N97 Initial Setup
-Install PC Suite from
-for phone model select N97 & download PC Suite software
-Select current region: “United States of America”
-Select current city: “New York, NY”
-Set current date: mm/dd/yyyy
-Set current time
Software update
-Insert SIM card into back of phone underneath battery
-connect device to computer using USB cable
-select “PC SUITE” for USB mode
-Open PC Suite software on computer
-Select “Nokia Software Updater” icon (bottom right corner of icons, green arrow)
-Select “Start”
-Select “Next”
-updater will show current & update firmware versions.
-Check the box to install update
-Select “install”
-DO NOT DISCONNECT PHONE DURING UPDATE, this will take about 10minutes
Image the phone
The Phone Image will be on Tech Drive.
Troubleshooting the Nokia N97
When students request service in the Con Area after receipt of their phone, eachdevice needs to be checked for the latest software.
Use the keypad and enter Code *#0000# (Software Version information will display)
Version = V12.2.024 (This is the most current version)
Language= 28
Model= N97
Type = RM-507
MAC Address Recording: You will find the WLAN Mac Address under the Battery for the N97
Or you can enter *#62209526# (A Screen will appear at bottom with MAC Address Info.)
All new Phones will Require this software update which must be done via connection to a PC and Nokia Software Updater installed. You can obtain this software from this link:
The lastest Version is 7.1.30.9
Install PC Suite
Backing up Device
Prior to the Software update, it is highly recommended you back up your existing settings and data to your PC. Start by Clicking the Vault/Safe on the Nokia PC Suite
Select Back up Desired Phone contents / saved on PC.
Place Check-mark in all boxes. The Destination file will be selected automatically.
You will see a progress bar as sections are copied. Please DO NOT disconnect your phone during this process as data may be lost.
This process should run for approximately 10 minutes +/-.
You will be informed when the backup is completed and have the option of maintaining a log. PCSS Staff (when servicing phones should maintain logs of backups and service records in intertrac) Copy the log file to an external drive.
The steps to Restoring files to the phone is very similar. You would select the Vault/Safe from the PC Suite and follow the prompts. This screen will also indicate to the user when the last backup was made.
You will be able to select which Restore date you wish as well as content you would like restored.
Either of these processes can be aborted and restarted.
Connecting to the Wireless Network
Application specific connections to be configured during hand-out to students.
Wireless Settings for Shu Campus:
SSID = @400SoAve# -
Email Settings for Phones:
How to Setup Mail for Exchange
Navigate to Menu and then “Messaging” and select "Mail for Exchange". There is a shortcut on the display for the wizard. Select set up e-mail widget.
Follow instructions.
Enter your email address in the form of or
Domain:shu.edu
Mail Server:mail.shu.edu
Username:oseichar (SHU short name (last 6 characters of your last name) and fir two character of your first Name)
Type of Mail:Mail Exchange should be selected instead of POPMAIL
Follow the instructions to install Exchange
Upon installation make sure that your calendar, contacts, task are part of the synchronize.
Also change the off peck time settings to Always for new mails to be delivery on time during nights.
For Nokia N97 change the setting such that email is stored to the E:Mass Memory
(this can be found by going to Messaging-> Mail for Exchange-> Setting -> Other)
When you receive a new phone for configuration the following is needed:
Turn Phone on
Set Regional Settings (Set To USA) / New York
Set Date and Time
Cancel Welcome Wizard
Remove all Applications from phone.
Select Options
Select Open Apps
Select Settings
Select Applications Manager
Select Installed Apps.
Select Options
Select Uninstall
Do this for All Applications
Run Firmware upgrade
Restore from SD Card
Restart Phone
Restoring Student Image to Phone
Open Nokia PC Suite and Select Student Image dated ( )
Make sure all boxes are checked.
If you receive an error about space restrictions. You need to return to application manager and make sure you removed all applications then retry.
Copying Applications from PC to N97
Drag and drop to PCSuite Phone. SIS Files should be done Individually as they will all try to load utilizing the same application installation tool and fail. SISX and Nokia applications can be blocked and dragged en mass to device for install.
Hard Reset
By Pressing [Arrow Up] [Space] and [Backspace] during power up you will reset phone to Factory Defaults. Try this method if no response if code method does not work. Document and files are not affected by this reset.
Factory Defaults Code = *#7370# PW 12345
Serial Number Code = *#06#
Review
Widescreen - Internet and entertainment
With its breathtaking set of multimedia features ranging from a 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera with flash and 2.4x optical zoom, Nano HD video recording at 30 fps, a brilliant 3.5 inch TFT display with 16 million color resolution, an FM radio with 3D stereo speakers. A flashy silver colored slider phone, the Nokia N97 unifies style with performance. The Nokia N97 comes exclusively with a whopping 32GB (twice the iphone storage) on-board memory expandable to 48GB via microSD slot. The Nokia N97 boasts an outstanding battery life at 400 hours standby time.
The home screen of the Nokia N97 mobile computer features the people, content and media that matter the most. Friends, social networks and news are available by simply touching the home screen. The 16:9 widescreen display can be fully personalized with frequently updated widgets of favorite web services and social networking sites; you can add or remove content, drag and drop content on different positions of the screen, you can have your business content on the right and personal life on the left.
The Nokia N97 is also perfectly suited for browsing the web, unlike the iphone browser it supports JavaScript, flash files and flash video-streaming. Both the physical QWERTY and virtual touch input ensure efficiency in blogging, chatting, posting, sending texts or emailing.
Its the first Nokia phone to have Nano High def screen, with 16:9 aspect ratio, and an accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate, it uses touch resistant technology, totally customizable screen area; supports handwriting recognition using finger nails or stylus which is great for traditional traditional Chinese or Russian characters.
The keyboard
Unlike the iphone the Nokia N97 features a full hardware-based QWERTY keyboard; The device slides open into a very nice angle comfortable for both viewing and typing. The sliding mechanism feels solid, there is an interesting hinge on the side, while in action it feels very stable and strong, despite how strange it looks. Full on-screen keyboard available as well.
Carl Zeiss Optics
Carl Zeiss is a world leader in high quality camera lenses, and is fitted into any serious camera phone contender. These state of the art Carl Zeiss Optics are featured in the N97, ensuring the best possible photo and video quality. 5 MP, 2584×1938 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, Autofocus, Dual-LED flash.
Video
DVD quality capture 30frames/s video recording as well as 16/9 aspect ratio, first phone to actually record video in the 16:9 aspect ratio
Sensing your ‘So-Lo’
The Nokia N97 introduces the concept of ’social location’. With integrated A-GPS sensors and an electronic compass, the Nokia N97 mobile computer intuitively understands where it is. The Nokia N97 makes it easy to update social networks automatically with real-time information, giving approved friends the ability to update their ’status’ and share their ’social location’ as well as related pictures or videos.
Gps
Embracing location based services and the concept of context awareness, the N97 is location-savvy, automatically sensing where it is at any given time via A-GPS. The benefit being that you’ll be able to tap into local services with ease and share your social location with friends minus any extra fiddling or fuss. It has also an internal compass which finds true north, coming up from the tunnel or subway it’ll orient the map in the direction that you are heading to.
The Nokia N97 is definitely much more than a mobile phone and deserves the tag of a true mobile computer, it is expected to begin shipping in the first half of 2009.