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Contents
Introduction to N-Gage ............................4
Download and install N-Gage ..................5
Recommend a game to a friend...................................... 14
Remove or delete a game ................................................. 14
View memory details.......................................................... 14
Manage your profile................................15
Requirements.......................................................................... 5
Download and install N-Gage ........................................... 5
Transfer N-Gage content to another device.................. 7
View profile........................................................................... 15
Set availability ..................................................................... 15
Edit N-Gage settings.......................................................... 16
Edit profile details............................................................... 16
Create an N-Gage Player Name ...............8
Connect with other players ....................18
Get started .................................................9
Find and add friends........................................................... 18
View friend information.................................................... 18
Sort Friends List................................................................... 18
Rate a player ........................................................................ 19
Send messages..................................................................... 19
Remove a player from Friends List ................................. 19
Start a game ........................................................................... 9
Track your progress ............................................................... 9
Play with friends.................................................................... 9
Featured game........................................................................ 9
New messages ......................................................................10
Check for software updates..............................................10
Play and manage games......................... 11
Get more games...................................................................11
Transfer games from computer to device.....................12
Install games.........................................................................12
Play games.............................................................................13
Rate and review games......................................................13
Showroom.................................................20
View all available games................................................... 20
View game details............................................................... 20
Download games................................................................. 21
Purchase a game ................................................................. 21
Download game extras...................................................... 22
Introduction to N-Gage
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Introduction to N-Gage
N-Gage is a mobile gaming platform available for a range
of compatible Nokia mobile devices. You can access NGage games, players, and content through the N-Gage
application on your device. You can also download games
and access some features on your computer at www.ngage.com.
This guide provides information on getting started with NGage and using the N-Gage application.
With N-Gage, you can download and buy games, and play
them by yourself or with friends. You can download free
game trials to try out new games, and buy the ones you
like. N-Gage also provides a way to keep in touch with
other players, and to track and share your scores and other
gaming achievements.
The N-Gage application consists of five different modules.
Use the Controller Key to navigate between the menu tabs
that represent each module.
Home is the default view when you start N-Gage.
You can start playing or resume the game you
played last, check your current N-Gage points, find
more games, read your messages, or connect with
an N-Gage Friend who is available to play.
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In My Games, you can play and manage games you
have downloaded to your device. You can install and
delete games, rate and review games you have
played, and recommend them to your N-Gage
Friends.
In My Profile, you can manage your profile
information and details, and keep a record of your
N-Gage gaming history.
In My Friends, you can invite other N-Gage players to
your friends list, and see if they are online and
available to play. You can also connect with your NGage Friends by using private messaging.
In Showroom, you can find information about
N-Gage games, including screenshots and Player
Reviews. You can also try out new games by
downloading free trials, or enhance your gaming
experience with Game Extras for games already on
your device.
If N-Gage is not already installed on your device, visit the
N-Gage web site at www.n-gage.com from your computer
or mobile device to download the application.
Download and install N-Gage
Requirements
To use N-Gage, you need the following:
• An N-Gage compatible device. See www.n-gage.com
for a list of compatible devices.
• The latest device software. If your device software is
out of date you are prompted to update it before you
can download N-Gage. For more information, see
www.nokia.com/softwareupdate.
• A GPRS or 3G connection. You can also use WLAN if
available. You also need the connection to access
online features such as downloading games,
multiplayer gaming, or chat. You also need the
connection to participate in online or multiplayer
games, and to send private messages to other players.
Note: Data transfer charges may apply for some
features such as N-Gage application and game file
downloading, online games, multiplayer gaming,
chat and messaging. For more information about
data transfer plans, contact your mobile service
provider.
• When downloading and installing the N-Gage
application or games with a computer, it is
recommended that you also have Nokia PC Suite
version 6.84 or higher installed. For more information
about Nokia PC Suite, see www.nokia.com/pcsuite.
Download and install N-Gage
You can download and install N-Gage either directly to
your device or through your computer.
Download N-Gage directly to device
To download the N-Gage application from the N-Gage
web site to your device, do the following:
1 Go to www.n-gage.com with your device browser and
select “Get N-Gage” from the main menu.
2 Select your device from the list of compatible devices.
If your device software requires updating, you are
prompted to do so before installing N-Gage. Follow
the onscreen instructions to update your device
software.
Important: Before updating your device software,
back up all data (such as contacts, music, and
images) from your device to avoid data loss. For
more information, see Nokia device software
support at www.nokia.com/softwareupdate.
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3 To download the installer (.sis) file, select "Download
N-Gage".
4 Run the installer file and follow the onscreen
instructions to install the N-Gage application on your
device.
5 Run the N-Gage application to verify that it has
installed correctly before installing games.
Install N-Gage through computer
To download the N-Gage application from the N-Gage
web site to your computer, do the following:
1 Go to www.n-gage.com on your computer and select
“Get N-Gage” from the main menu at the top.
2 Select your device from the list of compatible devices.
If your device software requires updating, you are
prompted to do so before installing N-Gage. Follow
the onscreen instructions to update your device
software.
Important: Before updating your device software,
back up all data (such as contacts, music, and
images) from your device to avoid data loss. For
more information, see Nokia device software
support at www.nokia.com/softwareupdate.
3 To download the installer (.sisx) file to your desktop,
select "Download N-Gage".
To install the N-Gage application through your computer,
using Nokia PC Suite, do the following:
1 Start Nokia PC Suite.
2 Connect your device to your computer with a USB
cable.
3 On your device, select Nokia PC Suite as the connection
mode.
4 In Nokia PC Suite, open Install Applications.
5 Browse to the directory where you have saved the
N-Gage installer (.sisx) file and select the file.
6 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the N-Gage
application on your device’s mass memory or memory
card, if inserted.
7 Run the N-Gage application to verify that it has
installed correctly before installing games.
If you do not have Nokia PC Suite installed on your
computer, or you are using an Apple Macintosh, do the
following to install N-Gage:
1 Connect your device to your PC with a USB cable.
2 Select Mass Storage or Data Transfer from the list of
connection mode options on your device. Your device
should now appear on "My Computer/Finder" as an
external drive or removable disk.
3 Copy the installer (.sisx) file to a folder on your device's
mass memory or memory card.
4 Disconnect your device from the computer.
5 From the File Manager application on your device
(under the Tools menu), navigate to the memory card
tab. Open the N-Gage installer file to start the
installation process and follow the onscreen
instructions.
6 Run the N-Gage application to verify that it has
installed correctly before installing games.
Installation troubleshooting
It is highly recommended that you install the N-Gage
application and games to your device's mass memory or
memory card rather than the device memory.
If you encounter the error "Application can not be installed
to the device. Not enough memory available" during PC
Suite installation, this means you do not have enough free
device memory to start the installation. Free up enough
device memory to proceed, or use the Mass Storage/Data
Transfer mode method of installation instead.
1 Install N-Gage on your new device if not already
installed.
2 If you have a Player Name, go to My Profile to
synchronize your profile. When prompted, select I
have an account then enter your Player Name and
password. Your profile details and N-Gage Points are
transferred to your new device.
If you do not have a Player Name, it is not possible to
transfer your profile details and N-Gage Points to a
different device.
Important: Each game license is attached to one N-Gage
compatible device through its IMEI number. If you need
help activating your game, contact Nokia Care at http://
www.nokia.com/customerservice.
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If you are experiencing problems with installing the NGage application, go to www.n-gage.com/support.
Transfer N-Gage content to
another device
If you have a Player Name, you can retrieve your profile
details and N-Gage Points to a new device. Do as follows:
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Create an N-Gage Player Name
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Create an N-Gage Player Name
You can download, purchase, and play games without a
Player Name, but creating one is recommended for the full
N-Gage experience. A Player Name enables you to
participate in the N-Gage community, connect with other
players, and share your gaming achievements,
recommendations, and reviews.
and accept the Terms and Conditions, and select
Register.
You can also create your Player Name on the N-Gage web
site at www.n-gage.com.
You also need a Player Name to transfer your profile
details and N-Gage Points to another device.
When you have created a Player Name, you can edit your
settings and personal information by going to the Private
tab of the My Profile module.
When you start the N-Gage application and connect to
the N-Gage service for the first time, you are prompted to
create an N-Gage Player Name. You can connect to the
network, for example, by setting your availability by
selecting Options > Set Availability > Available to Play.
Note: Data transfer charges may apply for Player Name
creation on device. For more information about data
transfer plans, contact your mobile service provider.
If you already have an N-Gage Player Name, select I have
an account, and enter your username and password to log
in.
To create a new Player Name, do the following:
1 Select Register New User.
2 In the registration screen, enter your date of birth,
desired Player Name, and password. If the Player Name
is already taken, N-Gage suggests a list of available
similar names.
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3 To register your Player Name, enter your details, read
Get started
The Home module is the
default view when you start
the N-Gage application. In
Home, you can quickly start
playing or resume the game
you played last, find more
games, read your messages,
or connect with an N-Gage
Friend who is available to
play.
Play with friends
Start a game
Note: This item is not displayed if there are no Friends on
your Friends List. For more information about N-Gage
Friends, see “Connect with other players” on page 18.
If one or more games are installed on your device, the Start
Game option appears in the Home module. To start playing
the game you last played, select Start Game or Options >
Start Game. To resume a paused game, select Options >
Resume Game.
Track your progress
To view your current N-Gage Points, select Track My
Progress or Options > View My Points. You can also view
your profile by selecting Options > View My Profile.
If you have one or more N-Gage Friends on your Friends
List, the Play With Friends option appears in the Home
module.To connect with an N-Gage Player and to invite
him or her to a game, select Play With Friends. N-Gage
suggests a Friend to play with based on your previous
gaming history and the Availability of your N-Gage
Friends.
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To find a different Friend to play with, select Options >
View My Friends to go to the My Friends module.
Featured game
If you are connected to the N-Gage service, new featured
games are displayed here when made available. To find
out about new games, select Featured Game to go to the
Showroom.
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New messages
To view the list of new messages received from your
N-Gage Friends, select New Messages. Use the Controller
Key to navigate the list of messages and then select
Options > View Message to display the selected message
in full. You can reply to a message right away or select
Back to close the message. Once you view your messages,
they no longer appear in the Home module, but you can
still access them from your Friends List.
Check for software updates
N-Gage is an evolving service with new features and
functionality rolling out on an ongoing basis. To check for
any new updates to the N-Gage application, select
Options > Check for updates. You will be taken to the
mobile n-gage.com website where you can find and
download the latest version of the N-Gage application.
You can also download software updates with a PC. Visit
www.n-gage.com/support for more information.
Note: Downloading the N-Gage application from the
mobile web involves the transmission of data. Your
service provider may charge for data transmission.
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Play and manage games
To play and manage your
games, go to My Games
where you can view a list of
the games downloaded and
installed on your device. The
games are sorted by the lastplayed date with the most
recent first.
There are five possible types
of games in My Games:
• Full Games - These are
games you have
purchased with a full
license. There may be several license types available,
depending on the game and your region.
• Trial Games - These are full game files to which you
have access only for a limited time or which have
limited content. When the trial expires, you must
purchase a license to unlock the full game and
continue. These games are marked with a pink TRIAL
banner in the games list.
• Demo Games - These are smaller sections of the game
with only a very limited set of features and levels. These
games are marked with a purple DEMO banner in the
games list.
• Full Expired - These are games that you have
purchased with a limited license, which is now expired.
These games are marked with a clock and an arrow in
the games list.
• Not available – These are full games which you have
removed, or which you have downloaded but the
installation was not completed. These games are
shown as greyed out in the games list. Also, games
installed on the memory card are shown as unavailable
when the memory card has been removed.
Note: If a Game Extra has been downloaded but not
fully installed, the respective game graphic is also
greyed out and the game cannot be played until the
Game Extra has been installed.
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Get more games
If there are no games installed on your device, go to the
Showroom where you can try out new games by
downloading a free trial. You can download games by
using a WLAN, 3G, or GPRS connection, depending on
your network availability.
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Play and manage games
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Note: Downloading game files from the Internet or from
the device involves the transmission of data. Your
service provider may charge for data transmission.
2 In your device, select Nokia PC Suite as the connection
You can also download games to your computer from the
web store at www.n-gage.com and transfer them to your
device using a USB cable.
application (.exe) of the game you have downloaded.
The installer application automatically detects your
device and asks you to select whether you want to
store the game on your computer or install it onto your
device.
4 The installer downloads the actual game file and
transfers it to your device.
5 When the game has been transferred, disconnect your
device and start the N-Gage application to finalize the
installation.
Important: If you have downloaded a game that you have
just purchased, you will have 7 days to install the file
on your device. After that time, the installer will expire.
To activate a game you have installed, you must be
connected to the internet. You have 12 months to
activate your game. Data transfer charges may apply.
For more information about data transfer plans,
contact your mobile service provider. visit www.ngage.com/support for more information.
If you like a game, you can purchase it and unlock the full
version of the game by using the buy option inside the
trial.
For more information, see “Showroom” on page 20.
Transfer games from computer
to device
When you download a game to your computer, the
download includes an installer application that guides
you through the transfer and installation of the game.
Note: To transfer games from computer to your device
you need the Nokia PC Suite version 6.84 or higher
installed on your computer. You also need an active
internet connection. The N-Gage application must also
be already installed on your device.
To transfer games to your device, do the following:
1 Connect your device to the computer with a USB
cable.
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mode.
3 To start the transfer, double-click the installer
Install games
When a game has finished downloading, N-Gage runs a
Game Environment Check before installing the game. This
includes checking if there is enough available memory in
the device or memory card for the game and if the N-Gage
application must be updated to run the game.
If there is not enough memory in the device, N-Gage
suggests one or more demos or trial games to remove to
free some memory. You can also remove games you have
purchased and reinstall them later. For more information,
see “Remove or delete a game” on page 14.
When a download finishes, N-Gage automatically prompts
you to install the game. To start the installation at a later
time, scroll to the desired game in the games list in My
Games and select Options > Install Game. If the installation
of a game has not been completed, you can continue
installation at a later time. Highlight the game and select
Options > Install Game.
Play games
To play a game, scroll to it in the games list and select
Options > Start Game. To resume a paused game, select
Options > Resume Game.
Rate and review games
To rate and review a game,
scroll to it on the games list
and select Options > Rate
Game. You can rate the
game on a scale of one to
five stars and give it a short
written review. The
maximum length of the
review is 60 characters. To
submit your review, you
must be logged in to the
N-Gage service with your
Player Name.
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You can view player ratings and reviews of a particular
game in the information section for that game in
Showroom.
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Recommend a game to a friend
To recommend a game to an
N-Gage Friend, scroll to the
desired game in the games
list and select Options >
Send Recommendation.
From your Friends List,
select the Friends to whom
you want to send the
recommendation.
Remove or
delete a game
To remove a game from your device memory, scroll to the
game and select Options > Remove Game. When you
remove a game, the game saves and other associated
game data remain in the device, and the removed game
appears on the games list as unavailable. You can
download and reinstall the game again later and access
the full game if the license is still valid.
To delete a game completely from your device, scroll to
the game and select Options > Delete Game.
Note: Deleting a game also deletes all associated game
data from the device and network, including your
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Rankings, N-Gage Points, and Point Pickups for that
game.
View memory details
To view the amount of memory used by N-Gage games in
your device, and the amount of available memory, select
Options > View Memory Details.
Manage your profile
To view your profile and
N-Gage Points, and to
manage your private and
public settings, go to My
Profile.
View profile
Your public profile consists
of details such as your
Player Name, a user icon,
and gaming history. You can
view your profile by
navigating to the My Profile module tab or by selecting
Track My Progress in the Home module. To view a detailed
breakdown of your N-Gage Points, scroll to the top of your
profile main screen and select Options > Profile Details.
Your public profile includes the following:
• N-Gage Point Level – Indicates your achievement level,
based on your total N-Gage Points. N-Gage Points are
earned by completing Point Pickups, playing
multiplayer matches, and participating in community
activities.
• Rep – Indicates your gaming reputation as rated by
other players.
• Gaming History – Displays a list of games you have
played. To view the details of a game, including your
N-Gage Points, Point Pickups, and Ranking, scroll to
the game and select Options > View details.
• N-Gage Points – To view your N-Gage Points, select
Options > Profile Details. The Points view displays a
breakdown of your N-Gage Points and compares your
total points to the totals of your Friends.
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Set availability
To set your Availability through the N-Gage application,
select Options > Set Online Status. Your Availability is
shown by a diamond indicator located on your profile
main screen and also throughout the N-Gage application
on the top right corner of the screen.
• Available to Play (green indicator) – Tells your N-Gage
Friends that you are logged in to the network and
available to play or chat.
• Not Available to Play (red indicator) – Tells your Friends
that you are logged in but currently not available.
• Offline (grey indicator) – Indicates that you are not
logged in to the network.
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Note: You can still receive private messages from your
N-Gage Friends even if you are unavailable or offline.
You can also set a
customized Availability
message. Your current
message is displayed on
the My Profile main screen
above the N-Gage Point
Level. Select the message
and enter your own
messages for the
“Available to Play” and
“Not Available to Play”
status.
Edit N-Gage settings
To change your N-Gage settings, select Options > Edit
Profile and scroll to the Private tab. To quickly edit the
settings throughout the N-Gage application select
Options > N-Gage Settings.
N-Gage settings include the following:
• Player Name – You can edit the Player Name only until
you log in to the network for the first time. After that,
you cannot edit it.
• Personal settings – You can define personal details,
which are not shown in your public profile, and
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subscribe to the N-Gage newsletter. You can also
define whether you want to receive notifications from
your N-Gage Friends while you are playing games.
• Connection settings – You can allow N-Gage to
connect to the network automatically when needed,
and define your preferred access point and the data
transfer limit that triggers an alert.
• Account details – Your purchase preferences. When
you purchase a game, you are asked if you want to save
your billing details, including your credit card number,
for faster purchasing in the future.
Edit profile details
To edit public profile details, select Options > Edit Profile,
scroll to the Public tab and select one of the following
options:
• User icon – Add an image to represent you. When you
change the icon, N-Gage shows a list of all the images
in your device Gallery that can be used as the icon.
Select the image you want from the list, or use the
search box to find it.
• Motto – Add a short personal message. To edit the text,
select Change.
• Favorite Game(s) – The names of your favorite games.
To edit the text, select Change.
• Device model – The model number of your device. This
is defined automatically and cannot be edited.
• Show location – Check the box to display your city and
country in your public profile. By default, the location
is not displayed. You can change your location in the
Private tab.
After you update your profile, log in to the service with
your Player Name to ensure that the changes you made to
your profile are synchronized with the N-Gage server.
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Connect with other players
To connect with other
N-Gage Players and to
manage your Friends List, go
to My Friends. You can
search for a particular NGage Player, invite them to
your Friends List, and then
see which of your Friends
are online and available to
play. You can also send and
receive Private Messages
and Game
Recommendations.
Note: Data transfer charges may apply for online games,
multiplayer gaming, chat and messaging. For more
information about data transfer plans, contact your
mobile service provider.
Find and add friends
To add an N-Gage Player to your Friends List, enter their
Player Name to the Add a Friend field when viewing your
Friends List. You can add a personalized message to the
invitation. To send the invitation, select Send.
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The recipient can then accept or decline your invitation. If
they accept, the player appears on your Friends List.
If you do not have any N-Gage Friends and want to meet
other players, go to N-Gage Arena at www.n-gage.com to
visit the Chatrooms and Forums.
View friend information
To view information about a Friend, such as current Points
totals or their most recently played games, scroll to the
player on your Friends List and their profile is displayed.
You must be online and connected to the N-Gage service
to see the current online status of your friends.
The indicator next to the Player Name shows the player’s
Availability. For more information, see “Set availability” on
page 15.
Note: You can still send private messages to your
N-Gage Friends even if you are unavailable or offline.
Sort Friends List
To sort your Friends by Availability, Player Name, or
N-Gage Points total, select Options > Sort Friends By.
Rate a player
To rate a player, scroll to the
player on your Friends List
and select Options > Rate
Player. You can give a player
a rating from one to five
stars. The rating you give
affects the player’s
reputation in the community,
or Rep as displayed in their
profile.
Send messages
In My Friends, you can send private messages to and
receive them from players in your Friends List. If your
Friend is currently logged in to the N-Gage service, the
Friend can respond to your message and you can chat oneon-one, similar to instant messaging.
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Options > View Recommendation to view Game
recommendations. Game recommendations are
deleted automatically a week after you receive them.
To send a message to a N-Gage Friend, scroll to the Friend
on your Friends List and select Options > Send Message.
The maximum size of a Private Message is 115 characters.
To send the message, select Submit.
Note: You need a GPRS, 3G, or WLAN connection to be
able to use the messaging feature. Data transfer
charges may apply. For more information, contact
your mobile service provider.
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Remove a player from Friends
List
To remove a player from your Friends List, scroll to the
player and select Options > Remove from Friends List.
To view new messages received from a N-Gage Friend,
scroll to the player on your Friends List and select one of
the following:
• Options > View Message to view private messages.
Read messages are deleted automatically when you
exit N-Gage.
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Showroom
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Showroom
In the Showroom, you can
try out new games by
downloading a free trial, or
downloading various Game
Extras for games already on
your device. If you like a
game, you can purchase it
and unlock the full version
of the game by using the
buy option inside the trial.
The front page of the
Showroom is updated
automatically when you are
connected to the internet, or you can update it manually
by selecting Options > Update now.
Note: To view the content in the Showroom, you must be
connected to the internet with your device. If you
cannot access the internet, contact your mobile service
provider about data services.
Important: Nokia does not ask for payment for an N-Gage
trial license. N-Gage games are free to try; however,
downloading game files from the internet or from the
device involves the transmission of data. Your service
provider may charge for data transmission.
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View all available games
To connect to the internet and view a list of all games
available for download, select Available Games. New games
are regularly added to the Showroom.
View game details
To view details of a game,
select the game and View
Details. The Game details
view consists of three tabs:
• About – View
information about the
game, including
description, game type,
maximum number of
players, publisher, release
date, and the price of the
full game.
• Media – View screenshots
and videoclips from the game. To view the selected
media item in full screen mode, select Options > View.
• Reviews – Read ratings and reviews by other players.
Download games
To try out a game, scroll to
it in the Game List and
select Options > Download
Free Trial. If the game is
already installed or
downloaded to your device,
a notification is displayed.
You can download games
by using a WLAN, 3G, or
GPRS connection,
depending on your network
availability. You can also
download games to your
computer from www.n-gage.com and transfer them to
your device using a USB cable. For more information, see
“Transfer games from computer to device” on page 12.
Important: Nokia does not ask for payment for an N-Gage
trial license. N-Gage games are free to try; however,
downloading game files from the internet or from the
device involves the transmission of data. Your service
provider may charge for data transmission.
If you like a game, you can purchase it and unlock the full
version of the game by using the buy option inside the
trial.
You can also download and purchase games with a
compatible PC at www.n-gage.com.
To cancel the download of a game, go to My Games, select
the download to be canceled and Options > Cancel
Download.
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Purchase a game
When you start a game,
N-Gage checks the license
for the game and, if a full
license exists, launches
the game. If the game is a
trial version, you can
either purchase the game
or, if the trial has not yet
expired, continue playing
in trial mode.
If you have already
purchased the game,
select Enter Activation
Code to activate the license. Enter the Activation Code
you received in your e-mail receipt when you purchased
the game, and select Submit.
To purchase the game, select Purchase Now. The available
license types depend on the game and can include a full
or a time-limited license. If you have previously
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purchased a game through N-Gage and have saved your
billing information, you can use it for your next purchase.
To use stored information select Use saved credit card info
before selecting the desired payment option.
If you do not have any previously saved billing details, or
you wish to enter new information, deselect the Use saved
credit card info box and then select the desired payment
option to continue to the billing details.
In the billing details screen, enter your credit card details
and personal information, then select Continue.
Note: Make sure that you enter a correct e-mail address
because the Activation Code is sent to you with your
e-mail receipt.
To confirm your purchase, read and accept the Terms and
Conditions, then check that your billing details are
correct. Select Back to go to the previous screen and
change your billing details, or Purchase to confirm your
purchase.
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Note: You can also purchase games on your computer at
www.n-gage.com.
Download game extras
Game Extras are new or additional gameplay items that
you can download for games you already own. They may
include items such as new characters, weapons, and levels,
depending on the game. To view a list of games that have
available Game Extras, select Browse All Game Extras in
Showroom.
To find out more about a Game Extra, scroll to it and select
Options > View Details. The About tab contains a
description of the Game Extra and other information such
as the price. In the Media tab you can view screenshots
and video clips of the Game Extra. To view the selected
media item in full screen mode, select Options > View.
To download a Game Extra, scroll to it in the list and select
Options > Download Game Extra.
Depending on your country or area, you may also have the
option to purchase the game through your mobile service
provider. In this case the service provider charges you for
the game on your monthly bill.
Important: Downloading game extra files from the
internet or from the device involves the transmission of
data. Your service provider may charge for data
transmission.
Note: N-Gage games suppport operator billing. However,
not all games support operator billing in all countries.
Your options will be shown during the purchase
process.
To cancel the download of a Game Extra, go to My Games,
select the download to be canceled and then select
Options > Cancel Download.
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For further information, read the user guide for your
device. Also see www.n-gage.com for additional
information about N-Gage, including extensive online
support materials.
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