NEC e616: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

The Nec e616 3G Mobile Phone

The e616 mobile Phone is a handheld 3G phone from NEC Corporation.

The batteries are Lithium ion batterys and come in various sizes:

780mAh standard battery (always included)
tested standby time in 3G network : 6-12h depending on use of the phone

1360mAh high capacity battery (sometimes included)
tested standby time in 3G network : 12-24h depending on use of the phone

When recharging batteries kept in mind to always recharge in the recharger an not within the mobile phone. Recharging in the mobile will take ages and the standby time will be halved The short standby time and recharging error could be subject to a faulty firmware and or a faulty 3G network and could be improved in future versions.(Assumtion)
in addition the battery time can be increased by turning of the GPS, vibra call alert, and turning down the backlight of the display..
Testing has revealed that using the phone in 2G network will provide 3-4 times the standby time than using it in 3G networks.

Wallpapers
The Screen size of the mobile is 176x240. When creating a wallpaper the dimensions are only 176x200. This is due to the status bar at the top and the menu bar at the bottom.

Ringtones
The ringtone format is a special kind of midi format. Tools are needed to convert standard midi to the NEC midi format. For example the Ringtone Converter from Coding Workshop

These codes are entered the same way you would dial a number on the phone

• • 1. 06# shows IMEI number
    2. 2820# shows Software Version
    3. 3210# shows SP lock info
    4. 4960# shows sim lock info
    5. 7320# shows net lock info
    6. 8140# shows corporate lock info
  • 73738# master reset

If you want to unlock the Net Lock, you can input #7320*(8 digits password)# if you know the password.

English

The e616 forum from http://www.3g.co.uk/
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The e616 forum from http://www.aussie3g.com

The NEC e616 independent specification at the Mobile Phone Directory http://www.mobile-phone-directory.org/Phones/NEC/NEC_E616.html

German

Das e616 Forum von http://www.umtslink.at/
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