Nokia N8: How To Search For Files
By Phil Barker on April 26,
 2011 at 00:00,

Symbian ^3 has a file manager for keeping track of all your files, but if you're searching for something specific on your Nokia N8, you can also use the search function. To find out how to search for files on your Nokia N8, join us after the break...

 

It's easy to copy files to your Nokia N8 using Bluetooth, the USB on the go function, or even just via microSD card, but finding the files afterwards can be tricky if you're a bit forgetful.

 

Check out our Nokia N8 Ultimate User Guide

 

Thankfully, there's a simple search function built-in, and one you can add to the home screen if you use it a lot. If you haven't already added the search function to one of your widgets, you'll be able to find it in the main menu.

 

Click on the Menu button, and press Applications. Then click on Search. You can click on different types of file – from Messages, to Music, to Images, or you can search by name.

 

Tap the box at the bottom to start a new search. This brings up the onscreen keyboard – start typing, and your Nokia N8 will bring up a list of different files and different categories that match what you're typing. The list goes down the more you type, letting you easily find files.

 

If there's anything else you want to know, head over to our Nokia N8 Ultimate User Guide.

 

Confused? Check out our Nokia N8: How to use the search function photo gallery below:

 

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  • N8-00 user

    but it’s slow as hell. very frustrating

  • Tom

    Let me get this straight.

    So all you have to do is click on ‘Search’ and type the name of the file you’re looking for?!!

    AWWWWWWWWWESOMMMMMMMMMME!!!!

    Totally awesome.

    Nokia Rocks.

    Woo hoo!