Copyright: LogoExpress help (c) 1999 by Marcin Wiacek


Introduction
What is LogoExpress ?

LogoExpress is a stand-alone program for editing and sending any logos (group, operator and startup) for Nokia 5xxx and 6xxx (phone must be connected with your computer via F-BUS cable or IrDA connection), and do not need Nokia Cellular Data Suite.

This version:

 supports .nol, .ngg, .nsl, .bmp, and .jpeg logo files

 allow you to cusomize names and codes of GSM operators ( written in simple text file)

 display preview of all valid logos in the selected folder in the main window

 upload all logos directly to Nokia 6xxx phones (without any costs !)

 upload logos to your SIM card (in Inbox or Outbox)

and some "extra" functions:

 reset phone

 display phone and network info

 simulate phone's keyboard from the computer

 make voice call, release or answer call

and more !

The user-interface of LogoExpress is very intuitive . Major functions can be accessed both from toolbar and pull-down menu. All toolbar buttons have tooltip text.

Properties window

The main window

Group, operator and startup logo FAQ

License

 Links

Troubleshooting

Uploading logos to phone


F-BUSBUS cable
F-BUS cable

To make connection between phone and LogoExpress you have to use DAU-9P cable come with Nokia Cellular Data Suiteor self-made F-Bus cable . If you don't have it, you can buy it on Internet(see links page.) or make it (I suggest to select universal cable supporting two standards (F-bus and M-bus) then) - you can find more information on the GSM cables page.


Uploading logos to phone
Upload logos to phone

At first, you have too set correct communication and SMS parameters in Properties window ,. Then connect your phone with the computer. If you use IrDA device, you have to activate IR reception on phone(menu 9 on 61xx). If you encounter trouble with it, please read Troubleshooting page.

1'st step

Open logo files from disk (use File, Open or select logo from the folder selected in the main window) or plot logo on logo preview area directly.

2'nd step

Check type of logo now (it's required, when you opened group logo and you want to send it as operator logo). You can set logo type on the toolbar or in the Setup menu.

3'rd step

If you selected operator logo, check GSM operator on the toolbar (logo will be displayed, when phone use this network only). or simply leave it with “Auto Detect” and the operator you are using will be read from phone

4'th step

Send logo from the Logo menu (there are three methods there, select either one. ). For the Save to SIM method, logo will be save in inbox or outbox according the setup in Properties window).

5'th step

You phone should beep (like after receiving SMS message) now. If  SMSC do not supported UDHI flag (when you used different method than Save to Phone), you will see 1 message received (and when you  try to read it, phone will display Message cannot be displayed here). You should try to use different SMSC then (for the Send as SMS method from the Logo menu you can change it in the Properties window). If you can't find anyone correct, you have to use Save to Phone method (only with Nokia 6xxx !) or some other software (like Nokia Smart Messaging Agent from the Nokia Wildies, which connect to SMSC using modem).

If logo type is operator logo and everything is OK, phone will display Operator logo received. You will have to select Show (show received logo), Save (save it in the memory) or Discard (delete it).  After you select save, you will see the logo uploaded on screen.


Main window

This is the main window of LogoExpress.  Click to see further detail information.


Preview
This is preview of edited logo


Operator's logo FAQ
Operator logo FAQ

What is this ?

It's a picture (size 74x14 pixels) displayed instead of GSM network name you are using when phone is idle.  Only one logo can be uploaded to phone at one time.

Can my phone display it ?

Operator logo can be displayed by all models of Nokia phones (like 5xxx and 6xxx series, 8810, 9110, 3210 and 7110). Older models (like 3110 or 2110) or phones from other manufactures do not have this feature.

How can I upload it to the phone ?

If you have Nokia 5xxx or 6xxx phone, you can use this program (please read detailed instructions). If your model is different, you should find somebody with one of these phones (he will have to save logo on your (his) SIM card and send it to your phone like normal SMS message).

Can I remove it from phone ?

Yes, do the following procedure.:

1. Select type of logo to Operator logo (from the Setup menu or toolbar)

2. Select Clear Operator Logo. in the toolbar

3. Send it to the phone (like normal logo) from the Logo menu.

Users of some GSM networks can use some special gateways to make it (for example, it's possible with 200pi for users of Polish networks - detailed information about it are in the Polish Fan Club Nokia).

Where can I find more logos ?

You can download ready logos on the Links page .


Startup logo FAQ

What is this ?

Startup logo is a picture displayed by phone during power on procedure.

Can my phone display it ?

It's possible in the Nokia 6xxx, 88xx , and 3210

How can I send it to the phone ?

Use this (please read Detailed instructions) or similar program.

Is it possible to remove it from the phone ?

Yes, you can find your original logo on some websites (see Links page)and upload the original logo back with the same procedure you download startup logo.

Where can I find more logos ?

You can download ready logos on the Links page.


Group's logo FAQ
Group logo FAQ

What is this ?

In some phones you can assign some pictures (called group logos) and ringtones to the numbers in phonebook, and when the calls from these numbers, phone will display the picture and ringing the ringtone you specified. For example, when your boss call to you, you can see "James Bond" picture and hear "Mission Impossible" melody; when it's your girlfriend, it will be "Love" picture and "Love me tender"; etc.). And it's possible only if the caller's phone send it's number with CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) function.

Is it possible with my phone ?

Nokia 61xx and 88xx series support this feature. Some models with fewer functions (like Nokia 5xxx, 3210) do not support it.

How can I download logos to my phone ?

Detailed instructions are described on another page (Uploading logos to phone).

Is it possible to remove it from the phone ?

Yes, you can find your original logo on some websites (see Links page)and upload the original logo back with the same procedure you download group logo.

Where can I find more logos ?

You can download ready logos on the Links page.


Links

Interesting Nokia pages

    Gnokii project (software for Unix with source and informations, how to communicate with phone)

    GSM cables (Information about Nokia data cables.  You can buy cable and see their schematics)

    German data cable site (Sell nokia data cables in german, and Nokia software download)

    Killian's page (Nokia links)

    Light Sabre project (programs for Nokia 6xxx and Windows CE computers)

    Nokia 5110 Unofficial Site (very good !)

    Nokia Wildies (some interesting software)

    The Nokia page (information for some more advanced users)

Official Nokia pages

    Nokia

    Nokia Club

    Nokia Wireless Data Forum (official information and support for Nokia products like Nokia Cellular Data Suite)

Some logo related sites

    Group and Operator Logo Uploader (very small program for DOS, Nokia 6xxx and IrDA connection)

    Kessler's Smart Software (another Group and Operator Logo Uploader, logos to download)

    LogoNET (world of ready logos)

    LogoExpress home page (updates (very often !), information, etc.)


License

You can copy and use LogoExpress for free.. Author doesn't take warranty for using it (you use it on YOUR risk !).

When you have problems with this program, please (at first) read  Trooubleshooting section.  If it do not solve your problem, visit LogoExpress page and download latest version of this program (maybe this bug has been corrected ?). At the end, ask the author of LogoExpress for help (he doesn't take warranty, that he will have time to answer !). You can send some comments, suggestions or information about bugs to him too (it's his toy and he want to make it better).

For any problems with this help contact the author of this Help file. Maybe you can help him in improving his horrible English (grammar errors and mistakes ) ?


NLE
 LogoExpress was written by Jeremy Wu (jrywu@memsu1.iam.ntu.edu.tw).

 LogoExpress home page

 Help was created by Marcin Wiacek (Marcin-Wiacek@TopNet.PL).

 Marcin's home page (in Polish language only !)


Troubleshooting

I connect phone with the computer using cable, but LogoExpress still can't make connection...

1. Check number of COM port, which is selected in the Properties window. You have to set physical COM port of cable of IrDA you connected to your phone but not virtual COM port provided by Nokia Cellular Data Suite. or IrDA driver.

2. If you use IrDA connection, ensure the IrDA check box was checked in Properties window.

3. Check, which bus your cable is (download programs like Nokia Phone Info (for example, from the Nokia 5110 Unofficial Site) and run it.  If it works correctly, your cable may be M-bus cable but LogoExpress needs F-bus cable.

4. If your cable is self-made, ensure you drain current from only DTR pin but not RTS pin.

5. If you use universal cable (supporting M-bus and F-bus standards) with switch, select F-bus standard.

When everything is OK, phone should display Accessory connected.

The logo files didn’t show up.

Check the image size of logo files.  The image size operator and group logo should be 72x14 pixels, and 84x48 for startup logo.

My mouse hangs, when I run LogoExpress...

It's possible, because the program probe the COM port your mouse using, that some mice (like A4Tech WinEasy) doesn't move, when you run LogoExpress. You should open Properties window (CTRL+P) from the Setup menu, choose correct COM port and restart your Windows system.

Properties window

I save logo on SIM, but it displayed message cannot be displayed here

Yes, it’s normal.  You have to forward the message save on SIM to yourself again via SMS suppor UDHI flag to see the logo.

Do I need a cable while trying to send sent logo to my phone via SMS.

Yes, LogoExpress send SMS via your phone, thus you need a cable of IrDA connection between your phone and computer before you can send logo.

I sent logo to my phone via SMS, but it displayed 1 message received...

You (or who sent logo to you) used wrong SMSC (it doesn't support UDHI flag). You have to set another SMSC support UDHI flag (ask your operator) or send logo with other method.

Uploading logos to phone


Folder
Preview of all valid logos in the selected folder (supported .nol, .ngg, .nsl, .bmp, and .jpeg logo files).


Folders
List of all folders in your computer. If you select folder with some valid logos, all logos will be displayed on the right preview pane.


COM
Number of COM port, which cable is physical connected or physical IrDA port.

More about cable connection

More about IrDA connection


File menu

File management commands


Edit menu

Some easy editing tools (for example, inverting logos). They can be accessed from the toolbar too.


Logo menu

Send logos to phone using different methods:

1. Direct save to phone (it's possible ONLY with Nokia 6xxx phones now) - Save to Phone.

2. Save logo on your SIM card (in the Properties window you can select, where logo be saved, in Inbox or Outbox) and forward it to your (or somebody's) phone (from the phone's menu) - Save to SIM. The SMSC must support UDHI flag when you forward logos via SMS saved on SIM.

3. send logo via SMS to your (or somebody's) phone (earlier you have to write in the Properties window SMSC, which supports UDHI flag) - Send as SMS.

Remember, that you can't use 2 and 3 method, if you can't send SMS messages from your phone (for example, most pre-paid SIM card do not allow you send SMS). If you have Nokia 6xxx phone, the only possible method to use is method 1. If you don't have it, some other software is required (like Nokia Smart Messaging Agent from the Nokia Wildies, which connect to SMSC using modem).

Uploading logos to phone


Setup menu

You can try to connect phone (Connect) and disconnect it (Disconnect will be displayed instead of Connect)>  Logo type can be selected here (or from the toolbar ) . Open Properties window.


Properties window

This window contains program, communication, and SMS settings.  Click on window contents for further detail information.


Edit area
Area for editing logos. You can add point (left mouse button) or clear it (right mouse button). LogoExpress gives you some easy edit functions too (access from the toolbar or on the Edit menu).


Nokia Cellular Data Suite

It's a software you can buy from Nokia, the package also contains DAU-9P, a universal cable with both F-bus and M-bus. This software allows you to make connection between Nokia phone and computer with Windows 95/98/NT (it creates software modems with AT interface and gives a program with some easy phonebook and SMS messages editing, sending, etc. functions with this AT interface). For other models of phones you need other version of Nokia Cellular Data Suite (for example, for Nokia 5xxx and 6xxx it's 2.0 version). LogoExpress do not need Nokia Cellular Data Suite to communicate with phone ,but, of course, you can use cable from it.

 Links


IrDA

Some Nokia phones (like 6xxx series) have IrDA port built-in. It can be used to send data from/to your computer (of course, it must have IrDA port too). LogoExpress can now work with IrDA port on most portable computer, board level Ir device, and some Ir dongle like TekRAM IR 210b( need directComm program provided by TekRAM).  Some IR implementation in portable computers is not 100% compatible with Nokia phones (Like some new Toshiba laptop with PCI Ir port). IrDA connection on Nokia phones is essentially a F-Bus connection and can behavior like F-Bus cable connection. Before establish IrDA connection  you have to set correct IrDA port number on your computer in Properties window and then activate IrDA reception on your phone (Menu-9 on Nokia 61xx )  The port number setting in Properties window should be the physical port number of your IrDA device on but not virtual port provided by Nokia Cellular Data Suite or OS IrDA driver. Also you have to setup generic IrDA driver on Win95 or Win98 for Ir port on portable computer or board level Ir device. The procedure is the same as setting driver for Nokia Cellular Data Suite and you can find instruction on Links page.


GSM operator
Options for operator logos

If Auto Detect is selected, LogoExpress tries to read GSM operator you are using from phone.

Select Clear Operator Logo, when you want to clear operator logo you sent before.

Use Enter MCC-MNC, when you want to write it manually or when you want to send logo, which will be displayed by phone, when you are roaming on other GSM network.

The names list of GSM operator and corresponding MCC, MNC code are saved in a tab-delimited text file selected in the Properties window (operator list file).


Type of logo

You can select type of edited logo (can also be selected from the Setup menu).


Tools menu

You can reset your phone (Reset phone), display phone information (Phone info) and used network information (Network info) info, simulate phone's keyboard from the computer (Keypad), make call (Dial Voice), release it (Release call) or answer (Answer call).

Phone's model, IMEI , and software and hardware revision can be seen in phone info, which is the same as you press *#0000# (some models use *#9999#) code from phone’s keyboard. IMEI can also be shown after you press *#06# code or service code (*#war0anty# or *#warranty#). Other information displayed by LogoExpress are in phone's network monitor too.

When you use KeryPad simulation, the mapping to keys is as following:

0~9   #   *   V (simulates Volume up from the phone's keyboard)   v (Volume down)   p or P(Power button)   s or S (send, talk)   e or E (End)   m or M (menu/select)   x or X (exit / name)   d or D - delay 1.5 sec (it's required, when you want to insert two characters from one key to the written SMS - e.g. "***d***d*" will key in "pp*" )


Operator list
Choose file which contains name list of GSM operator and corresponding MMC and MNC codes (they're displayed on the toolbar in the main window). The file format is tab-delimited text file.


Store
You can select where logos be saved on the SIM card (in Inbox or Outbox) when you choose Save to SIM .

Uploading logos to phone


SMSC
Number of SMSC (SMS Centrum) used to send logos (when you choose Send as SMS logo sending method). It must support UDHI flag !

Uploading logos to phone


Read SMSC
Reads SMSC from the phone (from the Set1).


IrDA check
Check it, when you use IrDa connection between computer and phone.

More about IrDA connection


StatusReport
SMSC will send the status report of sent SMS back to you if checked.