N96 Tips

Camera

To take photos and change settings on your camera, press and hold the lowest button on the right-hand side of the phone when you are holding it vertically. From here, you can adjust the options for the camera. Hit the "A" icon to change what type of scene you want to use for a photo and the "EV" icon to make adjustments to a photo's exposure. The circular icon that is half white and half black will adjust the contrast.

You can change the look and organization of the N96 once you go to "Tools" from the main menu. Select "Settings," "General" and "Personalization." Go to "Themes" and then "Menu View" to choose between different looks for the main display screen. You can preview the different styles before selecting one. To change the order of the items in the menu, or to combine them into the same folders, go to "Options" and select "Move." You can also add a new folder and rename a current menu option.

Rather than using the touchscreen or directional pad as a mouse all the time, you can use keyboard shortcuts when navigating the Internet. Press "1" to view all of your saved bookmarks. Press "2" to run a quick search for a word on the active Web page. Press "3" to toggle between two pages and "5" to see all of the open pages. Press "8" to simply look at the page you are on and zoom in closer to get a better view or read small fonts.

Video calls let you and the person you are talking to see one another. Go to "Contacts" and pick the person you want to call. Select "Options" and then select "Call." Go to "Video Call." Make sure the camera lens is positioned towards you during your call. All talking in video call mode is done using the N96 speakerphone, so you don't need to worry about how close you are to the phone.