"Cellphone Functions You Should Use And Enjoy"

Everyone's got a cell phone to show off but not everyone knows how to maximize the use of their mobile. Earn more bragging rights by learning how to use more than just the call and text features of your phone. Don't think that these are complicated tasks that are hard to understand. These are just basic ideas meant to make your life easier. Getting the most out of your well paid cell phone is of key importance and here are some ways to better utilize this practical invention.

Get to know your phone better:

READ THE MANUAL

Most people are under the impression that user manuals are as difficult to read as encyclopedias but their actual purpose is to make your life easier. Most cell phone manuals are now better written and have illustrations to help you understand your phone better. Try browsing through your user guides and see just what your phone can actually do for you. There are a probably more features in your cell phone than you think.

CHECK THE NET

Cell phone manufacturers are proud of their products and they want you to feel the same way about your phone.  These companies have websites that are designed to help you use your phone and introduce you to the features available to you.  If you ever feel lost in the site there are search bars that you can just type keywords in to and they usually come up with  the most appropriate topics for you.

CALL YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER FOR FREE

Your network service provider offers assistance in using your phone. You can call 211 for globe(PI), for example, and ask them about your phone. Whether it be Nokia, Samsung or any other brand, your network provider is sure to know how to assist you in using your phone, particularly so that they can maximize their service to you as well.

Make your cell phone fit your lifestyle:

THAT DIGITAL BLACK BOOK:

You can store a given amount of names and contact numbers in your phone but most cell  phones nowadays are also able to store addresses, emails, birthdays and personal information.  You can also place thumbnail images to aid you in identifying your caller faster.  Fill up these phone details so that you can get rid of that address book lying in your bag.  Make sure to make a back file of your phonebook so that you won't lose any information in case  your phone gets stolen or you change mobile phone models. More and more phones today have connectivity  settings that allow you to transfer your phone book file (in .vcf format) from your phone to your PC or thumb drive.   Some phone models also have a voice-activated dialing feature. All you have to do is record your voice  while saying your contact's name and your phone can use it to detect the phone number to be called.  This function is especially practical when you have your hands busy. A hot key is pressed before saying the  name of your contact and your phone automatically dials the number for you.

RISE & SHINE RIGHT ON TIME

Cell phone are equipped with alarm clocks that you can use to wake you up everyday.  Choose from a variety of alarm tones to make your waking up more pleasant.  Newer phone versions also have repetition settings that allow you to program which days of  the week you wish to have your alarm on. The "snooze" feature is also present; this feature allows  you to extend the phone's alarm for an extra 5-10 minutes, just in case you want to catch some additional zzz's.

MOVING FORWARD

Should you be at work or in a place with no network coverage, use your call forwarding feature.  When you activate this function, it allows you to redirect your calls to your answering machine at  home or to another number. This can also be useful if you're almost out of battery power and you'd like  your calls redirected to another phone that's fully charged.

MONITOR YOUR SPENDINGS

Take advantage of the counter on your cell. Most phones have a timer that records the number of minutes used.  It's a good idea to keep track of this counter and check it every now and then to make sure you have not exceeded  your monthly amount of free minutes. If you are on a monthly plan, you can reset the counter at the start of every month  to keep track of every month's amount of minutes used.

GOOD VIBRATIONS

Some instances do not allow for deafening cell phones to ring. If you are in the movie house or in a meeting, turn your phone's  vibrate mode on. Also remember to use this feature sparingly as the vibrate mode can drain your battery. Some phone profiles allow you  to set a timer where your phone can switch back into its original profile settings after a certain amount of time. Make sure to  check that out as well for more convenience.

GAMES AND THINGS

You will eventually get bored of the default games and applications in your cell phone but that is no longer a problem because downloadable  games that are compatible with your phone are easily available online and for free. Feel free to replace your phone games and applications  to add variety to your free time.

STICK IT IN YOUR HEAD

Most mobile accidents occur while the driver unwittingly tinkers with a cell phone. Hands free kits, Bluetooth ear pieces and other fancy accessories  are available in the market in order for you to use your phone safely while in transit