- go to Settings:
- Scroll down and go to Mail, Contacts, Calendar:
- go to Add Account:
- choose your email provider:
Follow the onscreen steps and provide the required information to configure your account.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
How to Set Up Email on your iPhone/iPod/iPad
Follow the onscreen steps and provide the required information to configure your account.
How to Transfer/Sync from Outlook to iPhone/iPod
- Connect your iPhone/iPod to your computer using a USB cable.
iTunes opens automatically when the device is connected to your computer.
- In iTunes, in the source list, under Devices, click the entry for your iPhone or iPod.
- Click the Info tab.
- Under Contacts, click Sync contacts from, and then click Outlook.
- Do one of the following:
- To synchronize all contacts, click All contacts.
- To limit the contacts that are synchronized, click Selected groups, and then click the groups you want to synchronize.
- Click Apply.
How to Transfer/Sync Contacts from iPhone to Outlook
1.Connect your iPhone to the computer using the supplied USB cable and
launch the iTunes application, if it does not launch automatically.
iTunes displays your iPhone on the left panel under "Devices."
2.Click your iPhone on the iTunes panel and click the "Info" tab. Click "Sync contacts with" and select "Outlook."
3.Select "All Contacts" if you want to sync all the contacts from your iPhone to Outlook. If you want to select specific contacts, click "Selected groups" and place a check on the contacts you want to sync to Outlook.
4.Click "Apply" to sync your iPhone contacts to Outlook. Click the "Eject" button on the right panel and disconnect your phone from the computer. Close iTunes.
5.Launch Outlook and click the "Contacts" tab. You should see the imported iPhone contacts.
2.Click your iPhone on the iTunes panel and click the "Info" tab. Click "Sync contacts with" and select "Outlook."
3.Select "All Contacts" if you want to sync all the contacts from your iPhone to Outlook. If you want to select specific contacts, click "Selected groups" and place a check on the contacts you want to sync to Outlook.
4.Click "Apply" to sync your iPhone contacts to Outlook. Click the "Eject" button on the right panel and disconnect your phone from the computer. Close iTunes.
5.Launch Outlook and click the "Contacts" tab. You should see the imported iPhone contacts.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
How to Sync Contacts from Blackberry to Outlook
- Make sure that you have the latest Blackberry Desktop Software installed on your computer. You can find the Blackberry Software here.
- Connect your Blackberry device to the computer via a USB cable.
- Connect your Blackberry device to the computer via a USB cable.
- Open the Blackberry desktop software and select the "Organizer" tab.
- Choose the Select "Contacts" and in the window, choose whether to sync contacts from the BlackBerry to Outlook, vice versa, or a two-way sync (merge contacts from phone and computer).
- In this case, I will select to merge BlackBerry contacts to Outlook, to avoid my phone being flooded by work contacts. The "Advanced Options" view will let you select contacts to sync, and even select by name, address, email, and many other categories.
- Click "Sync Organizer" and the Desktop Software will sync your BlackBerry and Outlook manager in just a few minutes!
How to Add a Contact on a Nokia Phone
1- Settings
2- Contacts
3- Menu Key
4- Add
5- Type the Number
6- Type the Name
7- Save
2- Contacts
3- Menu Key
4- Add
5- Type the Number
6- Type the Name
7- Save
How to Transfer contacts from SIM card to a Nokia Phone
1- Settings
2- Sim Card
3- Menu Key
4- Import SIM contacts.
2- Sim Card
3- Menu Key
4- Import SIM contacts.
How to Reset Your Nokia Phone to Factory Settings
Method 1
Method 2
- From the main menu either swipe right-to-left on the touchscreen or press the right arrow button on the top right of the interface.
- go to ‘Settings’ menu. Then, tap the ‘Settings’ icon.
- Scroll down to the ‘About’ menu which should be second from the bottom. Tap it.
- Press the ‘Reset Your Phone’ button.
Method 2
- Switch the phone off.
- Press and hold the Volume Down, Power and Camera buttons at the same time.
- When the phone vibrates release the Power button but keep the Camera and Volume Down buttons held for a further five seconds.
How to Reset you Android Device (Samsung,HTC,Sony,Huawei) to Factory Settings
- go to Settings.
- go to Backup and Reset.
- go to Factory Data Reset.
- tap on Reset device on the very bottom.
-Enter your Passcode, if any.
- Warning: this feature will erase ALL your device content.
- go to Backup and Reset.
- go to Factory Data Reset.
- tap on Reset device on the very bottom.
-Enter your Passcode, if any.
- Warning: this feature will erase ALL your device content.
How to Reset your iPhone/iPad/iPod to Factory Settings
- go to“Settings”
- then “General”
- Scroll to the bottom of General and tap on “Reset”
- Tap on “Erase All Content and Settings”
- Enter the iPhone passcode if one is set, and confirm the reset by tapping on “Erase iPhone”
- For assistance with how to back up your iOS device, please check our related post in the iPhone section.
How to Update The Blackberry Software From the Device Itself ( without having a computer)
- Make sure to plug the device to a power source.
- It is preferred to perform the update while your device is connected to a Wi-Fi connection rather than to the mobile network ( to avoid device damage in case of mobile network loss)
- Select the Options icon from the Home screen. Choose Device, then Software Updates and follow the instructions
- It is preferred to perform the update while your device is connected to a Wi-Fi connection rather than to the mobile network ( to avoid device damage in case of mobile network loss)
- Select the Options icon from the Home screen. Choose Device, then Software Updates and follow the instructions
How to Back Up your Blackberry Device Using the Desktop Software
- Make sure you have the latest version of the Blackberry desktop software. You can find it here.
- Plug your Blackberry device to the computer via a USB cable.
- The Blackberry desktop software will open automatically in few seconds, in case it doesn't, you can double click the software icon on your desktop.
- You should get the below screen now, at this point you will click Back Up Now.
- Plug your Blackberry device to the computer via a USB cable.
- The Blackberry desktop software will open automatically in few seconds, in case it doesn't, you can double click the software icon on your desktop.
- You should get the below screen now, at this point you will click Back Up Now.
How to Update your Blackberry Software Using Desktop Software
- Important Note: Before updating your Blackberry device software, it is recommended that you back up your Blackberry content. For further assistance on how to back up your Blackberry, please check our post on Blackberry back up in the Blackberry Section.
- Make sure you have the latest version of the Blackberry desktop software. You can find it here.
- Plug your Blackberry device to the computer via a USB cable.
- The Blackberry desktop software will open automatically in few seconds, in case it doesn't, you can double click the software icon on your desktop.
- You should get the below screen now, at this point you will click Update.
- Please note that the update process may take several minutes depending on your computer and phone performance. It is necessary not to unplug the device during the update process to avoid device damage.
- Make sure you have the latest version of the Blackberry desktop software. You can find it here.
- Plug your Blackberry device to the computer via a USB cable.
- The Blackberry desktop software will open automatically in few seconds, in case it doesn't, you can double click the software icon on your desktop.
- You should get the below screen now, at this point you will click Update.
How to Back up and Restor your iPhone/iPad/iPad using iTunes
To Backup:
- Make sure that you have the latest iTunes version. You can get it here.
- Connect your iDevice to your computer.
- Choose File > Devices > Back up.
If you're using iTunes 10.7 or earlier, right-click the device from the list and choose Backup Now.
Restore from a backup
- Connect your iOS device to the computer that has your backup.
- Make sure this computer has the latest version of iTunes from here.
- Choose File > Devices > Restore from Back up.
If you're using iTunes 10.7 or earlier, right-click the device from the list and choose Restore from Backup.
How to Back Up and Restore your iPhone/iPad/iPod using iCloud
Back up to iCloud
- iCloud can back up your iDevice automatically. Just make sure you set this option up as below:
- iCloud can back up your iDevice automatically. Just make sure you set this option up as below:
- Tap Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup.
- Turn on iCloud Backup if it's off.
- Tap Back Up Now.
Restore from an iCloud backup
If you have a new iOS device, or if you need to restore your iOS device to resolve an issue, follow these steps.
If you've already set up your device, you can erase all current content to go through the iOS Setup Assistant again. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Do this only if you already have a backup, because this step will remove all current content from your device.
- Follow the initial steps in the iOS Setup Assistant (select your language, and so on).
- Select Restore from iCloud Backup when the assistant asks you to set up your iPhone (or other iOS device).
- Select the backup you created earlier.
If you've already set up your device, you can erase all current content to go through the iOS Setup Assistant again. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Do this only if you already have a backup, because this step will remove all current content from your device.
How to Update your iPhone/iPad/iPod Software Using iTunes
Important Note: Before going through the below process, and for the safety of your device data, it is recommended to BackUp your device first. To get information about how to back up your device, please check our post for How to BackUp your iPhone/iPad/iPod.
- Install the latest version of iTunes on your computer. (You can find it here)
- Plug in your device to your computer.
- In iTunes, select your device.
- From the Summary Tab, click Check for Update.
- Click Download and Update.
How to update your iPhone/iPad/iPod Software Wirelessly ( via Wi-Fi )
- First, Plug in your device to a power source.
- Then, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Then, tap Download and Install to download the update.
- Tap Install when the download completes, or tap Later to install the update later.
- Then, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Then, tap Download and Install to download the update.
- Tap Install when the download completes, or tap Later to install the update later.
How to Check your Current Software Version for iPhone/iPad/iPod
- go to Settings.
- go to General.
- go to About.
- Your current Software Version should appear on the screen.
- go to General.
- go to About.
- Your current Software Version should appear on the screen.
How to Check for Software Updates for Android Devices ( Samsung, HTC, Sony Ericsson, Huawei )
- go to Settings.
- go to About Device (at the very bottom)
- go to Software Update.
- go to Update/Check for Updates.
Note: You can also tick the Auto Update option to make the phone search for updates automatically whenever an update is available.
- It is recommended to tick the Wi-Fi only option to get your phone to download available updates only when a Wi-Fi network is available. This option provides more security to the phone during the Update process in case of mobile network loss.
- go to About Device (at the very bottom)
- go to Software Update.
- go to Update/Check for Updates.
Note: You can also tick the Auto Update option to make the phone search for updates automatically whenever an update is available.
- It is recommended to tick the Wi-Fi only option to get your phone to download available updates only when a Wi-Fi network is available. This option provides more security to the phone during the Update process in case of mobile network loss.
Searching for Networks Manually or Manual Roaming for iPhone/iPad
- Tap Settings > Carrier and turn off Automatic. Wait until available networks appear (this can take up to two minutes).
- Tap the carrier you wish to use.
- Return to the main Settings screen.
Note: You can perform the above steps in case you lost signal on your phone suddenly (ex. while roaming). This helps your phone find network manually.
How to Save Battery Life for Nokia
- Enable power saver mode: Go to Settings >> battery saver And then tap Advanced >> select options either 'when battery is
low' or 'Now until next charge'. There is also a third option -
'Always', but this is not recommended as this affect overall functioning
of apps in the smartphone
- Lower the screen brightness: Go to Settings >> Automatically adjust, Switch the level to low.
- Disable Wi-Fi: If not needed,
Go to Settings >> Wi-Fi >> switch-off Wi-Fi networking
- Turn off location services: Settings. Swipe to applications, tap people, and switch Use my location to Off
- Disable auto connect to Xbox games online: Go to Settings >> swipe left side to 'applications'
Then tap on 'games' >> switch off 'Connect with Xbox'
- Use 2G network instead of 3G: Go to Settings >> tap mobile network >> Data connection- off
Go down tap Highest connection speed >> select 2G (it's enough to receive good quality signal to get or make calls)
- Lower the screen brightness: Go to Settings >> Automatically adjust, Switch the level to low.
- Disable Wi-Fi: If not needed,
Go to Settings >> Wi-Fi >> switch-off Wi-Fi networking
- Turn off location services: Settings. Swipe to applications, tap people, and switch Use my location to Off
- Disable auto connect to Xbox games online: Go to Settings >> swipe left side to 'applications'
Then tap on 'games' >> switch off 'Connect with Xbox'
- Use 2G network instead of 3G: Go to Settings >> tap mobile network >> Data connection- off
Go down tap Highest connection speed >> select 2G (it's enough to receive good quality signal to get or make calls)
How to Save Battery Life for Android Devices (HTC,Samsung,Sony Ericsson)
- Check what's consuming the battery. (Settings » About phone » Battery use)
- Use 2G networks only in case you don't need high speed data access(Settings » Wireless controls » Mobile networks » Use only 2G networks)
- Reduce screen brightness. (Settings » Sound & Display » Brightness)
- Set your screen to the shortest length possible. (Settings » Sound & display » Screen timeout)
- Turn off the wireless feature(WiFi) when not needed. (Settings » Wireless controls » WiFi)
- Turn off the Bluetooth feature when not needed. (Settings » Wireless controls » Bluetooth)
- Turn off the GPS when not needed. (Settings » Security & location » Enable GPS satellites)
- Turn off the phone vibration function. If your device is running Android 4.0 or higher, press the volume down button until your phone goes in to vibrate. Press it once more to turn vibration off. If you have Android 2.2 or higher, go to Settings » Sound & display » Phone vibrate. The tiny device inside your phone that generates the vibration uses power every time it is activated.
- Do not leave applications running when you don't need them. Close them and return to the home screen.
- Put your phone on standby mode when you are not using it. Simply press the power button and the display will darken. Press it again and it will light up.
- Use 2G networks only in case you don't need high speed data access(Settings » Wireless controls » Mobile networks » Use only 2G networks)
- Reduce screen brightness. (Settings » Sound & Display » Brightness)
- Set your screen to the shortest length possible. (Settings » Sound & display » Screen timeout)
- Turn off the wireless feature(WiFi) when not needed. (Settings » Wireless controls » WiFi)
- Turn off the Bluetooth feature when not needed. (Settings » Wireless controls » Bluetooth)
- Turn off the GPS when not needed. (Settings » Security & location » Enable GPS satellites)
- Turn off the phone vibration function. If your device is running Android 4.0 or higher, press the volume down button until your phone goes in to vibrate. Press it once more to turn vibration off. If you have Android 2.2 or higher, go to Settings » Sound & display » Phone vibrate. The tiny device inside your phone that generates the vibration uses power every time it is activated.
- Do not leave applications running when you don't need them. Close them and return to the home screen.
- Put your phone on standby mode when you are not using it. Simply press the power button and the display will darken. Press it again and it will light up.
Searching for Network Manually (Manual Roam) for Nokia
- Go to the Start screen, Scroll to the right.
- Scroll down, Choose Settings.
- Scroll down, Choose Mobile network.
- Scroll down, under Network Selection, choose the text box.
- Choose press to select
- The phone will now start searching for available networks.
- Under Network selection, choose press to select.
- Choose the network you would like to connect to.
- Scroll down, Choose Settings.
- Scroll down, Choose Mobile network.
- Scroll down, under Network Selection, choose the text box.
- Choose press to select
- The phone will now start searching for available networks.
- Under Network selection, choose press to select.
- Choose the network you would like to connect to.
Searching for Networks Manually (Manual Roam) for Android Handsets ( HTC, Samsung, Sony)
- go to Settings
- select Wireless and Networks
- Select Mobile Networks
- Select Network Operators
- Select the option to Search for Networks
- A list of available networks will be displayed after a few moments
- Tap any of the available networks.
- select Wireless and Networks
- Select Mobile Networks
- Select Network Operators
- Select the option to Search for Networks
- A list of available networks will be displayed after a few moments
- Tap any of the available networks.
Note: You
can perform the above steps in case you lost signal on your phone
suddenly (ex. while roaming). This helps your phone find network
manually.
Searching for Network Manually for Blackberry (Manual Roam)
- On the Home screen, click the Manage Connections icon.
- Click Mobile Network Options.
- Change the Network Selection Mode field to Manual.
- Click Scan for Available Networks.
- Click a wireless network.
- Click Select Network.
- Press the Menu key.
- Click Save.
In order to connect to your mobile network automatically, change the Network Selection Mode field to Automatic
Note: You can perform the above steps in case you lost signal on your phone suddenly (ex. while roaming). This helps your phone find network manually.
Host Routing Table
- go to All
- Scroll down and go to Options
- go to Device
- go to Advanced System Settings
- go to Host Routing Table
- Press the Menu key
- Press Register Now
- Press OK
- Press the End Call key
- Press the Return key
- open Messages
- open the Registration Message
- now your phone has been registered with the network.
iPhone Battery Life Saving Tips
Phones Temperature:
Make sure to keep your phone away from the Sun or any hot surfaces. If your phone gets over heated, the battery life will be significantly degraded.
Keep your phone Software Up-to-date:
- Always make sure your iPhone has the latest software.
- If you are running iOS 5 or later, check to see if an update is needed at Settings> General> Software Update.
- You can also update using the latest version of iTunes
Terms to Know
- “Battery life” is the time your iPhone will run before it must be recharged.
- “Battery lifespan” is the amount of time your battery will last until it must be replaced.
Optimize Your Settings
Depending on how they are set, a few features may
decrease your iPhone battery life. The tips below apply to an iPhone
running iOS 7.0 or later.
- Enable Wi-Fi: Having Wi-Fi enabled helps consume less power when doing activities that access data. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and log in to a Wi-Fi network.
- Adjust brightness: Dim the screen or turn on Auto-Brightness to extend battery life. Turning on Auto-Brightness allows the screen to adjust based on lighting conditions. To enable Auto-Brightness go to Settings > Brightness & Wallpaper and set Auto-Brightness to On. Adjust your brightness when indoors in a non-bright environment. You can do this by going to Settings > Brightness & Wallpaper and dragging the slider to the left to dim. After making this change, turn Auto-Brightness off and then on again to reset to the default behavior.
- Fetch new data less frequently: The more frequently email or other data is fetched, the quicker your battery may drain. To fetch data manually: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Fetch New Data and tap Manually. To increase the fetch interval, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Fetch New Data and tap Hourly. Note: This global setting applies to all applications that do not support push services. If you receive a lot of email, you can turn off push email to save your battery. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Fetch New Data. Set Push to Off. Messages sent to your push email accounts will now be received on your phone based on the global Fetch setting rather than as they arrive.
- Turn off push notifications: Apps with Push
Notification alert you of new data, which may impact battery life. To
disable, go to Settings > Notifications, choose the app you want to
disable, and do the following:
- Change Alert Style to None.
- Turn Badge App Icon off.
- Turn Sounds off.
Note: New data will be received when you open the app.
- Minimize use of location services: Apps that actively use location services, such as Maps, may reduce battery life. You can see which applications have recently used location services by going to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Apps that have recently used your location will have an indicator next to the app’s on/off switch. If you see an app that you do not expect to be using location services, you can disable it by toggling the switch to Off. To disable location services completely, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
- Use Airplane Mode in low- or no-coverage areas: Your iPhone always tries to maintain a connection with the cellular network, which may use more power in low- or no-coverage areas. Turn on Airplane Mode to increase battery life in these situations. Go to Settings and set Airplane Mode to On. Note that you will be unable to make or receive calls with Airplane Mode on.
Viewing Usage Statistics
Knowing and understanding your iPhone usage can
help you better manage your battery life. To view your iPhone usage
statistics, go to Settings > General > Usage. Under “Time since
last full charge”:
- Usage: Amount of time iPhone has been awake and in use since the last full charge. iPhone is awake when you’re on a call, using email, listening to music, browsing the web, or sending and receiving text messages, or during certain background tasks such as auto-checking email.
- Standby: Amount of time iPhone has been powered on since its last full charge, including the time the phone has been asleep.
Lock Your iPhone
You will still receive calls and text messages when your iPhone is locked, but nothing happens if you touch the screen. To lock iPhone, press the Sleep/Wake button. You can also set the Auto-Lock interval so your iPhone will lock after a period of inactivity. Go to Settings > General > Auto-Lock and set the interval to a shorter time, such as 1 Minute.Extend Battery Life if Storing Your iPhone
If you will not be using your iPhone for a while, charge the battery up to 50 percent before storing it.
iPhone Reset Network Settings
1- go to Settings
2- go to General
3- go to Reset
4- go to Reset Network Settings
Note:
- Reset Network Settings option will reset all iPhone network settings to default without losing any of the phone's data. The only thing it affects is that you will have to re-enter your WiFi password next time you try to connect to it.
- Reset Network Settings is useful if you are unable to connect to the internet via 3G or WiFi or if you the internet connection is getting slower for no clear reason.
2- go to General
3- go to Reset
4- go to Reset Network Settings
Note:
- Reset Network Settings option will reset all iPhone network settings to default without losing any of the phone's data. The only thing it affects is that you will have to re-enter your WiFi password next time you try to connect to it.
- Reset Network Settings is useful if you are unable to connect to the internet via 3G or WiFi or if you the internet connection is getting slower for no clear reason.
iPhone Hard Reset
1- Press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.
2- Continue holding both buttons until the iPhone turns off and begins to restart. This will take some time between 15-60 seconds.
3-You can let go when you see the Apple sign. You have now completed the hard reset successfully
4- It is normal for the phone to take some time to start up after seeing the Apple sign. In such a case give it some time around 2 minutes max.
2- Continue holding both buttons until the iPhone turns off and begins to restart. This will take some time between 15-60 seconds.
3-You can let go when you see the Apple sign. You have now completed the hard reset successfully
4- It is normal for the phone to take some time to start up after seeing the Apple sign. In such a case give it some time around 2 minutes max.
