the
    status menu, no matter what application or view youre in.
    Swipe down from the notification area.
    In the status menu, you can do the following:
    •View notifications of missed calls or unread messagesBasic use 21 
    						
    							•Silence your phone
    •Modify the connectivity settings
    •View available Wi-Fi connections, and connect to a Wi-Fi network
    •Manage Bluetooth connections
    Tip: When listening to music, you can quickly access the music player from the status
    area.
    Switch between open applications
    You can see which applications and tasks are open in the background, and switch
    between them.
    Press and hold the menu key, swipe left or right, and select the desired application.
    Applications running in the background increase the demand on battery power and
    use memory. To close an application that you are not using, select .
    Tip: To close all open applications, select and hold the task switcher, and from the
    pop-up menu, select Close all.
    Write textEnter text with the virtual keyboard
    Use the virtual keyboard 
    To activate the virtual keyboard, select a text input field. You may use the virtual
    keyboard both in landscape and portrait mode.
    Virtual keyboard in portrait mode may not be available in all writing languages. 22 Basic use 
    						
    							1Virtual keyboard
    2Close key - Close the virtual keyboard.
    3Shift and caps lock key - To enter an upper case character when writing in lower
    case, or vice versa, select the key before entering the character. To activate caps
    lock mode, select the key twice.
    4Character range - Select the desired character range, such as numbers or special
    characters.
    5Arrow keys - Move the cursor left or right.
    6Space bar - Insert a space.
    7Input menu - Activate predictive text input, or change the writing language.
    8Enter key - Move the cursor to the next row or text input field. Additional functions
    are based on the current context. For example, in the web address field of the
    web browser, it acts as the Go icon.
    9Backspace key - Delete a character.
    Switch between the virtual keyboard and keypad in portrait mode
    Select 
     > Alphanumeric keypad or QWERTY keyboard.
    Add an accent to a character
    Select and hold the character.
    Enter text with the virtual keypad
    Use the virtual keypad
    If you prefer to use the alphanumeric keypad when writing in portrait mode, you can
    switch from the virtual keyboard to the virtual keypad.
    1 Select a text input field.
    2 Select 
     > Alphanumeric keypad.Basic use 23 
    						
    							1Number keys
    2* - Enter a special character, or when predictive text input mode is activated and
    the word underlined, cycle through the word candidates.
    3Close key - Close the virtual keypad.
    4Arrow keys - Move the cursor left or right.
    5Input menu - Activate predictive text input, change the writing language, or switch
    to the virtual keyboard.
    6Backspace key - Delete a character.
    7Shift key - Change the character case. To activate or deactivate predictive text
    input mode, quickly select the key twice. To switch between the letter and number
    modes, select and hold the key.
    8Text input indicator (if available) - Indicates the character case, and if letter or
    number mode or predictive text input mode is activated.
    Activate traditional text input with the virtual keypad
    Select # twice quickly.
    Enter a character
    1 Select a number key (1-9) repeatedly, until the desired character is displayed.
    There are more characters available than are visible on the key.
    2 If the next letter is located on the same key, wait until the cursor is displayed or
    move the cursor forward, and select the key again.
    Insert a space
    Select 0. 24 Basic use 
    						
    							Move the cursor to the next line
    Select 0 three times.
    Activate predictive text input with the virtual keypad
    Predictive text input is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can add new words.
    Predictive text input is not available for all languages.
    1 Select 
     > Activate predictive text.
    2 To write the desired word, use the keys 2-9. Select each key once for each letter.
    For example, to write Nokia when the English dictionary is selected, select 6 for
    N, 6 for o, 5 for k, 4 for i, and 2 for a.
    The word suggestion changes after each key selection.
    3 If the word is not correct, select * repeatedly, until the correct match is displayed.
    If the word is not in the dictionary, select Spell, and enter the word using
    traditional text input mode, and select OK.
    If ? is displayed after the word, the word is not in the dictionary. To add a word
    to the dictionary, select *, enter the word using traditional text input mode, and
    select OK.
    4 To insert a space, select 0. To insert a common punctuation mark, select 1, and
    then select * repeatedly, until the correct punctuation mark is displayed.
    5 Start writing the next word.
    Deactivate predictive text input
    Select # twice quickly.
    Define the writing language
    Select 
     > Settings and Phone > Touch input > Writing language.
    Change the language when writing
    Select 
     > Writing language.
    The available options may vary.Basic use 25 
    						
    							Display indicatorsGeneral icons
    The touch screen and keys are locked.Someone has tried to call you.You have unread messages.If the message icon is blinking, your Inbox folder may be full.You have a missed calendar event.An alarm is set.Messages are waiting to be sent in the Outbox folder.Youre using your second phone line.Incoming calls are forwarded to another number. If you have two phone lines,
    a number indicates the active line.
    Your phone is ready for an internet call.
    Bluetooth and USB icons
    Bluetooth is on.If the icon is blinking, your phone is trying to connect to another device.Your phone is sending data over Bluetooth.A USB cable is connected to your phone.The phone is syncing.A compatible headset is connected to your phone.A compatible car kit is connected to your phone. 26 Basic use 
    						
    							Network icons
    Your phone is connected to a GSM network.Your phone is connected to a 3G network.A Wi-Fi connection is open.A GPRS data connection is opening or closing.A GPRS data connection is open.A GPRS data connection is on hold.An EGPRS data connection is opening or closing.An EGPRS data connection is open.An EGPRS data connection is on hold.A 3G data connection is opening or closing.A 3G data connection is open.A 3G data connection is on hold.An HSPA data connection is open.
    Set your phone to blink for missed calls or messages
    When the phone notification light blinks, you have missed a call or a message has
    arrived.
    Select 
     > Settings and Phone > Notification lights > Notification light.
    Search your phone and the internet 
     Explore your phone and the internet. You can search for mail, contacts, photos,
    music, or apps stored on your phone and on the internet.
    Select 
     > Search.
    1 Start writing a search word, then select from the proposed matches.Basic use 27 
    						
    							2 To search on the internet, select the internet search link at the end of the search
    results. You need an active internet connection.
    Tip: You can add a search widget to the home screen. Tap and hold an empty area of
    the home screen, then select Add widget and the search widget from the list.
    Use your phone offline
    In places where you do not want to make or receive calls, you may still access your
    calendar, contacts list, and offline games if you activate the offline profile. Switch the
    phone off when mobile phone use is not allowed or when it may cause interference
    or danger.
    Press and hold the power key 
    , and select Offline.
    When the offline profile is activated, your connection to the cellular network is closed.
    All radio frequency signals between the phone and the cellular network are prevented.
    If you try to send a message, it is placed in the Outbox folder, and is sent only when
    another profile is activated.
    You can also use your phone without a SIM card. Switch the phone off, and remove
    the SIM card. When you switch back on, the offline profile is activated.
    Important: In the offline profile you cannot make or receive any calls, or use other
    features that require cellular network coverage. You may be able to call the official
    emergency number programmed into your device.To make calls, you must first
    change to another profile.
    When the offline profile is activated, you can still connect to a Wi-Fi network to, for
    example, read your mail or browse the internet. You can also use Bluetooth.
    Remember to comply with any applicable safety requirements.
    Prolong battery life
    If it seems youre always looking for a charger, there are steps you can take to reduce
    the power consumption of your phone.
    •Always charge the battery fully.
    •When power saving mode is activated, phone settings, such as Network mode
    and the screen saver, are optimised.
    Activate power saving mode
    Press the power key 
    , and select Activate power saving. To deactivate power
    saving mode, press the power key , and select Deactivate power saving. 28 Basic use 
    						
    							Close the applications you are not using
    Press and hold the menu key, swipe until the desired application is displayed, and
    select 
    .
    Sounds, themes, and effects
    •Mute unnecessary tones, such as key tones.
    •Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.
    •Change the length of the time-out period after which the phone display switches
    off.
    Set the length of the time-out period
    Select 
     > Settings and Phone > Display > Light time-out.
    Activate a dark theme and wallpaper
    Select 
     > Settings and Themes > General.
    To change the wallpaper, on the home screen, select 
     > Change wallpaper.
    Deactivate background animation effects
    Select 
     > Settings and Themes > General >  > Theme effects > Off.
    Decrease the brightness of the display
    Select 
     > Settings and Phone > Display > Brightness.
    Deactivate the Big clock screen saver
    Select 
     > Settings and Themes > Screen saver > None.
    Network use
    •If you are listening to music or otherwise using your phone, but do not want to
    make or receive calls, activate the offline profile.
    •Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently.
    •Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data (GPRS
    or 3G) connection.
    •If your phone is set to use both GSM and 3G networks (dual mode), the phone
    uses more power when searching for the 3G network.
    Deactivate Bluetooth when not needed
    Swipe down from the notification area, and select 
     .Basic use 29 
    						
    							Stop your phone scanning for available Wi-Fi networks
    Swipe down from the notification area, and select 
    .
    Establish a mobile data (3G or GPRS) connection only when needed
    To close the mobile data connection, swipe down from the notification area, and
    select 
    .
    Restore original settings
    If your phone is not working properly, you can reset some settings to their original
    values.
    1 End all active calls and connections.
    2Select 
     > Settings and Phone > Phone management > Factory settings >
    Restore.
    3 If prompted, enter the security code.
    This does not affect documents or files stored on your phone.
    After restoring the original settings, the phone switches off, and then on again. This
    may take longer than usual.
    Personalisation
    ProfilesAbout profiles
     Select  > Settings > Profiles.
    Waiting for a call but cant let your phone ring? Your phone has various settings groups
    called profiles, which you can personalise for different events and environments. You
    can also create your own profiles.
    You can personalise the profiles in the following ways:
    •Change the ringtone and message alert tones.
    •Change the volume of the ringtone and key tones.
    •Mute key tones and notification tones.
    •Activate vibration alerts.
    •Set the phone to say the name of the contact who is calling.
    Tip: Want quick access to the profiles? Add a profile widget to the home screen. 30 Personalisation 
    						
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