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Contents
Introduction to N-Gage ............................4
Download and install N-Gage ..................5
Requirements.......................................................................... 5
Download and install N-Gage ........................................... 5
Transfer N-Gage content to another device.................. 7
Create an N-Gage Player Name ...............8
Get started .................................................9
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
Recommend a game to a friend...................................... 14
Remove or delete a game ................................................. 14
View memory details.......................................................... 14
Manage your profile................................15
View profile........................................................................... 15
Set availability ..................................................................... 15
Edit N-Gage settings.......................................................... 16
Edit profile details............................................................... 16
Connect with other players ....................18
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
Showroom.................................................20
View all available games................................................... 20
View game details............................................................... 20
Download games................................................................. 21
Purchase a game ................................................................. 21
Download game extras...................................................... 22
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Introduction to N-Gage
Introduction to N-Gage
N-Gage is a mobile gaming platform available for a range
of compatible Nokia mobile devices. You can access N-
Gage 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.n-
gage.com.
This guide provides information on getting started with N-
Gage 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 N-
Gage 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.
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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
Download and install N-Gage
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
Download and install N-Gage
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".
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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.
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5 From the File Manager application on your device 1 Install N-Gage on your new device if not already

Download and install N-Gage

(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.
If you are experiencing problems with installing the N-
Gage application, go to www.n-gage.com/support.
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.

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

Create an N-Gage Player Name
You can download, purchase, and play games without a 3 To register your Player Name, enter your details, read
Player Name, but creating one is recommended for the full and accept the Terms and Conditions, and select
N-Gage experience. A Player Name enables you to Register.
participate in the N-Gage community, connect with other
You can also create your Player Name on the N-Gage web
players, and share your gaming achievements,
site at www.n-gage.com.
recommendations, and reviews.
You also need a Player Name to transfer your profile When you have created a Player Name, you can edit your
details and N-Gage Points to another device. 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 Note: Data transfer charges may apply for Player Name
create an N-Gage Player Name. You can connect to the creation on device. For more information about data
network, for example, by setting your availability by transfer plans, contact your mobile service provider.
selecting Options > Set Availability > Available to Play.
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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Get started

Get started
The Home module is the
default view when you start
Play with friends
the N-Gage application. In If you have one or more N-Gage Friends on your Friends
Home, you can quickly start List, the Play With Friends option appears in the Home
playing or resume the game module.To connect with an N-Gage Player and to invite
you played last, find more him or her to a game, select Play With Friends. N-Gage
games, read your messages, suggests a Friend to play with based on your previous
or connect with an N-Gage gaming history and the Availability of your N-Gage
Friend who is available to Friends.
play. To find a different Friend to play with, select Options >
View My Friends to go to the My Friends module.
Start a game Note: This item is not displayed if there are no Friends on
your Friends List. For more information about N-Gage
If one or more games are installed on your device, the Start
Friends, see “Connect with other players” on page 18.
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 > Featured game
Resume Game.
If you are connected to the N-Gage service, new featured
games are displayed here when made available. To find
Track your progress out about new games, select Featured Game to go to the
Showroom.
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.

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New messages

Get started
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

Play and manage games

To play and manage your games are marked with a purple DEMO banner in the
games, go to My Games games list.
where you can view a list of • Full Expired - These are games that you have
the games downloaded and purchased with a limited license, which is now expired.
installed on your device. The These games are marked with a clock and an arrow in
games are sorted by the last- the games list.
played date with the most • Not available – These are full games which you have
recent first. removed, or which you have downloaded but the
There are five possible types installation was not completed. These games are
of games in My Games: shown as greyed out in the games list. Also, games
installed on the memory card are shown as unavailable
• Full Games - These are when the memory card has been removed.
games you have
purchased with a full Note: If a Game Extra has been downloaded but not
license. There may be several license types available, fully installed, the respective game graphic is also
depending on the game and your region. greyed out and the game cannot be played until the
• Trial Games - These are full game files to which you Game Extra has been installed.
have access only for a limited time or which have
limited content. When the trial expires, you must Get more games
purchase a license to unlock the full game and
continue. These games are marked with a pink TRIAL If there are no games installed on your device, go to the
banner in the games list. Showroom where you can try out new games by
• Demo Games - These are smaller sections of the game downloading a free trial. You can download games by
with only a very limited set of features and levels. These using a WLAN, 3G, or GPRS connection, depending on
your network availability.

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Note: Downloading game files from the Internet or from
Play and manage games
the device involves the transmission of data. Your
service provider may charge for data transmission.
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.
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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2 In your device, select Nokia PC Suite as the connection
mode.
3 To start the transfer, double-click the installer
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.n-
gage.com/support for more information.
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
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the device or memory card for the game and if the N-Gage Rate and review games

Play and manage games

application must be updated to run the game.
To rate and review a game,
If there is not enough memory in the device, N-Gage
scroll to it on the games list
suggests one or more demos or trial games to remove to
and select Options > Rate
free some memory. You can also remove games you have
Game. You can rate the
purchased and reinstall them later. For more information,
game on a scale of one to
see “Remove or delete a game” on page 14.
five stars and give it a short
When a download finishes, N-Gage automatically prompts written review. The
you to install the game. To start the installation at a later maximum length of the
time, scroll to the desired game in the games list in My review is 60 characters. To
Games and select Options > Install Game. If the installation submit your review, you
of a game has not been completed, you can continue must be logged in to the
installation at a later time. Highlight the game and select N-Gage service with your
Options > Install Game. Player Name.
You can view player ratings and reviews of a particular
Play games game in the information section for that game in
Showroom.
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.

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Recommend a game to a friend Rankings, N-Gage Points, and Point Pickups for that

Play and manage games

game.
To recommend a game to an
N-Gage Friend, scroll to the
desired game in the games View memory details
list and select Options > To view the amount of memory used by N-Gage games in
Send Recommendation. your device, and the amount of available memory, select
From your Friends List, Options > View Memory Details.
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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Manage your profile

Manage your profile

To view your profile and • Rep – Indicates your gaming reputation as rated by
N-Gage Points, and to other players.
manage your private and • Gaming History – Displays a list of games you have
public settings, go to My played. To view the details of a game, including your
Profile. 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
View profile Options > Profile Details. The Points view displays a
Your public profile consists breakdown of your N-Gage Points and compares your
of details such as your total points to the totals of your Friends.
Player Name, a user icon,
and gaming history. You can
view your profile by
Set availability
navigating to the My Profile module tab or by selecting To set your Availability through the N-Gage application,
Track My Progress in the Home module. To view a detailed select Options > Set Online Status. Your Availability is
breakdown of your N-Gage Points, scroll to the top of your shown by a diamond indicator located on your profile
profile main screen and select Options > Profile Details. main screen and also throughout the N-Gage application
Your public profile includes the following: on the top right corner of the screen.
• N-Gage Point Level – Indicates your achievement level, • Available to Play (green indicator) – Tells your N-Gage
based on your total N-Gage Points. N-Gage Points are Friends that you are logged in to the network and
earned by completing Point Pickups, playing available to play or chat.
multiplayer matches, and participating in community • Not Available to Play (red indicator) – Tells your Friends
activities. 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 subscribe to the N-Gage newsletter. You can also

Manage your profile

N-Gage Friends even if you are unavailable or offline. define whether you want to receive notifications from
You can also set a your N-Gage Friends while you are playing games.
customized Availability • Connection settings – You can allow N-Gage to
message. Your current connect to the network automatically when needed,
message is displayed on and define your preferred access point and the data
the My Profile main screen transfer limit that triggers an alert.
above the N-Gage Point • Account details – Your purchase preferences. When
Level. Select the message you purchase a game, you are asked if you want to save
and enter your own your billing details, including your credit card number,
messages for the for faster purchasing in the future.
“Available to Play” and
“Not Available to Play” Edit profile details
status.
To edit public profile details, select Options > Edit Profile,
scroll to the Public tab and select one of the following
Edit N-Gage settings options:
To change your N-Gage settings, select Options > Edit • User icon – Add an image to represent you. When you
Profile and scroll to the Private tab. To quickly edit the change the icon, N-Gage shows a list of all the images
settings throughout the N-Gage application select in your device Gallery that can be used as the icon.
Options > N-Gage Settings. Select the image you want from the list, or use the
search box to find it.
N-Gage settings include the following: • Motto – Add a short personal message. To edit the text,
• Player Name – You can edit the Player Name only until select Change.
you log in to the network for the first time. After that, • Favorite Game(s) – The names of your favorite games.
you cannot edit it. To edit the text, select Change.
• Personal settings – You can define personal details, • Device model – The model number of your device. This
which are not shown in your public profile, and is defined automatically and cannot be edited.

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• Show location – Check the box to display your city and

Manage your profile

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

Connect with other players
To connect with other The recipient can then accept or decline your invitation. If
N-Gage Players and to they accept, the player appears on your Friends List.
manage your Friends List, go If you do not have any N-Gage Friends and want to meet
to My Friends. You can other players, go to N-Gage Arena at www.n-gage.com to
search for a particular N- visit the Chatrooms and Forums.
Gage Player, invite them to
your Friends List, and then
see which of your Friends View friend information
are online and available to
play. You can also send and To view information about a Friend, such as current Points
receive Private Messages totals or their most recently played games, scroll to the
and Game player on your Friends List and their profile is displayed.
Recommendations. You must be online and connected to the N-Gage service
to see the current online status of your friends.
Note: Data transfer charges may apply for online games,
multiplayer gaming, chat and messaging. For more The indicator next to the Player Name shows the player’s
information about data transfer plans, contact your Availability. For more information, see “Set availability” on
mobile service provider. page 15.
Note: You can still send private messages to your
N-Gage Friends even if you are unavailable or offline.
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
Sort Friends List
Friends List. You can add a personalized message to the To sort your Friends by Availability, Player Name, or
invitation. To send the invitation, select Send. N-Gage Points total, select Options > Sort Friends By.

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Rate a player • Options > View Recommendation to view Game

Connect with other players

recommendations. Game recommendations are
To rate a player, scroll to the deleted automatically a week after you receive them.
player on your Friends List
and select Options > Rate To send a message to a N-Gage Friend, scroll to the Friend
Player. You can give a player on your Friends List and select Options > Send Message.
a rating from one to five The maximum size of a Private Message is 115 characters.
stars. The rating you give To send the message, select Submit.
affects the player’s Note: You need a GPRS, 3G, or WLAN connection to be
reputation in the community, able to use the messaging feature. Data transfer
or Rep as displayed in their charges may apply. For more information, contact
profile. your mobile service provider.

Send messages Remove a player from Friends

In My Friends, you can send private messages to and List
receive them from players in your Friends List. If your
To remove a player from your Friends List, scroll to the
Friend is currently logged in to the N-Gage service, the
player and select Options > Remove from Friends List.
Friend can respond to your message and you can chat one-
on-one, similar to instant messaging.
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
Showroom
In the Showroom, you can
try out new games by
View all available games
downloading a free trial, or To connect to the internet and view a list of all games
downloading various Game available for download, select Available Games. New games
Extras for games already on are regularly added to the Showroom.
your device. If you like a
game, you can purchase it
and unlock the full version
View game details
of the game by using the To view details of a game,
buy option inside the trial. select the game and View
The front page of the Details. The Game details
Showroom is updated view consists of three tabs:
automatically when you are • About – View
connected to the internet, or you can update it manually information about the
by selecting Options > Update now. game, including
description, game type,
Note: To view the content in the Showroom, you must be
maximum number of
connected to the internet with your device. If you
players, publisher, release
cannot access the internet, contact your mobile service
date, and the price of the
provider about data services.
full game.
Important: Nokia does not ask for payment for an N-Gage • Media – View screenshots
trial license. N-Gage games are free to try; however, and videoclips from the game. To view the selected
downloading game files from the internet or from the media item in full screen mode, select Options > View.
device involves the transmission of data. Your service • Reviews – Read ratings and reviews by other players.
provider may charge for data transmission.

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Download games You can also download and purchase games with a

Showroom
compatible PC at www.n-gage.com.
To try out a game, scroll to
To cancel the download of a game, go to My Games, select
it in the Game List and
the download to be canceled and Options > Cancel
select Options > Download
Download.
Free Trial. If the game is
already installed or
downloaded to your device, Purchase a game
a notification is displayed.
When you start a game,
You can download games N-Gage checks the license
by using a WLAN, 3G, or for the game and, if a full
GPRS connection, license exists, launches
depending on your network the game. If the game is a
availability. You can also trial version, you can
download games to your either purchase the game
computer from www.n-gage.com and transfer them to or, if the trial has not yet
your device using a USB cable. For more information, see expired, continue playing
“Transfer games from computer to device” on page 12. in trial mode.
Important: Nokia does not ask for payment for an N-Gage If you have already
trial license. N-Gage games are free to try; however, purchased the game,
downloading game files from the internet or from the select Enter Activation
device involves the transmission of data. Your service Code to activate the license. Enter the Activation Code
provider may charge for data transmission. you received in your e-mail receipt when you purchased
If you like a game, you can purchase it and unlock the full the game, and select Submit.
version of the game by using the buy option inside the To purchase the game, select Purchase Now. The available
trial. 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
Showroom
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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