Times Online Mobile Crosswords
Getting started: instructions for popular handsets and a special tip for Vodafone subscribers

The Times Crosswords use different programmes that work with most types of handset. The most popular is called J2ME (Mobile Java). Most phones that play games use J2ME. So does the Blackberry. For other smartphones and PDAs we use a different programme which has been specially built to deliver our crosswords to mobile. A few basic or older phones may not play games at all so it's wise to check your handset manual.


Downloading the Times Crosswords
This a simple process and, just like anything slightly mobile technical, the more familiar you are with your phone the easier it is


The general tip is take your time. It's only a matter of pushing buttons - the right buttons of course! If you do get stuck - drop an e-mail to customerservice@roundpoint.com and we’ll send you the exact details of how to download to your specific model of phone. We've also included links to the support and manual pages for popular manufacturers.


Getting your new service started
First - are you "data connected"' Nearly all phones sold today are data connected as they leave the shop. If not just call your provider. Fortunately data connections are often free or are priced reasonably [see (1) at the bottom of these FAQs]. You only pay for the actual data transferred rather than the time of connection. Downloading and enjoying the Times Crosswords each day takes very little data - about 15K which is less than half a megabyte over a whole month.

TIP: Once you know you're connected you're ready to go. The operators describe the data connection from your handset in a number of ways - it may simply say Internet or WAP, or it may appear as the operator'so wn branded portal, like Orange World, Vodafone Live, T Zones or 02 Active. These portals use the data connection to and from your phone - so if you can click on and see what's in the portal then you know you're connected. All of these operators allow you to access data from any source, such as the Times Crosswords, but 3 does not, so if you are a 3 subscriber, we are sorry, you will only be able to play 3's own entertainment selection.


On many phones you will have a shortcut icon such as "Services" "Web", "Internet" or "WAP". There's usually an explanation in the user manual. We've provided links to the relevant section of the most popular manufacturers' websites so you can read the manual online for you handset.


How to get the Times Crossword on your phone'

This section is about how to activate your service which you requested by sending a text message (SMS). Usually this message is short like "get Timescw". It is sent to a short code (a special short number rather than a longer telephone number)

To subscribe to this service via SMS, simply text "get timescw" to 88010. This will purchase you a repeating monthly subscription to the service at a cost of £4.50 per month. You can cancel this service at any time by texting "stop timescw" to 88010.

You will receive a reply SMS which will contain your individual web address (URL) for access to the service. This URL is important. It has been assigned to you only and it's your personal gateway for the period of your subscription. This link allows you to download the programme that drives the crossword and to download your daily crosswords for as long as you subscribe - and we hope that's for years to come.

When you activate your web address (see below) your handset will connect to one of our computers where your service is ready for you to download.

Because it's important to get the right version for your handset we use a "smart" handshake to start the connection before your download begins. The "smart" .handshake automatically recognises which version is right for your handset before it begins the download procedure.

Save your individual web address (URL) carefully or even write it down. If your phone ever crashes it may lose everything in the memory and it's good to know you can easily re-join your service if this happens.

Make sure you have the SMS message with the web address clearly displayed on your phone, then read the instructions below relating to your handset manufacturer


MOTOROLA

  • 1. Make sure that the web address given in the SMS reply is visible on the screen (e.g., http://rpnow.com/service/xxx).

  • 2. Press the menu button, and select 'Go to'. This will start the download process.

  • 3. This may take a few seconds as your phone connects to the system and downloads the next page. Once the page is loaded, click on the link 'Download game'.

  • You may find it helpful to read the How it Works or the FAQs pages
  • During the download, your handset will guide you through the installation process, and will ask you to make some choices. Always answer the questions in the affirmative.
  • Once the download has been completed successfully, the application will be in the 'Multimedia' section (available from the main menu), in the 'Games and Apps' folder.
  • Each day use the "get crosswords" command from the crossword menu to download the latest crosswords.
    User manuals for Motorola handsets


NOKIA

  • 1. Make sure that the web address given in the SMS reply is visible on the screen (e.g., http://rpnow.com/service/).

  • 2. Click on the 'Options' button.

  • 3. Then, from the menu, select the command 'Use details', followed by the command 'Web address'. This action ‘activates' the web address. (Note: The ‘Web address command may alternatively be called 'Find' on some models).

  • 4. Now make sure that the web address is selected (e.g., http://rpnow.com/service/).

  • 5. We recommend you save this address. To do so, click on the 'Options' button, and select the command 'Add to bookmarks'. If you are asked to name it we suggest GXW as a simple name. If you are not asked to choose a name for this bookmark, it means that you should have a new bookmark in your bookmark list simply called 'Bookmark X'

  • 6. Now download the application. With the web address clearly highlighted click on the 'Options' button, and select 'Go to'. Your phone may ask if you want to open an Internet connection. Please answer in the affirmative.
    This may take a few seconds as your phone connects to the system and downloads the next page. Once the first page is loaded click on the link 'Download game'.

  • You may find it helpful to read the How it Works or the FAQs pages

  • 7. During the download process, your handset will guide you through the installation process, and will ask you to make some choices. Always answer the questions in the affirmative.

  • 8. Once the download has been completed successfully, the application will be in the 'Games' or 'Applications' folder of your handset or alternatively the application may be at the end of the main menu.

  • 9. Each day use the "get crosswords" command from the crossword menu to download the latest crosswords.
    User manuals for Nokia handsets

SAMSUNG
  • 1. Make sure that the web address given in the SMS reply is visible on the screen (e.g., http://rpnow.com/service/).

  • 2. Press the 'Options' button, and then select 'Cut address'.

  • 3. Make sure that the web address is still selected (e.g., http://rpnow.com/service/).

  • 4. For future use, you may want to save this address. To do so, click on the 'Options' button, and select the command 'Bookmarks'. The phone will then ask you choose an empty slot and a name for this bookmark. (We suggest GXW as a convenient short name)

  • 5. To download the application, you need to activate this web address, so click on the 'Options' button, and then on 'Go to URL'. Your phone should automatically open the web browser and start to download your first page.

  • 6. This may take a few seconds as your phone connects to the system and downloads the next page. Once the page is loaded, click on the link 'Download game'.

  • You may find it helpful to read the How it Works or the FAQs pages

  • 7. During the download, your handset will guide you through the installation process, and will ask you to make some choices. Always answer the questions in the affirmative.

  • 8. Once the download has been completed successfully, the application will be in the 'Applications' section (available from the main menu), in the 'Java World' folder.

  • 9. Each day use the "get crosswords" command from the crossword menu to download the latest crosswords.
    User manuals for Samsung handsets

SONY-ERICSSON

  • 1. Make sure that the web address given in the SMS reply is visible on the screen (e.g., http://rpnow.com/service/).

  • 2. Use the joystick to navigate to the web address and select it (e.g., http://rpnow.com/service/).

  • 3. For future use, you may want to save this address. To do so, click on the 'More' button, and select the command 'Save' or 'Save bookmark'

  • 4. To download the application, you need to visit this web address. To do so click on the 'Go to' button. Your phone should automatically open the web browser that's preinstalled on your phone. Your phone may also ask if you want to open an Internet connection. Please answer in the affirmative.

  • 5. This may take a few seconds as your phone connects to the system and downloads the next page. Once the first page is loaded, click on the link 'Download game'
    You may find it helpful to read the How it Works or the FAQs pages
  • 6. During the download, your handset will guide you through the installation process, and will ask you to make some choices. Always answer the questions in the affirmative.

  • 7. Once the download has been completed successfully, the application will be in one of the subfolders of the 'Entertainment' section (available from the main menu).

  • 8. Each day use the "get crosswords" command from the crossword menu to download the latest crosswords.
    User manuals for Sony Ericsson

Useful support links for other handset manufacturers

Blackberry

Kyocera

LG

Panasonic

Phillips

Sharp

Siemens


You are a Vodafone user, and you can only download new puzzles by downloading the application every time you want today's crosswords. Here is what to do.


Here we are going to guide you through the creation of new Internet settings, which will enable your phone to download new puzzles each day without downloading the complete application every time. First refer to you handset manufacturer:


MOTOROLA

  • 1. Go to the main menu of the phone

  • 2.Click on the 'Web Access' ('Internet' or 'Wap') icon.

  • 3.Go to 'Web Sessions' - You should see the list of settings that your phone possesses.

  • 4.Select the setting which is set as the default (normally 'Vodafone GPRS', 'Vodafone wap' or 'Vodafone MMS GPRS')

  • 5. Press the menu key (3 bar key)

  • 6. Select 'Copy Entry'

  • 7. Type 'Voda int' (without the quotes) - short for Vodafone Internet

  • 8. Press 'Ok'

  • 9. Select the newly created setting ('Voda int')

  • 10. Press the menu key (3 bar key)

  • 11. Select 'Edit'

  • 12. Look for the line starting with 'GPRS APN'

  • 13. Press 'Change'

  • 14. Replace the text  'wap.vodafone.co.uk' with 'internet' (without the quotes) Press 'Ok'

  • 15. Make sure that the 'User name' and 'Password' fields are set to 'wap' (without the quotes)

  • 16.Press 'Done'

  • 17. Press the menu key (3 bar key)

  • 18. Select 'Set Default'


  • Congratulations, you have created Internet settings that will allow our Java application to download new puzzles without leaving the application.

    So whenever you want to download new puzzles from the application, make sure that the settings you have created above are set up as the default settings. And when you want to browse Internet don't forget to choose the default settings as the original Vodafone settings ('Vodafone GPRS').

NOKIA

  • 1. Go to the main menu of the phone

  • 2. Then click on 'Tools' > 'Settings' >  'Connection' > 'Access points'

  • 3. You should see the list of settings that your phone offers

  • 4. Press 'Options'

  • 5. Select 'New access point' and then 'Use existing settings'

  • 6. You should see the list of settings available from your phone

  • 7. Select the setting which is set as the default (normally 'Vodafone GPRS', 'Vodafone wap' or 'Vodafone MMS GPRS')

  • 8. Edit the 'Connection name' to 'Voda int' (without the quotes) for Vodafone Internet

  • 9. Change the 'Access point name' to 'internet' (without the quotes) instead of 'wap.vodafone.co.uk'

  • 10. Edit the 'User name' and 'Password' to 'wap' (without the quotes). If those settings don't work change the 'Gateway IP address' to '0.0.0.0'.

  • 11. Press 'Back'


  • Congratulation, you have created Internet settings that will allow your Java application to download new puzzles without leaving the application.

    So whenever you want to download new puzzles from the application by pressing 'Get crosswords', make sure that the settings you select when you are prompted are the one you just created ('Voda int').

SAMSUNG
  • 1. Go to the main menu of the phone

  • 2. Then click on 'Applications', 'Java world' and 'Settings'

  • 3. Edit the 'APN' to be 'internet' (without the quotes)

  • 4. Edit the 'Login ID' to be 'web' (without the quotes)

  • 5. Edit the 'Password' to be 'web' (without the quotes)

  • 6. Press 'Save'


  • Congratulations, you have created Internet settings that will allow our Java application to download new puzzles whenever you want without leaving the application.

SONY ERICSSON
  • The first step is to create a new Data account, and then an Internet (or WAP) account.

  • 1. Go to the main menu of the phone

  • 2. Then click on 'Connectivity',>  'Data Comm' > 'Data accounts' > 'New account' and 'GPRS data'

  • 3. Name it 'Voda int' (without the quotes) - short for Vodafone Internet

  • 4. Press 'Ok'

  • 5. Edit the 'APN' to  'internet' (without the quotes)

  • 6. Edit the 'User id' to  'wap' (without the quotes)

  • 7. Edit the 'Password' to  'wap' (without the quotes)

  • 8. Press 'Save'

  • 9. Go back to the 'Connectivity'

  • 10. Select 'Internet options' (or 'WAP options') >  'Internet profiles' (or 'WAP profiles') and >  'New profile'

  • 11. Name it 'Voda int'

  • 12. Press 'Ok'

  • 13. Set 'Connect using;' to  'Voda int'

  • 14. If necessary set 'IP address' to be '0.0.0.0' (without the quotes)

  • 15. Press 'Save'

  • 16. Select 'Voda int'


  • Congratulations, you have created Internet settings that will allow our Java application to download new puzzles without leaving the application.

    So whenever you want to download new puzzles from the application, make sure that the 'Internet profile' you have created ('Voda int') is selected. And when you want to browse Internet revert to the original Vodafone profile ('Vodafone GPRS').

    (1) Data connection may be free on certain plans but charges vary by provider and by type of call plan. Please check with your provider for details
    (2) To subscribe to this service via SMS, simply text "get timescw" to 88010. This will purchase you a repeating monthly subscription to the service at a cost of £4.50 per month. You can cancel this service at any time by texting "stop timescw" to 88010.