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UMTSI just spoke a friend who asked me whether I knew how to use a Nokia N95 wirelessly as modem for his Mac.
Funny thing is that I am bound to go on a short business trip where I was looking for the same. My Powerbook does not have any 3G dongle or wahtsoever and I too happen to have a plan with Vodafone…
FYI: I am using an Apple Powerbook G4 15″ with the latest update of Leopard (10.5.2) and a Nokia N95-1 with the one-but-last firmware (my bad, still have to update)
So, I searched a few forums and blogs and found the following to do for setting this up (to be clear: aim is to use a Nokia N95 as UMTS modem to connect a Apple/Mac to the internet…):
- Go to “Ross Barkman’s Home page” and download the Nokia 3G scripts for UMTS & EDGE
- Copy the 3 CID files into Library/Modem Scripts in Finder
- Use the “Setup Bluetooth device” wizard to connect your Nokia N95 to your Mac. Make sure to tick the box with “Access the Internet with your phone’s data connection”.
- In the last step, enter the following details (! Mind you, this is for Netherlands and Vodafone only! For other countries + operators, please check this list)
- Phone vendor: Nokia
- Phone Model: GPRS (GSM/3G)
- Username: vodafone
- Password: vodafone
- APN: live.vodafone.com
- CID: 1
- That’s it. Click “continue” and finalize the wizard.

Now, when you have your phone connected by Bluetooth and select “connect Bluetooth” in your Mac’s modem prefs… it automatically connects over UMTS using your phone’s bluetooth connection.
Easy does it and I am ready to go!
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Need I say more?
Well, yes, actually: More information on this beauty (BH-503) can be found right here.
With a Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-503 you can:
- enjoy high-quality stereo sound streamed from your compatible phone
- stay comfortably in style with over the ear design and an easygoing neckband
- stay comfortably in style with over the ear design and an easygoing neckband
- control the music player and manage your calls with the media keys
- save time with fast charging
[found through S60blogs]
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nokiaStill did not save any money for the Bluetooth Nokia foldable keyboard (SU-8W).
Steve Litchfield got one in his Nokia N95 goodies package. In his latest post over at All about Symbian, he is showing how to set it up…

tagged with:
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nokiaAlthough this is all pre-fun, I made a list of the accessories I would like to see together with my N95:
The before mentioned Nokia Bluetooth Foldable Keyboard
[as I said: for blogging and writing I would really appreciate a full sized keyboard…]
- Foldable, lightweight QWERTY keyboard
- Power on/off key plus automatic power-off when folded
- Short-cut keys for messaging and main application menu of compatible phone
- Wireless connection to compatible phone (Bluetooth wireless technology)
- 3 LED’s representing: Power on/off, wireless connection status, battery status
- Powered by 2 x AAA batteries
- The Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset
[where would I be without my music? and how cool to have both music and talk in stereo wirelessly?]
- Listen to stereo music streamed wirelessly from your compatible phone using Bluetooth technology
- Controls for MP3 player and phone calls integrated into the headset: volume, forward, back and multi-function key for switching between music and phone calls
- Large comfortable headphones
- Excellent audio quality
- Up to 8 hours of talk or music listening time and up to 180 hours of standby
- The Nokia Bluetooth Digital Pen

[I did not even know this existed, but to be in a meeting writing the minutes and instantly sent them to your phone to have theme digitally??? Wow!]
- Send personalized messages to compatible phones wirelessly using Bluetooth technology
- Simple to use with easily accessible answer/end button and volume control
- Convert notes into digital text using handwriting recognition, available in Series 60 or Series 80 devices
- Transfer your notes and drawings to a compatible PC for storage
- Features USB interface, reset button, changeable ink cartridges, and LEDs to indicate data transmission and battery status
- Rechargeable battery - charge via the Connectivity Stand or with compatible Nokia chargers
- Provides a platform for customized services (e.g. coordinate streaming via Bluetooth)
- Nokia Stereo Audio Gateway

[while you are reading this: NO, I am not sponsored by Nokia! Must say that this is some kind of wishlist I cannot afford, but if… then this thing would be in my livingroom too!!!
- Convenient wireless stereo audio connectivity for your home
- Use your home stereo to listen to music stored in your compatible phone, computer or MP3 Player
- Listen to music from your home stereo using a compatible wireless stereo headset
- Class 1 Bluetooth device enables extended usage range
- Dedicated switch changes operating mode to/from your home stereo equipment
- Automatic reconnection to the last connected device in the given operating mode when it is restarted or the operating mode is switched.
- Music Desktop Stand

[yeah well, I do need something for in my office now don’t I?]
This one is not (yet) compatible with the N-series, but it doe look kinda okay…
- Place your compatible Nokia phone in this Music Stand to enjoy high quality sound at your desk when listening to the FM radio or digital music player.
- Built-in stereo amplifier and full range speakers for excellent sound quality.
- Volume control, built-in microphone.
- Use as a speakerphone without removing your handset from the stand.
- Charges your phone.
Okay, so this are just some of the goodies that I would like, and in this case I chose all Nokia products… maybe because lately I noticed that buying quality goods does pay off in the end… (I will not get ethical and stuff…)
Anyhow.
What kind of accessories would like to see hooked up to your N95?
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youtubeThis is not just for the N95, but for any Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone in general:
Keep your Bluetooth OFF as long as you do not use it!
See the YouTube video covering how a mobile phone can be taken over by another person while the owner does not even notice this.
This a goes a bit deeper than blue-jacking…
(In the video they mention blue-jacking, but this malicious way of taking over one’s cell phone is better known as blue-snarfing)
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wlanHaving set up a dedicated blog for just 1 phone must have its reasons…
I think it is a nice moment to share with you why for me the Nokia N95 is the ultimate mobile phone:
As we have long passed the point that a mobile phone is just for making phone calls, the list of requirements I want my phone to reach has grown over the years too. Here we go, this is what I search for in a phone:
- Quad-band [check!]
- Bluetooth [check!]
- High resolution display [check!]
- WLAN [check!]
- Camera (Min. 2 Megapixel) [check!]
- Email support [check!]
- Storage capacity [check!]
- GPS / Navigation functionality [check!]
- Document reader (at least PDF) [check!]
- Radio [check!]
- MP3 player [check!]
- Less than 125 grams [check!]
- Full qwerty keyboard [nope!]
- Long standy- and speak-time [check!]
- Clear and easy to personalize interface [check!]
As you can see I only have to accept the non-presence of a full qwerty keyboard. While making the list I thought it nice if I could easily blog from my phone while making use of a wi-fi connection (Thank God free wi-fi-zones start to pop up more and more here in Holland too!). But on the other hand I think I prefer a normal sized keyboard over some cranky thumb-board, so normal T9 will do for SMS. For longer posts I think I will look for some fold-out keyboard (does that exist with Bluetooth too?).
The list is based on daily use needs, both work and private.
I wonder what the people who read this look for in a phone?