Getting a new game or ringtone or wallpaper for your phone should be one of the easiest things in the world. Ordering and paying for it is easy enough, just enter your mobile number, reply with ok to confirm you want it and job done. All that’s left to do now is to download your funky new tune to your phone. So how do you do it? Well, once you’ve ordered your tone, you will receive a text message from us with a link to a webpage where you can download the ringtone or game.
The message you recieve will be something similar to this: http://wap.mobilefun.co.uk/index.wml?w=1&number=447890123456&pin=1234567
Now if you’re not that technically minded, I wouldn’t blame you if you’re a little bit confused right now and not 100% sure what to do next, but don’t worry, it’s all pretty simple. The link that you’ve received in your text message needs to be accessed from your phone and not from your PC. (If you try it from your PC you’ll get an error message that tells you to use the link on your phone.)
To view web links on your mobile phone its normally just a case of pressing a couple of buttons and the phone will do all the work for you. In most cases there is no need to type in the address that you’ve been sent. As each phone is different, the process for accessing web links varies quite a bit, so I’ve listed some instructions below on how to access web links on the most popular Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG and HTC phones and will add more over time.
If you get an error message that refers to a problem with the settings on the phone, you may need to get the Internet settings resent to your phone. It’s free and only takes a couple of minutes, and I’ve put a guide together on how to do this for you: Setting up MMS, WAP & GPRS.
Standard Handsets
Symbian S60 Handsets
Open the Message
Open the Message
Press "Options"
Use arrow keys to highlight the link
Scroll to "Use Detail"
Press "Select"
Press Select/OK
Scroll to "Web Address"
Press Select/OK
Highlight the address
Press "Goto"
Symbian S60 Touch Screen (5800 & N97)
Open the Message
Press the link in the message
Press "Open Link"
Standard Handsets
Symbian UIQ
Open the Message
Open the Message
Use arrow keys to highlight the link
Use arrow keys to highlight the link
Press "Open" (left soft key)
Press "Select"
Standard Handsets
Touch Wiz
Open the Message
Open the Message
Press "Options"
Press the link in the message
Scroll to "Extract Address"
Press Select/OK
Press "Options"
Scroll to "Go To URL"
Press Select/OK
Symbian S60 Handsets
Windows Mobile
Open the Message
Open the Message
Use arrow keys to highlight the link
Click the link in the message
Press "Select"
NB: You may experience problems when trying to download games and ringtones using Windows Mobile, as your phone might be recognised as a PC rather than a phone.
Standard Handsets
Touch Screen Handsets
Open the Message
Open the Message
Press "Options"
Press the link in the message
Scroll to "Extract Data"
Press Select/OK
Scroll to "Web Address"
Press Connect
Non Touch Screen Handsets
Touch Screen Handsets
Open the Message
Open the Message
Use arrow keys to highlight the link
Press the link in the message
Press "Select"
NB: You may experience problems when trying to download games and ringtones using Windows Mobile, as your phone might be recognised as a PC rather than a phone.
The Nokia Beta Labs Boys & Girls really have been busy this week! Normally we have to wait months for new software to play with, but they’ve just released a new version of their ‘Point & Find’ application. Point & Find is an application that lets you access information and services on the internet, just by pointing your camera phone at everyday objects. It then uses GPS data, along with a database of virtual tags to figure out what you’re looking at, and then sends the relevant information back to your phone.
You’re probably thinking, “sounds great but what does that actually mean?” so I’ll give you a few examples:
You’re walking down the street and you see a poster for a new movie. By pointing your camera phone at the poster, you’ll be able to view movie trailers, check showtimes, book tickets and get directions.
You’re out shopping and the latest gadget catches your eye. You scan the barcode with your phone, and are able to read more detailed product information & get the latest reviews. You also get a price comparison from leading online retailers so you can check to make sure you’re not paying too much.
This software is still a very early Beta, so that means that there will be bugs and times that it won’t quite do what its supposed to, but I’d say its still worth a try!
Point & Find is available at the moment for Nokia Symbian S60 handsets (Most NSeries) and is available to download from the Nokia Point & Find website.
Download it, Try it, and let us know how you get on with it.
The boffins over at Nokia Beta Labs have just released a clever little photo application for the Nokia 5800. Imaginatively called “Nokia Photo Browser,” the application adds a flashy looking interface to your photo gallery. To view your photo’s you can now just swipe your finger across the display and all of your images will flow nicely across your screen. Double tap to view an image, and you can now tap your photo to bring up a magnifying glass to zoom in.
The cleverst part of it though seems to be the face recognition. When you double tap on a face in a photo it zooms in to the face, and as you swipe the display, it moves to the next face in the photo. No more scrolling around to refocus on people faces! The Photo Browser is only available at the moment for the Nokia 5800 (and N97 when released) and is available now to download from the Nokia Betalabs website.
Nokia have put this video together to show it in action:
Installing a Bluetooth Dongle to a PC Running Windows XP SP2:
Windows XP Service Pack 2 has generic Bluetooth drivers built into the operating system. While these drivers will provide you with basic Bluetooth functionality, you will only get the most out of your Dongle by installing the drivers that are supplied with it.
Installing generic Windows drivers:
Before beginning installation we would recommend that you visit the Microsoft Windows Update web site, to make sure your PC is up to date with the latest driver and security updates. Bluetooth drivers are built into Windows XP Service Pack 2 so an installation CD is not necessarily required.
To begin installation, insert the Bluetooth Dongle to a free USB port on your computer.
After a few seconds, you should see a yellow notification bubble by the clock. Windows will automatically begin to search for the necessary drivers and after a few minutes, the hardware will be installed and ready for use.
If Windows doesn’t have the necessary drivers, the add new hardware wizard will prompt you to insert the disc.
If this happens;
Place the disk into the CD drive.
Click next.
Follow the on screen prompts to install the drivers.
Restart the computer.
Your new Bluetooth Dongle is ready for use.
Installing specific drivers using supplied disc: To install the drivers that are supplied with your new Dongle, follow these steps.
It is very important that you do not plug the Dongle into your computer until prompted to do so.
Insert the CD into your CD drive.
Disc should run automatically.
Follow the on screen prompts.
Insert the Dongle when prompted.
A series of yellow notification bubbles will appear by the clock as the drivers are installed. When installation is complete you will get a notification to say that the hardware has been successfully installed and is ready for use.
Installing Specific Drivers using downloaded drivers: If you don’t have the software disc anymore or it has been damaged, you can download the drivers from the internet. The drivers needed vary from device to device. Download Bluetooth Dongle drivers. Once you have downloaded the file. Double click the Icon to begin the setup process. Follow the on screen prompts, and only insert the Dongle when prompted to do so. A series of yellow notification bubbles will appear by the clock as the drivers are installed. When installation is complete you will get a notification to say that the hardware has been successfully installed and is ready for use.
To use your Bluetooth headset with VOIP programs such as Skype, you will need to pair your headset with your PC, authorise it to access Skype, and then configure Skype to use Bluetooth audio devices. The process is fairly straight forward, but varies slightly depending on the dongle and driver that you are using.
The steps below assume that you have installed the software that came on the CD with your Bluetooth Dongle, not the generic Windows drivers, and that Skype is already installed on your PC running Windows XP SP2.
To determine which Bluetooth drivers you are using, you will need to access Device Manager. To do this, press the "Windows" and "Pause Break" keys on the keypad simultaneously. This will then open System Properties. Click on the Hardware tab, and then you will see a button to launch Device Manager – click it. This will then open a new window listing all devices connected to your computer. Towards the top of this list you will see Bluetooth Devices, click the plus sign to expand the list. The top line should say Bluetooth Enumerator, the second line will tell you which driver you are using and will be either Broadcom/Widcomm, Toshiba, or BlueSoleil. Make a note of your driver manufacturer and close all windows. If you see Microsoft listed, it means you have the generic Windows drivers installed, and probably won’t work with Skype unless you update the drivers. For information on how to do this, read our post on updating your Bluetooth drivers.
Please note that drivers are specific to the dongle you are using, and you can only use the driver manufacturer that is supplied with your dongle. You cannot, for example, use a Toshiba driver with a BlueSoleil supported dongle.
If you have already paired your headset with your PC, delete the pairing.
Right click the Bluetooth icon by the clock and select add a bluetooth device. This will then launch a wizard to guide you through the pairing process.
The wizard will search for available devices, select the headset you want to use and click on next.
The next screen will ask you to confirm the services you want to use. Mono Bluetooth Headsets will list only Hands-Free Unit, Stereo Bluetooth Headsets will also list Stereo Audio.
Ensure all boxes are ticked and then click next.
Click OK on the pop up and then click finish on the confirmation screen. You may then see a further pop up confirmation message. Click ok.
The next screen will ask you to confirm the type of headset. Regardless of your headset, select personal handsfree device with no display.
You will then be asked to confirm what applications the headset will primarily be used for. Make sure Skype is ticked – click next,
Now switch over to Skype, you should see a pop up alert by the clock asking you to allow a program to access Skype, you need to allow this add on.
Once you’ve allowed it you’ll see a message at top of the Skype window.
Click on the BTSTAC~1.exe file name, then on the pop up screen make sure that the check box next to "allow this program to access Skype" is ticked,
In Skype, go to Tools, Options and select Audio Settings. For each of the 3 drop down boxes select "Bluetooth".
Check the "Ring PC Speaker" box if you want incoming calls to ring through the PC speakers as well as ring in the Bluetooth Headset then click on save,
Make a test call. There may be a brief delay when it connects initially, but you should then be able to hear and talk through your Bluetooth headset.
Toshiba Drivers – Skype Compatibility Rating 4/5
If you have already paired your headset with your PC, delete the pairing. You can do this through the Toshiba Bluetooth Control panel.
You’ll see the name of your Bluetooth headset, and three buttons underneath – new connection, detail and delete. Make sure the headset is disconnected and then click delete.
Launch Skype.
Go back to your Bluetooth control panel and click on new connection.
On the wizard that appears, you need to select CUSTOM mode.
Turn your headset on and put it into pairing mode then press next. Your PC will then search for Bluetooth devices in range, if it doesn’t find your headset on the first scan, click refresh to do another search.
Select your headset from the list of discovered devices and click next.
On the next screen you may be prompted to select the type of device you wish to connect. You should see two or three options – Audio Sink, Handsfree, Headset. (Audio Sink may only show up if you are using a stereo headset.)
You need to select Handsfree on this screen and click next.
You will now be prompted to enter Pin or Passkey, this can be found in your user guide.
The next screen you see should ask you if you want to use this in cooperation with a VOIP application. You need to make sure that this box is ticked. If its not, you won’t be able to use it with Skype.
On the final screen you will be given the option to rename your headset and place a shortcut to the connection on the desktop.
Click finish.
Now switch over to Skype, you should see a pop up alert by the clock asking you to allow a program to access Skype, you need to allow this add on.
Once you’ve confirmed it you’ll see a brief confirmation message in the main Skype window.
Click on this message and make sure that the check box next to "allow this program to access Skype" is ticked.
In Skype, go to Tools, Options and select Audio Settings. For each of the 3 drop down boxes select "Bluetooth wave" – Click on save.
Make a test call. There may be a brief delay when it connects initially, but you should then be able to hear and talk through your Bluetooth headset.
BlueSoleil – Skype Compatibility Rating 2/5
BlueSoleil drivers aren’t the best for working with Skype. The latest version of the drivers, 5.0.5, doesn’t support VOIP services such as Skype unless you pay for an upgrade. You can download version 3.2.2.8 from the BlueSoleil web site which does support VOIP at no extra cost, but I found it to be more difficult to use than Toshiba and Broadcom. The following guide is based on Software version 3.2.2.8.
Pair your Bluetooth Headset to your PC as normal and then launch Skype.
To begin setting up Skype, click on Start -> All Programs -> IVT BlueSoleil -> BlueSoleil VOIP Plug In.
After a few seconds you should see a pop up notification by the clock asking to allow access to Skype, you need to allow this add on.
Once you’ve clicked on it you’ll see a message at top of the Skype window.
Click on the .exe file name.
On the pop up screen make sure that the check box next to "allow this program to access Skype" is ticked.
Connect to headset, (either by pressing call button on headset, or by right clicking on the headset icon in the bluetooth control panel and selecting connect.)
In Skype, go to Tools, Options and select Audio Settings. For each of the 3 drop down boxes select "Bluetooth SCO" – Click on save.
In some cases, "Bluetooth SCO" may not work, in which case set these to Bluetooth AV.
Make a test call. BlueSoleil is a little slow, and you will find that your call initially is played through your PC, but will be transferred to the headset after a few seconds.
Getting a new game or ringtone or wallpaper for your phone should be one of the easiest things in the world. Ordering and paying for it is easy enough, just enter your mobile number, reply with ok to confirm you want it and job done. All that’s left to do now is to download your funky new tune to your phone. So how do you do it? Well, once you’ve ordered your tone, you will receive a text message from us with a link to a webpage where you can download the ringtone or game. 
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