Nokia 5800 XpressMusic - Tutorials, Tips & Hints

Published by Tzer2 at 9:36 UTC, May 5th 2009

This page contains all of All About Symbian's tutorials on how to use the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic (aka "The Tube"). Click on a link to see the relevant tutorial.

Nokia 5800 Tutorials:

General Use

• A Beginner's Guide - First steps with the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

• What's included in the 5800's sales package, and how to replace anything that gets lost or broken

• A quick tour of the Nokia 5800 hardware
  

• A quick guide to the Nokia 5800's interface

• How to enter text on the Nokia 5800

• How to update the firmware on the 5800

• How to make the Nokia 5800's battery last as long as possible

• How to put the 5800 into silent mode, flight mode, and lots of other modes using Profiles

• How to use memory cards with the 5800

• Using your 5800 when travelling or staying in other countries

• How to back up data and settings on the 5800
   
• How to free up disk space on the 5800's internal disk (C)

Calling & Texting

• Hints and tips for making and receiving phone calls on the Nokia 5800
  

• Hints and tips for using text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) on the Nokia 5800

• How to make video calls on the 5800

Connectivity

• How to transfer files between your 5800 and a Windows, Macintosh or Linux computer using the microUSB cable
  

• How to use Bluetooth on the Nokia 5800

Personal Organiser Stuff (also known as PIM)

• Some hints and tips on how to use the 5800's clock and alarm clock
  

Using The 5800's Camera / Camcorder

• Taking, editing and sharing photos on the Nokia 5800
  

• How to take better photos on the Nokia 5800

• Shooting, editing and sharing videos on the Nokia 5800

• How to upload your 5800's photos and videos straight to Ovi Share, Flickr or Vox

Multimedia

• How to transfer and listen to your music files and CDs on the 5800 (and how to get tracks from Nokia Music Store)
  
  
• How to use music from Apple iTunes on the Nokia 5800

• How to transfer and watch your video files and DVDs on the 5800

• How to use the 5800's FM Radio and its RDS service

• How to download and subscribe to podcasts on the 5800 (you don't need a computer)

• How to use TV Out to connect your 5800 to an ordinary television set

Satellite Navigation & GPS

• How to use Sat Nav and Nokia Maps on the 5800
  

Customisation

• How to change the ringtones, alarm tones, ringing volumes, and vibration effects on the 5800

• How to change the 5800's wallpaper

• How to change themes on the 5800

• How to customise the 5800's menu system, and how to create folders and sub-folders

• How to activate (or deactivate!) animated transitions on the 5800

• How to set up the home screen to best effect

Accessories

• How to set up and use Bluetooth headphones and headsets with the Nokia 5800
  

• How to set up and use Bluetooth wireless keyboards with the Nokia 5800
  

Applications & Games

• How to download and install apps and games on the Nokia 5800

• Recommended freeware applications for the Nokia 5800

Miscellaneous

• How to switch off Automatic Screen Rotation on the 5800
  

• How to get rid of the flashing envelope icon

• How to take screenshots on the 5800

• What are the technical specifications of the 5800? How can I find detailed info about it?

• What is Symbian? What is S60?

...if you still need help with your 5800, post a message on All About Symbian's Nokia 5800 forum.

Reviews & Previews:

• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Preview - Part 1: Hardware & Interface

• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Preview - Part 2: Multimedia

• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Preview - Part 3: Software, Compatibility & Conclusions

• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Review by Steve Litchfield

• Long Term Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Review by Tzer2

Categories: How To, Hardware
Platforms: Series 60, S60 5th Edition