Why does the screen and icons not become activated once the hold key is pressed and the screen unlocked?

With front of phone facing you. On the left side of the phone you will see two grey slim inline buttons, and or, keys. The top button, and or, first key is the UP/DOWN VOLUME key. The bottom button, and or, second key is the LOCK key.

(1) To UNLOCK the phone. GOTO the LOCK key. PRESS and HOLD until you see the screen read out display "KEYPAD UNLOCKED". You are now done.

(2) To RE-LOCK the phone. GOTO the LOCK key. PRESS and HOLD until you see the screen read out display "KEYPAD LOCKED". You are now done.

In Addition:

(3) To set AUTO-LOCK on the phone.

GOTO the MENU key. Located on the top left of the keypad on the front of the phone. The LARGE WHITE HORIZONTAL BAR directly under the word MENU on the screen readout. PRESS-IT ONCE. You now SEE the PREPAID ICON.

Next, locate the OK key, top center on the keypad. Directly below the middle of the screen readout.

Next, locate the UP-ARROW key directly above the OK key. By using the OK key PRESS-IT ONCE. Now you see the SETTINGS ICON.

Next, by using the OK key, PRESS-IT ONCE. Now you are in SETTINGS.

Next, locate the DOWN-ARROW key. Located directly below the OK key. PRESS-IT ONCE. PHONE SETTINGS should now be highlighted for you.

Next, by using the OK key, PRESS-IT ONCE. You are now in PHONE SETTINGS.

Next, GOTO the UP-ARROW, PRESS-IT ONCE. AUTO KEYPAD LOCK should now be highlighted for you.

Next, by using the OK key...(or...by using the WHITE HORIZONTAL BAR key, located directly below the OK on the screen read out). PRESS-IT ONCE. You are now in AUTO KEYPAD LOCK settings.

Next, by using the UP or DOWN ARROWS, GOTO the amount of minutes that you would like to set your phone to auto lock for.

Next, GOTO the OK key...(or...by using the WHITE HORIZONTAL BAR key, located directly below the screen read out). PRESS-IT ONCE. Your screen read out will now display, "DONE"

Your phone is now set to AUTO-LOCK when your phone has been at rest for the amount of minutes that you have selected.

If you would like your phone to lock sooner in order to place it in case, pocket, or purse. Simply refer to (2).

Hi Bruce,

Try doing it in the following order:

a) Turn on your radio.
b) Press Hold/Mon key
c) Press No.1 key
d) Press L/O key (the L/O icon should not show on display).
e) Press Hold/Mon key
f) Ch2 should be displayed

Now repeat everything d) onwards until all channels unlocked.

Once you are done, press scan and any frequency stored on your scanner will activate when reception is observed on any of these frequencies, the scan will stop on active frequencies before resuming the scan until another transmission is detected.

I hope this clarifies matters for you.

If you have not programmed any frequencies into the scanner, then it won't receive anything.

Cheers,
Peter

Are you typing on your laptop and notice the text has become illegible? What should be letters, have become numbers or symbols. This odd behavior can probably be explained be peering a little closer at your keyboard. Those little numbers on the keys. These numbers and symbols normally become active when you hold down the function key, usually labeled as the "FN" key. The "FN" key is similar to the Shift key, activating a second function assigned to a key. It can become active seemingly on it's own because a key is locked in the on position.

Before performing numerous key combinations, try the simple thing of lightly tapping the "FN" or "Num Lock" 5 to 6 times. There may be a small particle of something logged under the key that you can loosen, move, or crush down. Do not bang the keys, just press normally. Next focus on the "Numlock" key which usually located with the "Print Screen" and "Pause" key on the top right of your keyboard. Press the "Numlock" key, then press a scrambled key to see if it's normal. Older model laptops may require you hold down at the same time, the "Ctrl-Shift-Numlock" keys. Newer models may require holding down the "Shift" key and pressing the "Numlock" key. Turn off the Function key with the following combinations. Hold down the "FN" key and hit the "Numlock", Hold down the "FN" key and hit the "Scroll" key and Hold down at the same time "Fn+F12+Num Lock"

Are you typing on your laptop and notice the text has become illegible? What should be letters, have become numbers or symbols. This odd behavior can probably be explained be peering a little closer at your keyboard. Those little numbers on the keys. These numbers and symbols normally become active when you hold down the function key, usually labeled as the "FN" key. The "FN" key is similar to the Shift key, activating a second function assigned to a key. It can become active seemingly on it's own because a key is locked in the on position.

Before performing numerous key combinations, try the simple thing of lightly tapping the "FN" or "Num Lock" 5 to 6 times. There may be a small particle of something logged under the key that you can loosen, move, or crush down. Do not bang the keys, just press normally. Next focus on the "Numlock" key which usually located with the "Print Screen" and "Pause" key on the top right of your keyboard. Press the "Numlock" key, then press a scrambled key to see if it's normal. Older model laptops may require you hold down at the same time, the "Ctrl-Shift-Numlock" keys. Newer models may require holding down the "Shift" key and pressing the "Numlock" key. Turn off the Function key with the following combinations. Hold down the "FN" key and hit the "Numlock", Hold down the "FN" key and hit the "Scroll" key and Hold down at the same time "Fn+F12+Num Lock"

Instructions for unlocking BlackBerry Curve 8520 in UnlockGenie.com
Warning! The Wireless Mode MUST BE OFF before performing the given SIM Unlock instructions in order to avoid causing the device from becoming defective.

How to turn Wireless Mode Off:
1. Scroll to the Airplane Icon (Turn Wireless Off.)
2. Press Select.
3. Wireless Mode will turn off.
How to SIM Unlock the device:
1. Go to the "Options" screen
2. Select the "SIM Card" option
3. Type ALT-MEPD (hold ALT key while typing the 4 Letters, M-E-P-D)
4. Release the ALT key; it should then display a list "SIM, Network, Network Subset, etc..."
5. To select "Network" type ALT-MEPE (since E is the Key that gives 2 when shifted)
6. Release the ALT key, it should then ask for the code
7. Enter the unlock code provided.
Note: In case of difficulties when entering the code please try the alternative instructions below:
Alternative Instructions how to enter the unlock code.
***** You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps. We recommend using the SIM card that your phone is currently working with *****
1. Go to settings
2. Go to options
3. Go to advanced options
4. Go to SIM card
5. Type MEPD (not case sensitive) (you will not see text appear on screen while typing)
6. Does it say Network active? If so your phone is locked
7. Hold the ALT Key while typing in MEPE (not case sensitive) (you will not see text appear on screen while typing)
8. It will say "Enter Network MEP Code, then you type in the 16 digit unlock code, press in the jog dial to confirm
9. Your phone is now unlocked

F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using.





1. Sound Mute: Pressing Fn + ESC in a windows environment turns sound on or off. Press Fn + Enter to simulate Enter or the enhanced keyboard's numeric keypad. 2. Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data. To restore the screen and original setting, press any key or press the Touch Pad. 3. Power save mode: Pressing Fn + F2 changes the power save mode. 4. Standby: When you press Fn + F3, the computer enters Standby. 5. Hibernation: When you press Fn + F4, the computer enters Hibernation. 6. Display selection: Press Fn + F5 to change the active display device. Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device. 7. Internal LCD screen Brightness: Pressing Fn + F6 decreases the display brightness in decrements. 8. Internal LCD screen Brightness: Pressing Fn + F7 increases the display brightness in increments. 9. Wireless setting: If your computer has both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions, you can press Fn + F8 to select which type of wireless communication you want to use. 10. Touch Pad: Pressing Fn + F9 in a windows environment enables or disables the Touch Pad function. 11. Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 to access the integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys (Fn + F11) or cursor control keys (Fn + F10). The power on default for both settings is off. Press Fn + F12 (ScrLock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on default is off. 12. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window, press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key. (13. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window, press the 2 key while holding down the Fn key.

How To Enter the Unlock Codes on a BlackBerry Cell Phone

Model : All BlackBerry Models (except T-mobile)
1 – Using the menu go to Settings Menu -> SIM card press select.
2 – While holding the SHIFT key, type MEPD or (MEPPD for Vodafone Handsets)
3 – You should now see the five locking categories listed.
4 – While holding the SHIFT KEY, type MEP2 or (MEPP2 for Vodafone handsets)
5 – Release the shift key.
6 – You are now prompted to enter the Network MEP code (it will also state how many attempts left)
7 – Enter the code
8 – Enter Return/Enter
9 – The device should then be unlocked
Model : T-mobile BlackBerry Models
1 – On the Home screen, click the Tools icon. The Options screen appears.
2 – In the tools screen, select the Settings icon.
3 – Scroll to SIM Card and select it. You should see the phone number and the SIM ID number.
4 – Type ‘mepd’ to display the first five levels of SIM locking.
T-Mobile uses network locking so the Network should display Active. All other states should display Disabled
Please note: For the Blackberry 7100t you will hit the “P” twice when entering the ‘mepd’ and ‘mep2′ for steps 4 & 5.
5 – Type ‘mep2′ to display the dialog box asking for the unlock code (Press the Alt + 2 key to get the number 2)
6 – Input the Network Unlock code
7 – Press ENTER and reboot handheld.
Model : BlackBerry Pearl 8100 (Alternative instructions if above instructions do not work)
Can be done without a sim card inserted
To Unlock:
1 – While on the home screen, click the “blackberry key” on keyboard, then select “options”.
2 – Choose “Advanced Options”.
3 – Select “Sim Card”
4 – There is no area to type these letters, you just type them as instructed. No need to hit keys twice to get a letter either. Type m e p p d to display the first five levels of SIM locking. Most companies use network locking so the Network should display Active. All other states should display Disabled ( you will not see text appear on screen
while typing )
5 – Type m e p p 2 to display the dialog box asking for the unlock code
(Press the Alt + 2 key to get the number 2) ( you will not see text
appear on screen while typing )
6 – Input the SIM Unlock code
7 – Press in the trackball in once
Your phone is unlocked

Not necessary ...to unlock the device get the network unlock code from service provider, call them and tell them you want to unlock your phone because you are going overseas if they ask, but they won't and they will unlock it for you. They will send you the code to do it. here is the way you can unlock the 8800, which I used for my phone. Just get the code from service provider 1. Press the Menu key 2. Scroll to and select Manage Connections. Select Turn All Connections Off. 3. Press the red end key or the Escape key to go back to the Home screen. 4. Scroll to and select the Options icon. 5. Scroll to and select Advanced Options. 6. Scroll to and select SIM Card. 7. Type MEPD Note: When typing in MEPD the letters will not appear on the screen. This step opens up the personalization on the device. 8. Type MEP then hold ?ALT? key and type number 2. Note: When typing in MEP ATL 2 the letters/number will not appear on the screen, this step open up the ?Enter Network MEP? box. 9. Enter the unlock code. 10. Press the trackball (?Code Accepted should display) 11. Press and hold the red End key to turn the hand held off and then back on. 12. Once the device has powered on, follow steps 1 & 2 and restore connections.

How To Enter the Unlock Codes on a BlackBerry Cell Phone



Model : All BlackBerry Models (except T-mobile)

1 - Using the menu go to Settings Menu -> SIM card press select.
2 - While holding the SHIFT key, type MEPD or (MEPPD for Vodafone Handsets)
3 - You should now see the five locking categories listed.
4 - While holding the SHIFT KEY, type MEP2 or (MEPP2 for Vodafone handsets)
5 - Release the shift key.
6 - You are now prompted to enter the Network MEP code (it will also state how many attempts left)
7 - Enter the code
8 - Enter Return/Enter
9 - The device should then be unlocked


Model : T-mobile BlackBerry Models
1 - On the Home screen, click the Tools icon. The Options screen appears.
2 - In the tools screen, select the Settings icon.
3 - Scroll to SIM Card and select it. You should see the phone number and the SIM ID number.
4 - Type ‘mepd’ to display the first five levels of SIM locking.
T-Mobile uses network locking so the Network should display Active. All other states should display Disabled
Please note: For the Blackberry 7100t you will hit the “P” twice when entering the ‘mepd’ and ‘mep2′ for steps 4 & 5.
5 - Type ‘mep2′ to display the dialog box asking for the unlock code (Press the Alt + 2 key to get the number 2)
6 - Input the Network Unlock code
7 - Press ENTER and reboot handheld.


Model : BlackBerry Pearl 8100 (Alternative instructions if above instructions do not work)

Can be done without a sim card inserted
To Unlock:
1 - While on the home screen, click the “blackberry key” on keyboard, then select “options”.
2 - Choose “Advanced Options”.
3 - Select “Sim Card”
4 - There is no area to type these letters, you just type them as instructed. No need to hit keys twice to get a letter either. Type m e p p d to display the first five levels of SIM locking. Most companies use network locking so the Network should display Active. All other states should display Disabled ( you will not see text appear on screen
while typing )
5 - Type m e p p 2 to display the dialog box asking for the unlock code
(Press the Alt + 2 key to get the number 2) ( you will not see text
appear on screen while typing )
6 - Input the SIM Unlock code
7 - Press in the trackball in once
Your phone is unlocked

Hello.
I think I see your problem.
The 'mepd' must be uppercase. Hold the shift key down while typing in the MEPD.
Once you get into the area that shows what limitations are active or disabled, then you must use the Alt. Option key on the fare left third row of keys down. Holding the Alt. Options key, type MEP then release the Alt. Option key and press 2.
You should now be prompted to enter the unlock code. If not, start from where you had the last correct results. Also, If it will not work, back all the way out to the memo icon and try the keys you need to type to insure all of the keys are working and you are not fighting a temperamental key switch.
Good luck in your quest.
If you still need more help, just ask.