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Connecting Mac with Nokia E61 to T-Mobile USA internet

Pasha — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 14:55:02 +0000

Here are some tips for Mac OSX – getting Internet access through the E61. I’m
writing this now using my E61 via T-Mobile (US). It worked for me with OSX
10.3.9 (eMac 1.25GHz), and with OSX 10.4.8 (PowerBook G4 1.25GHz).

I’m using a Nokia CA-70 cable that I got from AccessoryGeeks.com ($24.99, with
free shipping – BTW it doesn’t look original, I don’t see a Nokia logo)
This cable also charges your E61 thru the USB while you’re connected.
http://www.accessorygeeks.com/nokia-ca-70-data-cable.html?code=

Download Ross Barkman’s modem scripts. Scroll down the page, and control-click
or right-click the link labeled “Nokia 3G Scripts”, it’s a Stuffit archive
(.sit). I used Stuffit Expander to open the archive.
http://www.taniwha.org.uk/

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE README CALLED “+ReadMe.rtf”. The scripts work
with the Network settings under System Preferences:

You’ll need the APN for your carrier. Here’s a list of the correct settings for
most networks. Just to reinforce Ross Barkman’s instructions, you’re going to
enter an APN location where the telephone number usually goes (for T-Mobile
Total Internet I entered internet3.voicestream.com as the telephone number).
http://www.taniwha.org.uk/gprs.html

IMPORTANT IMPORTANT: When you plug the E61 into the Mac, you’ll get a pop-up on
the E61 screen with 3 choices, select “PC Suite” (I tried “IP Passthrough” but
it didn’t work for me).

Best of luck

Written and sent to NokMe by Chris Labbe.

P.S. There is a easy way connecting thru bluetooth…but this way saves power, thx Chris!

Pasha (NokMe)

E61 Not Charging

onisac — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 07:42:36 +0000

I have this problem with my E61 “not charging”. When I plug the phone into the charger, it’ll charge for a little while–30 seconds to 10 minutes–and then beep and say “Not charging.” If I unplug and replug the charger, then it’ll charge for a little while longer, but I have to keep doing it over and over again to get a full charge. I also try using Nokia Car charger to charge the phone and I still get “not charging” message in 10-30 seconds. Did anyone of you ever experience this? And how do you solve the problem? I know I am not the only on ever experience this. I am sure lots of folks would really appreciate you sharing your solutions. Nokia USA is not offering any help because the phone is not supported in US. Nokia UK cannot help either becasue I am in US. I am disappointed with Nokia support.

How long is your E61’s full-battery life?

akosirap — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:07:37 +0000

The user’s manual says a talk time of 4-7 hours and standby time of about 8 days. I only use my phone for texting and a bit of calling under GSM mode only — it lasts only for 2 days. Is this normal? Does opening an office suite or any application lessen the full battery life?

Disabling or changing the Power switch

Mark B — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:31:21 +0000

One thing that annoys me about the e61 is that the power switch is quite sensitive. I’ve tried two different holsters and in both of them the power is often shut down just from movement. Does anyone know of a way to disable the power off (in software) or better yet to rearrange the order of the menu that one gets when pressing the power switch momentarily? My thought is that if I can do this then just the profile will be reset if the power button is bumped.