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PC Suite for Nokia 8250
Installation Guide
English
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Contents Important Safety Notes Introduction ...........................................................................................1 Contents ...............................................................................................1 Hardware and software requirements .......................................1 Purchasing services from the network operator .....................1 Selecting Communications Software .........................................2 Installing PC Suite for Nokia 825
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Important Safety Notes All the safety instructions in the user’s guides of your phone and computer also apply when this product is used for data and fax calls. Do not point the infrared beam at anyone’s eyes or allow it to interfere with other devices. Remember to make backup copies of all important data to protect against possible loss or alteration.
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Introduction 1 Introduction You can use the PC Suite for Nokia 8250 in versatile ways to enhance the usability of your mobile office. The PC Suite for Nokia 8250 is a software-based solution for you to benefit from advanced communications functions with the help of your mobile phone. You can easily link your computer and mobile phone together for sending and receiving data files, as well as receiving and transmitting faxes. Additionally, the PC Suite for Nokia 8250 enables you to access sh
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2 Installing PC Suite for Nokia 8250 they can also help you to make the necessary changes in your contract to enable the use of the services. Selecting Communications Software To transmit data or faxes from your computer, you need a separate communications software package. These have a number of common features, including file transfer protocols, terminal emulation, dialling directories, macro capabilities, and downloading and uploading features. Other programs that are commonly used in te
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Installing PC Suite for Nokia 8250 3 If the Setup detects an old version of the Infrared and Windows Sockets information, the Setup updates the information and asks you to restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. After restart the Nokia PC Suite Setup should continue automatically. Select Action This window only appears if the PC Suite for Nokia 8250 is already installed on your PC. There are three options available: To install, select Install PC Suite for Nokia 8250. Setu
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4 Installing PC Suite for Nokia 8250 installation of the program. Select the language of the agreement from the drop-down list box. Click Yes to accept the Licence Agreement. Choose Destination Location Setup suggests C:\Program Files\PC Suite for Nokia 8250\ as the default installation directory. lf you want to install the program in another drive or directory click Browse. The program places some files in your Windows directory and automatically installs and configures the Windows modem se
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Getting Started 5 Setup Complete The installation of the program has been completed. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now to restart your computer. Finally, click Finish. Please read the Readme file for the latest information about the program. Getting Started To start the PC Suite for Nokia 8250 program, click the Windows START button, point to Programs and PC Suite for Nokia 8250. The program windows are similar to the Windows program windows. Please refer to the Windows documenta
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6 Getting Started the Options window. This number is available from your local cellular network operator. lf, however, this number is already contained in the memory of your mobile phone, Setup will retrieve it from there. lf not, you will have to type in the number manually in Options when you want to send a short message. See the user’s guide of your phone for more details on storing the short message centre phone number in the phone memory. Data and Fax Communication You can use your mob
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Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting Read the README file included in the Windows Program Group of the PC Suite for Nokia 8250. This chapter points out the basic problems that could occur when you are installing the program. Below you will find a list of symptoms and possible actions you can take if you are in any of the following situations. Setup will not run properly and returns an Error Message stating that the operation system is not appropriate. The PC Suite for Nokia 8250 is only compa
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8 Troubleshooting Click the Windows START button and select Control Panel from the Settings menu. If there is no Infrared icon in the Control Panel, infrared support has not been installed onto your computer. Consult the documentation of your PC for instructions on installing the infrared support. If there is an Infrared icon in the Control Panel, click on the icon to open the Infrared Monitor. Check from the Options page that Enable infrared communication is selected. It may be advisable
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Troubleshooting 9 If you are using a communication application, for example an e-mail program, over the GSM network, specify your Nokia 8250 as a modem in its settings. The reading of SMS parameters failed. Your phone did not respond. Check the infrared connection. You are unable to reinstall the program. The program is running. Close the program either from the Monitor Window (File/Exit) or by clicking the icon on the task bar with the right button of your mouse and by selecting Exit in th
