Nokia 5250 - Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

To view frequently asked questions about your device, see the product support

pages at www.nokia.com/support.

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Q: What is my password for the lock, PIN, or PUK codes?

A: The default lock code is 12345. If you forget the lock code, contact your device

dealer. If you forget a PIN or PUK code, or if you have not received such a code,

contact your network service provider.

For information about passwords, contact your access point provider, for example,

a commercial internet service provider (ISP) or network service provider.

Q: How do I close an application that is not responding?

A: Press and hold the menu key.
Select and hold the application icon, and select

Exit

.

Q: Why do images look smudgy?

A: Ensure that the camera lens protection windows are clean.

Q: Why do missing, discoloured, or bright dots appear on the screen every

time I switch on my device?

A: This is a characteristic of this type of display. Some displays may contain pixels

or dots that remain on or off. This is normal, not a fault.

Q: Why can’t I find my friend’s device while using Bluetooth connectivity?

A: Check that both devices are compatible, have activated Bluetooth connectivity,

and are not in hidden mode. Check also that the distance between the two devices

is not over 10 metres (33 feet) and that there are no walls or other obstructions

between the devices.

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Q: Why can’t I end a Bluetooth connection?

A: If another device is connected to your device, you can end the connection from

the other device or deactivate Bluetooth connectivity in your device. Select

Menu

>

Settings

and

Connectivity

>

Bluetooth

>

Bluetooth

>

Off

.

Q: What do I do if the memory is full?

A: Delete items from the memory. If

Not enough memory to perform operation.

Delete some data first.

or

Memory low. Delete some data from phone

memory.

is displayed when you are deleting several items at the same time, delete

items one by one, beginning with the smallest items.

Q: Why can’t I select a contact for my message?

A: The contact card does not have a phone number, address, or e-mail address. Select

Menu

>

Contacts

and the relevant contact, and edit the contact card.

Q: How can I end the data connection when the device starts a data

connection again and again?

A: The device may be trying to retrieve a multimedia message from the multimedia

message centre. To stop the device from making a data connection, select

Menu

>

Messaging

and

Options

>

Settings

>

Multimedia message

>

Multimedia retrieval

. Select

Manual

to have the multimedia messaging centre

save messages to be retrieved later, or

Off

to ignore all incoming multimedia

messages. If you select

Manual

, you receive a notification when you have a new

message in the multimedia message centre. If you select

Off

, the device does not

make any network connections related to multimedia messaging.

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To set the device to use a packet data connection only if you start an application or

action that needs it, select

Menu

>

Settings

and

Connectivity

>

Admin.

settings

>

Packet data

>

Packet data connection

>

When needed

.

If this does not help, switch the device off and then on again.

Q: Can I use my Nokia device as a fax modem with a compatible PC?

A: You cannot use your device as a fax modem. However, with call diverting (network

service), you can divert incoming fax calls to a fax number.

Q: How do I calibrate the screen?

A: The screen is calibrated at the factory. If it is necessary to recalibrate the screen,

select

Menu

>

Settings

and

Phone

>

Touch input

>

Touch screen calibration

.

Follow the instructions.

Q: Why do I get the error message Expired certificate or Certificate not valid

yet when I am installing a downloaded application?

A: If

Expired certificate

or

Certificate not valid yet

is displayed, even if the

certificate should be valid, check that the current date and time in your device are

correct. You may have skipped the setting of date and time when starting the device

for the first time, or the mobile network may have failed to update these settings

to your device. To resolve this, select

Menu

>

Settings

and

Phone

>

Phone

mgmt.

>

Factory settings

. Restore the factory settings, and when the device

restarts, set the correct date and time.

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