If you have your cell phone turned on in meetings, restaurants, theaters etc set it to vibrate. If you have to attend to a call, excuse yourself and answer your phone in a private corner.
Never shout. If the background noise is disturbing, go to a quieter place. If the problem is a bad connection, talking louder will not help so just end the call and try again from a place where the reception is better.
Be considerate of people standing or sitting near you. When choosing a spot to take or make a call, make sure you are far enough away from other people & that they are not forced to listen to your conversation.
Never talk while driving a vehicle. It is not only risky but also unlawful to talk while driving. If you have to attend to a call, just pull over on the side. Make sure it is a parking zone. • Safety - Pay attention to the road.
The cell savvy user never uses a mobile phone while driving unless it is "hands free." Not only are both hands free to shift and steer, there seems to be a very significant difference in the degree of attention deficit when using an ear phone. The ear phone makes it much easier to focus on driving.
The cell savvy user is also careful to limit conversations in cars to traffic areas and conditions requiring low amounts of decision-making. In high volume, tricky driving situations, the cell savvy user either turns the phone off or lets it ring.
The cell savvy user pulls over to the side to speak if the conversation is important.
• Volume - Speak softly.
The cell savvy user is careful to speak in hushed tones, knowing that a mobile phone has a sensitive microphone capable of picking up a soft voice.
The cell savvy user also sets the ring tone at a low level with a tune that is soft, gentle and not annoying.
The more crowded the situation, the quieter and softer the volume of voice and ring.
The cell savvy user moves to vibrate in any situation like a church, a workshop or a meeting where a ringing sound would prove disturbing to other people.
The cell savvy user tries to gain as little phone attention as possible. The goal is to communicate effectively without anybody else noticing or caring.
Some people seem incapable of speaking on their cell phone in a normal tone of voice. Perhaps they are subconsciously worried that the party on the other end cannot hear them very well, so they double and triple their volume. Sometimes it seems as if they are shouting.
• Proximity - Keep your distance.
Each person is surrounded by a personal space. This space provides feelings of safety and calm, especially in crowded places.
The smart cell phone user respects the personal space of other people and tries to speak in places 10-20 feet or more away from the closest person.
If there is no private, separate space available, the smart cell phone user waits to speak on the phone until a good space is available.
Sensitivity to other peoples' needs and comforts is a sign of good character.
Crowded rooms, lines and tight hallways are not good places to carry on phone conversations.
Next time you find yourself in a crowded space, watch the reactions of non mobile phone users to those who speak loudly into their phones while standing next to them.
• Content - Keep business private.
Many personal and business conversations contain information that should remain confidential or private. Before using a mobile phone in a public location to discuss private business or issues, the cell savvy user makes sure that there will be enough distance to keep the content private. Some stories, some issues and some conflicts should be saved for times and locations that will allow for confidentiality.
• Tone - Keep a civil and pleasant tone.
The cell savvy user knows that others might overhear a conversation, so they are careful to maintain a public voice that will not disturb others. At the same time, the cell savvy user knows that certain types of conversations may require or inspire some tough talk or emotional tones. They reserve these conversations for more private settings. They do not fire employees, chastise employees, argue with a boss or fight with a spouse or teenager on their mobile phones in public settings.
• Location - Pick your spot.
Some locations are better for conversations than others. They offer more privacy and less noise. By keeping the mobile phone turned off much of the time, the smart cell phone user is able to handle incoming calls under good conditions rather than struggling against interference of various kinds such as flight announcements in the hallways of an airport.
The cell savvy user learns which spots will offer the best signal and the best conditions. Rather than hold an important business discussion or negotiation under poor conditions, the cell savvy user waits for good conditions in order to make the best impression and provide a professional communication experience.
• Timing - No cell phone before it's time.
The cell savvy user thinks about when to turn the phone on or off. There are many situations where it would be rude if a phone rang, interrupting the transaction at hand.
Stepping up to a service counter, entering a restaurant or joining a meeting, the cell savvy user turn off the phone and relies upon voice mail to take incoming calls.
There may be sometimes when a particular incoming call or message requires an exception, but the vast majority of callers do not require immediate access.
• Multi-Tasking - One thing at a time.
Some folks are better at juggling many tasks at the same time than others, but there are some things in life that deserve your full attention. The busy person multi-tasking at a desk can be a wonderful model of efficiency, handling, phone, keyboard, coffee cup and remote control all at the same time, but at other times, multi-tasking can be hazardous, rude and inefficient.
The cell savvy user reserves multi-tasking for situations and times when it is safe, convenient and appropriate. Approaching a counter to work through a problem with an airline ticket, the cell savvy user turns off the phone or its ringer to protect the coming transaction from interruption. One thing at a time. Focus. Efficiency. Manners.
The cell savvy user often stops other activities such as typing when a call comes through in order to give the caller, full attention. Free of distraction, the cell savvy user makes the most of the call.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Radiation and Cell phones :
Radiation and Cell phones :
Cell phones work by emitting radio frequency radiation (RFR) that transmit through the antenna on your phone. This antennae lies right next to your brain. The potential risk of a mobile phone comes from its emission of low levels of radio frequency radiation (RF), the same type of energy that comes off a microwave oven. The RF pulses off the device's antenna right next to the user's head, and that proximity to the brain is what concerns some researchers. It is well known that high levels of RF can produce biological damage through heating effects (this is how your microwave oven is able to cook food). However, it is not known whether, to what extent, or through what mechanism, lower levels of RF might cause adverse health effects as well.
Risks to children :
Preliminary scientific evidence found exposure to radio frequency radiation might have subtle effects on biological functions, including the brain. Children may be more vulnerable because of their developing nervous system, the greater absorption of energy in the tissues of the child's head, and a longer lifetime of exposure.
Views of scientists and researchers :
Inconclusive. There have been some 200 studies on the safety of cell phones. And they all seem to conflict concluding that scientists still aren't sure as to the safety of cell phones. The catch is that these are short-term studies. Cell phones have only been in the mainstream for a few years. No one is sure of the long-term effects.
Preventive measures :
Limit time spent on your cell phone.
Use a phone design that moves the antennae away from the head.
Discourage children from using them.
Don't use a cell phone if the signal is weak. The phone shoots out more radiation to compensate for a poor signal.
SAR Levels :
Human exposure levels to mobile phones are measured by testing the Specific Absorption Rate, referred to as SAR .The SAR measures how much energy is absorbed into the body. Individual countries set SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) guidelines, which indicate to the public what level of radio or other electromagnetic waves emitted by electrical appliances, is safe. In the UK,these guidelines are set by the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB)and the SAR limit for the general public is set at 10 watts per
kilogram (w/kg). ICNIRP*set the SAR limit for the general public at 2 watts per kilogram (w/kg).
Motorola
http://www.motorola.com/General/rfhealth
Nokia
http://www.nokia.com/safety
Carphone Warehouse
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/customer_services/knowledge_base/healt01/willu01.html
SAR Test Laboratories - information about testing the radio wave emissions of mobile phones
http://www.sartest.com
Are mobile phones dangerous ? :
Radiowaves given off by mobiles can heat-up body tissue, having damaging effects Radiowaves are not powerful enough to cause heat damage to the body
Magnetic fields created by mobile phones can affect the way that your body cells work
The magnetic fields are incredibly small, and so unlikely to affect cells in our body
People who make long mobile phone calls sometimes complain of fatigue, headaches, and loss of concentration The same results have never been reported in laboratory conditions and may be due to other factors in modern lifestyles
Mobile phone users are 2.5 times more likely to develop cancer in areas of the brain adjacent to their phone ears Researchers admit it's unclear this increase is linked to using mobiles
The International Agency for Research on Cancer found a link between childhood cancer and power lines. Like mobile phones, power lines also emit radiation The radiation produced by powerlines is a differnet kind of radiation, with much more energy than that coming from mobile phones
Radiofrequency waves similar to those in mobile phones altered the gene expression in nematode worms Worms are not humans, there is no guarantee that our brain cells will behave in the same way
Look Ma, No Hands!
If you are worried about the potential hazards of cell-phone radiation, here are few ways to reduce your risk:
Use a hands-free headset.
Use a phone that places the antenna as far away from you as possible.
Extend the antenna during use.
Limit calls inside buildings.
Use the phone in open spaces as often as possible.
Limit use by children.
Cell phones work by emitting radio frequency radiation (RFR) that transmit through the antenna on your phone. This antennae lies right next to your brain. The potential risk of a mobile phone comes from its emission of low levels of radio frequency radiation (RF), the same type of energy that comes off a microwave oven. The RF pulses off the device's antenna right next to the user's head, and that proximity to the brain is what concerns some researchers. It is well known that high levels of RF can produce biological damage through heating effects (this is how your microwave oven is able to cook food). However, it is not known whether, to what extent, or through what mechanism, lower levels of RF might cause adverse health effects as well.
Risks to children :
Preliminary scientific evidence found exposure to radio frequency radiation might have subtle effects on biological functions, including the brain. Children may be more vulnerable because of their developing nervous system, the greater absorption of energy in the tissues of the child's head, and a longer lifetime of exposure.
Views of scientists and researchers :
Inconclusive. There have been some 200 studies on the safety of cell phones. And they all seem to conflict concluding that scientists still aren't sure as to the safety of cell phones. The catch is that these are short-term studies. Cell phones have only been in the mainstream for a few years. No one is sure of the long-term effects.
Preventive measures :
Limit time spent on your cell phone.
Use a phone design that moves the antennae away from the head.
Discourage children from using them.
Don't use a cell phone if the signal is weak. The phone shoots out more radiation to compensate for a poor signal.
SAR Levels :
Human exposure levels to mobile phones are measured by testing the Specific Absorption Rate, referred to as SAR .The SAR measures how much energy is absorbed into the body. Individual countries set SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) guidelines, which indicate to the public what level of radio or other electromagnetic waves emitted by electrical appliances, is safe. In the UK,these guidelines are set by the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB)and the SAR limit for the general public is set at 10 watts per
kilogram (w/kg). ICNIRP*set the SAR limit for the general public at 2 watts per kilogram (w/kg).
Motorola
http://www.motorola.com/General/rfhealth
Nokia
http://www.nokia.com/safety
Carphone Warehouse
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/customer_services/knowledge_base/healt01/willu01.html
SAR Test Laboratories - information about testing the radio wave emissions of mobile phones
http://www.sartest.com
Are mobile phones dangerous ? :
Radiowaves given off by mobiles can heat-up body tissue, having damaging effects Radiowaves are not powerful enough to cause heat damage to the body
Magnetic fields created by mobile phones can affect the way that your body cells work
The magnetic fields are incredibly small, and so unlikely to affect cells in our body
People who make long mobile phone calls sometimes complain of fatigue, headaches, and loss of concentration The same results have never been reported in laboratory conditions and may be due to other factors in modern lifestyles
Mobile phone users are 2.5 times more likely to develop cancer in areas of the brain adjacent to their phone ears Researchers admit it's unclear this increase is linked to using mobiles
The International Agency for Research on Cancer found a link between childhood cancer and power lines. Like mobile phones, power lines also emit radiation The radiation produced by powerlines is a differnet kind of radiation, with much more energy than that coming from mobile phones
Radiofrequency waves similar to those in mobile phones altered the gene expression in nematode worms Worms are not humans, there is no guarantee that our brain cells will behave in the same way
Look Ma, No Hands!
If you are worried about the potential hazards of cell-phone radiation, here are few ways to reduce your risk:
Use a hands-free headset.
Use a phone that places the antenna as far away from you as possible.
Extend the antenna during use.
Limit calls inside buildings.
Use the phone in open spaces as often as possible.
Limit use by children.
Glossary of Mobile Phone Terms and Definitions.
Glossary of Mobile Phone Terms and Definitions.
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ACCESS FEE
A fee that local telephone companies charge all telephone customers for the right to connect with a local phone network. Cellular phone users pay this fee along with a 3% federal telephone excise tax.
ACTIVATION FEE
The initial set up fee or cost to turn on a cell phone so that it can operate within the selected carrier network. Many cell phone have activation or set up fees up front, which they could refund to the customer in a form of a rebate later.
AIRTIME
The time spent talking on a cellular telephone. The total airtime usage is both the outgoing and incoming calls you receive.
ANALOG
Built in the 1980's, analog technology allows a cell phone to transmit by sending voice, video, and data signals that are continually changing, and are the network systems. Analog is a method of modulating radio signals so that they can transmit voice or data information. The newer versions of cellular phones are digital.
ANTENNA
A device used for transmitting, sending and receiving radio signals. Antenna boosters can also be used to increase transmissions.
AUTOMATIC CALL DELIVERY
A feature that permits a cellular phone to receive incoming calls, even when roaming.
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BAND
Is a Range of radio frequencies between two defined limits which are used in wireless communications. 800 to 1900 MHz is the band used for CDMA.
BATTERIES
All cellular phones need a battery to operate. Most cell phone handset units will accept a "standard" or "extended" battery, with additional output of the extended adding to the length of time the battery will power the handset.
BELT CLIP
An attachment for a cell phone to 'hook'. Many incorporate a cover for the protection of the cell phone, and some of these covers provide intended protection from Radio Frequency or RF type radiation.
BLUETOOTH
A radio technology making transmission of signals over short distances between telephones, computers and other devices possible without the use of wires. It is possible to link household appliances to a controlling device, like your 3g cell phone.
BROADBAND
Communications medium that uses a wide-bandwidth channels for sending and receiving large amounts of data, video or voice information.
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CALLER ID
A calling feature which displays the originating phone number of an incoming call.
CALLING PLAN
A rate plan selected by subscribers when they start up cellular service, usually consisting of a base rate for system access and a per-minute rate for usage. Service plans are designed to provide the most cost-effective rates for different types and amounts of usage by the cellular subscriber.
CARRIER
A Company providing wireless telecommunications services, using equipment to transmit the frequencies upon which the cell phone calls, signals and data are carried.
CASES
Cases are available for all popular cell phones. Cases protect the cell phone, and make carrying your phone easier. Cell phone cases are usually either cowhide leather, vinyl, or R.F. reflective material to protect your melon.
CDMA
Code Division Multiple Access. CDMA technology was originally developed for military use in the late 1960's, and is a multiple access technique, using sequenced code to divide traffic channels within the same radio channels.
CELL
The basic geographic unit of a cellular system and the basis for the generic industry term "cellular." A city or county is divided into small "cells," each of which is equipped with a low-powered radio transmitter/receiver. The cells can vary in size depending on terrain and capacity demands. By controlling the transmission power and the radio frequencies assigned from one cell to another, a computer at the Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO) monitors the movement and transfers (or hands off) the phone call to another cell and another radio frequency as needed.
CHARGERS
Please use the correct charger for your cell phone battery. All cell phones we give or sell come with a free desktop charger, unless otherwise stated. Chargers are often referred to as "overnight" or "rapid", with overnight chargers fully charging in eight to ten hours from beginning of cycle. They fill at a low charge rate, and sometimes lack the safety features of preventing overcharge because batteries can better withstand low charging current. Rapid chargers recharge the battery or batteries more quickly. The charge isn't continuous; rather, it's reduced as the battery reaches full charge. Sub types of battery chargers include vehicle cigarette lighter plug-ins, desktop chargers intended for indoor use on a flat surface, and small travel chargers that simply plug into an electrical outlet. There are also solar type cell phone battery chargers on the market.
COVER or FACEPLATE
Protective cell phone covers protect your phone and also gives your cell phone a unique appearance, or fashion statement. Face plates come in many different colors. Designs with your favorite music group, flags, even lights that flash when the mobile phone rings are available.
COVERAGE AREA
The area which a wireless network company offers service for their cell phone subscribers.
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DIGITAL
Information represented by non-continuous values or signals sent between cell phones. It is binary, or consists of 0 and 1.
DUAL BAND
A wireless phone which is capable of operating on two different frequencies.
DUAL MODE
A wireless device that can be operated on analog or digital transmission networks.
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ENCRYPTION
A method of encoding data for security.
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FCC
Federal Communications Commission. The Government agency responsible for regulating telecommunications in the United States, located in Washington, D.C.
FOLLOW ME ROAMING
Though not available in all cities, this system allows you to roam in other calling areas, cells, or area codes, and be found automatically. Your calls will automatically be forwarded to you when or IF you have follow me roaming.
FREQUENCY
The number of times a wave-like radio signal changes from the very positive to the very negative charge per second.
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GHZ
GigaHertz - One GigaHertz is equal to a billion hertz.
GSM or GLOBAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE
A digital communications standard for cell phones used in over 60 countries.
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HANDSET
A wireless or cellular phone, cell phone, digital, PCS, or analog mobile phone.
HANDS-FREE KIT
With Hands-Free Kits, you can use your cell phone in your car without taking your hands from the wheel, or your eyes from the road. A mounted speaker and microphone provide you with a speakerphone in your vehicle, which can also be set to automatically pick up. The portable hands free uses a cigarette lighter male plug, while mounted hands free cell phone kits connect permanently to the vehicle's power supply. Wireless hands-free kits allow the use of your cellular phone without interfering with driving.
HERTZ
The unit which expresses cycle frequency.
HOME COVERAGE AREA
The area in which one may make cellular calls without incurring long distance or roaming charges. Some cell phones are activated with nationwide long distance coverage, but still have a local coverage area which is called home. We have calling plans which don't charge for roaming outside of your home coverage area.
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INCOMING CALL
The call that someone else places into your cell phone.
INTERCONNECTION FEE
A wireless call must sometimes be routed through a landline in which a connection fee is charged.
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LANDLINE
Non wireless telephone lines. These are the network of fiber optic and metallic or copper phone lines you see up on the poles crossing the road.
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MOBILE PHONE
The term that can be inter-changed with cellular phone or wireless phone.
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OFF-PEAK HOURS
The hours after the business day and during weekends when the wireless networks have less transmission. During these hours the rates are usually cheaper.
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PEAK HOURS
The hours during the business day when wireless networks have the most transmission. During these hours the rates are the most expensive.
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, or PIN
Used together with SIM card technology to place calls using prepaid cell phones.
PORTABLE
A one-piece, self-contained cellular telephone. The newest portable model phones are so small - weighing as little as 3.1 ounces - that they can be folded up and carried in a suit pocket or purse. Portables normally have built-in antennas and a rechargeable battery. See also Mobile and Transportable.
PREPAID CELLULAR
A payment method often used by folks with a specified budget, allowing one to pay for cellular service minutes in advance. Cell phone calling minutes on prepaid are often much more expensive than those bought under contract.
PROTOCOL
The special set of rules for communicating that the transmitting receivers use in a telecommunication connection when they send signals back and forth.
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ROAMING
The ability to use a cellular phone outside of your cellular or PCS company's service area.
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SATELLITE
These satellites orbit above the earth and send and receive signals sent by the antennas.
STANDBY TIME
The length of time that a cell phone is completely ready to send or receive calls, but is not being used in a call. This is one way of evaluating the battery, as well as the efficiency of the cell phone.
SUBSCRIBER
A user of wireless service bought from a service provider.
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TALK TIME
The length of time a person can talk on the cell phone without recharging the battery. Usually expressed in minutes.
TDMA
Time Division Multiple Access is a digital transmission format used for D-AMPS and GSM format.
TERMINATION CHARGES
Charges incurred by the carrier for having a cell phone call completed by a different carrier network.
TRANSPORTABLE
The transportable cellular phone is a standard mobile phone that can be removed from the vehicle and used by itself with an attached battery pack. The entire unit is generally mounted or built into a custom carrying case to make it easy to carry. Although technically "portable," the transportable should not be confused with smaller, one-piece cellular phones.
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UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
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VOICE ACTIVATED DIALING
A feature that allows the user to dial a telephone number by speaking.
VOICE MAIL
(Also called voice messaging) A computerized answering service that automatically answers your call, plays a greeting in your own voice and records a message. After you retrieve your messages, you can delete, save, reply to or forward the messages to someone else on your voice mail system.
VOICE RECOGNITION
A feature allowing cell phones to be operated by spoken words.
VIBRATING ALERT
A cell phone feature telling the user of an incoming call by means of a vibration mechanism.
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WAP
Wireless Application Protocol. Wireless Application Protocol is an open, global specification that empowers mobile users with wireless devices to easily access and interact with information and services instantly.
WATT
Basic unit of power. The formula is voltage multiplied by the current, or V X Amps.
WCDMA
Wideband CDMA: Technology for wideband wireless access supporting 3G cell phone services, and allows very high-speed multimedia services like internet access and videoconferencing.
WIRELESS DATA
The service that allows you to send digital information on a cellular phone.
WIRELESS INTERNET
A service granting access to the World Wide Web or internet e-mail via wireless networks.
WIRELESS PROVIDER
A company providing communication services to cell phones, PDA's or wireless web modems via a wireless network.
WMF
Wireless Message Format Sends data through wireless means to mobile computers.
Key features of the Nokia 9500
Key features of the Nokia 9500
| Weight | 7.83 oz (222g) |
| Dimensions | 5.83" x 2.24" x 0.94" (148mm x 57mm x 24mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell "sideways" clamshell opens for organizer mode / bar-style for phone mode Internal Antenna |
| Battery Life | Talk: 5.00 hours Standby: 250 hours (10.4 days) |
| Battery Type | 1300 mAh |
| Display | Type: LCD (Color) Size: 640x200 pixels transflective TFT / 65,536 colors |
| Platform / OS | (N/A) |
| Phone Book Capacity | shared memeory |
| FCC ID | ? |
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| Features | |
| 2nd Display | Location: Front 65,000 color TFT / 128 x 128 pixels / full phone interface (Nokia Series 40) |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Bluetooth | supported profiles: GAP, SDP, FAX, DUN, HFP, SPP, GOEP, OPP, FTP |
| Calculator | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Camera | Type: Built-In - Video Clips VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels) / records video clips / viewfinder via outer display |
| Changeable Faceplates | changeable front/outer cover |
| Custom Ringtones | supports MIDI, WAV, AMR, AAC, and MP3 formats |
| Data-Capable | full fax support |
| E-Mail Client | Protocols Supported: SMTP, POP3, IMAP4 supports attachments (all major formats) |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes |
| Expansion Card | Card Type: MultiMediaCard (MMC) located under back cover / hot-swappable |
| Games | Yes |
| High-Speed Data | Technology: EGPRS (EDGE) class 8 (up to 236.8 kbps) / plus class 10 GPRS |
| Infrared (IR) | Yes |
| Integrated PDA | OS: Nokia Series 80 (Symbian 7) |
| Java (J2ME) | Version: MIDP 2.0 / Personal Profile |
| MMS | Yes |
| MP3 Playback | supports MP3, MPEG-4 (AAC), and Real Audio |
| Multiple Languages | Languages Supported: UK English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, American English, Canadian French, American Spanish plus Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish, Turkish, Czech, Greek, and Russian |
| Multiple Numbers per Name | Yes |
| PC Sync | Yes |
| Picture ID | Yes |
| Soft Keys | Number of keys: 4 (2 on outer interface) |
| Speaker Phone | Yes |
| SyncML | Yes |
| Text Messaging | 2-Way: Yes supports long (concatenated ) SMS |
| USB | supports USB 2.0 |
| Vibrate | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wireless Internet | Browser Software: Opera supports HTML, XHTML, and JavaScript |
Key features of the Nokia N-Gage
Key features of the Nokia N-Gage
| Weight | 4.83 oz (137g) |
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| Dimensions | 5.26" x 2.74" x 0.80" (134mm x 70mm x 20mm) |
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| Form Factor | Bar Internal Antenna |
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| Battery Life | Talk: 3.00 hours Standby: 175 hours (7.3 days) or 3-6 hrs of gaming / 8 hrs of MP3s / 20 hrs of FM radio |
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| Battery Type | LiIon 850 mAh |
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| Display | Type: LCD (Color) Size: 176x208 pixels 4096 colors |
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| Platform / OS | Series 60 (Symbian) |
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| Phone Book Capacity | shared memory |
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| FCC ID | PDN-NEM4 (Approved Jun 8, 2003) |
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| Features | |
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| Alarm | Yes |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Calculator | Yes |
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| Calendar | Yes |
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| Custom Graphics | Yes |
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| Custom Ringtones | Yes |
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| E-Mail Client | Protocols Supported: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP, MIME2 |
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| EMS / Picture Messaging | Yes |
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| Expansion Card | Card Type: MultiMediaCard (MMC) located under battery |
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| FM Radio | Stereo: Yes |
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| Games | downloadable, or larger games via MMC game cards / wireless multiplayer via Bluetooth |
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| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | Yes |
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| High-Speed Data | Technology: GPRS class 6 |
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| Java (J2ME) | 4MB built-in memory |
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| MMS | Yes |
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| MP3 Playback | also supports AAC format |
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| Multiple Languages | Yes |
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| Multiple Numbers per Name | Yes |
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| PC Sync | Yes |
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| Polyphonic Ringtones | supports MIDI melodies and MP3, AAC, or WAV recorded ringtones |
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| Predictive Text Entry | Technology: T9 |
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| Ringer ID | Yes |
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| Ringer Profiles | Yes |
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| Soft Keys | Number of keys: 2 |
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| Speaker Phone | Yes |
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| SyncML | Yes |
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| Text Messaging | 2-Way: Yes |
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| Text Messaging Templates | Yes |
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| To-Do List | Yes |
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| USB | Yes |
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| Vibrate | Yes |
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| Voice Dialing | Number of entries: 20 |
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| Voice Memo | full stereo recording to AAC files from line-in jack or FM radio |
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| Wireless Internet | supports XHTML, iMode |
Nokia 8110i Secrets
Nokia 8110i Secrets
*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
*#8110# for checking the phones software (SW) - called firmware revision information.
*#746025625# [*#sim0clock#]
Checks if the sim clock can be stopped. Sim clock stop is a kind of stand-by mode which will save battery time. This code doesn't work with software version 4.59.
*#92702689# [*#war0anty#]
Phone asks 'warranty code:'
Press the following warranty code:
6232 (OK) : Displays the Month and Year of Manufacture (0997)
7332 (OK) : Displays the date of the last repair - if found ('DATE NOT SAVED'...)
7832 (OK) : Displays (if found) the date where the phone was purchased ('DATE NOT SAVED'...)
9268 (OK) : Displays Serial Number
37832 (OK) : Set the Purchasing Date MMYY
(Warning: You can only do this once - So be careful what you write...)
87267 (OK) : Transfers ALL phone numbers, pictures, sounds from one phone to another (eg. if broken) with 6110 u can transfer all data via IR port. (Confirm transfer?)
Software
8110i : Type NHE-6BM
8110 : Type NHE-6BX
8110i SW Versions:
LATEST Version is V 5.20 xx-xx-9x
Software version V 25.10 03-06-98
- An updated GSM operators' list.
- The two hands at startup has been removed (Can anyone tell me what Nokia is trying to say with this startup-screen ping-pong?!).
Software version V 25.00 12-02-98
- An updated GSM operators' list.
- Ringtone 10 was changed.
Software version V 34.23 22-10-97
(hummm...only one day from the older version!!!!!!??)
- Latest known version.
- An updated GSM operators' list.
- Some character changes (eg. the @) when sending sms.)
Software version V 24.23 21-10-97
- An updated GSM operators' list.
- The two hands at startup is back!! (if they were gone at all)
Software version V 24.11 09-09-97
- An updated GSM operators' list.
- Some people say that the two hands at startup has been removed - some don't !
Software version V 24.04 08-08-97
- An updated GSM operators' list.
- Problem with missing service provider name in display solved.
Software version V 24.03 16-07-97
- First known version.
- This version had some problems showing the service provider in the display. Instead it showed some empty space. ???
This is what the Nokia 8110(i) displays when software code is typed.
V 04.51
26-03-98
NHE-6BM
First line:
The Software Version (My guess is that this software has been used in previously Nokia-phones, what do you say?!).
Second line:
The date of the SW release.
Third line:
NHE-8 has something to do with the type of phone you are dealing with. Is it GSM 900 (standard), GSM 1800 (DCS1800) or GSM 1900 (PCS1900)? Nokia 2110, 3110, 8110(i) are all NHE types. The only thing that vary is the code after NHE- ("8"). NHE = GSM 900, NHK =GSM 1800 - The number in the end = the model (2110i = 4 etc.) The 5110 and 6110 is called NSE-1 and NSE-3...this may be because it supports EFR (?)
Software update, how?
I have been asked a lot about how to update the software in your cell phones. The easiest thing to do is to go to the nearest Nokia dealer and make him do it for you. Just remember that it is supposed to be free (a receipt is required) so don't let him tell you anything else!
Service Prover Lock
The service provider (SP) lock is used to lock the cell phone to the SP's SIM card. Once the cell phone is locked to a specific operator, if one inserts a SIM card from a different operator the phone will refuse to accept it! The cell phone will however accept another SIM card from the same operator.
All Nokia phones (2110 and newer) have four different SIM locks which can be used to lock the phone for up to 4 different providers. But most phones with restriction only have one lock activated. ( lock 1)
The main code used in Nokia phones is:
#pw+(master code)+Y#
This code is able to check, activate or remove Sim card restriction (SP-lock).
Use the * key to get the p, + and w chars.
'Y' has to be 1,2,3 or 4 - depending of what lock you what to deal with.
#pw+1234567890+1# for Provider-Lock status
#pw+1234567890+2# for Network-Lock status
#pw+1234567890+3# for Country-Lock status
#pw+1234567890+4# for SimCard-Lock status
# = DOUBLE-CROSS
W = PRESS "*" THREE TIMES
P = PRESS "*" FOUR TIMES
+ = PRESS "*" TWO TIMES
MASTERCODE = 1234567890
Y = NUMBER 1 TO 4
(master code) is a 10 digit code, based on the phones IMEI number.
(I can NOT give you the master code - SO DON'T ASK ME FOR IT !!!!!!!)
Eg. To remove restriction on lock 1 type following code:
#pw+(master code)+1#
If you just want to check your phone use 10 random numbers Eg. 1234567890 as the (master code)
eg. To check if phone if restricted on lock 1 type the following code:
#pw+1234567890+1#
Please NOTE that these codes could be used with care! A user told me that it's only possible to type in about 3 different codes on each lock! Then something bad will happen ..therefore be careful!
Bypass the SP lock
With a Nokia 16xx/21xx/31xx/51xx/81xx that are SIM locked to one provider you can bypass the SP lock like this:
1: Insert sim card of different provider.
2: Turn on the phone and press the UP VOLUME key for 3 sec. then release it and the phone says PIN CODE?
3: Press the "C" key.
4: Then Press * and wait until it disappear and appear again, then press * one more time and 04*PIN*PIN*PIN#
The phone now says: PIN CODE CHANGED (or ACCEPTED) and the SIM card is accepted until you restart the phone again. NOTE: On version 5.04 Nokia has removed this option !
The 54# Tip:
Type 1#, 2#........54# on the keypad (when you're not in the menu) to get the phone number used for with this key when speed dialing.
Update from 8110 >8110i impossible....
Even though NHE-6 is found on the backside of 8110 too an update from that phone to the 8110i is impossible. The reason is simple. The hardware is different which means that the SW capacity in 8110i is bigger than the 8110.
Original Ringtone
If you want the original ringtone back after you have downloaded one you can send a message to yourself containing the text: //SCKL1581 After some time you will receive a message that you can save, and your original Nokia ringtone is back.
What's a Business Card?
A business card is a special SMS message which is composed as following: //SCKE2 BEGIN:VCARD N:name TEL:number END:VCARD
Hands Free tip
To continue an existing call when placing the 8110i into the hands free car kit without it dropping the call, press the Memory button just before connecting the cable and placing it in the cradle.
Display extra text in call costs feature tip
If your network operator doesn't offer a call costs service, you can still make use of that function to display some personalized text on the screen of your 8110i. Go to Menu, [5], [7], [1], enter PIN2-code and choose Set. Then type in the limit of the currency units you're using (if the call cost service worked, you would have to type the cost limit of the calls) and choose OK. In this case I typed 8110. Then go to the next sub menu (Menu, [5], [7], [2]), the Show costs in menu. Type in the PIN2 code again and select Currency. Type in the unit price, in this case number 1. Then type the name of the currency - you can use any string of letters and numbers 1-3 characters long. then type 2 letter then to confirm type two names beginning with one of each of the letters. Then press OK to confirm it.
Quick saving while in call tip
Saving numbers to memory during a call If you type a number into your phone during a call, you will lose it when the call ends. To prevent this happening just hold down Memory button -- the number will be saved (with no name) to the next available memory location.
Free SMS Tip
1st Way:
1. turn our phone off.
2. turn it on and enter your pin.
3. enter *#746025625# 4. now "SIM CLOCK STOP ALLOWED" will be displayed.
now you can send sms for free. if you turn your phone off and later on you have to reenter this code!!!
In some Networks it doesn't work!!!
2nd Way:
Set Menu 4-3-3 on Usergroup 666 (work with German Networks)
Deleting SMS messages quickly tip
When reading an SMS message, instead of pressing Option, Erase to delete the message, simply press [C].
Turning lights on temporarily tip
If you have display lights turned off, you can turn them on by quickly pressing and releasing the power button. They will stay on as long as you are pressing button.
Silent mode temporarily tip
You can put your phone into silent ringing mode temporarily by pressing Menu then [#].
Closing the cover without ending a call tip
If you press the menu key and then close the sliding cover during a call you will not end your call.
Turning lights on temporarily tip
If you have lights turned off you can turn them on by quickly pressing and releasing the power button . They will stay on as long as You're pressing the button.
This works also in Nokia 3110. Lights will go off after a couple of seconds if no button pressing
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