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The Nokia C7 is the latest Symbian ^3 handset from Nokia, following the footsteps of the Nokia N8. Because it uses a completely new operating system, it can take a little while to get the best out of it, so we’re putting together this comprehensive guide to tell you everything you need to know about the Nokia C7. Read on to find out more…

Symbian ^3 is an all-new operating system, first seen on the Nokia N8. Even if you’re familiar with Symbian, it can take a little getting used to, so we’ll be bringing you tutorials for everything you need to know.

From extending the battery life, to taking the best photographs, to changing themes and handling the multiple home screens, this guide will have it all. We’ll be updating it twice a week, with all the latest tutorials added below, so be sure to bookmark it and check back here every week.

If you have any questions, leave a comment below and let us know – we’re here to help. We’ll start off with changing the time, however, as lets face it – most of us use our phones these days to keep track of the time.

Nokia C7: How To Change The Time And Set Up An Alarm
Nokia C7: How To Set Up and Edit Multiple Home Screens
Nokia C7: How To Change Your Wallpaper
Nokia C7: How To Add Contacts To Your Homescreen
Nokia C7: How To Organise The Menu Layout
Nokia C7: How To Delete Apps
Nokia C7: How To Update Your Phone Book
Nokia C7: How To Use Facebook And Twitter
Nokia C7: How To Change Themes
Nokia C7: How To Transfer Photographs
Nokia C7: How To Improve Battery Life
Nokia C7: How To Use The Ovi Store
Nokia C7: How To Upload Photographs To Facebook
Nokia C7: How To Display The Clock As A Screensaver
Nokia C7: How To Back Up Your Phonebook
Nokia C7: How To Upload Photographs To Facebook
Nokia C7: How To Copy Your Ring Tone Using Bluetooth
Nokia C7: How To Add Photographs To Your Contacts
Nokia C7: How To Change The Font Size
Nokia C7: How To Use Ovi Maps In Offline Mode
Nokia C7: How To Use Profiles
Nokia C7: How To Use The Calendar
Nokia C7: How To Set Up Email
Nokia C7: How To Update Firmware (OTA)
Nokia C7: How To Dim The Screen
Nokia C7: How To Delete Multiple Text Messages
Nokia C7: How To Use The File Manager
Nokia C7: How To Reset Factory Settings
Nokia C7: How To Make Video Calls
Nokia C7: How To Set Up A Voicemail Account
Nokia C7: How To Turn Off The Vibrating Screen
Nokia C7: How To Use The Music Player

As soon as you get your Nokia C7 up and running, the chances are you’ll be wanting to change the clock and set up an alarm, as neither are likely to be right. Thankfully, this can be done in seconds, and is easy to do.

Your Nokia C7 will already have a date/time widget set up on one of the multiple home screens. Tap the little clock icon to get going.

This brings up the clock app, to change the time simply press Options, Settings and then enter the new time/date. Click on Back once you’ve done this. You can change the clock from analogue to digital by tapping the clock icon on the left side of the screen.

To set up an alarm, again you want to be running the clock app, so if it’s gone back to your home screen tap the clock widget again. Then click New Alarm. Enter the time, and if you want it repeated – every day, for instance, or just at weekends, then enter that below. You’ll be able to set as many alarms as you want – either singular ones or repeated alarms – just press New Alarm to keep adding.
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Nokia C7: How To Set Up and Edit Multiple Home Screens

One of the things we like about the Nokia C7′s new Symbian ^3 operating system is the ability to use multiple home screens. Add widgets, shortcuts and more across several pages, making your Nokia C7 a lot easier to use. Join us after the break to find out how to set up and manage your home pages…

Flick your finger to the right or left on your Nokia C7′s home screen, and the first thing you’ll notice is that there’s more than one home screen. There’s three in fact – a feature new to Symbian ^3.

You can set up any kind of shortcut for these different home screens – from icons to launching apps, to shortcuts and bookmarks to the internet. There are also loads of widgets available for the Nokia C7, letting you carry out social networking, stream video clips and much more.

To get started, either tap and hold down the part of the screen that you want edit, or tap Options and Edit Home Screen. As soon as you do this, the screen will become darker, and you’ll be able to move icons around and add more.

To remove an existing widget, simply tap it and then click Remove. It’s just as easy to add a replacement, or a widget to any of the other home screens. Simply tap on an empty part of the screen (indicated by a + symbol), and you’ll be taken to the Widget Catalogue.

There are loads of different widgets to choose from – if you simply want to add icons to launch apps then click on Shortcuts. Once you’ve picked your widget, click Done, or add another. To choose which shortcut launches which application, tap the shortcut widget, and press Settings. Then assign the app you want.

You can do this for all three home screens – press the button in the middle at the bottom to switch between the home screens when editing. Using this method, you can assign different pages for different occasions – a work home page, for instance, or one for your social networking and gaming.

If you’re confused about anything else, leave a comment below and we’ll try to write a tutorial for you.
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Nokia C7: How To Change Your Wallpaper

Changing the wallpaper on your Nokia C7 has to be one of the easiest ways to personalise your handset, and you can also have different wallpapers for each of the three home screens.

To get started, click the menu button and open your photographs folder, and pick the photograph you want to use as a background. Open it up, and click Options.

Scroll down, and tap Use Image. It’s then just a simple case of clicking Set as wallpaper. Unlike previous versions of Symbian, Symbian ^3 lets you zoom into the imagine, so you’ll be able to choose the exact bit you want to use as a background.

You can zoom by pushing your fingers closer together or further apart on the screen. Once you’re happy, tap the screen, and press Set. Close the photograph, and you’re good to go. To change the photograph on one of your other home screens, simply flick to the next screen by swiping right or left, pick your photograph, and do the same again.

If you already know which photo you want to use, and it doesn’t need editing, you can also switch pics quickly from the home screen, by pressing Options, Change Wallpaper, Image and then selecting the image you want. You won’t be able to zoom in or out if you change the image this way, however.
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Nokia C7: How To Add Contacts To Your Homescreen

The Nokia C7 is a fantastic phone, offering lots of new features to get to grips with. If you’ve just got one, you’ll be wanting to set it up properly – and one of the first things you should do is add a contacts widget to the homescreen. Join us after the break to find out how to add contacts to your Nokia C7′s homescreen…

With the contacts feature, you can add a widget to the homescreen on your Nokia C7, and you can add up to 20 contacts to it. You can also add photographs for your contacts – so it’s a simple case of tapping on the friend you want to call or send a text message to.

Nokia pre-installs a contact widget as standard, and it’s all ready to go straight out of the box. Simply tap the widget to get started, and pick the first contact you want to add. Press OK, and your first contact is added.

To the right, you’ll see Add and Remove – you can add up to 20 contacts using the same process. There’s only enough space to display four contacts – but to see more simply scroll to the right or left. You can also add photographs to all of your contacts – and these pics will show up in the widget. Check back here on Thursday to find out how to add snapshots of all your mates.
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Nokia C7: How To Organise The Menu Layout

Got a new Nokia C7 and want to change the way the menu looks? One of the great things about Symbian ^3 is the fact it’s really adjustable – so you can move all your apps onto the main menu, or separate them between folders, and put your favourites at the top. Join us after the break to find out how to organise the menu on your Nokia C7…

As with older versions of Symbian, Symbian ^3 makes it easy to change the menu depending on what you prefer. Want everything to be located on the main menu page? Prefer to move apps between different folders? Thankfully both are easy to do.

To get started, click the menu button on your Nokia C7, and tap Options. Then press Organise. As soon as you do this, the icons will appear as individual tiles. You can move these tiles around – so you can have your favourite icons are the top, for instance.

Clicking on Applications takes you to the next menu. Again, you can move all your apps round, or to move one to the main menu, tap and hold it, and drag it to the ‘up’ folder at the top left of the screen.

You can do this for any of your apps, so they’ll all appear when you press the main menu button. You can also open other folders – such as Office – and move the apps from there into the Applications menu, or again into the main menu.

If you’ve got lots of apps, it can take a little while to organise everything, but once you do you’ll have a smartphone that’s ideally suited to your requirements.
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Nokia C7: How To Delete Apps

There are loads of fantastic apps currently available for the Nokia C7, but it’s inevitable that you won’t like them all. If you’ve downloaded something you want to get rid of, you’ll be wanting to delete it – join us after the cut to find out how…

If you’ve got an app on your Nokia C7 that you don’t use, there’s no point in leaving it on your handset as it’ll just fill up your storage space.

Thankfully, it’s easy to delete apps. Click on the Menu button, followed by Applications, and scroll down until you see the app you want to delete.

Click on Options, followed by Organise. Tap and hold down the app you want to delete – after a second or two you’ll be offered two options – Move to folder and Delete. Click the latter to uninstall the app.

If there’s anything else you want to know, then be sure to bookmark this page or leave a comment . We’ll be bringing you comprehensive tutorials covering everything you need to know – from organising the homescreen, to setting up Wi-Fi.
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Nokia C7: How To Update Your Phone Book

If you’re still getting to grips with the Nokia C7, then join us after the break. We’ll be looking at how to copy phone numbers from your old telephone to your Nokia C7, and how to switch between the SIM card memory and the phone memory itself…

Before you take your SIM card out of your old phone, make sure you copy all of the phone numbers and contact details to it. This will allow you to copy over all the information – even if your old phone isn’t a Nokia – to your new Nokia C7.

Plug in your old SIM card, and turn on the Nokia C7. Click on the menu button, and then press Contacts. Then press SIM numbers – you’ll be offered a large drop down menu with various different features.

Tap Copy All To Phone, and click Yes when you’re asked if you want to copy all SIM numbers to the phone memory. Your contact details will then all be swapped across to your Nokia C7.

If you’re using a new SIM card, simply take the old one out, and switch them over. If you want to view numbers on the SIM card, or on the phone itself, click Options, Settings, and pick whichever option suits you best.
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Nokia C7: How To Use Facebook And Twitter

The Nokia C7 is a stunning smartphone, capable of loads of things. It’s great when it comes to social networking, and it couldn’t be easier to set up Facebook and Twitter on the move. Join us after the break to find out how to get Facebook and Twitter on your Nokia C7…

One of the great things about the Nokia C7 and its Symbian ^3 operating system, is the fact it’s really easy to set up Facebook and Twitter. You’ll be able to access status updates from your home page, see updates and go straight to the apps themselves.

There’s a widget built into the Nokia C7 for both Facebook and Twitter. It should be ready to go straight out of the box, but if you need to add it again simply click on Options, Edit Home Screen and select the social networking widget.

You can also select Nokia’s Facebook widget if you want to keep Facebook and Twitter completely seperate. Click on the Social widget to get started. You’ll need to enter your Ovi details first – if you don’t already have an account, it’s quick and easy to sign up.

Once you’ve signed into Ovi, you can then configure both Facebook and Twitter accounts. Thankfully, it’s a simple case of entering your usernames and passwords. As soon as you’ve entered the details, your accounts will show up in the homescreen widget.

From the widget, you’ll be able to view status updates, keep an eye on your accounts or launch dedicated Facebook and Twitter apps simply by tapping the widget.
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Nokia C7: How To Change Themes

Changing the theme on your Nokia C7 is a simple way of making your device look fresh and different. It’s easy to do, and takes seconds, letting you change the menus to match the colour of your Nokia C7. Join us after the break to find out how…

To get started, click on the Menu button, and then press Settings. From here, it’s simply a case of pressing Themes, and General. You’ll see a list of themes for you to choose from – as soon as you try clicking on one, the Nokia C7 will change to that theme, with menu colours changing accordingly.

There are also a host of new themes available using the software update on your Nokia C7 – we’ll be telling you how to do this next week. The newer themes also update the icons in your Nokia C7′s menu, with some of the widget animations getting a refresh as well.
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Nokia C7: How To Transfer Photographs

If you’re still getting to grips with your Nokia C7, you’ll be wanting to know how to transfer photographs from the phone to your computer. There are several ways to do this, and all are relatively simple. Join us after the break to find out how to transfer photographs…

One of the bits we like the most about the Nokia C7 is that it offers loads of options. There are several different ways to get your photographs from the Nokia C7 to your computer, for instance – making it easy to find a way that suits you best.

Without a doubt, the easiest way of transferring your photographs in one go, is to plug your Nokia into your computer using the micro USB cable. If you’re running Windows 7, the Nokia C7 will be recognised automatically, with a pop up window letting you carry out different tasks.

Simply pick a program to transfer your photographs – we used Windows Live Photo Gallery – and click ‘Import Pictures and Videos. Job done!

If you want to share your snaps with other people, it may be worth copying your photographs to a memory stick instead of your computer, using Nokia’s new USB on the go technology. Plug the USB on the go cable (which should be in the box of your Nokia C7) into the micro USB port on the side of the device.

Then plug a USB memory stick into the cable – as soon as you do so Nokia’s file manager should pop up automatically. As default, the photographs will be saved on the E: (Mass Memory). Click on this option, and your photographs should be in the Images folder.

If you only want to copy a couple of photographs, open the Images folder, followed by the Camera folder, and find the folder you want to copy – as with a regular compact camera, your Nokia C7 will create a new sub folder every time you start taking a new set of photos. Tap the folder you want to copy (tap Images if you want to copy everything) and hold. After a second or two, another menu will pop up, letting you copy the folder. Simply select your memory stick, and wait for the photographs to copy.

If you’re just transferring a couple of photographs at a time, and your computer has Bluetooth, it’s also possible to send all of your photographs wirelessly. We’ll be bringing you a guide on setting up Bluetooth on your Nokia C7 next week – so make sure you bookmark our Nokia C7 Ultimate User Guide, and let us know if there’s anything you’re confused about.
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Nokia C7: How To Improve Battery Life

Like its Symbian ^3 siblings, the Nokia C7 is an impressive all-round smartphone, but with a few tweaks you can make it even better. One way is to improve the battery life – so you’ll be able to use it for longer without needing to be near a power point. Join us after the cut to find out how to improve the battery life on your Nokia C7…

There are lots of ways to make Nokia smartphones last for longer – from dimming the screen to turning off Bluetooth – but you usually have to change all the settings manually.

Things have changed a lot with the Nokia C7 and Symbian ^3, which includes its own Power Saving Mode. Simply click in the top right corner of the home screen, then press the battery icon, and click Power Saving Mode.

This automatically dims the screen on your Nokia C7, along with changing the network coverage from 3G to GSM. Using a 3G connection takes up lots of power, and unless you’re browsing the internet it’s not actually required.

This should make a huge difference to the battery life of your Nokia C7. It’s also worth checking that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned off. You can do this using the Connectivity screen – again click the top right corner of the screen, but this time select the two arrows rather than the battery.
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Nokia C7: How To Use The Ovi Store

The Nokia C7 is an excellent phone, but to get the best out of it you’ll be wanting to add more apps. It’s easy to do this using the Ovi Store, but if you’ve yet to try it you may want a little help. Join us after the break, where we’ll be showing you how to use the Ovi Store on your Nokia C7…

As soon as you get your Nokia C7, there should be a link to the Ovi Store on one of the widgets on one of the three home pages. The icon is a little blue bag, with Ovi written on it. If it’s not there, and you want to add it, simply check out our Nokia C7: Ultimate User Guide to find out how to configure your home page.

The Ovi Store can also be launched from the main menu, simply press the menu button, and then click on the little blue bag icon.

The first time you use Ovi, you’ll have to download the app. Click on the icon, and follow the instructions onscreen to get started. You’ll also have to register, but this is both free and easy to do.

Once you’re signed in, you’re ready to start browsing for apps and games to download. As default, the Ovi Store shows recommended apps, but it’s also possible to view by type – simply click Categories, and then pick from Applications, Games, Audio and Video and Personalisation.

If you get confused at any point, simply press the Back button on the bottom right of the screen. If you get really lost, click Store Menu, and then either Store Home or Store Categories – letting you start again.

To download an app, simply click on it, and then press Download. Once it’s downloaded, it’ll install automatically. You can then either launch from the Ovi Store, or continue browsing.

Whenever you download a title, the app will be saved in Account. You can head back there if there’s a paid for app you need to download again.

To find the app on your Nokia C7, simply press Menu, Applications, and scroll down to your newly installed app. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please leave a comment and we’ll try and create a tutorial to add to our ultimate guide.
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Nokia C7: How To Upload Photographs To Facebook

Once you’ve taken photographs using the excellent camera on the Nokia C7, the chances are you’ll want to share them. Nokia’s Ovi service makes it easy to share snaps with Facebook or Twitter – join us after the break to find out how…

To get started, you’ll need to have an Ovi Account, and you’ll also have to enter details for your Facebook or Twitter account. You can add multiple photographs from the Facebook app itself – or even upload snaps straight from the camera. To do this, click on the little camera icon in the Facebook app.

You then be asked what you want to share, being able to choose from the following options: Photo(s) from the Gallery, Photo from the Camera and Video from the Gallery. All do exactly what they claim to, making it easy to upload your content.

Clicking on the Gallery option takes you straight to your snaps – you can click on up to six to upload – simply press OK once you’ve picked the right ones. Clicking the Camera option lets you take a photograph there and then, automatically uploading it straight away.
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Nokia C7: How To Display The Clock As A Screensaver

There are lots of things you can do with your new Nokia C7. You can set a big clock to appear as the screensaver, for instance, and use it as an alarm clock. Join us after the break to find out how to display the clock as a screensaver on your Nokia C7…

Setting the clock as a screensaver on your Nokia C7 is an easy task, but if you’re new to Symbian, it can take a little getting used to.

Click the Menu button to get going. Then press Settings, followed by Themes. Tap Screen Saver, followed by Big Clock. This will automatically display the time on your Nokia C7, letting you use it as an oversized watch.Need to save battery life? Turn power saving on, and the time will disappear again. Otherwise, it’ll appear every time your Nokia C7 is locked, also displaying the day and date below it.

You can also easily switch between an analogue and a digital clock on your Nokia C7. Click on the clock on the time widget of your Nokia C7, bringing up the Clock app. Then, simply tap on the clock itself, and it will swap between analogue and digital.

The change will also happen when the screensaver next pops up. If there’s anything else you want to know, check out the guides above.
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Nokia C7: How To Back Up Your Phonebook

It’s always a worry that one day you may lose your Nokia C7 and all your contact details – making it difficult to get in touch with your friends. Thankfully, it’s easy to back up your phonebook, and you don’t even need to use cables or have a PC to hand. Join us after the cut to find out how to back up the phonebook on your Nokia C7…

To sync your phonebook with Nokia’s Ovi service, you’ll need to set up an Ovi Account. You’ll need this for the Ovi Store anyway, and to use Nokia’s social networking widget, but once you’ve set up an account you’re good to go with all the different features.

Head over to contacts.ovi.com once you’ve set up an account. From here, you’ll be able to manage all your contact details – from adding new contacts, to editing existing ones, to deleting unwanted numbers.
It’s easy to manage all your contacts once you’ve logged in, as everything is displayed in a big simple grid – complete with photographs if you’ve already added them.

To sync the numbers from your Nokia C7′s phonebook to Ovi.com, the best way is to add a Sync shortcut to your home screen. Check out our Nokia C7 Ultimate User Guide to find out how to edit your home screen. You can also open the Sync app by clicking the Menu button, pressing Connectivity, Data Transfer and then pressing Synchronise.

Click Options and Sync Settings to adjust your username and password details. You can also adjust the settings to change what items are synced – make sure that Contacts is ticked before you start. You can set the Sync function to work automatically every month, or manually.

Once you’ve pressed Synchronise, head back to contacts.ovi.com, where you’ll see all your newly synchronised data. You can synchronise more than one Nokia handset at a time – so it’s also easy to keep multiple phonebooks up to date.
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Nokia C7: How To Upload Photographs To Facebook

Once you’ve taken photographs using the excellent camera on the Nokia C7, the chances are you’ll want to share them. Nokia’s Ovi service makes it easy to share snaps with Facebook or Twitter – join us after the break to find out how…

To get started, you’ll need to have an Ovi Account, and you’ll also have to enter details for your Facebook or Twitter account. You can add multiple photographs from the Facebook app itself – or even upload snaps straight from the camera. To do this, click on the little camera icon in the Facebook app.

You then be asked what you want to share, being able to choose from the following options: Photo(s) from the Gallery, Photo from the Camera and Video from the Gallery. All do exactly what they claim to, making it easy to upload your content.

Clicking on the Gallery option takes you straight to your snaps – you can click on up to six to upload – simply press OK once you’ve picked the right ones. Clicking the Camera option lets you take a photograph there and then, automatically uploading it straight away.
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Nokia C7: How To Copy Your Ring Tone Using Bluetooth

Using Bluetooth is one of the easiest ways to transfer ringtones from your old Nokia to your new Nokia C7. You won’t need a computer, or wires, so you can even do it on the move. Join us after the break to find out how to copy your ring tone using Bluetooth…

Transferring ringtones is an easy thing to do, as long as you know what you’re doing. To start with, make sure that Bluetooth is activated on both your old phone and your Nokia C7. Once Bluetooth is turned on, make sure both phones are set to visible, and on your old Nokia go to Paired Devices.

Click Options, and New paired device. Click on Phones, and then C7. This will then ‘pair’ your devices – letting you connect and send files between the two without having to authorise it every time. To make sure you have the right device, you’ll be shown a code on each handset – simply check it’s the same, and then click Yes.

Then go to the File Manager on your Nokia – if you haven’t added it as a shortcut then you should be able to find it under Menu, Applications, Office and File Manager. Find the music file you want to send as your ring tone – ours was stored on our memory card – and then click and hold it if your phone is a touchscreen model.

You’ll then be able to press Send, Via Bluetooth, and choose the Nokia C7 from the list of recipients. The file will then be transferred automatically. If your old Nokia isn’t a touchscreen, click Options, Mark/unmark, and then Send.

Once the file has been sent, it’ll appear under the Notifications section on your Nokia C7′s home screen. Tap it – and it’ll come up as a conversation. Tap this, and it’ll play the song. You’ll then be able to click Options, and then Set as Ringtone.
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Nokia C7: How To Add Photographs To Your Contacts

Your Nokia C7 is capable of lots of things, and you can even add photographs for all of your friends and family. That way, when you want to ring or send a message to them, you can simply select their face or photograph from the contacts bar on the home screen. To find out how to add photographs to the contacts on your Nokia C7, join us after the break…

It easy to add photographs to your contacts, and better yet, they’ll even show up when you add a contact to your contacts widget on the home screen of your Nokia C7.

To get started, click on the contact you want to add a photograph to. Then click the right-hand tab at the top, followed by Options and Edit. Then scroll down and press ‘add image’ – it really is as simple as picking the photograph you want.

Another way to add an image is to use the integrated Facebook tool. You’ll need to set this up beforehand, but if you already have click on your contact, followed by Social Networks.

Enter the password for your Ovi account if asked, and then pick Facebook – contacts can also work with Twitter, but there’s more likely to be a lot more photographs on Facebook.

Once you find your friend, tap it and then press Link Profile to Contact – your Nokia C7 can use the same image found on their profile.
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Nokia C7: How To Change The Font Size

If you struggle with the font size on your Nokia C7, you’ll be glad to hear it’s possible to change it. Perhaps you need to make text larger because you’re struggling to read it, or want to make it slightly smaller. Both are possible thanks to the fully customisable Symbian ^3 operating system. Join us after the cut to find out how to change the font size on your Nokia C7…

Changing the size of text on your Nokia C7 can make a huge difference to the user experience. Make the text smaller, and everything looks pin sharp, with lots of space. Make it bigger, and it’s far easier to read if your eyesight isn’t so good.

Click Menu and Settings to get started. Then Click on Phone and Display. It’s then just a case of clicking on Font Size – you can choose from small, medium and large.

If you don’t like the new font size, simply click Font Size again – you’ll be able to change it straight back without having to go through any of the options again.
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Nokia C7: How To Use Ovi Maps In Offline Mode

Ovi Maps is one of the best apps you can get for your Nokia C7. You can make it even better by downloading the maps before you set off, so you won’t even need an internet connection when you travel. This way, you’ll save money when abroad, and not run the risk of losing your signal and mapping when you need it most. Join us after the break to find out how to use Ovi Maps in offline mode on your Nokia C7…

Although it usually makes sense to use a phone connection when navigating with your Nokia C7 – with the ability to get the latest traffic updates and information on local services – there are times when offline mapping is a necessity. Even if you get a contract with unlimited data, you’ll usually pay a heavy price for downloading map information when you’re abroad, for instance.

With Ovi Maps 3.6 – the latest version of Nokia’s premium sat-nav service from the Ovi Store – you can now download full maps straight to your Nokia, whenever you’re near a Wi-Fi connection. You can choose maps by country, so if you’re going on holiday you can set yourself up before you head off.

To get started, make sure you’ve downloaded Ovi Maps 3.06 from the Ovi Store. Earlier versions of Ovi Maps don’t let you download full mapping from your Nokia C7 itself – you’ll have to download them to a computer instead, and then install them separately.

Start Ovi Maps 3.06, and click the Update icon. You’ll then be taken to a screen that lets you click ‘Add new maps’. You can select maps by regions, and then choose from specific countries.

The maps are large in size – downloading maps for the UK as a whole takes up 245MB, for instance – so you’ll need a Wi-Fi connection to download. Even so, with a fast internet connection, you can expect your chosen country to download in a couple of minutes. Once your map has downloaded, you’ll have to wait a while for the map to install. Once that’s happened, you can either download more maps, or carry on. Click Menu to carry on.

Now you’ve downloaded a map for your area, you can select offline mode. Click the Settings icon at the bottom left of the menu. Then click Internet, followed by Connection, and Offline. Click Back, and Menu, and Ovi Maps should now work without the need to download map details as you drive.
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Nokia C7: How To Use Profiles

If you’ve got a Nokia C7, one of the first features you’ll want to get to grips with is the profiles option. This lets you change how the phone reacts to notifications – from phone calls to messages, and lets you easily set the phone to silent when in meetings, for instance. To find out how to use profiles on the Nokia C7, join us after the cut…

The Nokia C7 is a fantastic handset for daily use, but you’ll need to take advantage of the different profiles if you want to get the best out of it.

Nobody wants their ring tone to go off in the middle of the cinema, for instance, and it’s equally frustrating when you forget to turn the ring tone back on again afterwards. Thankfully, it’s easy to set up and use profiles on your Nokia C7, with a host of different ways to control them.

The most simple way of accessing your Nokia C7′s profile menu is to tap the Power button on the top. Instead of holding it down, just tap it once, and you’ll be offered a host of different profiles to choose from.

This lets you change the profile quickly, so is perfect if you’re heading into a meeting. The Nokia C7 also lets you edit profiles, however, which is more useful for long-term users.

There are two ways to edit a profile. One is to use the Time/Date widget on your Nokia C7′s homescreen, where the active profile is displayed under the date. Click on that, and again you’ll be offered a choice of profiles, but at the top you’ll also find ‘Edit active profile’.

Clicking this lets you edit every aspect of the profile – from call and message tones, to call vibration, to email alerts, to touchscreen vibration. You can even create an entirely new profile, combining your favourite settings.

If this doesn’t offer enough personalisation for you, you can also access profiles through the menu. Click the Menu button, and tap Settings. Then click on Profiles. Changing profiles this way offers a key benefit – the ability to time the profile.

Click the one you want to use, and then click Timed. Instead of swapping instantly to that profile, you’ll be able to time the profile so it expires at a particular hour/minute. This means you’ll be able to use your Nokia C7 on Silent – when in a meeting, for instance – with the device automatically switching back to General once you get to lunchtime.
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Nokia C7: How To Use The Calendar

Symbian has always offered a great calendar feature, and the Nokia C7 is no different. Set up meetings, be reminded about them on a day and time of your choice, it’s the perfect feature. Read on after the cut to find out how to get the best out of your Nokia C7′s calendar…

There should be a calendar widget shown as default on one of your Nokia C7′s home screens. If it’s missing, check further up to find out how to add a widget. You can also open the calendar by pressing the menu button, and clicking Calendar.

By default, the widget shows upcoming events, informing you what the next couple of entries are. If you click on it, it’ll take you to the day where you next have an event planned. It’s easy to change the view of the calendar – simply click the icon on the right (it has the number 12 on it) and you’ll be able to switch to Month, Week or To Do views.

Although you’ll always be met with a day view if you open the calendar from the widget, it’s possible to change the default view for the app itself. This means you can open it in month view, for instance, whenever you launch the app from the main menu. To change the default view, click on Options, Settings, and make the changes that suit your needs.

If you want the calendar to open in month view from the home screen, you’ll need to set up a shortcut. This is also easy to do – again have a look above to find out how.

Adding an entry to the calendar couldn’t be easier. Simply click the big icon on the left – it has a little rendering of a pencil on it, and you’ll be able to create an event. You can name it, set the time, location, you can even set an alarm days or months in advance.

If you want to create an event on another day, simply select month view and click the day, or tap the right or left arrows to navigate to another day, and enter a new event.

You can also update your calendar using your computer, and it’s possible to sync wirelessly using Ovi Suite. Check back here in the next few weeks, as we’ll be bringing you full updates on how to get the best out of Ovi Suite.
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Nokia C7: How To Set Up Email

Your Nokia C7 is an incredible piece of technology, packed with features and offering excellent connectivity. It’s effectively a mini computer – and just like your laptop you can easily check your email on the move. Join us after the break to find out how to set up email on your Nokia C7…

The Symbian ^3 operating system on your Nokia c7 is incredibly versatile, but it can take a little time to get the hang of it. Handling emails is just one of the many features the Nokia c7 is capable of – read on to find out how to set up an email account.

To get started, click the menu button on your Nokia c7. Then click Applications, followed by Mail. Because you don’t already have any email account set up, you’ll be asked to define one – click on Yes.

You’ll then be taken to the email wizard – click Start to get going. Symbian ^3 supports a host of popular email providers as standard, including Ovi Mail, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Hotmail, Mail for Exchange and BT Internet. You can also define other email accounts.

Click on the email account that you have. It’s then just a simple case of entering your email address and password. Accept the terms and conditions, and you’re good to go.

The Symbian ^3 email application is a joy to use – it’s simple to navigate, has large buttons and it’s easy to read all of the text. It’s possible to access your email account by clicking on Applications, and Email, or you can also add an email widget to your home page.

To find out how to add an email widget to your home page, check out our Nokia c7 Ultimate User Guide, where we’ll be showing you everything you need to know. If you have any questions, leave a comment below.
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Nokia C7: How To Update Firmware (OTA)

In order to keep your Nokia C7 as free from bugs as possible, and also to get the latest features, downloading the latest firmware is a must. It’s easy to download firmware if you know what you’re doing. To find out how to update firmware over the air (OTA) on your Nokia C7, read on after the break…

Having the latest updates for your Nokia C7 is important. Not only does having the latest firmware ensure that you have the latest features, but it also helps to iron out any bugs that are present in the operating system.

Click on the menu button, and Settings. Then press Phone Management. Tap Device Updates, where you’ll be able to see what firmware you’re currently running on your Nokia C7. Click Options and Check For Updates to see if any more recent firmware has been released.

If there are any updates, make sure you back up all your contact details and files before updating. You can also update firmware using your PC, and Nokia Software Updater (NSU), but we’ll be bringing you details on how to use this later. Keep an eye on our Nokia C7 Ultimate User Guide for more.

If there are any updates, click on them (after backing up your files) and install. You may have to restart your Nokia C7 for them to take effect.

If there’s anything else you want to know, then again check out our Nokia C7 Ultimate User Guide. We’re providing tutorials for everything you need to know – from setting the alarm, to using animated backgrounds, to getting the best out of your Nokia C7′s camera.
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Nokia C7: How To Dim The Screen

The bright and colourful AMOLED screen on the Nokia C7 is great for showing off your snaps and videos, but it’s also one of the biggest draws of power. Thankfully, it’s easy to dim the screen to get better battery life. Join us after the break to find out how to dim the screen on your Nokia C7…

The Nokia C7 is one of the most capable smartphones we’ve seen, but all those features are useless if you’ve been out and about for a day or two and the battery is running down. One of the easiest ways to save power without turning the features off is to dim the display.

Click the Menu button, followed by Settings. Then click Phone, followed by Display. Click on Light Sensor, and slight the bar to the left to dim the display and improve your battery life.

While you have this screen open, you can also change the amount of time it takes before the screen turns off after you’ve last pressed anything. The less time it takes, the less power you’ll be using, and the better your battery life will be.

If there’s anything you want to know, head over to our Nokia C7 Ultimate User Guide. We’ll be bringing tutorials for everything you’ll ever need to know, along with answering comments and emails.
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Nokia C7: How To Delete Multiple Text Messages

If you’ve got hundreds of text messages on your Nokia C7, you may be wondering how to delete them. Thankfully, it’s easy to do. Join us after the break to find out how to delete all or several of your text messages on your Nokia C7…

Once you get hundreds – or even thousands – of text messages on your Nokia C7, you may start to notice your handset slow down a little. Deleting your messages is one option – even if it’s only those from the Sent folder that you no longer need.

Click on Menu, followed by Messaging, and then click on either Inbox or Sent, depending on which messages you want to delete. Then click on Options, Mark/Unmark, and click Mark All to tick all of your text messages.

If you want to unmark a message, so this one isn’t deleted, tap on it and hold, and then select Unmark when the menu pops up. Once the messages are marked, you’ll see a little tick appear next to the message.

To delete, simply tap on Options and Delete. Click Yes when asked whether you want to proceed, and your old messages will be deleted.
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Nokia C7: How To Use The File Manager

Keeping track of all your files on a Nokia C7 can prove a little tricky, with loads of storage space available. That’s why Nokia has included a file manager, and it’s also easy to search for photographs, videos and music. Join us after the cut to find out more…

If you’ve copied a file to your Nokia C7, you’ll be wanting to know how to find it once it’s on the phone. The easiest way is to add a file manager widget to your home screen.

Simply add a shortcuts bar to an empty section of one of your Nokia C7′s home screens – check out our Nokia C7 Ultimate User Guide to find out how – and then select Application and File Manager from the settings.

File Manager appears as a little filing cabinet icon, and is easy to use. It shows you exactly how much space you have left on your Nokia C7, and there’s also a backup contacts option.

Tap one of the different types of memory – from Phone Memory, to Mass Memory, to Memory Card – and you’ll be able to see all the different folders and files. It makes sense to keep track of which folder you put files in when copying them across from your computer – as it’s a lot easier to find them later.

If you’ve copied over photographs, music or videos, it’s easy to track them down using the Photo, Music and Video applications. You’ll find these on the main menu. Simply click Photos, and then All to search through all your photographs, and you can search through Captured, Last watched and Other video clips when looking for movies. Music Player is slightly different – automatically incorporating your music into an easy to use app.
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Nokia C7: How To Reset Factory Settings

One way of sorting out issues on your Nokia C7 is to reset the phone, switching the software back to factory settings. You’ll have to install all your apps again, but it’s worth a try. To find out how to reset your Nokia C7 back to factory settings, join us after the cut…

If you’re having trouble with your Nokia C7 – perhaps you’ve installed the latest firmware and it doesn’t agree with one of your apps, for instance – and want to take a step back, it’s worth considering a software reset.

It’s possible to change all the settings back to how they were when your Nokia C7 rolled out of the factory. Before you do this, you should back up all of your files, photographs, contact details and anything else of importance – as the phone will be wiped completely clean.

Once all your files and details are copied safely onto your laptop or computer, click on Menu and then Settings. Then click on Phone and Phone Management.

From here, click Factory Settings. There are two options – Restore and Delete Data and Restore. Restore will turn all your settings back to how they were originally – it’s worth trying this option first just in case, but if you still have problems it’s worth deleting data as well. Make sure your phone is fully charged or plugged in, as you don’t want the handset to turn off halfway through the reset.

Once you’ve started the reset, the phone will restart and it’s a simple case of waiting for your Nokia C7 to do its stuff. It takes quite a long time, and you won’t be able to use the phone at all while it’s resetting. As said above – make sure you back up all your files before starting the reset.
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Nokia C7: How To Make Video Calls

The Nokia C7 is an impressive all-rounder, but it’s also good at really simple tasks such as video calling. To find out how to make a video call on your Nokia C7, join us after the cut…

The ability to make video calls has been available on Nokia handsets for years. If you want to make a video call on your Nokia C7, it’s easy.

You’ll need to have a friend with a phone that features a front-facing camera, for a start. They’ll also need a 3G handset – as older 2G networks don’t support video calling.

To get started, click on the name of the person you want to have a video chat with. If you know from the start that you want to have a video chat, simply choose Video call rather than Voice call. The Nokia C7 also offers the option of switching to a video call once you’ve already started talking to your friend.

To do this, pick Voice call, and once it’s ringing, click Switch to video call. As long as your friend’s phone also supports video calls, your Nokia C7 will automatically switch to video calling – letting you see the person you’re talking to, and using the speaker to offer a hands-free experience.
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Nokia C7: How To Set Up A Voicemail Account

One of the first things that’s worth setting up when you get your Nokia C7 is the voicemail account. In most cases, the number will already be pre-installed on your phone – bring up the dialer, press and hold one, and your C7 should ring voicemail. If this isn’t the case, you’ll need to manually insert the number. Read on to find out how…

If the voicemail number isn’t automatically stored in your Nokia C7′s phone book, you’ll have to enter it manually. There’s a little more to it than just adding the number to the phone book, however, as you’ll also want to be able to access the number by simply pressing and holding ’1′.

Click the menu button, followed by Settings. Then click Calling, and Call Mailbox. From here, it’s a simple case of entering the phone number for your network’s voicemail. If you don’t know the number, head over to your phone company’s website. Use the search function, and look for ‘voicemail’. If you have trouble, try ringing your network provider – they’ll be happy to let you know the number.
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Nokia C7: How To Turn Off The Vibrating Screen

Just like the Nokia N8 and other Nokia smartphones, the Nokia C7 offers a haptic feedback feature, with the screen vibrating gently each time you press it to let you know your actions have registered. It doesn’t suit everybody, however, so if you want to know how to turn the vibrating screen off, then join us after the break…

Turning your Nokia C7′s haptic feedback function on or off is as easy as pressing a couple of buttons. It can all be done straight from the homescreen profile function in a couple of seconds.

If you have the time and date widget on your homescreen, click on the profile box to the right, and then click Edit active profile. If you haven’t added this widget, you can also access the profile function by pressing Menu, Settings, Profile and clicking a profile you want to edit. Then click Personalise.

Once the Profiles box pops up, scroll down, and look for Touchscreen vibration. You can select different levels of vibration – with the phone vibrating more or less depending on the number. You can also turn the feature off altogether.
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Nokia C7: How To Use The Music Player

The Nokia C7 is a great all-rounder, and it’s easily capable of replacing your MP3 player. Copying music across couldn’t be easier, and accessing your favourite albums from the music player is also a simple task. Join us after the break to find out everything you need to know…

Using your Nokia C7 as a music player is one of the easiest things you can do. Simply plug it into your PC using the USB cable, select Mass Storage and copy all of your albums across to the mass memory or your memory card. If you’ve got a microSD card adapter, it’s also easy to copy music by taking the card out and copying your files across straight onto that.

There’s no complicated menu system to use – all of your songs will automatically be added to the Music Player’s library. To get started, click on Menu, and Music Player. Your albums will all show up in a list – using album art if you copied across the right details as well.
You can view the albums by album art rather than details – simply tilt your Nokia C7 on its side, and the covers will get a lot bigger. Flick a finger to the right or left to browse through the albums.

Once you’ve opened a song you like, you’ll see pause and skip buttons taking up the bottom of the screen (or the right-hand side in landscape mode). If you’re playing an album, simply click on skip to go through the different songs.

Clicking Back takes you back to the album list – and if you go to the top you’ll also see a Shuffle option. Click on Options and you’ll be able to create playlists, or pick music by genres. You can even go straight to the Ovi Store, to buy and download the latest tracks.
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