2.5. Troubleshooting

To avoid an installation error, make sure the date is set correctly on the phone, since 'signed' installation files have a date that specifies from when they work. With some phone models, you might encounter an error such as 'Certificate error. Contact the application supplier'. You can fix this by selecting 'Tools, App. mgr, Options, Settings'. Change 'Software installation' from 'Signed Only' to 'All' and 'Online certif. check' to 'Off'.

2.5.1. Bluetooth as an Alternative to a USB Cable

Instead of using a USB cable to connect your phone to a computer, you can use Bluetooth, if your PC hardware has built-in Bluetooth functionality or you have a USB Bluetooth dongle available. Check the manual of the Nokia PC Suite for instructions, as well as your phone's manual for how to set up the connection.

2.5.2. Bluetooth Fails

You might need to pair your phone with your computer. See the phone manual to find out how to do this. Typically, pairing can be performed by way of the phone's 'Connectivity, Bluetooth' settings.

2.5.3. No Nokia PC Suite Available

If you do not have Nokia PC Suite installed, you can connect your phone to the computer as an external hard drive. Please check Section 2.1.3 for instruction on how to get this to work (it works in a very similar way on both Windows and Mac).

2.5.4. Using an Emulator

Testing scripts with an emulator on a PC is possible. However there are some restrictions when using an emulator, compared to using an S60 phone. ...

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