Getting started | Nokia N-GAGE QD manual

2. Getting started

Installing the SIM card and battery

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.

1With the back of the game

deck facing you, press the release button (1) and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

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Nokia N-GAGE QD manual Getting started, Installing the SIM card and battery

N-GAGE QD specifications

The Nokia N-Gage QD, launched in 2004, is a unique handheld gaming device that merges mobile phone functionalities with gaming capabilities. As a successor to the original N-Gage, the QD introduced enhancements that aimed to rectify some of the earlier model's limitations while delivering an immersive gaming experience.

One of the standout features of the N-Gage QD is its robust gaming capabilities. It is equipped with a 104 MHz ARM920T processor and 16 MB of RAM, enabling smooth gameplay for various titles. The device supports 3D graphics through OpenGL ES 1.0, allowing for visually engaging gaming experiences. Gamers could enjoy a selection of popular titles, including “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater”, “Splinter Cell”, and “Vice City 3D”, positioning the N-Gage QD as a legitimate competitor in the mobile gaming space.

The N-Gage QD features a 2.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, providing clear visuals for gaming and multimedia. The interface is user-friendly, featuring a D-pad, shortcut keys, and dedicated gaming buttons that allow for easy navigation and control during gameplay. The device also incorporates a unique side-slider design, making it more compact and portable than its predecessor.

Equipped with a dual-band GPRS phone, the N-Gage QD supports voice calls, SMS, and mobile internet browsing, adding to its versatility. Users can share gaming experiences through N-Gage Arena, a dedicated online gaming portal that supports multiplayer gaming and social interaction with other players.

In terms of memory, the N-Gage QD accepts MMC cards, allowing for expandable storage. Players could install new games, save progress, and store multimedia content without worrying about limited onboard memory. The battery life is commendable, with a capacity of 950 mAh, providing hours of gaming or talk time.

The N-Gage QD supports a range of connectivity options, including Bluetooth and USB, enabling users to connect to other devices or access data easily. Its sturdy build and aesthetic design made it a distinctive device in an era where many gaming consoles and mobile phones lacked such cross-functional capabilities.

In conclusion, the Nokia N-Gage QD exemplifies an ambitious attempt to blend mobile telephony with gaming, representing a significant step in the evolution of handheld entertainment devices. While it may not have achieved the commercial success hoped for, its innovative features and design have left a lasting impact on the gaming and mobile phone markets.

Contents

E R G U I D E Legal Information Export Controls Patents 5987137 5987639 6487397 6510148 6522670 6591116 6606508 481674 Contents Your game deck Creating calendar entries Calendar view Adding a voice tag to a phone numberRemoving members from a group Web My folders Mailbox Grouping and sorting files Check memory Receive a video clip in a message CalculatorClock Installing and removing Symbian software Call forwarding network serviceCalling your voice mailbox network service Changing the profiles Customizing profiles Memory For your safety Switch OFF When Refueling About your device Network services Chargers, batteries, and enhancements Shared memory Installing the SIM card and battery Getting startedPage Close the SIM card holder Lock it into place Charging the battery Connect the charger to a wall outlet With the SIM card Switch the game deck onPress OK. The factory setting for the lock code is Copyright 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved Keys and parts Copyright 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved Keypad lock Keyguard Accessing applications in the menuAbout the display Auto-start Tools Settings Device General Game auto-start On to setInserting a game or memory card Page Ejecting a memory card Playing a game Saving power when playing Reduce display brightness To connect to Web services, press and hold Tips for efficient useStarting a multiplayer game To open a list of last dialed numbers, press Them Settings Device Standby mode Wallpaper Personalizing your game deck Shortcuts in the standby mode Essential indicators in the standby mode Line is Memory card is being read or written toHeadset or loopset is connected to the phone Data call is active Volume control Loudspeaker Installing software Open Manager, scroll to an installation package, and select Removing software Your phone Making a call Options Conference Add to Making a conference call network serviceMake a call to the first participant To answer an incoming call, press Press Answering or declining a callTo end the active conference call, press Call waiting network service Press and select Tools Settings Call Call waitingOptions during a call During a call, press Copyright 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved Gage QD Arena launcher Connect to N-Gage Arena Connection settings You can check the settings by selectingTools Settings Connection Access points Getting started Registering from your game deck Registration and loginUpdating Arena launcher Registering from your PC Contacts Press and select Contacts Options New contact To change the information on the card, select Options Edit Copying contacts between the SIM card and device memory Adding a ringing tone for a contact card or group Voice dialing Adding a voice tag to a phone number You can add a voice tag to up to 25 phone numbers Making a call by saying a voice tag Creating contact groups Removing members from a groupContacts directory, press to open the Groups list Select Options New group Select Options New entry and select Creating calendar entriesPress and select Calendar Calendar views To jump to today Instant messaging IM Select Back Login screen displays your user ID and password User ID and passwordFirst login and service settings Set Availability Set manual or automatic loginSelect OK Display and icons Chat sessions Start a chat session Start a Chat session from IM contacts Receive and reply to instant messagesInstant messaging menu, select IM contacts Instant messaging menu, select Conversations Chat history Quit chat sessionSave chat history View or delete chat history IM contacts Add a new contactAdd a new contact during a chat session Search for a user Search for a group Remove a contact from the contact list Block messages from a contactUnblock messages from a contact Set and release tracking for a contact Group chat Create chat group Join an existing chat group Add and remove group members Group members screen, select Options Add member Send an invitation to a group chat Accept or reject invitations to group chat Send a private message Select CancelChat with group members Leave a group chat SettingsIM settings Log off service Server settingsSelect from the following options, and follow the prompts Server in use Select the server you want to use Log out and return to main menu Log out and remain in instant messaging menuReturn to main menu while remaining connected Instant messaging menu, select Options Exit Messaging Drafts stores draft messages that have not been sent Writing text Traditional text input Copyright 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved When writing text Predictive text inputTip To set predictive text input on or off, press For N For o For k for For a Paste when text has been cut or copied first Turning predictive text input off Copying text to clipboardWriting compound words Writing and sending messages Sending a multimedia message Sending e-mail Mail Press to move to the message field Write the message Settings needed for multimedia messaging To send the message, select Options Send, or press Settings needed for e-mail See Connection settings To determine the status of your inbox refer to these icons InboxViewing multimedia objects Receiving smart messages My folders Receiving web messages Mailbox Opening the mailbox Retrieving e-mail messages from the mailbox Deleting e-mail messages Select Options Delete Device only Disconnecting from mailbox Viewing e-mail messages when offline Outbox messages waiting to be sent Cell broadcast network service Viewing messages on a SIM card Service command editor Messaging settingsSettings for text messages Select Messaging Options Settings Text message Settings for multimedia messages Select Messaging Options Settings Multimedia messageAdding a new text message center Open Message centers, and select Options New msg. center 101 On receiving msg. Select from the following options 102 Settings for e-mail 103 104 105 Settings for service messagesSettings for Cell broadcast network service 106 Settings for the Other folderSelect Messaging and select Options Settings Other Basic steps for accessing Web 107 Receiving settings in a smart message Keying in the settings manuallyBookmarks view 108 Making a connection 109 110 Connection securityBrowsing 111 Ending a connectionEmptying the cache Settings for Web 112 113 Images-Viewing imagesDisplay Screen capture Keyboard shortcutsPress and select Extras Screen Capture Press + to capture a Screen Capture Changing Screen capture settings Select Options Settings to changeFolder name, Image name, Save as 115 To adjust the volume, press or Video playerReceive a video clip in a message 116 Calculator To add, subtract, multiply, and divide, press and selectClear screen 117 Setting an alarm Turning off the alarmClock Digital Applications 119 Installing a Java application Applications JavaSymbian applications specifically intended for the Nokia 120 121 Address, View details, Settings, Help, and ExitApplications main view Applications settings Options Settings Settings, and then selectNetwork connection-The options are 122 Recorder 123 To-do-task list Converter-Converting measuresMeters, press and select Extras Converter 124 125 Setting a base currency and exchange ratesE exponent symbols 126 ComposerRinging tone 127 128 Shortens the duration of the selectedLengthens the duration of the selected Default shortcuts Go toAdding shortcuts Opens Calendar Help 130 Game manager 131 132 Grouping and sorting filesCheck memory 133 Game file typesBacking up and restoring game data Installing and removing Symbian software Call forwarding network serviceManager Forward Profiles Changing the profileYou can forward calls to your voice mailbox number 135 Customizing profiles 136 137 Settings Changing settingsDevice settings General Standby mode 139 140 Call settingsDisplay brightness 141 About data connections and access points Settings to make a data callSettings to make a Gprs connection 142 143 Creating an access pointPricing for Gprs and applications Access points 144 Authentication Normal / Secure 145 Advanced settings 146 147 Date and time Data callUnlimited 148 149 SecurityDevice and SIM PIN code request PIN code/PIN2 code/Lock codeAutolock period 150 Closed user group network service Confirm SIM services network serviceCertificate management Lock if SIM changed Certificate details and authenticity 152 Changing the trust settings 153 154 Enhancement settingsNetwork 155 LogCall log and general log Clearing call duration timers Recent calls registerErasing recent call lists Call duration Call costs network service Call costs limit set by a service providerShow costs in setting, you may need the PIN2 code Setting a call cost limit for yourself 158 Gprs counterClearing call cost counters Calling your voice mailbox network service Gprs counter and connection timerLog settings Select Options Settings Bluetooth connection 160 161 Bluetooth settingsMy device’s name Define a name for your game deck 162 Sending data using Bluetooth connectivityBluetooth 163 Pairing devices 164 Receiving data using Bluetooth connectivity Disconnecting BluetoothMust be accepted separately every time 165 Connecting your game deck to a computer Using the CD-ROMMemory 166 167 View memory consumptionFree memory Memory card tool 168 169 Back up and restore information on a memory cardFormat a memory card Lock the memory card Unlocking a memory cardTo unlock the card, select Options Unlock memory card 170 Select Tools Settings Call, and set 1-touch dialing to On Touch dialingSIM directory Mailbox Fixed dial 172 Call restrictions network service 173 174 Battery informationCharging and discharging Power EnhancementsMiscellaneous 175 176 CarAudio Care and Maintenance 177 Additional Safety Information 178 Pacemakers 179 About photosensitive seizures 180 Potentially explosive environments 181 To make an emergency call 182 Certification Information SAR 183 184 Weight PowerBattery Voltage Size 186 Up to 500 contacts with multiple phoneNumbers and text entries per contact Nokia 90-Day Limited Warranty 187 188 189 Zone Ft. Worth, TX 190 191 192 Consumer and is reflected in the purchase price 193 To all users of mobile phones 194 195 Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone UseWireless Phone Safety Tips 196 For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE 197 198 What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? 199 200 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?What are the results of the research done already? 201 202 203 What about children using wireless phones?Where can I find additional information? 204 Access codes 149 Access points 141 Settings Alarm clock 118 Calendar alarmsGetting started 48 Registration and login Pairing requests 163 Pairing, glossary Snooze 118 Computer connections 166 Connection indicators Data connections IndicatorsCell broadcast messages Certificates 151 Changing between Contacts between the SIM card and phone memory 207 Game card 32 Game file types 133 Game managerMultiple players 33 Offline profile 135 Starting a game 208 Internet access points IAP See Access pointsViewing memory consumption Menu Rearranging See Calendar, Alarm Remote mailbox 93 Ringing tones Safety information Video gamesTone 53 Receiving in a smart mes 209 Alarm clock 118 Calendar alarm 210