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New to 8600: ask for pointers for some settings...
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Posted by: jmkiang

Hey guys,

I'm ecstatic about my new baby! A couple questions though...

Caller ID... it doesn't seem to work. Is there something I need to activate? That seems like something that wouldn't make sense.

Email... I don't have the option to set this up under Messaging/Message settings.

Is the latter specific to where the phone was released? My FW is v3.52

TIA

Posted by: Moderator HF 25

^ CallerID Incoming or outgoing? For outgoing, Menu > Settings > Call settings > Send my caller ID > Yes. For email, certain product code may not have it. Remove the battery to find out the product code on the label.

Posted by: jmkiang

Incoming...

What does the product code look like? This is what I see:
Model: 8600d
Type: RM-164

Posted by: Moderator HF 25

^ Unless your service doesn't include CallerID or there're codes to disable it, I don't have a clue then. Check w/ at&t.

Go to http://europe.nokia.com/link?cid=EDITORIAL_528996 to see what product code is like.

Posted by: jmkiang

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moderator HF 25

^ Unless your service doesn't include CallerID or there're codes to disable it, I don't have a clue then. Check w/ at&t.

Go to http://europe.nokia.com/link?cid=EDITORIAL_528996 to see what product code is like.

My code is 0551900. I find this strange because incoming caller ID is something thats so basic! I'll check with them and see whats up.

Posted by: jmkiang

Is it just me or does the 8600 not fit in the OEM leather case??

Whats a good replacement?

BTW, I figured out the incoming caller ID problem. The Luna is extremely picky... ie. I input all my numbers like +1-XXX-XXXX and incoming calls are 1-XXX-XXXX. This SMALL difference will cause it to not display the name

Posted by: Moderator HF 25

^ Geez! You've CallerID but just not display the CONTACT names saved! It's DIFFERENT! I thought you've got no numbers showing up on the screen at all! Next time, describe the situation more clearly please.

BTW, you need to clarify one more item: Why would the area code NPA/NXX prefix not listed in your post i.e. 1-XXX-xxx-xxxx or +1-XXX-xxx-xxxx

And, product code 0551900 is loaded with AMER-N NA REGIONAL BLACK variant firmware. So your experience make all senses: No email settings and the +1 country code prefix isn't usual "North American" way to call even though it's still quite GSM.

However what would you like to keep: showing the number in "North American" way i.e. xxx-xxx-xxxx or +CCCxxxxxxxxxx ?

Posted by: jmkiang

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moderator HF 25

^ Geez! You've CallerID but just not display the CONTACT names saved! It's DIFFERENT! I thought you've got no numbers showing up on the screen at all! Next time, describe the situation more clearly please.

Haha my bad. Thanks for the detailed response. And yes, I forgot the prefix

please don't ban me!

I grew up overseas and since my family is still over there, its nice to be able to just use the '+' instead of remembering the 0's and 1's necessary to dial international. Email is also pretty important to me if the 8600 supports IMAP/push email.

If I understand you correctly, if I change my product code to a non-NAM one and receive a call, something along the lines of +1-123-4567-8900 would show up? Or would it still be 1-234-567-8900?

BTW, where/how can I change the PC to something else? NSS?

Posted by: Moderator HF 25

^ No, it'll be +112345678900 No dash. Use the NSS to change the product code. Which variant/language pack do you wanna have? BTW, I'm going to move this thread to Nokia modding subforum.

Posted by: jmkiang

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moderator HF 25

^ No, it'll be +112345678900 No dash. Use the NSS to change the product code. Which variant/language pack do you wanna have? BTW, I'm going to move this thread to Nokia modding subforum.

Email is my main concern. English is a must as well. Will the European product code work?

Posted by: Moderator HF 25

^ English, there's UK English centric EURO-C CTV BLACK product code you can try: 0550136 And, I warn you: USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK! You may end up w/ a brick if anything go wrong. You're technically void your warranty. So it's up to you. Being picky has a price to pay but it'd be rewarding when things work out. Good luck!

Posted by: jmkiang

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moderator HF 25

^ English, there's UK English centric EURO-C CTV BLACK product code you can try: 0550136 And, I warn you: USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK! You may end up w/ a brick if anything go wrong. You're technically void your warranty. So it's up to you. Being picky has a price to pay but it'd be rewarding when things work out. Good luck!

Thanks again for all your help!