Need a Blackberry look-a-like? Well the Nokia Asha 205 User Guide will get you there without the cost. Its robust, lightweight and very user friendly. It comes with 64Mb of storage dual SIM and 2G network capable. Large screen and user friendly keypad much like the Blackberry.
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Nokia Asha 205 User Guide
This would make a very good phone for a younger person or someone who hates the current software you have to use to send a text message on the mobile phones. Much easier to use than most telephones however in terms of features for price makes it an excellent mobile phone.
The Nokia Asha 205 came only with 2G connectivity when it was released in 2012. Much like Blackberry it also used QWERTY on the keyboard and came with a TFT, 65K color screen. It has a basic VGA camera running at QCIF@10fps which by today’s standards would be considered very slow. It only had basic internet connectivity by way of WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML and Adobe Flash Lite. The user manual has been added below as these phone on the secondhand market are very difficult to find. Likewise see also the APN Settings for Windows 8 & 8.1 on this website.
Transferring Data phone to phone
When transferring content from your old phone to your new one, start by switching Bluetooth on in both phones.
- For menu navigation, go to Select > Menu > Settings.
- To copy content from your old device, choose Sync and backup > Copy from device. Then, select the specific items you want to copy and press Done.
- Connect your laptop to your Nokia XX by selecting it from the list of found devices.
- If prompted, enter a passcode (e.g., 123) and select OK.
- Ensure that the codes match on both phones before proceeding. Follow the instructions displayed on both devices.
- Explore your phone’s features after completing the above steps.
Set which SIM card to use
To designate the SIM card for outgoing calls, messages, and connections, follow these steps:
- Go to Menu > SIM manager.
- Choose between SIM1 and SIM2 to set preferences for outgoing calls, text messages, and mobile data. You can opt for “Always used” or “Ask every time” to decide each time which SIM to use.
- For more granular control, select SIM1 or SIM2 and mark your preferences for each type of connection, such as calls, text messages, and mobile data.
- If you wish to rename a SIM card, select the card, go to Options, and choose Rename.
- Enter the desired name for the SIM card and select OK.
By following these steps, you can easily configure and customize the settings for your SIM cards based on your preferences. Likewise see also the Nokia Asha 309 Manual on here.
To call the last dialed number:
- On the home screen, press the call button (usually represented by a phone icon).
- Navigate to the desired number in the call log, and press the call button again.
- If you have multiple SIM cards, you may be prompted to select the SIM to use for the call. Choose either SIM 1 or SIM 2.
To view missed calls:
- On the home screen, select View.
- Navigate to the Missed Calls section to see a list of missed calls.
- To call back, select the number from the list, and press the call button.
Additionally, you can view missed calls later by going to Menu > Contacts > Log > Missed calls.
These steps will help you efficiently manage and respond to your recent calls on your phone.
To check your voicemail, follow these steps:
- When you are unable to answer calls, consider forwarding them to your voicemail.
- Access the Messaging menu by selecting Menu > Messaging.
- In the Messaging menu, choose Voice mailbox number.
- To listen to your voicemails, go to More > Voicemails > Listen to voicemails.
By following these steps, you can easily manage and listen to your voicemails when needed.
Use predictive text
To enhance your writing speed, your phone offers predictive text, which anticipates the words you are likely to type.
Enable or disable predictive text, follow these steps:
- Select Options > More > Prediction settings > Prediction.
- Choose either On or Off to switch predictive text on or off.
To switch between predictive and traditional text entry modes:
- While typing, press and hold the ctrl key, and then press the space key.
Alternatively:
- Select and hold Options.
When using predictive text for writing:
- Begin typing a word.
- Your phone will suggest possible words. To confirm a word, press the space key.
- To explore alternative word matches, scroll down.
It’s important to note that predictive text availability may vary depending on the language, as it relies on a built-in dictionary
Send a message
To stay connected with people through messages, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Messaging menu by selecting Menu > Messaging.
- Choose Create message from the options provided.
- Write your message; for example: “Hi Anna, how are you?”
- Further options are available by selecting Options, including inserting symbols, choosing the writing language, saving as a draft, inserting objects, and more.
- To add a recipient, select Send to > Contacts. You can choose from recently used contacts, your contact log, contact groups, or specific individuals like “Mum.”
Tip: If you want to include an attachment, such as a photo, select Options > Insert object.
By following these steps, you can easily compose and send messages to keep in touch with others using your phone.
Change your ringtone
To set different ringtones for each profile and SIM card, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Settings menu by selecting Menu > Settings.
- Choose Tones from the available options.
- Scroll to the desired ringtone under “Incoming call alert” to set a general ringtone for your phone.
- To set a specific ringtone for SIM1, scroll to “Ringtone for SIM1” and select the desired tone.
Repeat the process to customize the ringtone for SIM2 or other profiles if available. This way, you can personalize your phone’s ringing tones based on profiles and SIM cards. Likewise see also the Nokia Asha 311 User Manual.
Set an alarm
To access and set a ringtone from the Gallery, follow these steps:
- Scroll to “Open Gallery” and select “Select.”
- In the Gallery, navigate to the desired category such as “Recordings,” “Graphics,” “Alert tones,” or “Ringtones.”
- Select “Tones” and then choose “Ringtones.”
- From the available ringtones, select the one you prefer.
As a helpful tip, to switch between the silent and normal profile, press and hold the designated button or key. This allows you to easily toggle between silent and normal modes on your phone. Likewise see the Nokia Asha 203 Manual.
Restore original settings
If your phone is experiencing issues, consider resetting the settings using the following steps:
- End all calls and connections.
- Navigate to Menu > Settings.
- Select Security.
- Choose Restore factory sett.
- Opt for “Settings only.”
- Enter the security code when prompted and select OK.
- Confirm the action by selecting OK.
- Your phone will switch off and on again, and this process may take longer than usual.
If you want to update your phone software:
- Access Menu > Settings > Phone > Device updates.
- To check for updates, select “Downl. phone software.”
- To download and install an update, select “Downl. phone software” and follow the on-screen instructions.
Please note that the update process may take several minutes. If you encounter any issues, contact your network service provider.
To enable automatic software updates:
- Select “Automatic SW update” in the Device updates menu.
- Set the frequency for the phone to check for updates.
Back Up Content to a Memory Card:
- Access Menu > Settings > Sync and backup.
- Choose “Create backup.”
- Select the specific items you want to back up, such as Messages, Bookmarks, Calendar, Settings, Contacts, etc.
- Select “Done” to initiate the backup process.
Restore a Backup:
- In the same menu, select “Restore backup.”
By following these steps, you can ensure that your phone is restored to its original settings, and you have a backup of your important files on the memory card. Likewise see also the Nokia 206 User Guide on here.
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