Nokia N97 support


Listen to the radio and play music with the FM transmitter


Learn how to listen to the FM radio and how to manage your radio options.


To listen to the FM radio, select Menu > Music > Radio.


When you open the application for the first time, you can choose to have the local stations tuned automatically. To set the desired frequency manually, select Options > Tune Stations > Options > Manual tuning.


Radio view

Listen to saved radio stations

  1. In the radio view, select Options > Stations
  2. Select a station from the list, and double tap it to start listening.
  3. Change the station using the Previous and Next buttons.

Return to the home screen with the radio playing in the background by selecting Back.


Radio options

You can manage your radio stations in different ways. In the radio view, select Options and choose from the following:

    • Stations - View saved radio stations.
    • Tune stations - Search for radio stations.
    • Save - Save the radio station.
    • Activate loudspeaker or Deactivate loudspeaker - Turn the loudspeaker on or off.
    • Alternative frequencies - Select whether you want the radio to automatically search for a better RDS frequency for the station if the frequency level becomes low.
    • Play in background - Return to the home screen with the radio playing in the background.

Remove or rename a radio station

  1. In the radio view, select Options > Stations.
  2. Choose the station and select Options > Rename or Delete.

Play your song with FM transmitter

Learn how to play songs in your device through a compatible car radio or home stereo system. Your device has a FM transmitter which lets you to play songs through a compatible FM receiver.

The operating distance of the FM transmitter is up to a maximum of 3 metres. Note that walls or other FM transimitters may cause interference. Search for a free FM frequency on the receiver before using the FM transmitter to avoid interference.

Note also that you cannot use FM transmitter at the same time as the FM radio in your device.


Start playing using FM transmitter

  1. Select Menu > Music.
  2. Select a song or a playlist to be played.
  3. In the Now playing view, select Options > FM transmitter.
  4. Activate the FM transmitter, select FM transmitter > On.
  5. Enter a free frequency of your choice.
  6. Tune the receiving device to the same frequency, and select Options > Exit.
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