14.Control panel

In Control panel, you can define and modify various settings of your device. Modifying these settings affects the operation of your device across several applications.

Go to Desk > Tools > Control panel.

Control panel, main view

To open an application in Control panel, select one of the folders in the left frame, then the appropriate item in the right frame. To zoom in on the Control panel view, press Menu, and select View > Zoom in.

General

Go to Desk > Tools > Control panel > General.

Date and time

You can change the time and date used by applications such as Calendar and Clock.

To set the current time and date, select General > Date and time, select the Time and Date fields, and enter the numbers. When setting the date, you can also press Browse to open a month grid where you can select a date.

To update date and time automatically, select General > Date and time. In the Auto time update field, select On. The time, date, and time zone information is updated to your device from the mobile phone network (network service). If the time zone changes, the current city also changes in the Clock application, and starting and ending times of your calendar entries are shown in local time. For the setting to take effect, the phone needs to be restarted.

Tip: Check any alarms and scheduled calendar entries, as these may be affected by Auto time update.

To use daylight saving, select General > Date and time. In the Daylight-savingfield, select On to use the system's daylight saving time. Note that you cannot activate daylight saving if you have selected On in the Auto time update field.

Tip: To change the time and date format, select General > Regional settings. Modify the settings on the Time and Date pages.

Regional settings

You can define the format for the local time, date, numbering, and currency.

To define regional settings, select General > Regional settings, and select the appropriate page.

Time page

Define the following:

•Time format — Select the 12-hour or 24-hour clock system.

•am/pm format — If you selected the 12-hour clock format in the previous field, choose the way the 12-hour clock is expressed.

•Separator — Select the symbol that separates hours and minutes.

Date page

Define the following:

•Date format — Choose the order of days, months, and years.

•Separator — Select the symbol that separates days, months, and years.

•First day of the week — Change the first day of the week.

•Working days — Define which are the working days of the week.

Numbers page

Define the following:

•Decimal point — Select the sign that is used as a decimal point.

•Thousands separation — Select whether you want to use separation between thousands.

•Thousands separator — Select the sign that is used to separate thousands and hundreds.

•Measurement units — Select either metric or nonmetric units for length measurement.

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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.
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