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Electronic file created March 12, 2004.
US Patent No 5818437, 5953541, 6011554 and other pending patents.
The information contained in this user guide was written for the Nokia N-Gage QD product. Nokia
operates a policy of ongoing development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes to any of the
products described in this document without prior notice.
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contrary to law is prohibited.
FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
Your device may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close
proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC or Industry Canada can require you to stop using your
telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, contact your local
service facility. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Ensure the device is switched on and in service. Pressas many
times as needed to clear the display and return to the main screen.
Enter the emergency number, then press . Give your location.
Do not end the call until given permission to do so. Emergency calls
cannot be made in Offline mode.
About your device
The wireless device described in this guide is approved for use on GSM 850
and GSM 1900 networks. Contact your service provider for more information
about networks.
When using this features in this device, obey all laws and respect privacy and
legitimate rights of others.
Warning: To use any features in this device, other than the alarm
clock, the device must be switched on. Do not switch the device on
when wireless phone use may cause interference or danger.
To use the phone you must have service from a wireless service provider . Many
of the features in this device depend on features in the wireless network to
function. These network services may not be available on all networks or you
may have to make specific arrangements with your service provider before
you can utilize network services. Your service provider may need to give you
additional instructions for their use and explain what charges will apply.
Some networks may have limitations that affect how you can use network
services. For instance, some networks may not support all
language-dependent characters and services.
Your service provider may have requested that certain features be disabled or
not activated in your device. If so, they will not appear on your device menu.
Contact your service provider for more information.
Register your device
Make sure to register your device at www.warranty.nokiausa.com or
1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228) so that we can serve your needs better
if you should need to call the center or have your device repaired.
E-newsletters
When you register your device, you can sign up for Nokia's e-newsletter Nokia
Connections if you would like. You will receive tips and tricks on using your
device, accessory information, and special offers.
Check the model number of any charger before use with this device. This
device is intended for use when supplied with power from the ACP-12 and
LCH-12.
Warning: Use only batteries, chargers and enhancements approved
by Nokia for use with the particular model. The use of any other types
may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous.
The BL-6C battery is the only battery approved by Nokia for use with
this device.
For availability of approved enhancements, please check with your dealer.
When you disconnect the power cord of any enhancement, grasp and pull the
The following features in this device may share memory: games, contacts, text
messages, multimedia messages, images and ringing tones, RealPlayer™,
calendar and to-do notes, and downloaded applications. U se of one or more of
these features may reduce the memory available for the remaining features
sharing memory. For example, saving many multimedi a messages may use all of
the avai la ble memory. Your phone may display a message that the memory is
full when you try to use a shared memory feature. In this case, delete some of
the information or entries stored in shared memory features before
continuing. Some of the features, such as contacts, may have a certain
amount of memory specifically allotted to them in addition to the amount of
memory shared with other features.
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children. For availability and
information on using SIM card services, contact your SIM card vendor. This
may be the service provider, network operator, or other vendor.
Note: Before removing the covers, always switch off the power and
disconnect the Nokia N-Gage QD™ mobile game deck from the
charger or any other device. Avoid touching electronic components
while changing the covers. Always store and use the game deck with
the covers attached.
1 With the back of the game
deck facing you, press the
release button (1) and slide the
cover in the direction of the
arrow.
2 To release the SIM card holder, slide the holder in the direction of the
arrow (2).
3 Open it (3).
4 Insert the SIM card into the
holder (4). Make sure that
the bevelled corner on the
SIM card is facing outward
from the holder and that
the golden contact area on
the card is facing
downwards.
1 Connect the charger to a wall outlet.
2 Open the latch marked with .
Connect the charger plug into the
jack in the game deck (1). The
battery indicator bar starts scrolling.
The game deck can be used while
charging. If the battery is completely
discharged, it may take up to a few
minutes before the charging
indicator is shown.
3 When the battery is fully charged,
the bar stops scrolling. Disconnect
the charger from the game deck,
then from the outlet.
TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: Your
game deck has a built-in antenna (grey
area shown in the picture). As with any
other radio transmitting device, do not
touch the antenna unnecessarily when the
game deck is switched on. Contact with
the antenna affects call quality and may
cause the game deck to operate at a higher
power level than otherwise needed.
Avoiding contact with the antenna area
when operating the phone optimizes the
antenna performance and the battery life.
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the game deck
(as shown in the picture) with the antenna
pointed up and over your shoulder.
1 Microphone is on the back.
2 Controller key for playing games and menu navigation.
3 OK key selects, accepts, or activates. In standby mode, press this key
to start a game.
4 Menu key opens the main menu.
5 Loudspeaker is on the back.
6 Slot for memory or game cards.
7 and are the main game keys.
8 Power key is at the side.
9 Earpiece.
10 Edit key opens a list of commands for text editing such as Copy, Cut,
and Paste.
11 Clear key for deleting text and items.
12 Charger connector.
13 Headset connector.
Warning: Using a dual-bud headset may affect your ability to hear
sounds around you. Do not use headsets in situations that many
endanger your safety.
A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots may appear on the
screen. This is a characteristic of this type of display. Some displays may
contain pixels or dots that remain on or off. This is normal, not a fault.
Accessing applications in the menu
In standby mode, press the Menu key to open the main menu. Use the
Controller key to navigate to different menu applications. To select and
open a menu, press the OK key. Use the same method to select and open
other menus and folders.
To quickly return to standby mode and make a phone call, press .
Keypad lock (Keyguard)
Use the keypad lock to prevent the keys from being accidentally pressed.
• To lock: In standby mode, first press and then press . When the
keys are locked, appears on the display.
Or, press once, select Lock keypad and press OK.
• To unlock: Press , and then press.
When the keyguard is on, to answer a call, press . During a call, the phone
Note: When Keyguard is on, calls may be possible to the emergency
number programed into your phone (for example, 91 1). Just key in the
emergency number and press . The number is displayed only after
you have keyed in its last digit.
If you choose to start games automatically when you insert a game card, the
keypad is unlocked when a game starts. Select
Tools > Settings > Device > General > Game auto-start > On to set the
auto-start.
Inserting a game or memory card
Important: Keep all game and memory cards out of the reach of small
children.
Important: Before inserting or removing a memory card, save all
unsaved data. Inserting a memory card causes all open applications
to close. Unsaved data is lost when applications are closed.
Important: Use only MMC cards with this device. Other memory
cards, such as secure digital (SD) cards, do not fit in the MMC card
slot and are not compatible with this device.
Your game deck supports compatible MMC cards with memory from 16 MB
up to 1 GB.
It is important not to add stickers or any type of adhesive to the MMC card.
This may cause the MMC card not to fit the card slot and can corrupt the card
or cause loss of data. See Memory card tool
.
If you do not want to be interrupted while playing, press in standby mode
and switch to Offline profile. When Offline profile is active, all GSM wireless
phone signals to and from the device are prevented. See Profiles
and Call
forwarding (network service).
1 Open the card slot (1).
2 Insert a game or a memory card (2).
3 Close the card slot.
If you inserted a game card, the game starts automatically. Also, the game
icon is automatically added as the last item of the main menu. Information
stored on a memory card is indicated with in different applications.