Nokia N-Gage Information

Back in 2003, Nokia and Sega have combined forces to bring out the Nokia N-Gage mobile game deck. The N-Gage phone was a combined games console / mobile phone, powered by the Symbian OS (Series 60). It was followed by the N-Gage QD.

In 2007, Nokia decided to extend the N-Game as a gaming platform, and now, N-Gage games can be played on various Nokia Series 60 devices, such as the Nokia N81

The
original N-Gage became available from 7th October 2003.

Features: 3D Gaming (on memory card or downloaded over-the-air),
external expansion slot, mp3 and Real player, FM radio and Bluetooth (for multi-player gaming). Battery life is estimated to be sufficient
for 3-6 hours gameplay, 8 hours of music and 20 hours of FM radio.

Screen: High-contrast, backlit colour display (176 x 208 pixels)
Dimensions: 134 x 70 x 20 mm. Weight: 137g (with battery)
Memory: 3.4 MB internal, plus external MMC memory
cards available.

No longer available.

The
N-Gage QD became available in May 2004.

Features as per the original N-Gage, with the following key differences:
a hot-swappable multimedia (MMC) slot for instant gaming, longer
battery life, improved gaming controls, brighter screen, powerful
smartphone features and the new N-Gage Arena launcher application.

No longer available.


N-Gage Games – Order online from Game

N-gage sites

N-gage software

  • Game – Online and high-street retailer for N-Gage games
  • Handango– 100’s of shareware
    titles for the Nokia N-Gage and other Symbian handsets Good!
  • AllAboutSymbian – Site with links to shareware
  • MySymbian – Great resource for smartphone users

N-gage software?Please visit Handango

N-gage chat

N-gage advice




Other links

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Nokia N-Gage Handset FAQs

Answers to some
frequently-asked questions on the N-Gage and N-Gage QD:

Operating
system		 The Nokia
N-Gage uses the Symbian Operating
System. To check the version number, type *#0000#

The N-Gage can be upgraded to the latest version of the operating
system at approved Nokia
Service Centres. Online upgrades are not available.
Accessories? There’s
a wide range of accessories, including spare batteries, cases, chargers,
in-car kits, hands-free units, data cables and fascias, available at Carphone
Warehouse and MobileShop.
.
What
games are available for the N-Gage?		 The following
games were announced at launch:
  • NCAA Football 2004
  • Marcel Desailly Pro Soccer
  • MLB Slam!
  • MotoGP
  • Pandemonium
  • Pathway to Glory (WW2 simulation)
  • Puyo Pop
  • Puzzle Bobble VS
  • Rayman 3
  • Red Faction
  • Sega Rally Championship
  • SonicN Sega
  • Super Monkey Ball
  • Taito Memories (inc Space invaders)
  • Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon
  • Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell
  • Tomb Raider
  • Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
  • Virtua Tennis

For N-Gage games, try Game, Handango and Allack

Can
I access Hotmail & AOL?

The
Messaging application doesn’t support Hotmail’s email format,
and there’s no HTML web browser on the N-Gage. However, there
is still a way of accessing your Hotmail email messages on the
N-Gage. From ‘Services’, enter the URL http://mobile.msn.com , and you’ll be able to access your Hotmail mail via WAP – note
that availability of this service is not over-reliable!

For
more help, see our Connected? page

Can
I use it as a modem?		 Yes.
The N-Gage can be used as a ‘modem’ to connect over Bluetooth (Not
infrared). You’ll need to install the "Nokia Modem options"
software which is on the CD supplied with the N-Gage
Once installed, you’ll need to enable Bluetooth (from ‘Tools’ |
Bluetooth), and pair the N-Gage to the machine you want to connect
with. For more on Bluetooth, see our Bluetooth
page.
How
do I hard reset the N-Gage?		 The
reset code is *#7370# . All data will be lost if you use
this feature. Information obtained via Italian Nokia newsgroup
– Click here for the original article, obtained via Google.
We accept no responsibility for use of this code. It is undocumented,
not supported by Nokia and should be used at your own risk.
Email
from your N-Gage		 We’ve set
up a page offering help on getting signed up for email access from
your N-Gage. See our N-Gage connectivity page.
How
do I use WAP / What is ‘Services’?		 The N-Gage doesn’t have
a built-in web browser, but does have a WAP browser, which can be
accessed via the Services menu. For details of setting up the Wap
browser, see our Series 60 WAP page
Infrared
on the N-Gage		 Surprisingly, the N-Gage
doesn’t support connection to other devices or PCs using infrared
(IR is standard with most new mobile phones, and with other Series
60 devices). Instead, the N-Gage uses Bluetooth for connection to
other devices. For information on using Bluetooth, see our Series
60 Bluetooth information
Email
problems		 If attempting
to retrieve email gives you a "General: System error",
make sure you have "Gateway IP address" set to 0.0.0.0. (Tools |
Settings | Connection | Access points)
This message also appears if you are trying to connect to an email
account over a WAP connection (e.g. trying to connect to BT Yahoo‘s
mailbox while dialed up over o2‘s WAP service).
Also, see our N-Gage connectivity page
How
do I install software?

Software
for Symbian OS phones is normally supplied using a Symbian installation
file (with a .sis extension). This is a single file that contains
the components needed to get a piece of software installed and
ready to run. A SIS file can be run on a Symbian phone (e.g. from
the Inbox or via a file
manager. It can also be run via the PC connectivity solution
that was supplied on the CD with the handset. Assuming you have
a SIS file on your PC/Mac (either downloaded from the Internet
or on a CD), the ways to install a SIS file onto your handset
are as follows:

  • Beaming – Beam the file to your N-Gage from your PC using Bluetooth. If
    you don’t currently have the ability to beam files to the handset
    via Bluetooth , either from
    another handheld device or from a PC), then you may wish to
    purchase a Bluetooth adapter for your PC (this means you’ll
    be able to install software, backup and synchronise data between
    phone and PC) – See our Series
    60 PC connectivity page     for more.
  • Via
    PC(USB)     – When you plug a USB lead into the N-Gage
    and connect it to a PC, a new ‘drive’ appears in your PC, and
    you can use this to drag files to and from the N-Gage. To get
    to the drive, go into "My computer", and you should
    see a drive (e.g. E: drive) that represents the N-Gage
  • Via
    PC (Bluetooth)     – File transfer over Bluetooth is supported.
    See our Series 60 connectivity page, or our Bluetooth page.
  • By
    email     – The alternative, is to email the file that you’re
    trying to install, typically a SIS (Symbian installation file)
    to your own email account, and then use your phone to logon
    to your email (details) and download
    the SIS file as an attachment into your phone’s Messaging Inbox.
  • Via
    memory card     – There is another alternative – install software
    via an MMC memory card by transferring
    the SIS file to the handset via the card slot and a PC MMC Memory
    card reader    . Copy files onto an MMC from your PC, and then
    insert the MMC card into your handset. You’ll need a file manager
    to access the file from the memory card (file managers are available
    from www.handango.com).
How
do I connect my N-Gage to my PC?

The N-Gage
can connect to a PC via Bluetooth or USB cable. Here is a summary of how to connect to your PC:

  • Bluetooth connection. From the N-Gage, select ‘Connect | Bluetooth’.
    Turn Bluetooth ‘On’, then move to the second tab by moving the
    joystick to the right. This should show you all Bluetooth devices
    in range. If your PC isn’t shown, select ‘Options | New paired
    device’ and let the handset search for the PC connection. When
    the phone and PC are paired, use the Nokia Connectivity package
    to select the file you want to send.
    If your PC doesn’t support Bluetooth, then you can add it cheaply and easily using a USB
    Bluetooth adapter. We recommend the Belkin
    USB Bluetooth adapter     available for around £15 from amazon.co.uk.
    For details
    of Bluetooth , see our Bluetooth
    page    .

    Files
    beamed to the N-Gage can be found in the Messaging application,
    in the Inbox folder

  • USB
    lead.     Connection between an N-Gage and a PC can be achieved
    with a USB cable, although note that the Nokia Connectivity
    Suite supplied with the N-Gage doesn’t support USB. Once connected,
    the N-Gage memory card drive can be accessed as a separate drive
    from My Computer, and files can be copied by dragging them into
    this folder on the PC
  • Memory card reader.
    If you don’t want to beam files from your PC to the N-Gage,
    another option is to make use of the MMC card slot in the handset.
    Get hold of a Memory card reader for around £20 and copy files onto an MMC card plugged into
    your PC. Find out more on our Memory
    card     page.

If you’re
looking for PC connectivity software and the Nokia Suite isn’t
to your taste, try Oxygen II
Can
I browse the web from my N-Gage?		 The
N-Gage comes with a Wap browser that
is capable of viewing web content designed for use over the Mobile
Internet. If you’re looking for HTML web access, take a look at Doris Browser. This is a small Java application that can be evaluated
for free for ten days. Once installed, you can find it from the
Tools | Apps icon. The browser supports image rendering, access
to secure sites as well as viewing Word and PDF documents – and

As an alternative, the fully-featured Opera
browser is available for the Series 60. and can be downloaded
from here.

How
do I turn reports off?		 Messaging
| Options | Settings | Short message | Receive report: Yes / No
How
do I delete message reports?		 It’s possible
to set up Messaging to send you a ‘delivered receipt’ when a text
message gets delivered ("Settings | Short message Receive report".
Receipts are stored in the Log application.
It’s not possible to remove individual items from the Log application,
the entries will disappear when they are older than the "Log
duration" setting. ("Log | Options | Settings").
There is a ‘Clear log’ option in the "Log | Options" menu,
which will remove all log entries, including the call costs and
durations.
Extra
memory for N-Gage		 The N-Gage supports
MMC cards for memory expansion. Nokia can sell you their own MMC
cards, but their prices for Nokia-branded cards are higher than
for standard cards. We’ve not heard of any incompatibility with
non-Nokia cards, so it’s worth shopping around to get a third-party
card. Here are a few online options:

Note that
although the SD cards and MMC cards look the same size (SD cards
are usually thicker), the N-Gage only supports MMC cards, and
not SD cards.

For more
details, see our Memory Card
page
Can
I use the N-Gage in the States?		 Yes.
The N-Gage is a tri-band phone operating on EGSM900/1800 (Europe,
Africa, Asia Pacific), and GSM1900 (USA, Canada, South America). There should be no problem
using the N-Gage with network operators in these countries. Roaming
restrictions from your network operator may prevent use of some
services in other countries.
Can
I play MP3 files on my phone?		 We’re quite
keen on the application UltraMP3!, which has a
built-in playlist editor. If Ultra doesn’t suit your needs, there are some others at handango.com
How
do I install ringtones?		 N-Gage supports playback of .mid or .wav files, and use of these file formats
as ringtones. To use such a sound file, beam or email the file to
your handset. It will then appear in the Messaging Inbox. Open the
message and select ‘Options | Save’. Then, from ‘Profiles’, select
a profile and set the ‘Ringing tone’ to the new file.
For more on ringtones, see the mobile
phone FAQ
How
do I get to the ringtones settings?		 Go to ”Profiles,
select which profile you’re in (if you’re not sure, it’s probably
‘General’), press ‘Options’, ‘Personalise’, then press on the ‘Ringing
tone’ option. Scroll up or down, and press ‘Select’ on the tone
you want.
How
do share files with others?

If you want to share a
file with another user, there are three ways to get the files
from your phone to other people or computers:

  1. You can copy it to
    your PC with the Nokia software supplied on the CD (see above).
    Depending on what you have connected to your computer, you can
    use Bluetooth or USB. Set your PC to receive files (using the
    Bluetooth software supplied with your adapter), select the file
    you wish to send, then from the ‘Options’ menu, select Send
    via Bluetooth.
  2. You can use the Messaging
    application and email the file to yourself (or a friend)
  3. If it’s an image or
    sound, send the object to another mobile using MMS.
    Costs of sending pictures by MMS differ depending on which network
    operator you’re with. Take a look at our MMS
    page     for more.
  4. Via MMC memory card
    transferred to another device or to a PC. For more, see our Memory card page
Receive
faxes on your mobile		 Looking to get faxes on your Series 60 phone? See our answer in the Series 60 FAQ
Device
startup failed. Please contact retailer		 If
you see this error, it normally means what it says – taking the
N-Gage to the nearest Nokia
Service Centre seems to be the likely fix, although some suggestions
have been to remove the MMC card and restart the device, or to try
several restarts one after the other.
Changing
the default picture

To change the default
wallpaper image used in the phone application, do the following:

  • Press Menu
  • Go to Tools | Settings
    | Phone | Standby mode
  • Press the joystick
    on the "Background image" option.
  • From the "Yes
    / No" option, select "Yes". You’re now able to
    select from an image in your images folder
What’s
my serial number?
 Enter
‘*#06#’ for your handset’s serial number (known as the IMEI) – useful
if your phone is stolen
Default
lock code		 The default
lock code is 12345
In the event that you’ve forgotten your lock code, take your
phone to a Nokia Service Centre… they can unlock it for you.

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