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When choosing a personal digital assistant, also known as a PDA, consider the Blackberry, the Palm Centro, an HTC device or the iPhone, all of which offer different capabilities and functions. Research various personal digital assistants with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
To download ring tones for a cell phone, access the Internet through the phone, search for ring tones, choose a ring tone from a variety of categories, and let it download. Find ring tones, pictures, games and more, directly on a cell phone, with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones
Blackberry models include the more basic Blackberry 7200 series, the Blackberry Pearl and the Blackberry Curve, all of which have different keyboards, functions and accessories. Compare various Blackberry models to find one that meets the needs of the customer with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
To find the IMEI number on a mobile phone, turn the phone off, remove the battery cover, remove the battery, and find a long string of numbers above a bar code. Locate the IMEI number, which appears on TMobile and AT&T Cingular phones, with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
The right cell phone for a Bluetooth-enabled car is any mobile phone with Bluetooth capabilities. Consult the car's user manual to properly use a Bluetooth phone in the car with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
The five easy steps to improve cell reception includes turning the phone off and on, having a wireless carrier do a network update, staying away from large metal or concrete structures, avoiding isolated areas such as farms and staying above ground. Follow these steps for better cell phone reception with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
To change an ESN number on a phone, which means activating a new phone, log in to the carrier's Web site, click on "Upgrade or Activate Phone," and follow the prompts to either activate the new phone or purchase a new phone. Follow simple steps to change the ESN number on a cell phone with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
To get pictures off of a cell phone and onto a computer, simply select the photo, type in an email address, and click on the "Send" button. Email photos to any computer with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
To download pictures from your cell phone to your computer, plug a USB cord into the phone and the computer, find the mobile device drive, and drag and drop photos from the "Pictures" folder. Transfer photos from a mobile device to a computer with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones
Locating a phone number on a cell phone is simple by going to the "Settings and Tools" menu, selecting "Phone Info" and clicking on "My Number" to view that device's phone number. Find the cell phone number on a phone with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
Voice mail on a cell phone works similarly to a message machine for a land line, as callers are able to leave voice messages in an in-box for the recipient to listen to at a later time. Understand how cell phone voice mail works with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
Converting a phone to prepaid requires contacting the wireless carrier, opting for a prepaid phone plan or purchasing a prepaid phone with pre-loaded minutes. Switch cell phone plans from contract to prepaid with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
To check voice mail, either call your own phone number or hold down the "one" key to go straight to voice mail. Check voice mail, which usually requires typing in a password, with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
Bluetooth is wireless technology that allows users to share files through different phones and accessories, such as headsets, computers and even cars. Understand how Bluetooth works with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
Activating a cell phone can be done by going to the company's Web site to find an activation option or by calling the carrier directly, going through the automated menu and choosing to activate a new phone. Activate a cell phone with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
Changing the programming on a cell phone is done to change a device's phone number, which requires contacting the carrier, acquiring a six-digit lock code and following the prompts to enter in the MSID or MIN number. Change the programming on any cellular phone with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
Moving icons on a Blackberry is simple by selecting the desired icon, holding down the "ALT" key, pressing the track wheel and selecting "Move" from the drop-down list. Move and hide icons on a Blackberry screen with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
Donating old cell phones can be done by visiting any cell phone store, grocery store or FedEx Kinko's location to drop the phone into a green and white phone recycling box. Donate old cell phones to those in need or for recycling with information from a wireless specialist in this free video on cell phones.
Walkie talkie cell phones are mobile devices that are equipped with a direct connect feature, which enables users to use a "Push to Talk" button to communicate to another phone without using up monthly minutes. Find cell phones with a direct connect, or walkie talkie, feature with information from a wireless specialist 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 older devices, newer devices 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, a wireless specialist offers information on cellular devices. Find out how to choose the best Blackberry, and get tips on converting to a prepaid phone. Learn how to use voice mail, how to download ring tones and how to transfer images from a phone to a computer. Use cell phones to their fullest capacity with this helpful mobile phone guide.
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