The Nokia 5800 is a real bag of tricks. Not only is it the first Nokia to pack in a touchscreen display but it also makes full use of its built-in sensor to change the way you look at the screen. This means you can view applications in either Landscape or Portrait mode, all depending on the way you hold your Nokia 5800.

However, it's not always appropriate to have it switching around as you move. We've been asked by a few users how to stop this from occuring, so we' put together this handy little tip for taming the auto-sensor and keeping the screen in the desired position.

So, you want to switch off the auto-rotation function on the Nokia 5800? This is a whole lot easier than you might imagine. Simply follow our guide and we have your screen tamed in moments. If you want to know more about the touchscreen on the Nokia 5800, then check out our indepth touchscreen review.

As you would expect from a corr task in the Nokia 5800, you need to alter the sensor settings, which you can access directly from the main screen. On the Main Menu tap Settings > Phone and and then choose Sensor Settings.

Once you're inside the Sensor Settings control panel choose Turning Controls and choose the options you want to alter. Save the changes and come out. You'll now find that your Nokia's screen is set in the position you wanted it to be in.

Did you find this tip useful? Let us know if you'd like more tips and tricks on how to get more from your Nokia 5800 in the Comments section below.