Nokia E55 - Remote configuration

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Remote configuration

Select

Menu

>

Ctrl. panel

>

Phone

>

Device mgr.

.

With Device manager, you can manage settings, data, and

software on your device remotely.

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You can connect to a server, and receive configuration

settings for your device. You may receive server profiles and

different configuration settings from your service providers

or company information management department.

Configuration settings may include connection and other

settings used by different applications in your device. The

available options may vary.
The remote configuration connection is usually started by the

server when the device settings need to be updated.
To create a new server profile, select

Options

>

Server

profiles

>

Options

>

New server profile

.

You may receive these settings from your service provider in

a configuration message. If not, define the following:

Server name

— Enter a name for the configuration

server.

Server ID

— Enter the unique ID to identify the

configuration server.

Server password

— Enter a password to identify your

device to the server.

Session mode

— Select the preferred connection type.

Access point

— Select the access point to use for the

connection, or create a new access point. You can also

choose to be asked for the access point every time you

start a connection. This setting is available only if you have

selected

Internet

as the bearer type.

Host address

— Enter the web address of the

configuration server.

Port

— Enter the port number of the server.

User name

and

Password

— Enter your user ID and

password for the configuration server.

Allow configuration

— Select

Yes

to allow the server to

initiate a configuration session.

Auto-accept all requests

— Select

Yes

if you do not want

the server to ask for your confirmation when it initiates a

configuration session.

Network authentication

— Select whether to use http

authentication.

Network user name

and

Network password

— Enter

your user ID and password for the http authentication.

This setting is available only if you have selected

Network

authentication

to be used.

To connect to the server and receive configuration settings

for your device, select

Options

>

Start configuration

.

To view the configuration log of the selected profile, select

Options

>

View log

.

To update the device software over the air, select

Options

>

Check for updates

. The update does not erase your settings.

When you receive the update package on your device, follow

the instructions on the display. Your device is restarted once

the installation is complete. Downloading software updates

may involve the transmission of large amounts of data

(network service). Make sure that the device battery has

enough power, or connect the charger before starting the

update.

Warning: If you install a software update, you cannot

use the device, even to make emergency calls, until the

installation is completed and the device is restarted. Be sure

to back up data before accepting installation of an update.

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