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Download a picture from your cell phone to a PC by taking the picture, going to "Options," clicking the "Send to" link and entering an e-mail address. Send cell phone pictures to a computer using the Internet with instructions from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Unlock a cell phone to use a different service provider by obtaining the special access code for the phone or contacting a specialty cell phone unlock shop. To unlock a cell phone keypad, find the correct button or key combination on the keypad with help from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Erase all the data on a cell phone by going to "Menu," clicking on "Settings" and going to "Master Clear," where you will need to enter a pass code. Use the default pass code, or a preset pass code, to erase cell phone data with instructions from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Dry out a wet cell phone by taking out the battery and SIM card and placing all of the parts in a bag with uncooked rice for 24 to 48 hours. Avoid putting wet cell phones in the oven, as it may melt the plastic, and consider advice from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Block a cell phone number when making a call by entering *67 before dialing the 10-digit phone number. Learn how blocked cell numbers will show up on a caller ID as private or blocked numbers with information from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Buy a cell phone without a plan from any store that sells cell phones, but be prepared to pay more for a phone with no commitment. Avoid binding yourself to a cell phone contract when purchasing a new phone by using tips from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Send a text message on a cell phone by access the "Menu," clicking "Create New Message," typing in the text message and then pressing "Send." After pressing "Send" for a text message, type the phone number of the person the message is going to with help from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Activate a used cell phone by visiting your local cell phone service provider, getting a plan and a new SIM card, replacing the SIM card in the back of the phone and powering up the phone. After replacing the SIM card, discover how your new plan should be activated on the used phone with information from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
It is not possible to convert an MP3 into a cell phone ringtone; it is easier to simply purchase the ringtone on the Internet. Visit your cell phone service provider Web site, or any other supported ringtone Web site, to buy different ringtones with advice from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Download music to a cell phone by visiting the Napster Mobile Web site, typing in your phone number and waiting for a link to be sent to the cell phone. After downloading the music program on the cell phone, search and download different music with instructions from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Send a text message from a computer to a cell phone by accessing an e-mail account, putting a cell phone number in the "To" category and then typing the subscriber information under the "At" section. Find out how e-mails sent to cell phones will show up as regular text messages with information from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Get out of a cell phone contract by paying the cancellation fee of the amount left on the contract or by proving that there is no coverage in your area. Provide the cell phone service provided with a bill statement, change of address or photo ID to prove a lack of cell phone coverage with advice from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Switch SIM cards in a cell phone by removing the back plate and battery from the phone, taking the SIM card out and then following directions printed on the phone for placing the SIM card in the slot. Watch a demonstration of how to change the SIM card in several different cell phones from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Avoid cell phone ringtone scams by only buying ringtones from reputable cell phone service providers and reading the terms and conditions of unknown Web sites. Avoid having to pay a month subscription fee for cell phone ringtones with advice from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
Send a picture text message by taking a picture with the phone, clicking on "Send" and entering the receiving cell phone number. Learn more about sending text messages that include pictures with information from the manager of a cell phone store in this free video on cell phones.
These days, more and more people carry cell phones around with them. People are slowly getting away from land lines and calling cards. Although some still use these devices, they can prove to be difficult without familiarity of how they work. Some people may still ask themselves, what's the difference between a land line and a cell phone? What's the price difference between the two? And telemarketers are starting to call cell phones, as well. How does one go about getting rid of those phone calls? Technology is supposed to make life easier. In this free video series on cell phones, the manager of a cell phone store explains the basics of using a cell phone. Learn how to send a text message, how to send a picture text message and how to send a text message from a computer to a cell phone. Find out how to switch the SIM card in a cell phone and how to get out of a cell phone service contract. Cell phones are almost a necessity in today's society, so get the information to make using them easier, in this free video series.
Geordie Andulakis Geordie Andurlakis is the store manager at an AT&T Spring cell phone store. He is very knowledgeable with cell phones and has been manager for more than two years.dkdk
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