Contents
Safety 4
Get started  5
Keys and parts  5
Insert SIM and battery  5
Insert a memory card  7
Charge the battery  7
Copy contacts from your old phone  8
Basics 9
Display indicators  9
Touch screen actions  9
Switch between views  11
Check your activity  11
Change settings quickly  12
Prolong battery life  12
Reorganise the apps menu  13
Personalise the lock screen  13
Change your ringtone  14
Add a full keyboard or phone keypad  14
Add a writing language  14
Keys on the keyboard  14
Write using the keyboard  14
Keys on the keypad  15
Write using the keypad  15
Use predictive text  16
Nokia Store  16
People & messaging  17
Make a call  17
Save a name and phone number  17
Add social info to contacts  18
Update your status  18
Send a message  18
Mail for Exchange  19
Set up your mail account  20
Send a mail  20
Chat with your friends  21
Check your voice mail  22
Camera 23
Take a photo  23
Record a video  23
Share your photo or video  24
Maps & navigation  25
Find nearby places  25
Internet 26
Browse the web  26
Add a website to your favourites  26
Entertainment 28
Play a song  28
Listen to the radio  28
Office 29
Change the time and date  29
Set an alarm  29
Add a calendar entry  29
Phone management & connectivity  31
Share your content using Slam  31
Connect to a Wi-Fi network  31
Copy content between your phone and
computer 32
Update your phone software  32
Use your phone in flight mode  32
Access codes  33
User Guide
Nokia Asha 501
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