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Page 2 Nokia N-Gage User Guide What information is needed? Numbers Where is the number? My number Wireless service provider Voice mail number Wireless service provider Wireless provider’s number Wireless service provider Provider’s customer care Wireless service provider Label on back of phone (under Model number battery).
Page 3 Includes RSA BSAFE cryptographic or security protocol software from RSA Security. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The information in this user guide was written for the Nokia XXXX phone. Nokia operates a policy of ongoing development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
Page 4 Use only in the normal position. Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily. QUALIFIED SERVICE Only qualified personnel may install or repair equipment. ENHANCEMENTS AND BATTERIES Use only approved enhancements and batteries. Do not connect incompatible products. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 5 Network Services, you must subscribe to them through your service provider and obtain instructions for their use from your service provider. Note: Some networks may not support all language-dependent characters and/or services. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 6 ACP-12, LCH-9 and LCH-12. Warning: Use only batteries, chargers and enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this particular device model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the device, and may be dangerous.
Page 7 2 General information The Nokia N-Gage™ mobile game deck provides many gaming and music capabilities in addition to common mobile features, such as the telephone features, messaging features, a clock, an alarm clock, a calculator, calendar, and more. • STANDBY MODE When the device is turned on, and the screen saver is not active, the main screen is displayed and the device is in standby mode.
Page 8 2. See “Line in use (network service)” on page 40. Indicates that you can make calls using phone line 2 only (network service). See “Line in use (network service)” on page 40. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 9 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) to move in the menu grid. need You can press the controller key to move graphic diagonally (shown with letters a, b, c, d) don’t see them/cl (new graphic coming RW) when playing games. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 11 • ONLINE HELP Your Nokia N-Gage game deck has an online help that you can access from any application that has an Options list. Press the key to open the Options list. • NAVIGATION BAR In the navigation bar, the following information and indicators appear: •...
Page 12 The following icons indicate voice volume mode: Earpiece mode For loudspeaker mode Tip: Using the supplied headset is a fun way to use the game deck for calls, games or listening to music. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 13 If you use a different headset, it must be compatible for the FM radio to function properly. To make a call with a headset on, use the keypad. Once the call is established you can use the headset to speak and listen to the other party. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 14 With the sales package, you receive two cables that you can use with your game deck. You can use the Nokia Audio Manager to store and organize your sound files. For more information, see “Nokia Audio Manager” on page 32.
Page 15 To attach the game deck to a compatible PC, use the supplied DKE-2 USB mini-B cable (1). Important: Install the Nokia Audio Manager PC software from the CD-ROM to your PC before connecting the supplied DKE-2 USB mini-B cable.
Page 17 • If the game deck asks for the voice mailbox number, key it in and press OK. You can obtain this number from your service provider. See also “Call forwarding settings” on page 18. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 18 To add a new person to the call, select Options >New call, and then select Options > Conference > Add to conference. Key in or search the memory for the phone number of the participant and press Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 19 Contacts but the seven last digits of the number match another number that is stored in Contacts. In this case, call identification is not correct. Tip: To end all calls at the same time, select Options > End all calls and press OK. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 20 *, p which inserts a pause of about two seconds before or between DTMF characters, and w which causes the remaining sequence to wait until you press Send during the call. Press to produce #. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 &...
Page 22 Allows you to view the duration of your incoming and outgoing calls. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending upon network features, rounding-off for billing, and so forth. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 23 (for example, 911). SET A LIMIT Select Options > Settings > Call cost limit > On. The game deck requests you to enter the limit in units. For this you may need the PIN2 code. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 24 Scroll to a filter and press Select. ERASE THE LOG To erase all the Log contents, Recent calls register, and Messaging delivery reports, select Options > Clear log. Press OK to confirm. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 25 Details on using the memory card with other features and applications of your game deck are given in the sections describing these features and applications. Important: Keep all memory cards out of the reach of small children. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 26 Important: If you are installing an application to the memory card and need to restart the game deck, do not remove the card until the restart is complete. Otherwise the application files may be lost. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 !"...
Page 27 Unlock a memory card If you insert another password protected memory card in your game deck, you will be prompted to enter the password of the card. To unlock the card, select Options > Unlock memory card. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 28 Using the Mem. in use option, you can check the memory consumption of different data groups and the available memory for installing new applications or software on your memory card. To check memory consumption, select Options > Mem. in use. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 29 • START A GAME Each game is supplied on a separate memory card. Insert the memory card of the game into the Nokia N-Gage game deck. See “Memory card” on page 22. The game icon automatically appears on the display screen.
Page 30 Bluetooth settings of the devices are compatible. See “Bluetooth WIRELESS connection” on page 119. Refer to the instructions supplied with the game for details on how to start the game, different levels, and additional features. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 !&...
Page 31 CD-quality to your memory card. The memory card can only display the details of the first 255 music tracks. To transfer music tracks from a compatible PC to the game deck, see “Nokia Audio Manager” on page 32.
Page 32 Jazz, Classic, Latin, and Normal. Play options—Select Normal to play the tracks stored in your game deck in the order in which they appear in the track list. You can also select Random or Repeat. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 33 Do not switch the game deck on when wireless device use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. and go to Media > Radio, or press To open Radio, press Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 35 With Nokia Audio Manager, you can select digital music tracks on a compatible PC and transfer them to your Nokia N-Gage game deck memory card. The Nokia Audio Manager software also allows you to create M3U playlists on the PC, with references to either MP3 tracks or tracks saved from CDs.
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11. The contents of the game deck memory card can then be displayed in the Mobile Device area of the Music Studio window of the Nokia Audio Manager, so you work directly on the PC. The music tracks on the playlists can be, for example, transferred from your CDs.
Page 37 Tracks created by the CD player have an .AAC file extension. These files can be played on the PC by the Nokia Audio Manager and transferred to the memory card of the game deck.
Page 38 Remove some music tracks and try again. Transfer using Windows Explorer After you have installed the Nokia Audio manager, it is possible to use Windows Explorer to transfer MP3 or .AAC music tracks to the memory card of your game deck.
Page 39 Internet if your computer has an internet connection. By default, this browser has a Club Nokia home page. Any URL may be entered into the location field. To search the Internet, the location must be set to a site that has a search engine.
Page 40 Dictionary—Sets the predictive text input On or Off for all editors in the game deck. You can also change this setting when you are in an editor. Press select Dictionary > Dictionary on or Off. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 "&...
Page 41 Screen saver timeout—The screen saver is activated when the screen saver timeout period is over. When the screen saver is active, the display is cleared and you can see the screen saver bar. To deactivate the screen saver press any key. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 42 Select On and the numbers assigned to the 1-touch dialing keys ( — ), can be dialed by pressing and holding the key. See also “Assign 1-touch dialing keys” on page 55. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 "(...
Page 43 Internet access point (IAP). Your service provider will know what kind of an access point is needed for the service you wish to access. You need to set access point settings to do the following: • Send and receive multimedia messages. • Send and receive e-mail. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 44 Tip: The Settings wizard program included in the PC Suite for your Nokia N-Gage game deck can help you configure access point and mailbox settings.
Page 45 Gateway IP address, only certain setting fields are available. Carefully follow the instructions given by your service provider. EDIT When you open Access points, the list of currently available access points opens. Scroll to the access point you want to edit, and press Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 46 Provider (ISP), because some GSM networks do not support certain types of ISDN connections. For details, contact your ISP. If ISDN connections are available, they establish connections more quickly than analog methods. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 #"...
Page 48 Access point—The access point name is needed when you want to use your game deck as a packet data modem to your computer. For more information on modem connections, see “Quick guide for Nokia modem options” on the game CD supplied with the game deck.
Page 49 SIM card is in your game deck for the codes. You can change the lock code, PIN code, and PIN2 code. These codes can only include numbers, 0–9. Note: Avoid using access codes similar to emergency numbers, such as 911. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 50 On if you want to use another group (you need to know the group index number), or Off. Note: When calls are limited to Closed User Groups, calls may be possible to certain emergency numbers in some networks (such as 911,or other official emergency number). Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 #&...
Page 51 Certificate not trusted—You have not set any application to use the certificate. For more information, see See “Change trust settings” on page 49. Expired certificate—The period of validity has ended for the selected certificate. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 52 (such as 911). Call restrictions affects all calls, including data calls. You cannot have incoming calls restrictions, call forwarding, or fixed dialing active at the same time. See “Call forwarding settings” on page 18. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 53 Note: If you are using a loopset, you must activate it separately. Open the loopset folder and select Use loopset > Yes. If you have activated a loopset, the headset will use the same settings as the loopset. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 54 Options > Copy to SIM direct. • EDIT CONTACT CARDS Options when editing a contact card are Add thumbnail or Remove thumbnail , and Add detail Delete detail Edit label Help Exit Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 55 ). To attach an image, select Options > Add image. • VIEW A CONTACT CARD Options when viewing a contact card, when the selection is on a telephone number are Call Create message Edit Delete Defaults Add voice tag or Voice Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 56 Voice tags can only be added to phone numbers stored in the game deck memory. See “Copy contacts” on page 51. You can have only one voice tag per contact card. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 $"...
Page 57 To replay, erase, or change a voice tag, open a contact card and scroll to the number that has a voice tag (indicated by ) and select Options > Voice tags > and either one of the following: Playback—to listen to the voice tag again Delete—to erase the voice tag Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 58 So, if you first change a group ringing tone and then the ringing tone of a single contact that belongs to that group, the ringing tone of the single contact will be used when the contact calls you the next time. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 60 You can move calendar, contacts, and to-do data from many different Nokia phones to your game deck using PC Suite for Nokia N-Gage game deck data import application. See PC Suite online help for the Nokia N-gage game deck data import application.
Page 62 ROTATE Select Options > Rotate > Left to rotate an image 90 degrees counter-clockwise or Options > Rotate > Right to rotate the image clockwise. The rotation status is not stored permanently. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 63 Options > Send For more information, see “Create and send new messages” on page 71. If you want to send the image using a Bluetooth connection, see “Send data” on page 121 for more information. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 65 Take scr. shot with Folder name Screen shot name , and Screen shot quality Use default name You can save multiple images with the same image name (for example “Screenshot”). The images are saved as “Screenshot,” “Screenshot(01),” “Screenshot(02),” etc. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 66 Options > Play. • To play a media file directly, or stream live content from the Internet, select Options > Open > URL address and enter the URL for the desired Internet site. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 %"...
Page 67 You can send media files by using the Send option from your video clip list. This feature requires related network service. Scroll to the file you want to send and select Options > Send. Select Via Bluetooth or Via multimedia to send the file. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 68 To change the Proxy settings, select Options > Proxy to open the following list of settings: Use Proxy, Host address, Port—Choose whether a proxy is used. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 69 Sent—stores the last 20 messages that have been sent. To change the number of messages to be saved, see “Other folder settings” on page 91. Outbox—is a temporary storage place for messages waiting to be sent. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 70 See “Copy text” on page 71. Also, you can enter a recipient from the Contacts directory: To open the Contacts directory, press in the To: or Cc: fields, or select Options > Add recipient. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 %&...
Page 71 OK to select a character. • To insert a space, press . To move the cursor to the next line, press three times. • To switch between the different character cases, Abc, abc, and ABC, press Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 72 Note: The word match evolve as you add new letters, so wait until you have keyed in the whole word before you check the result. For example, to write “Nokia” when English dictionary is selected, press for N, for o,...
Page 73 Dictionary > Off to turn predictive text input off for all editors in the game deck. Edit options When you press , the following options appear (depending on the editing mode and situation you are in): Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 74 Start to create a message from an application that has the option Send. In this case the file that was selected (such as an image or text) is added to the message Write and send text messages Select New message. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 &...
Page 75 Tip: You can also receive ringing tones, operator logos, or settings from service providers. See page 79. Create and send picture messages Options in the picture message editor are Send Remove picture Add recipient Delete, Insert, Message details Help and Exit Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 76 SETTINGS You may receive the settings as a smart message from your network operator or service provider. See “Receive smart messages” on page 79. Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 &"...
Page 77 When you send a multimedia message to a compatible device other than a Nokia N-Gage game deck, use a smaller image size and a sound clip that is no longer than 15 seconds. The default setting is Image size: Small. If you want to check the image size setting, go to Messaging >...
Page 78 Options > Objects to open the Objects view. Options in the view are Objects Open Insert Place image first Place text first , and Remove Help Exit Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 &$...
Page 79 To remove an attachment, scroll to the attachment and select Options > Remove. To send the e-mail, select Options > Send or press E-mail messages are automatically placed in Outbox before sending. If something goes wrong while the game deck is sending the e-mail, the e-mail Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 80 Reply—copies the address of the sender to the To: field. Select Reply > To all to copy the address of the sender and Cc. field recipients to the new message. Forward—copies the message contents to an editor. Call—call by pressing Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 &&...
Page 81 Important: Multimedia message objects may contain viruses or otherwise be harmful to your game deck or PC. Do not open any attachment if you are not sure of the trustworthiness of the sender. For more information, see “Certificate management” on page 48. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 82 In addition, you can receive a text message service number, voice mailbox number, profile settings for remote synchronization, access point settings for the browser, multimedia messaging or e-mail, access point Nokia #### User Guide Copyright © Nokia 2003 &(...
Page 83 Rename folder. For more information, see “Move items to a folder” on page 9. You can use text templates to avoid rewriting messages that you send often. To create a new template, select Options > New template. Copyright © Nokia 2003...
Page 84 When you create a new mailbox, the name you give to the mailbox automatically replaces Mailbox in Messaging. You can have up to six mailboxes. Tip: The Settings wizard program included in the PC Suite for the Nokia N-Gage game deck can help you configure access point and mailbox settings.

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