M e d i a a p p l i c a t i o n s

To select a voice recording, press Menu, and select File > Open.... The Open file dialog is displayed, the current folder contents are scanned, and voice recordings are listed.

To add a shortcut to a voice recording, press Menu, and select File > Add to Desk.... This creates a shortcut to the selected voice recording. You cannot create a shortcut to an unsaved file.

Recording a phone call or voice memo

You can record a phone conversation or a voice memo. Voice rec. automatically creates a compressed sound clip in either WAV or AMR format.

To record a voice memo, press Menu, and select File > New clip, and press Record. Voice rec. begins to record all sound that enters the external microphone. When you complete recording, select Stop. Press Menu, and select File > Save > Save clip. Type a name for the voice recording, and press OK.

To record a phone call, begin the call. When the call recipient answers, press Menu, and select File > New clip, and press Record. Voice rec. begins to record, and both parties will hear a tone every five seconds to indicate that the telephone conversation is recorded. When you complete recording, select Stop. Press Menu, and select File > Save > Save clip. Type a name for the voice recording and select OK.

To continue recording at the end of a voice recording, select a voice recording, and press Record. Recording continues at the endpoint of the previous recording.

To cancel a save, when you are asked to save your voice recording, the cancel command stops the current action and returns to the previous action. The discard command erases the voice recording from device memory.

Tip: The maximum length of a voice recording depends on the storage space available in device memory or on a memory card.

Playing a voice recording

You can play and pause a voice recording. You can save a voice recording that you made, or play and save a voice recording that you received inside a message. Voice rec. can play several formats: WAV, AU, AMR, and compressed GSM.

The progress bar displays the playing time, position, and length of a voice recording.

To listen to a voice recording, press Play. Scroll left to seek backward or right to seek forward. To pause a voice recording, press Pause. Playback resumes when you press Play.

To play a voice recording again, press Menu, and select Playback > Repeat. The voice recording will repeat.

Tip: Voice recordings that you receive or record are temporary files. You must save the files that you want to keep.

Sending a voice recording

You can send a voice recording from your device to another device through infrared or Bluetooth, as its own e-mail message, or in a multimedia message.

To send a voice recording to another device with infrared, make sure that infrared is active on the receiving device. Select a voice recording, press Menu, select File > Send, and use the infrared option. An infrared connection is established automatically, and the voice recording is sent to the receiving device.

To transfer a voice recording with Bluetooth, make sure that Bluetooth is active on the receiving device. Select a voice recording, press Menu, select File > Send, and use the Bluetooth option. Activate Bluetooth on your device, search for the receiving device, select the receiving device from the list of available devices, and select Send. If the devices are paired and authorized, or if a passcode is confirmed, the voice recording is transferred to the receiving device when an active Bluetooth connection is established.

To send a voice recording as a an e-mail, select a voice recording, press Menu, select File > Send, and use the mail option. The Mail application opens automatically, and the voice recording is ready to send as an attachment to your e-mail message.

To insert a voice recording into a multimedia message, select a voice recording, press Menu, select File > Send, and use the multimedia message option. The MMS application is launched automatically, and the voice recording is ready to send as an attachment to your multimedia message.

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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.