You can store hundreds of phone numbers on your Nokia N8, but although this is great for keeping in touch, it can be annoying when you're scrolling down through all those numbers. Thankfully, you can also search for your mates by name. Join us after the break to find out how to get the best out of the phonebook on your Nokia N8...

Some people still prefer to type in numbers manually, even though the phonebook on a Nokia N8 can hold hundreds of numbers. Another option is to scroll down through all the names and numbers – but this can take time when you have lots of contacts.

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The easiest way is to do a search, entering letters or full names. To get started, tap the Call button in the bottom right hand corner of your Nokia N8's home screen. This will bring up the keypad, and also the phonebook button. Tap on the button with a phonebook icon on it to bring up your contacts list.

This will show all of your contacts in a list. It's possible to scroll down through them easily, but there's also a bar at the bottom which lets you enter letters – tap it to bring up the keypad.

This shows a full keypad – as soon as you start typing the choice will be narrowed down. You don't even have to type the letters in order – all names with the letters you pick will show up, disappearing one by one as you enter more letters.
Once you've got the name you want, either tap it, or select the green tick button, and you're good to go.

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

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