Nokia MOBILE PHONE N86 - Manual (Page 88)

N-Gage
About 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.
With N-Gage, you can download and buy games, and play
them by yourself or with friends. You can download 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.
To use N-Gage, you need 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,
game licenses, multiplayer gaming, or chat. You also need
the connection to participate in online or multiplayer
games, or to send messages to other players.
All N-Gage services, where connection to N-Gage servers is
required, such as game file downloading, game purchase,
online games, multiplayer gaming, creating a player
name, chat, and messaging, involve transmission of large
amounts of data.
Your service provider will charge for data transfer. For
more information about data transfer plans, contact your
mobile service provider.
N-Gage views
The N-Gage application consists of five different parts.
Home opens when you start the N-Gage
application. 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.
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 send messages to
your N-Gage friends.
In Showroom, you can find information about N-
Gage games, including screenshots and player
reviews. You can also try out new games by
downloading game trials, or enhance your
gaming experience with game extras for games
already on your device.
Get started
Create a player name
You can download, purchase, and play games without a
player name, but creating one is recommended. A player
name enables you to participate in the N-Gage community,
connect with other players, and share your gaming
achievements, recommendations, and reviews. You also
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