Adding APN settings

Read this if you try to use BlueWhaleMail software on Nokia E61 (or similar) phone and it reports that there was a problem with your Access Point or a problem making a connection to the Internet.

In order to be able to use the BlueWhaleMail software, you need to check that the Internet settings on your phone are set correctly. To do this you need:

The correct Access Point (APN) set up for your Mobile Network Operator Provider.
To point BlueWhaleMail software to use the right APN (from #1 above).

Adding APN settings

From the Main Menu go to Tools.
Select Settings .
Select Connection.
Select Access point
On this screen you will see a list of all Access points available on your phone.
Select Options -> New access point
Select Use default settings
On this screen, you need to enter the data settings. We provide some help with it below.
For Connection Name enter your mobile service provider
Leave Data bearer as Packet data. For the Access point name, user name, password if you don't know what information you should enter, please see: What settings do I need for my network operator? forum.
Leave the following settings: Prompt password as No Authentication as Secure Home Page as None When done, press Back
You will see the newly created entry.

Configuring BlueWhaleMail software to use correct APN settings

Now the next time you run BlueWhaleMail software and asked to select access point, select the entry you just created.

You are now should be configured and able to use the BlueWhaleMail software. You can now go back to the Nokia Quick Start Guide E61 and continue with the next step of checking that your phone is configured correctly to allow BlueWhaleMail software connect to the Internet.