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Troubleshoot problems with a cell phone by checking to see if the battery has been submerged in water, looking for signs of a cracked LCD screen and identifying signs of a broken flex cable. Consider buying a new cell phone instead of making expensive repairs with advice from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
To synch up a cell phone and computer using Bluetooth, change the "Discoverable Mode" on the cell phone to say "Yes," set up the Bluetooth on the computer to search for a cell phone, and enter the code that is given into the cell phone. Follow instructions for accepting the request to connect a cell phone and computer using Bluetooth with help from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Synching cell phone text messages with a PC is difficult and generally requires e-mailing the text messages directly from a cell phone that is enabled to send e-mails. Follow instructions for e-mailing a cell phone text message to a computer with help from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Send SMS messages, or text messages, on a Blackberry by composing a message for a contact with a phone number and hitting the "Send" key. Text message can also be sent on a Blackberry from the mailbox with instructions from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Sending ringtones from one phone to another is not supported by most cell phones, but it can be done by attaching the ringtone to an e-mail or through a Bluetooth connection. Transfer ringtones to different cell phones that support e-mail by adding the ringtone file as an attachment to an e-mail with instructions from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
To save data to a cell phone's micro SD memory card, insert the memory card into the phone, power up the phone, pull up the "Switch Storage Device" option on the menu, and change the storage to "T-Flash." Remove a cell phone micro SD memory card to access phone files on other devices with help from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Transfer cell phone pictures to a computer by connecting the phone and the computer with a USB cable, opening the phone file on the computer, and dragging the pictures onto the computer desktop. Enter any necessary passwords to open the cell phone file on the computer with help from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
To pair Bluetooth-enable devices, such as a car to a phone or a cell phone to a Bluetooth earpiece, set the Bluetooth device to the "Discoverable" mode and search for audio devices on the cell phone. Follow the instructions once the two devices have located each other using help from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Transfer files between Bluetooth-enabled phones or devices by connecting the two phones via Bluetooth, selecting the file to be sent and finding the device on the menu to send the file to. Use a Bluetooth connection to send files when there is no reception for a cell phone with tips from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Stop getting chain text messages by contacting the wireless provider and having them block the number from sending outgoing messages to your phone. If chain text messages continue, contact the authorities to report the harassment with advice from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
There is no way to terminate a cell phone contract without incurring an early termination fee. Wait until a cell phone contract is over or pay the termination fee to get out of the contract with advice from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
To send files via Bluetooth, connect two cell phones with Bluetooth, select the file to be sent, find the device the file is being sent to, and accept the file transfer on the other phone. Make sure the cell phones allow file sharing to transfer files with tips from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Using proper text message etiquette requires sending straightforward messages, limiting messages to 160 characters and using abbreviations when applicable. Avoid spelling out numbers and easily shortened words in text messages with advice from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Send a message on a cell phone using text messaging by creating a message from the phone menu and selecting the number for the message to be sent. Be straightforward and brief when sending a text message with tips from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Buy prepaid cell phones at a local electronics store or any cell phone store. Find the cheapest option for prepaid phones by visiting a store that sells for all different cell phone companies with advice from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Recognize Blackberry cell phones by researching on the Blackberry Web site for information on the 7200 series, the 8700 series, the Blackberry Pearl and the Blackberry Curve. Find a Blackberry phone that fits your needs with help from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Use any CDMA phone for a Metro PCS by using Houdini Soft software to flash the phone over to Metro. Understand that once a phone has been flashed over to Metro PCS, it will not be able to use the Internet or picture, and consider advice from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
To use the Chocolate phone memory cards, turn the phone on its right side, open the door marked "Micro SD," install the SD memory card, and power on the phone. Use SD memory cards with two gigabytes of memory or less in the Chocolate phone with information from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Find free cell phones by contacting a wireless company, signing a two-year contract and getting a mail-in rebate for a cell phone. Find deals when signing a cell phone contract that offer buy-one-get-one-free phones with tips from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Programming a cell phone will be different for every cell phone carrier, but the most common way is to dial *228 or *2*2 on the phone to program over the air. Contact customer service to get a master lock code for older cell phones with help from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Sell your cell phone by bringing it to a cell phone broker or by posting pictures and information on Internet classified Web sites. Make sure personal information has been erased from a cell phone before selling it with advice from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
Switch cell phone providers by visiting a new provider, buying a new phone and contract, having the company port over the phone number and canceling the old service. Prepare to pay a cancellation fee if the phone is still under contract with another provider with advice from the store manager of a cell phone broker in this free video on cell phones.
A smartphone is a cell phone that has more capabilities than a typical phone, such as Web browsing, full keyboards and e-mail. Check out different smartphones, such as pocket PCs, Palm Treos or Blackberries, with information from the store manager of a cell phone broker 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, the store manager of a cell phone broker explains cell phone information. Learn how to send messages with a cell phone, text messaging etiquette and how to get out of a cell phone contract. Find out about using Bluetooth to connect two different devices and send files. Get information on smartphones and how to troubleshoot cell phone problems, all with this free video series.
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