As part of a new series for absolute beginners (AAS regulars, we're looking at your friends and family here, I suspect, or others coming in via Google),  here's my first cut at 'Getting started with the Nokia 5230'. We'd genuinely like your feedback on improving this format of article. What else does a complete 5230/Symbian/S60 5th novice really need to know up-front? Your comments will be built into updates of this piece and into future versions for other popular 'entry' smartphones. Thanks!

"With S60 (the interface in your 5230), there's plenty of scope for customisation in terms of which application shortcuts are shown and in what order. Unlike on some other smartphones, you get complete control of app icons, including being able to organise them into themed folders. Nokia start you off with some defaults, but it's easy to use 'Options > Organise' to create new folders and move icons around on the main menu, or to use the slightly more hidden away 'Settings > Personal > Home screen > Shortcuts'  to change the main four shortcuts shown on your home screen. "

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