Nokia 7650 Smartphone Information

The
Nokia 7650 uses the Nokia Series 60 platform (powered by Symbian
OS v6.1), and is a combined mobile phone, digital camera and PDA.

UK availability: The Nokia 7650 is no longer sold as a mainstream phone. If you’re looking for this handset, try the following:

• Take a look at a newer handset – See other Series 60 handsets in the range

The Nokia
7650 uses the Symbian Operating
System. To check the version number of the operating system on your
phone, type *#0000# as if it were a phone number.

The handset can be upgraded to the latest version of the operating system at
approved Nokia
Service Centres – If the phone is still under warranty, this
will be done free-of-charge. The process takes up to an hour, but
service centre policies vary depending on how busy they are, and
whether they have the reprogramming equipment onsite. Note that
all data is lost when you upgrade, so it’s vital to do your own
backup first. Online upgrades are not available.

Hotmail and AOL use proprietary email systems,
as opposed to the more common POP email systems – this makes it tricky to access mail on a Series 60 device. For email on the move,
consider using a standard POP3 provider such as BT Yahoo (see setup details) that offers free email accounts that can be configured on a Series 60 phone.

If you really want to use Hotmail or AOL, see our Series 60
FAQ on this subject.

Yes, using Infrared or
Bluetooth.

• Infrared
  – The 7650 has a ‘Modem’ option under ‘Connectivity’. Selecting
  this option allows another device (such as a Pocket PC or Laptop)
  to connect to the Internet using infrared. If the equipment
  you wish to connect to doesn’t have infrared, consider a ‘USB-IRDA
  Adaptor’ from Maplin Electronics (Cat no: RV88V).
• You can also use the
  handset as a modem from a Bluetooth PDA, or a PC with Bluetooth
  connectivity (such as a Belkin USB Bluetooth adapter)

We
accept no responsibility for use of this code. It is undocumented,
not supported by Nokia and should be used at your own risk.

The soft-format
code for Series 60 phones is *#7370#
. You enter this code as you would enter a phone number in the
Phone application. It performs a format of the Internal drive
– All data will be lost if you use this feature.

The method
of performing a hard-format, i.e resetting it completely to factory
defaults and removing all data, is as follows:

1. Switch
   off the phone.
2. Hold
   down the following three buttons: Green (call answer) button,
   * button, and ‘3’ button
3. While
   holding these buttons, press the power button and switch on
   the phone
4. When
   the message ‘Formatting’ appears on the screen, release all
   of the buttons

Note
that you shouldn’t switch the phone off or remove the battery
when performing either of these operations, and it’s advised that
the handset has a reasonable amount of battery charge before performing
a format/reset.

We sometimes hear from
users of Series 60 handset users stating that they’ve filled up
their memory, and the memory is so full that they can’t get in
to delete any files – then the phone is switched on, all they
see is a blank screen.

We’ve not had any experience of this, but the best thing to try
is to restart the phone (by taking the battery out), and then
start the phone in "safe mode". This causes the phone
to load as few apps as possible at startup. To do this, hold down
the ABC key, and while holding it down, start up the phone. This
might let you get into the system.

If you’re able to get to the operating system, you should be able
to format the phone and start again. See
above for the procedure – This will remove all data, and you’ll
have to restore your phone’s information from a backup.

If you still can’t get
into the phone, or can’t get beyond the blank screen – the final
option appears to be to take the phone to the nearest Club
Nokia shop (or your retailer), who should be able to re-flash
the phone to factory settings.

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 handset from your PC using Bluetooth
  or IR. If
  you don’t currently have the ability to beam files to the handset
  via Bluetooth or infrared
  (either from another handheld device or from a PC), then you
  may wish to purchase an IRDA 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.
• Install
  via PC – Assuming you’ve installed the PC connectivity suite
  that was supplied with your phone, look for the "Install
  software" option. You’ll need to have the handset connected
  to the PC via serial, Bluetooth or infrared for this to work.
  – See our Series 60 PC connectivity
  page for more.
• 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.

If you’ve downloaded an
application and find you can’t install it – make sure the file
you’re trying to install is a SIS (Symbian Installation) file.
Many files are distributed in a compressed form (using the ZIP
file format). If the file has a .ZIP extension, you’ll need to
unzip it first. You can do this with a PC application such as
WinZip, or on the phone itself using the ZipMan
application.

The 7650
can connect to a PC via Bluetooth (7650 conforms to Bluetooth
v1.0) or infrared (cable, serial and USB are not supported!
– see below). Here is a
summary of how to connect your 7650 to your PC.

• 
  IR connection.
  From the 7650, select ‘Connect | Infrared’ to turn the phone’s
  IR on. Line up the phone with the PC infrared port, and Windows
  should detect the 7650. Then, use the Nokia Connectivity package
  to select the file you want to send to the 7650. For more on
  IR, see our PC connectivity
  page
  There are several IR adapters available, including the pictured
  ‘USB-IRDA Adaptor’ from Maplin Electronics (Cat no: RV88V).
• 
  Bluetooth
  connection. From the 7650, 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 7650 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 to the 7650.
  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.
  For details of Bluetooth, see our Bluetooth
  page, and for help connecting, see our PC
  connectivity page

  Files
  received on the 7650 can be found in the Messaging application,
  in the Inbox folder

Many visitors to this site
report that they’ve heard of data cables for serial connection between
a PC and a Nokia 7650. Be warned that these cables are for use with
special software for configuring the 7650 using F-BUS or M2BUS.
This can be used for phone unlocking, and advanced programming use.
It’s not for use with the Nokia’s PC Suite for 7650. If you try
to use it with the software supplied on the 7650 CD, you’ll probably
see an "Accessory not supported" message. These data cables
require use of a special tool to connect, and a small amount of
dismantling the phone before the connection can be made. These cables
can be found cheaply on
eBay

If you’re looking to connect to your PC for picture/file transfer,
backup and software installation, look for a Bluetooth or IR adapter,
as per the section above.

The
7650 comes with a Wap browser, but does
not come with an HTML web browser. However, one is available in
the form of the Doris Browser
is available as a small 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 it all fits in under
50k.

From April 2003, the Opera
browser is available for the Series 60.

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.

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Once you have taken a
picture on the 7650, 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 Infrared or
   Bluetooth. Set your PC to receive files (using the IR or Bluetooth
   software supplied with your adapter), select the photo to send
   (from Images), then from the Options menu, select Send.
2. You can use the Messaging
   application and email the picture to yourself (or a friend)
3. Send the picture 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.

Some Nokia
devices come with a built-in FM radio, but the Nokia 7650 does not.
We’re often asked whether software is available to add a radio to
their phone. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple, as it’s not just
a software issue. Phones that have built-in radios contain dedicated
hardware in the phone to do this (an FM RF tuner)… and the 7650
doesn’t have that. If you’re really desperate to listen to radio
from your handset, note that it is possible to listen to streaming
audio over the Internet via GPRS (using an application such as Avec Radio), although don’t expect the results to be up to much!

There are some Nokia headsets available with an FM radio in the
lead, but we can’t find one that works with the 7650.

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

Below is
a list of the various code types you may find on the 7650:

Lock code

• Length: 5 digits
• Detail:Used to prevent unauthorised access to certain functions on the phone
• Set from: Tools > Settings > Security > Phone & SIM
• Default: The default lock code for Nokia Series 60
  devices is 12345.
• Lost? – If you’ve changed this code and forgotten it
  – you will need to visit a Nokia authorised service center,
  who will be able to reset the lock code for you.

PIN code

• Length: 4 digits
• Detail: This is an optional 4 digit code to protect
  your SIM
• Set from: Tools > Settings > Security > Phone & SIM
• Lost? – If you keep trying, you’ll eventually get locked
  out and need to contact your network operator for a PUK code
  (see below)

PUK code

• Length: 8 digits
• Detail: You’ll be asked for this 8 digit code if you’ve
  entered the wrong SIM code more than the allowed number of times.
  You’ll need to contact your network operator to get this lock lifted. PUK code help.

Wallet Code

• Detail: This alphanumeric code is used to gain access
  to the secure data store for the Wallet application, where you
  can save bank and credit card information, plus other private
  data, securely.
• Lost? – If you’ve forgotten the wallet code, enter
  the following string as a telephone number: *#7370925538# –
  this will allow you to delete the existing wallet and create
  a new wallet code. You will be prompted for the phone’s lock
  code to proceed (Normally 12345, unless you’ve change it).

Network locking code

• If your phone was fixed to work on a specific network (for
  example, Orange), this lock may prevent you from using another
  SIM in the handset. You may see "SIM card rejected" or "SIM
  card unaccepted". This lock can be lifted for you by contacting the network operator in
  question (there may be a fee for this).

Thanks to caller display, we can see who’s calling. For answers to your Caller Display questions, see our Caller Display Series 60 FAQ