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To check the current forwarding status, scroll to the forwarding option, and press Check status. To stop forwarding voice calls, press Cancel all.

Call restriction

You can restrict incoming or outgoing calls, and international calls (network service).

When calls are restricted, calls still may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your device.

To restrict voice calls, go to Telephone, and select Settings > Voice call restriction.

Select one of the following restriction options:

Outgoing calls — to prevent making voice calls with your device

Incoming calls — to restrict incoming calls

International calls — to prevent calling to foreign countries or regions

Incoming calls when roaming — to restrict incoming calls when outside your home country

International except home country — to prevent calls to foreign countries or regions, but to allow calls to your home country

To use the call restriction service, you need the restriction password that you receive from your service provider when you subscribe to the service.

To check the status of voice call restriction, scroll to the restriction option, and press Check status. To stop voice call restriction, press Cancel all.

Call, network, and phone line settings

In the Other settings dialog you can define various settings related to calls and network services. Go to Telephone, press Menu, and select Settings > Other settings.

Call settings

In the Other settings dialog, select Call.

To show your phone number to the recipients of your calls (network service), scroll to Send my caller ID, press Change, and select On.

To set the phone to briefly show the approximate duration of the last call, scroll to Summary after call, press Change and select On. To set the device to redial the number if it was busy at the first call attempt, scroll to Automatic redial, press Change, and select On.

Network settings

In the Other settings dialog, select Network.

To select a cellular network manually, scroll to Network selection, press Change, and select Manual. Select one of the networks available in your location.

Tip: Manual selection is useful when you know that one network costs less than another, or that it has more bandwidth.

To set the device to select the network automatically, scroll to Network selection, press Change, and select Automatic.

To use the call waiting service (network service), scroll to Call waiting, press Change, and select On. When you receive a new call during a call, a sound and a note notify you of the new call.

Tip: Press Check status to find out if call waiting is in use.

Advanced settings

You can restrict calls to certain numbers and select the phone line you want to use.

When fixed dialling is activated, calls still may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your device.

In the Other settings dialog, select Advanced.

To allow calls only to certain numbers (fixed dialing), scroll to Fixed dialing number, press Change, and select On. Even when fixed dialing is in use, you can browse the numbers saved in the device memory. If your SIM card does not support fixed dialing, you cannot use this function.

To modify the list of fixed dialing numbers, scroll to Fixed dialing number, and press Number list.

Tip: With fixed dialing, you can, for example, restrict calls to certain areas. In this case, type the area code in the Number field.

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9500 specifications

The Nokia 9500 Communicator, launched in 2004, stands as a landmark device in the evolution of mobile technology, blending the features of a smartphone with the functionality of a handheld computer. It was part of Nokia's Communicator series, which was known for its advanced features, and the 9500 was particularly significant due to its innovative design and robust capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Nokia 9500 is its distinctive clamshell design. When closed, it resembles a traditional mobile phone, compact and easy to carry. However, upon opening, the device reveals a full QWERTY keyboard and a large display, offering an exceptional typing experience for those who frequently send emails or create documents on the go. The keyboard is spacious and tactile, making it ideal for productivity tasks.

The 9500 is equipped with the Symbian OS, specifically the Series 80 user interface, which was optimized for the Communicator's unique form factor. Users could multitask efficiently, switching between applications seamlessly, which was a remarkable feature for its time. It supported various productivity applications including calendar, contacts, and word processing, enhancing its appeal to business users.

In terms of connectivity, the Nokia 9500 offers a range of options. It includes support for GPRS, providing users with internet access even while on the move. Wi-Fi capabilities further expanded its utility, allowing for faster data transfer rates and easier access to the internet in hot spots. Bluetooth technology was also included, enabling wireless data sharing with other devices.

The device features a 640x200 pixel display, which was impressive for its time, ensuring that both text and images were clear and easily readable. The Nokia 9500 also came with a camera, which was a novelty for mobile devices in the early 2000s, allowing users to capture images on the go.

Another important aspect of the 9500 is its battery life. It was designed to support extended usage, making it a reliable choice for professionals who needed to stay connected throughout the day. The device also supported expandable memory through a miniSD card slot, providing further flexibility for users to store more data.

In summary, the Nokia 9500 Communicator was a pioneering device that combined the functionalities of a mobile phone and a laptop. With its robust design, keyboard, productivity applications, and connectivity options, it set a foundation for future smartphones, showcasing what mobile computing could achieve long before the era of modern smartphones.