Here's an overview of how to get connected:
- First, you'll need to set up your device to act as a modem.
- Then, you'll need to connect your Nokia device and your Mac in order to access the internet. You can use a USB cable for the connection, or connect wirelessly through Bluetooth.
Setting up your Nokia device as a modem for your Mac
Instructions show the typical set up on an NSeries or ESeries device. The exact sequence may vary by device model. Not all models support this feature. Check your device's user guide for more detailed instructions on changing your device's settings.
- On your device locate and open the Settings application. This is normally in the Tools folder.
- To set up your device you'll need to know your service provider's Access Point Name (APN) and have the packet data service enabled. For help with this please contact your service provider.
In the following example, the APN name "internet" is used. This name will vary depending on your service provider. - In Settings select and open Connection
- Select and open Packet data
- Select and open Access point
- Type in your service provider's Access Point Name
Tip: you may be able to find the Access Point Name by looking on your device in Connection > Access Points - Press Back and the screen should look like this:
- Exit Settings. Your device is now ready to be used as a modem for your Mac!
Now you need to connect your Nokia device and your Mac. Here are two easy ways to get connected:
Instructions show the typical set up on an NSeries or ESeries device. The exact sequence may vary by device model. Not all models support this feature. Check your device's user guide for more detailed instructions on changing your device's settings.
- To set up your device you'll need to know your service provider's Access Point Name (APN) and have the packet data service enabled. For help with this please contact your service provider.
In the following example, the APN name "internet" is used. This name will vary depending on your service provider. - On your device locate and open the Settings application. This is normally in the Tools folder.
- In Settings select and open Connection
- Select and open Packet data
- Select and open Access point
- Type in your service provider's Access Point Name
Tip: you may be able to find the Access Point Name by looking on your device in Connection > Access Points - Press Back and the screen should look like this:
- Exit Settings. Your device is now ready to be used as a modem for your Mac!
Now you need to connect your Nokia device and your Mac. Here are two easy ways to get connected:
Connect via Bluetooth
Connect via USB
Initial Bluetooth setup
Before you can pair your Nokia device and Mac with Bluetooth, you’ll need to enable Bluetooth on your Mac.
- On your Mac, check to see if there is a Bluetooth symbol on the menu bar. If there is, click the symbol and make sure that Bluetooth: On appears in the menu. If it does not, click Turn Bluetooth On
or - If you do not see a Bluetooth item in your menu bar, open System Preferences. If your Mac has Bluetooth hardware, a Bluetooth preference pane will be available. Click the Bluetooth icon to enter the pane, and make sure that the text Bluetooth Power: On appears. If it does not, click Turn Bluetooth On.
Now you have enabled Bluetooth on your Mac and may proceed with pairing your Nokia device and your Mac.
- If data transfers via USB data cable are supported for your Nokia device, you may connect the device to your Mac via USB cable.
- On your Nokia device, choose PC Suite mode when it asks how to connect.
Note: By default, your Nokia device will always ask which mode to use to connect to your Mac. If you do not wish your Nokia device to ask for the data cable mode, change the data cable settings (usually under Connectivity ) and select PC Suite as the data cable mode.
If you are using iSync or Nokia Multimedia Transfer, you are now connected and ready to synchronize or transfer files.
