Nokia N8 Manual

Drag an item
Tap and hold the item, and slide your finger across the screen. The item follows your
finger.
You can drag items in the home screen or the main menu, when you have activated
editing mode.
Swipe
Place a finger on the screen, and steadily slide your finger in the desired direction.
For example, when you are viewing a picture, to view the next picture, swipe left.
Scroll in a list or menu
Place your finger on the screen, slide it quickly up or down the screen, then lift your
finger. The content...

Zoom out
Place two fingers on the item, and slide your fingers together.
Tip: You can also tap the item twice to zoom in or out.
Interactive home screen elements
The home screen elements are interactive. For example, you can change the date and
time, set alarms, write calendar entries, or edit the profiles directly on the home screen.
Set an alarm
Select the clock (1).
Activate or edit profiles
Select the profile (2).
View or edit your schedule
Select the date (3).
View missed calls or unread messages...

Modify the connectivity settings
Select the notification area (4) and 
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In most other views, you can select the notification area (4), and do the following:
•Modify the connectivity settings
•Open the clock, and set an alarm
•View the battery status, and activate power saving mode
•View notifications of missed calls or unread messages
•Open the WLAN wizard, and connect to a WLAN
•Manage Bluetooth connections
Switch between open applications
You can see which applications and tasks are open in the...

Virtual keyboard in portrait mode may not be available in all writing languages.
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.
5Arrows keys - Move the cursor left or right.
6Space bar - Insert a space....

1Number keys
2* - Enter a special character, or when predictive text input mode is activated and
the word underlined, cycle through the word candidates.
3Shift 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.
4Close key - Close the virtual keypad.
5Arrow keys - Move the cursor left or right.
6Input menu - Activate predictive text input, change the writing language,...

Insert a space
Select 0.
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...

The device alerts silently for incoming calls or messages.An alarm is set.A timed profile is activated.You have a missed calendar event.
Call indicators
Someone has tried to call you.You are using your second phone line (network service).Incoming calls are diverted to another number (network service). If you have
two phone lines, a number indicates the active line.
Your device is ready for an internet call.A data call is active (network service).
Messaging indicators
You have unread messages. If the...

The device is synchronising.
The FM transmitter is active, but not transmitting.  indicates that the FM
transmitter is transmitting.
A compatible headset is connected to your device.A compatible TV-out cable is connected to your device.A compatible text phone is connected to your device.
Set the notification light to blink for missed calls or messages
Your device has a notification light in the menu key. When the light blinks, you have
missed a call or a message has arrived.
Select Menu > Settings and...

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 WLAN to, for example,
read your mail or browse the internet. You can also use Bluetooth. Remember to comply
with any applicable safety requirements when you establish and...

Deactivate background animation effects
Select Menu > Settings and Themes > General > Options > Theme effects > Off.
Decrease the brightness of the display
In the display settings, select Brightness.
Deactivate the Big clock screen saver
Select Menu > Settings and Themes > Screen saver > None.
Network use
•If you are listening to music or otherwise using your device, but do not want to
make or receive calls, activate the offline profile.
•Set your device to check for new mail less frequently.
•Use a WLAN...