NEC_e132_EN.book Page i Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents General information................................................1 Battery care ....................................................1 Disposing of the battery..................................2 Access codes .................................................2 Care and Maintenance............................................3 Disposing of the product.................................
NEC_e132_EN.book Page ii Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS e132 Add............................................................... 20 Groups ......................................................... 21 Group edits................................................... 21 Speed dial .................................................... 22 Memory status.............................................. 22 Owner Information........................................ 22 Send by Bluetooth..................
NEC_e132_EN.book Page iii Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 TABLE OF CONTENTS Time & Date..................................................33 Melody ..........................................................33 Ring volume..................................................34 Ring or Vibrate..............................................34 Key tone .......................................................34 Display settings ............................................34 Call settings ........................
NEC_e132_EN.book Page iv Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS e132 Picture gallery .............................................. 49 Video gallery ................................................ 50 Melody gallery .............................................. 50 Memory Status ............................................. 51 WAP service ...................................................... 51 WAP setting .................................................
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 1 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 GENERAL INFORMATION General information Battery care Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. • The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, you should buy a new battery. • Unplug the charger when not in use.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM GENERAL INFORMATION e132 Disposing of the battery Used phone batteries must be disposed of in compliance with current environment protection regulations. You should return your batteries to your reseller or dispose of them in an approved recycling centre. Access codes PIN code (4 to 8 digits): The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorised access. Your SIM card usually supplies the PIN code.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 3 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance Read this information before using your mobile phone. Your mobile phone is a highly sophisticated electronic device. When using your phone, battery, charger or any accessory, please read this information first. Product care • Warning: Please check the volume level of your phone before listening to your phone. High volume levels will damage your hearing.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 4 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE e132 • Do not attempt to disassemble the phone. Non-expert handling of the device may damage it. • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. • Do not paint your mobile phone. The paint could obstruct the earphone, microphone or any moveable parts and prevent normal use. • Treat your mobile phone with care, keep it in a clean and dust free environment.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 5 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Government and CE certification (CE marking) of European Union (EU) requirements. The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2.0W/kg. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.888 W/kg.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 6 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE e132 Latviski [Latvian] LV LT Lietuvių [Lithuanian] NL Nederlands [Dutch] Malti [Maltese] MT HU Magyar [Hungarian] Polski [Polish] PL PT Português [Portuguese] SL Slovensko [Slovenian] SK Slovensky [Slovak] FI Suomi [Finnish] SV Svenska [Swedish] Ar šo NEC deklarē, ka e132 atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 7 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Íslenska [Icelandic] NO Norsk [Norwegian] Hér með lýsir NEC yfir því að e132 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. NEC erklærer herved at utstyret e132 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 8 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE e132 Aircraft • Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft. • Do not use it on the ground without crew permission. To prevent interference with communication systems, you must not use your mobile phone while the plane is in the air. Potentially explosive atmospheres Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 9 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 EMERGENCY CALLS Emergency calls Important: This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless phone for essential communications (e.g.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 10 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM EMERGENCY CALLS e132 HongKong Standard Pat. No. HK1010924; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383, 66959, and 71979; European. Pat. Nos. 0 842 463 (96927260.8), 1 010 057 (98903671.0), 1 018 069 (98950708.2); Repubilc of Korea Pat. Nos. KR201211B1 and KR226206B1. People's Republic of China Pat. Application Nos. 98802801.8, 98809472.X and 96196739.0; Mexico Pat. No. 208141; Russian Federation Pat. No.
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NEC_e132_EN.book Page 12 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM YOUR PHONE e132 Shortcut Keys • Adjusts the earpiece Navigation volume during a call. Key • Adjusts the ring • In standby mode, volume in standby this key gives quick mode. access to: • To reject an @ Wap incoming call, press Profile the key twice. My data Soft key Message • The current function of each softkey is • In standby mode, displayed on the long press of this screen above each key gives quick key.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 13 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 GETTING STARTED Getting started Installing the SIM card and the battery Note: Insert the SIM card and charge the battery before using the phone. • Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children. • Take care when handling the SIM card. Scratches and bending can damage the card. • Before installing/removing the SIM card, always make sure that the phone is switched off. 1. Slide the cover off the phone (1) and lift the battery away (2).
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 14 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM GETTING STARTED e132 3. Insert the battery (4) and replace the rear cover of the phone (5). Push the cover up until you hear a click. $ # Charging the battery You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. 1. Connect the charger plug to the socket on the bottom of your phone (A). 2. Connect the charger to an AC wall outlet. 3. It may take between 5 to 15 minutes before a charging icon is shown on the display.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 15 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 GETTING STARTED Switching the phone on and off Press and hold . Note: If the phone shows "Insert SIM" when the SIM card is properly inserted, contact your network operator or service provider. If the phone asks for the PIN code, key in the PIN code and press OK. Note: Do not switch the phone on when mobile phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 16 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM CALL FUNCTIONS e132 Call functions Make and receive calls with your phone. Making a call • In standby mode, key in the number, including the area code, and press . Note: Use the Right Soft key to delete a character. Making a call from the phone book 1. In Standby mode, press Names. 2. Select the person you wish to call and press . Alternatively, to search for a name: 1. In Standby mode, select Names. 2. Scroll down to Search and press Select. 3.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 17 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 CALL FUNCTIONS Call waiting You can answer another incoming call while you have a call in progress. 1. Press to answer the incoming call. The first call is put on hold. 2. Press to end the call and return to the call on hold. Handling more than one call You can handle up to two lines simultaneously. Making a second call 1. During a call, press Hold. 2. Press Option, choose Phonebook and select the name you want to call and press . 3.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 18 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM INPUT METHOD e132 Input method You can key in text character by character, or by predictive input. To select input method 1. When keying in text, press Option and select Input Select. 2. Choose an input method, and press Select. Change input method • Press and hold to change circularly the input method (123, ABC and T9AB) if English is selected. Press and hold to change circularly the input method (123, FRAB and T9FR) if French is selected.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 19 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 INPUT METHOD Character table Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # Character ?!,.:;=1 ABCÅÄÆàÇ2 DEFèÉ3∆Φ GHIì4Γ JKL5Λ MNOÑÖØÒ6 PQRSß7ΠΣ TUVÜÙ8 WXYZ9 Space + & @ / % $ \ 0 To change between lower-case and initial case To change the input method circularly (123, Specific language, Specific T9) Text entry with T9® T9® uses a built-in dictionary to recognise the most commonly used word for every sequence of key presses.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 20 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 Menu Structure Phone book You can save names and numbers in your phone memory and SIM card. In addition, this phone allows you to store up to 300 names and numbers in the phone memory. Records saved in the SIM are indicated by and those in the Phone memory are indicated by . To save a name and phone number 1. In Standby mode, key in a number and press Option. 2. Select Save.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 21 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE 4. 5. 6. 7. Key in the name and press Option. Select OK and select the type of number you want to save. Key in the number and press OK. Select Save to save the name and number. Groups Send a message to all members of a group at the same time. Before using this function, you need to create a Group list from the phone book. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To add a name in a Group: In standby mode, select Names to access the phone book.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 22 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 Speed dial If the number is assigned to a speed dial key ( to ) you can call the number by pressing and holding the relevant key while in Standby mode. In standby mode, select Names to access the phone book. In the Phone book, press Select and select Speed dial. Choose a speed dial number and press Select. Key in the name and press Option. Select Search. If necessary, scroll up or down to choose the correct name. 6.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 23 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE 1. In the Phone book, choose Owner info, press Select. 2. Press Send by bluetooth. 3. Choose a device, press Option. 4. Select Connect. Note: A prompt will show "Sent", when the transmission is finished. "Access denied" will display if the device reject the access. Send by Bluetooth You can send names and phone numbers in your phone book via bluetooth. 1. In standby menu, select Names to access the phone book. 2.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 24 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 4. If Delete all in Phone is chosen you will be asked to key in the password at the Delete all screen. See ‘Security’ on page 38 for details on passwords. 5. At the prompt "Are you sure?" press Yes. CLI (Calling Line Identification) Your phone allows you to recognize incoming calls by specified ring tones and pictures assigned to numbers in the Phone book. 1. In standby mode, select Names to access the phone book. 2.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 25 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE 3. Select Inbox. 4. Choose a message and press Read. Note: To quickly access Messages, press in standby mode. Note: To scroll through the content of messages, use . When you have read the message, your phone provides the options: • Reply: Reply by sending a text message. • Forward: Forward a text message. • Add number: Save the number in your phone book. • Call: Call the number shown in the message.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 26 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 Keypad information Shift the cursor. Press to insert character *, #, or to start a new line. Press and hold to change input method. Press to switch between upper and lower case. Press and hold to insert symbol. To send a message 1. After composing the message, press Option and choose Send single or Send group. 2. Enter the recipient's number or search for it in the phone book. 3. With the number displayed, press Send.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 27 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE • Valid time: Set the length of time for which your text messages will be stored at the SMS centre. • Format: Send different types of messages if supported by your network provider. • Delivery report: Get reports informing you if your message has been delivered or not. • Reply path: Allow the recipient of your SMS message to send you a reply through your message centre.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 28 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 To write a MMS For MMS availability, contact your network operator or service provider. 1. In the Message menu, select MMS. 2. Select Compose. 1st MMS size MMS size Option Back 3. In edit mode, press Option and select Add text. You can insert one picture or a sound in a multimedia message. To insert a picture, press Option and select Add Picture. The list of available folders in the Gallery is shown.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 29 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE 3. Select a phone number and press OK. Keypad information Complete the MMS edit. Sub menu for sending MMS. Shift the cursor in text edit mode. Press and hold to change input method. Press to switch upper case and lower case. Press and hold to insert symbol. Unsent and Outbox multimedia messages Your phone saves the multimedia messages that have been received in the Inbox folder of the MMS menu.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 30 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 • Reply path: Allow the recipient of your SMS message to send you a reply through your message centre. • Auto reception: Set whether complete or partial message can be downloaded. • WAP profile: Select or create WAP settings specifically for MMS. See the ‘WAP’ section on page 52 for further details. • MMS server: Set up the MMS server address (information from your network provider).
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 31 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE Missed calls/Received calls/Outgoing calls Your phone allows you to view the last ten unanswered calls. You can also edit the number or delete the number from the call list. 1. In Standby mode, press Menu. 2. Scroll to Call record and press Select. 3. In the Call record menu, choose an item and press Select to view the content. 3. Select a menu and press Select. 4. Select the number you want and press Select. 5.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 32 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 To view the call cost 1. In the Call record menu, select Call cost. 2. Choose a selection and press Select. Your phone provides the following options: • Total: Total timers of all calls you have made. If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set through Call cost limit, you will not be able to make any calls. (Does not affect calls to the emergency services). • Last: Cost of the last call made.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 33 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE Settings Time & Date This function allows you to view and change the date and time settings of your phone. 1. 2. 3. 4. To set the Time In Standby mode, press Menu and select Settings. In the Settings menu, select Time & Date. Choose Set time and press Select. Select Set time. Enter the time and press OK. To set the Time format 1. In the Settings menu, select Time & Date. 2. Choose Set Time and press Select.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 34 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 • • • • Message Alarm Calendar Time Countdown Ring volume You can adjust the ring volume to one of six levels. 1. In the Settings menu, select Melody. 2. Select Ring volume. 3. Use to adjust the ring volume and press OK. Ring or Vibrate You can set the phone to ring or vibrate during an incoming call. 1. In the Settings menu, select Melody. 2. Select Ring or Vibrate. 3. Choose an item and press OK.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 35 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE 1. 2. 3. 4. Wallpaper Set a wallpaper for the LCD display in standby mode. In the Settings menu, select Display. Select Wallpaper. Choose a wallpaper from either the Default picture or Saved picture lists. Press Select and then OK to confirm. Greeting This phone allows you to set a greeting animation or briefly display a message when the phone is switched on. 1. In the Settings menu, select Display. 2.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 36 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 Language Your phone allows you to change the displayed language. 1. In Standby mode, press Menu. Select Settings. 2. In the Settings menu, select Language. 3. Choose a Language, and press Select. Network selection Network selection allows you to indicate whether the network used when roaming is selected automatically or manually. 1. In the Settings menu, press Select. 2. Choose Network select and press Select. 3.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 37 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE 1. 2. 3. • • • Time alert This allows you to set a time reminder during a call. In the Settings menu, select Call setting. Select Time alert. Choose an item, and press Select. Your phone provides the following time alert options: Off Each minute User setting Note: The minimum time for User setting is 30 seconds. Speed dial You can set the digit keys ( numbers for fast shortcut access.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 38 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 1. 2. 3. 4. To Set call divert In the Settings menu, select Call setting. Select Call divert. Choose when to divert calls and press Select. Select Activate. Enter the number your calls will be diverted to and press OK. Your phone provides the following divert options: • Any time: All calls are diverted. • When busy: Calls are diverted when your phone is engaged. • No reply: Calls are diverted when the call is not answered.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 39 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE Note: The phone code will be required if you are changing the setting. Auto keylock This will activate the key lock automatically in idle mode. 1. In the Settings menu, select Security. 2. Select Auto keylock. 3. Choose On or Off and press Select. Call barring This network service allows you to restrict your calls. To activate call barring: 1. In the Settings menu, select Security. 2. Select Call barring. 3.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 40 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 To set FDN 1. In the Settings menu, select Security. 2. Select FDN, enter the PIN2 code and press OK. 3. Make your choice and press Select. • • • • Your phone provides the following options: Activate Member list Add member Delete all Note: To activate, you may need to enter the PIN2 code. Change codes This allows you to change your current code to a new one.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 41 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE Camera You can use this phone to take photos with the phone's built-in camera and adjust the camera settings. The camera lens is on the back of the phone, and the display of the phone works as a viewfinder. If there's not enough memory for new pictures, you need to delete old photos to free up space for new ones. Note: Do not use the camera when it violates local laws.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 42 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 4. Select to take another photo or press to enter the Option menu. icon. Note: When you are in photo mode, the screen will show the Multi-shot To take multi-shot: 1. In standby mode, press and hold the camera key to enter Camera mode. Select Photo. 2. Press , and choose Multi-shot. 3. Select On or Off. Note: When you are in multi-shot mode, the screen will show the icon.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 43 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE 3. Press to see the video you have just recorded. To save it, press the key. 4. When recording video, a shutter sound is heard. The video is saved in the Video gallery in the My data menu. 5. Select to take another video or to enter the Camera menu. Note: When you are in video mode, the screen will show the icon.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 44 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 Note: Press and hold the key when in standby to activate Silent mode. Silent mode overrides any profile currently activated. Press and hold the key again to turn Silent mode OFF. Accessories Bluetooth Your phone supports Bluetooth wireless connections. You can set up a wireless link with a Bluetooth-enabled handset accessory, speakerphone, or handsfree car kit. Bluetooth on/off To turn the Bluetooth function on/off. 1.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 45 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE 4. Select My device. Note: If there is no device in the list, It will display a prompt "No device, search around?". You can search for a device by pressing Yes. Your phone provides the following options: Add: Search around bluetooth device. Connect: Connect with a device. The device may need the passcode to pair with your phone.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 46 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 Connect: Connect with the searched handsfree. You will need the passcode to connect with the device. Incoming call: Select to answer the incoming call by phone or by handsfree equipment. My Phone You can turn your phone's visibility On or Off. 1. In standby mode, press Menu. Select Accessories. 2. Select Bluetooth, press Select. 4. Select My Phone. Your phone provides the following options: Visibility: Set visibility on or off .
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 47 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE • Make a note: Add a note for a specified day. • Delete: Delete a note or all notes made in the calendar. To delete a note 1. In the Calendar menu, select Delete. 2. Select Delete today, One by one or All. 3. Select Yes to confirm. Calculator The calculator in this phone adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, and converts currency values. To use the calculator • In the Accessories menu, select Calculator.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 48 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 Note: Using the stopwatch consumes battery power and the phone's operating time will be reduced. Time count down Set a timer in your phone. The last three seconds are indicated by a beep, at the end a special beep sounds. To use the Time count down 1. In the Accessories menu, select Time count down. 2. Enter the length of the countdown and press Start. Alarm Set the alarm to ring at the time specified.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 49 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE My data Picture gallery This folder saves all videos that have been saved from MMS, WAP download or the camera. The videos are automatically saved in the Video gallery. The camera produces video files in Motion JPEG format. 1. 2. 3. 4. To edit the images In standby mode, press Menu, and select My data. Select the required Picture Folder. Choose a picture and press Select. Choose an item and press Select to edit.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 50 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 : JPG : WBMP Note: If you download any document which cannot be forwarded by MMS or data cable, the Icon will be highlighted by a red mark. Video gallery This folder contains all videos that have been saved. The videos are automatically saved in the Video Folder. The camera produces Motion JPEG video. Note: Only the Motion JPEG format can be played or saved. 1. 2. 3. 4.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 51 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE To edit the melody 1. In standby mode, press Menu and select My data. 2. Select Melody gallery. 3. Choose a melody to listen to. Your phone provides the following selections edit options: • Rename: Rename a melody name. • Send MMS: Select a melody and use the MMS function to send it to your friends. • Send via bluetooth: Select a melody and send it via bluetooth. • Delete: Delete the melody.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 52 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 WAP setting • If the settings have already been made by the Service Provider, you may browse immediately. • If access profiles have already been assigned by your Service Provider, select a profile and activate it. • Otherwise you may key in the setting manually. For the correct settings, contact your network operator or service provider. Key in the service settings manually 1. In the WAP menu, select WAP Profile. 2.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 53 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 MENU STRUCTURE Bookmark You can save the addresses of up to five Internet sites for easy access using the Bookmark feature. Go to Open any web page by entering its URL address. Edit bookmark Create or edit a local bookmark. 1. Choose a bookmark and press Select. 2. Select Edit. 3. Enter the URL address and press OK. Your phone also provides you the following options: • Delete: Delete the selected bookmark.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 54 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM MENU STRUCTURE e132 To access the Push inbox while browsing 1. Press Option, and select Push inbox. 2. Choose a message and press Select. Your phone provides the following options: • View: View detailed information on service notification. • Delete: Delete the selected service notification. • Load: Download the displayed content.
NEC_e132_EN.book Page 55 Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:01 PM e132 GPRS GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a technology used for sending and receiving data over mobile networks. The applications that use GPRS are WAP services, MMS and SMS messaging, Java application downloading and GPRS dial-up (such as Internet and e-mail). You can set the phone to automatically register to a GPRS network when you switch the phone on.