How to Unlock a Rogers Phone for Free

1. Dial *#06# on your handset to display the IMEI number. This is the fifteen digit identification number for your particular handset. The Rogers Wireless representative will request this code to generate the unlock code.
2. Dial *611 from your mobile to contact the customer service department. Request the subsidy unlock code. It may help to explain to them that you need the option to use prepaid SIM cards from other countries.
3. Ask the customer service representative for specific instructions on how to enter the unlock code on your handset or consult an online guide (see Resources).
4. Follow the instructions to enter the subsidy unlock code on your handset. Each brand has different requirements and steps to enter the unlock code. Some require the use of a SIM card from a different network, while others require a special sequence of numbers or button combinations before entering the code. The phone unlocks automatically once the proper code is entered.

How to Unlock an HTC Phone

1. Find the IMEI number. This is a registration number that identifies your phone on a network. To find the IMEI number on an HTC phone, dial *#06# and hit 'Enter.' Record the 15-digit IMEI number.
2. Obtain an unlock code from a code provider. Links to some code providers are included in the Resources section. Typically you will have to enter your IMEI number to obtain the proper unlock code.
3. Remove the SIM card from your phone or put a SIM card from another provider into the HTC cell phone.
4. Power on the HTC phone. When the phone is powered on, type the 8-digit unlock code and press 'Enter.'
5. Replace a SIM card for your desired service carrier back in the phone. The phone will now accept a SIM card from any service provider that uses a SIM card.

How to Send SMS to a T

1. Use your wireless handset from any carrier to send your friend a text message. Create a new text message and enter his phone number into the 'Recipient' slot. Hit the 'Send' button to send the message.
2. On the My T-Mobile website, enter your phone number and password to log in, then click the 'Connect and Share' tab. Find and click 'Send a Text Message,' enter your friend's phone number and your desired message, then click 'Send.'
3. Use any of the free online SMS services to send web-based messages without the use of a cell phone. Make sure and select 'T-Mobile' as your friend's service provider if it's not already selected for you.

California Hands

Hands Free
In California, cell phones may not be held and used while the driver drives. A cell phone may be used only if it is used with the hands-free option. The fine for holding and using a cell phone while driving is $20 for the first infraction and $50 for subsequent incidences. Subsequent penalties may substantially increase those amounts.
Exceptions
There are exceptions in California for holding and using a cell phone while driving. Fines do not apply when a person uses a cell phone or wireless device to reach emergency services such as a health care provider, law enforcement or the fire department. Fines also do not apply to those using a cell or wireless telephone while authorized as the driver of an emergency vehicle.In addition, the law does not apply to those on private property nor, generally, to those driving a transit vehicle or school bus. Some farm vehicles and tow trucks are also exempt from the ban on cell phone use while driving.
Age Restrictions
California more tightly restricts drivers under 18 when it comes to cell phone use. Those under 18 are completely banned from using a cell phone or any other electronic hand-held device while driving, even those with hands-free options.
Primary and Secondary
For an adult California driver, holding and using a cell phone while driving is a primary offense. This means a patrolman can flag and cite you just for using the cell phone without the hands-free option. For those under 18, holding and using a cell phone while driving is a secondary offense. This means the teen driver cannot be pulled over simply for holding a cell phone and using it while driving. The police must have another, primary reason for pulling the teenage driver over, such as speeding or driving recklessly.
Dialing
California law does not ban a driver from holding and dialing a phone while driving. A cell phone driver is also allowed to use a speaker phone.

How to Transfer an SMS From Windows Mobile

1. Download and install Microsoft's ActiveSync software utility (see Resources for the link). This program allows a computer to recognize and sync with a phone after being connected by a USB cable.
2. Download a mobile sync/transfer software utility compatible with phones running Windows Mobile. See Resources for links to such software, which come with a fee; GodswMobile SMS Transfer offers a 20-message free trial. Unzip the file to a location on the computer that can be easily accessed.
3. Connect the phone to the computer by using the USB cable.
4. Open the ActiveSync utility. In the window that displays the computer's disk contents, browse to the location of the unzipped transfer utility from Step 2.
5. Locate a file in the transfer utility with a name ending in 'Setup.CAB' and copy it to an easily accessible location on the phone. Use the phone to locate the .CAB file and click on it. Click 'Install' and wait for the installation process to finish.
6. Access the 'Start' menu from the Windows Mobile home screen. Select 'Programs.'
7. Click the icon or name of the transfer utility you installed. An interface will run on the phone's screen.
8. Click 'Backup SMS' or 'Transfer SMS,' depending on the utility you are using. A prompt will ask how you would like your messages saved (as an SMS transfer file or as a text file). Choose the location on the computer where they will be saved.
9. Click 'Save' or 'Transfer,' depending on the utility you are using. The transfer and backup process will begin.
10. Access the SMS log on the computer by opening the location where the messages were saved.

How to Get More Games on the SafeLink Phone

1. Open a Web browser. Visit the TracFone website.
2. Click the 'My Account' tab at the top of the website. Sign in with your serial number and phone number.
3. Select the 'Service and Support' section. Click 'Ringtones and More' from the drop-down menu.
4. Choose the 'Games' option. Browse through the genre of games to download.
5. Click on the game you want. Enter your 10-digit phone number.
6. Wait for a text message from TracFone. Click the link in the message to download the game to your phone.

How to Test a Fax for Free

Send/Receive Test
1. Load the paper into the fax machine following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Dial '1-888-473-2963' on the fax machine and press 'Send' or 'Start,' depending on your fax machine.
3. Wait for the fax to finish transmitting. You will receive a return fax from HP within five to seven minutes of completion. If the fax is received, then your machine is setup properly. If you do not receive the fax, then there is a problem with its configuration.
Receive Test
4. Navigate to the Interpage Free Fax Demonstration website. A link has been provided in the References section of this article.
5. Enter your fax number with no additional characters in the field labeled 'Phone Number.'
6. Enter any character in the field labeled 'Alpha/Numeric Character:' which will be displayed on the cover page to differentiate fax attempts. Enter a different character each time you test your fax machine.
7. Enter a message into the field labeled 'Message.' Please note, this message will not be transmitted with the fax, although the field cannot be left blank.
8. Click 'Send Fax' to send your test fax. The fax will be sent within a few moments of submitting.