7.Contacts

You can use the Contacts application to create, edit, and manage all contact information, such as phone numbers and addresses. The main contact database is in the communicator’s memory. You can also store contacts in the SIM card and in databases on a memory card inserted in the device.

The left frame of the Contacts main view (Contacts directory) shows the contents of the currently open contact database (1). The available contact databases are shown at the top of the list.

Below the list there is a search box for finding entries (2).

The right frame of the Contacts main view shows the contents of the contact card or contact group that you have selected from the Contacts directory list.

Contact card information is also used by, for example, the Telephone application.

Managing contact cards

To open a contact database, scroll to the desired database in the Contacts directory list, and press Open. Note that if you select the SIM card database, not all menu options are available.

To create a new contact card using the default template, press New card, type the contact information, and press Done. The card is added to the selected contact database.

Tip: To use the phone number abroad, add a plus (+) character before the country code.

To open a contact card in the selected database, scroll to the contact in the Contacts directory list, and press Open.

To search for an existing contact card from the selected database, type the first letters of the contact in the search field below the Contacts directory list, scroll to the desired contact, and press Open.

To call a contact, scroll to the contact in the Contacts directory list, move to the right window, scroll to the phone number, and press Call.

To create a new contact card using a certain template, press Menu, and select File > New card and the template you want to use. To delete an existing contact card, scroll to the contact in the Contacts directory list, and press Delete and then Delete.

To send a text or multimedia message to a contact, scroll to the contact in the Contacts directory list, move to the right window, scroll to a mobile phone number, and press Write text message or Write MMS.

To send a fax to a contact, scroll to the contact in the Contacts directory list, move to the right window, scroll to a fax number, and press Write fax.

To send an e-mail message to a contact, scroll to the contact in the Contacts directory list, move to the right window, scroll to the e-mail address, and press Write e-mail.

To copy all the contacts of a database, scroll to the database in the Contacts directory list, press Copy all, and select the database where you want to copy the contact information.

To go to a Web address included in a contact card, scroll to the contact in the Contacts directory list, move to the right window, scroll to the Web address, and press Go to.

To create a new database in your memory card , press Menu, and select File > More options > New database. To exit the Contacts application, press Exit.

Editing contact cards

In the contact card view, you can create, view, modify, and delete the contents of contact cards and contact card templates. To open a contact card for editing, scroll to a contact in the Contacts directory list, and press Open.

To add a field to the contact card, press Add field.

To rename a field in the contact card, scroll to the field, and press Rename field. If you are not allowed to rename the field, Rename field is dimmed.

To delete a field from the contact card, scroll to the field, and press Delete 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.