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Introduction 15 2 Hook a strap behind the clamp and close the back cover. personalised to have different widgets, bookmarks, background images, and shortcuts to applications and contacts. The desktop contains the following: Introduction About Maemo software This device uses Maemo 5 software on Linux. The software is built for computer-like performance, enabling the running of multiple applications at the same time, and delivering a wide range of activities ranging from web browsing to video recording. Your device supports Maemo Update, which allows updating the operating system and applications over a WLAN or packet data connection. With Maemo software, it is possible to develop your own applications for your device. To do this, you can use the Maemo Software Development Kit (Maemo SDK). For more information on what Maemo software is and how to develop applications, see maemo.nokia.com. 1 Application menu 2 Status area 3 Your network service provider (if a SIM card is inserted) 4 Widgets Switch between desktops Swipe left or right. About the desktop The desktop is displayed when you switch on the device. It offers quick access to different features of your device. You can have up to four desktops. The desktops can be

Section	Page
Nokia N900 User Guide	1
Contents	2
Safety	6
SWITCH ON SAFELY	6
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST	6
INTERFERENCE	6
SWITCH OFF IN RESTRICTED AREAS	6
QUALIFIED SERVICE	6
ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES	6
WATER-RESISTANCE	6
About your device	6
Network services	7
Shared memory	7
Set up your device	8
Insert the SIM card and battery	8
Insert the memory card	9
Charge the battery	10
Keys and parts	11
Keys and parts (front)	11
Keys and parts (back)	12
Keys and parts (top)	12
Keys and parts (sides)	12
First start-up	13
Switch the device on	13
Start-up wizard	13
Kickstand	13
Stylus	14
Use accessories	14
Headset	14
Wrist strap	14
Introduction	15
About Maemo software	15
About the desktop	15
Application menu	16
Status area and status menu	16
Status area	16
Status area indicators	16
Open the status menu	17
Dashboard	18
About the touch screen	18
Touch screen actions	18
Touch screen actions in applications	19
Basic use	19
About your device	19
Antenna locations	19
Control volume	20
Notification light	20
Protect your device	21
Lock your device	21
Change the lock code	21
Lock touch screen and keys	21
Text input	21
Use the physical keyboard	21
Use the virtual keyboard	23
Switch between input methods	23
Switch keyboard layout	23
Text input settings	23
Word completion and dictionaries	24
Use shortcuts	24
General shortcuts	24
Personalise your device	25
Edit and personalise the desktop	25
Profile settings	26
Change the background image	26
Change the device language	26
Change themes	27
Connect your device	27
About connectivity	27
Network settings	27
Use a WLAN connection	28
About WLAN	28
Operating modes	28
Create a WLAN connection	29
Security settings	29
Define advanced settings	30
Modify WLAN proxy settings	30
IP address settings	30
Other WLAN settings	31
Modify EAP settings	31
Use packet data connection	31
About packet data	31
Fast downloading and uploading	31
Packet data settings	32
Advanced settings	32
Active data connections	32
Disable wireless connections	32
Internet connection settings	33
Bluetooth connectivity	33
About Bluetooth connectivity	33
Bluetooth settings	33
Pair devices	34
Send data using Bluetooth connectivity	34
Receive data using Bluetooth connectivity	35
USB connections	35
USB	35
Use your device as a modem	35
Browse the web	35
About browser	35
Open and browse web pages	36
Browser toolbar	37
Organise bookmarks	37
Add a bookmark	37
Add browser shortcuts to desktop	37
Import bookmarks	37
Clear private data	37
Connection security	38
Download files	38
Save web pages	39
View browsing history	39
Install add-ons	39
Modify browser settings	40
Adjust view	40
Web settings	40
Organise your contacts	41
Add and edit contacts	41
Add and edit My information	42
Sort contacts	42
Import and export contacts	42
Send contact cards	43
Add shortcuts to desktop	43
Synchronise your contacts	44
Contacts settings	44
Make calls	44
About calls	44
Proximity sensor	44
Make voice calls	45
Make a call	45
Answer a call	46
Make a conference call	46
Send DTMF tones	46
Make internet calls	47
Internet calls	47
Create and edit call accounts	47
Make an internet call	47
Answer an internet call	48
Options during a call	48
Call timers	48
Emergency calls	48
Send text and instant messages	49
About Conversations	49
Send text messages	49
Send a text message	49
Forward a text message	50
Send a contact card	50
Save a received contact card	50
Send instant messages	50
Create and sign in to an instant messaging account	50
Send an instant message	50
Save and view instant messaging history	51
Change avatars	51
Change availability status	51
Account settings	51
Delete messages and conversations	51
Filter conversations	52
Text message and instant message settings	52
Mail	52
About mail	52
Read your work mail using Mail for Exchange	52
Set up your mail	53
Set up a Nokia Messaging account	53
Set up your other mail	53
Set up a Mail for Exchange account	54
Read and send mail	55
Retrieve and read mail messages	55
Create and send mail messages	56
Message settings	56
Add, save, and delete attachments	56
Create a mail signature	57
Tips for creating mail messages	57
Organise your mail	57
Organise mail messages and attachments	57
Search within a mail message	57
Delete mail messages	57
Synchronise with Mail for Exchange	58
Modify mail settings	58
Mail account settings	58
Mail settings	59
Nokia Messaging settings	59
Mail for Exchange settings	60
Configure connection specific SMTP servers	61
Capture images and record video clips	61
Camera	61
Capture images	62
Image indicators	62
Capture images	62
Geotag images and video clips	63
After capturing an image	63
Record video clips	64
Video indicators	64
Record video clips	65
After recording a video clip	65
Change camera settings	65
Scene modes	65
Image settings	66
Video settings	66
Flash settings	66
General settings	67
View images with Photos	67
View images	67
TV-out settings	68
Sort images	68
Modify images	68
Edit tags	69
Modify Photos settings	69
Share your images and video clips	69
About sharing content	69
Create a sharing account	70
Share items	70
Tags	70
Share items using Bluetooth connectivity	70
Send items using mail	71
Modify sharing settings	71
View sharing status	71
Edit sharing account	71
Play music and video clips	72
About Media player	72
File formats	72
Add the media widget to desktop	73
Search for media files	73
Play music with Media player	73
Play music	73
Browse the music library	73
View playlists	74
Add songs to current playlists	74
Save playlists	74
Shuffle songs	74
Use the FM transmitter	75
About the FM transmitter	75
Play music using FM transmitter	75
FM transmitter settings	75
Play video clips with Media player	75
Play video clips	75
Browse the video library	76
Add video bookmarks	76
Use TV-out to play video clips on your TV	76
Play video clips from the internet	76
Listen to internet radio with Media player	76
Listen to internet radio	76
Add internet radio stations	77
Browse media servers	77
Find and view locations	77
Positioning (GPS)	77
About GPS	77
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)	78
Hold your device correctly	78
Position requests	78
Location settings	79
Ovi Maps for mobile	79
About Maps	79
Move on a map	79
Search for a place	80
Plan routes	80
Maps settings	80
Synchronise and transfer content from another device	80
Synchronise content	80
Transfer data	81
Manage transfer details	81
Back up and restore data	82
About backups	82
Create a new backup	82
Restore a backup	82
Update software and install applications	82
About Application manager	82
About application packages and catalogues	83
View log	83
Install additional applications	83
Browse and search installable applications	83
Show installed applications	83
Uninstall applications	84
Add catalogues	84
View, install, and edit catalogues	84
Restore application packages	84
Check for updates	85
Update software	85
Automatic software updates	85
Software updates using your PC	86
Manage time	86
View time and set alarms	86
Add and edit alarms	86
View world clock	87
Clock settings	87
View and manage calendar	87
View the calendar	87
Add and edit calendars	88
Add and edit calendar notes	88
Add and edit tasks	88
Add and edit events	89
Import events to calendar	89
Synchronise content	89
Add the agenda widget to desktop	89
Calendar settings	89
Use utilities and manage data	90
Manage files	90
About File manager	90
View files and folders	90
Edit files and folders	90
Memory	90
About memory	90
Manage memory cards	91
Memory	91
Increase available memory	91
Restore the original settings	91
Use utilities	92
Read news feeds and blogs	92
View PDFs	92
Write notes	93
Make calculations	93
Manage certificates	93
Draw sketches	93
Play games	94
Blocks	94
Chess	95
Mahjong	95
Marbles	96
Install other games	97
Modify settings	97
Modify personalisation settings	97
Change themes	97
Profile settings	97
Date and time settings	97
Language and regional settings	98
Display settings	98
Notification light settings	98
Text input settings	99
Modify connectivity settings	99
Bluetooth settings	99
Location settings	99
FM transmitter settings	100
Edit sharing account	100
Internet connection settings	100
Modify phone settings	100
Modify call settings	100
Network settings	101
Modify SIM card settings	101
Modify general settings	102
Modify device lock settings	102
Memory	102
TV-out settings	102
Calibrate the screen	102
View information about your device	102
Third party application settings	102
Open source software notice	103
Standards	103
Accessories	104
Battery	104
Battery and charger information	104
Nokia battery authentication guidelines	105
Authenticate hologram	105
Taking care of your device	105
Recycle	105
Additional safety information	106
Small children	106
Operating environment	106
Medical devices	106
Implanted medical devices	106
Hearing aids	106
Vehicles	106
Potentially explosive environments	106
Emergency calls	107
Certification information (SAR)	107