LevelUP - Quad Band Dual SIM QWERTY Gaming Cellphone

Presenting the next level up in smart phone innovation - The LevelUP worldphone with quad band, dual SIM functionality, swivel QWERTY keyboard and Nintendo D-pad, and you guessed it - download and play all your favorite NES games! Everything you ever wanted from a phone - and more!

LevelUP your communications - The LevelUP is a first class quad-band mobile phone that supports the four global standard GSM frequencies (850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz) so you can trust it to work anywhere in the world. It has two SIM card slots (dual-SIM) which is perfect for people who want to keep two active phone numbers (personal and business) inside one great phone. That's not all! This model comes fully unlocked, meaning you can use it with any GSM cellular network provider!

LevelUP your entertainment - The LevelUP is a first class retro gaming system. Go old school and play all your favorite Nintendo games from the dawn of gaming. Remember these childhood favorites?

• Legend of Zelda
• Super Mario Brothers 3
• Final Fantasy
• Contra
• Megaman 2
• Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!

The LevelUP lets you relive those glory days. And to keep it real, it even features a replica Nintendo D-Pad! Simply twist this model's QWERTY keyboard around and you've got yourself one of the most popular gaming controllers ever invented! (Hint - The X button allows you to jump in games like Mario Brothers)

At a Glance...

• Quad Band, Dual SIM
• Unlocked World Phone
• NES Gaming System
• NES D-pad
• QWERTY Keyboard
• Free 2GB TF / MicroSD Card

NOTE: This product is compatible with GSM at the four frequencies of 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz. This can be used throughout the world.

Manufacturer Specifications

• Primary Function: 2.5 inch Touchscreen unlocked quad band dual SIM multimedia cellphone
• GSM Compatibility: 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz
• SIM Card Slots: 2
• SIM Card Modes: Dual SIM open, Only SIM1 Open, Only SIM2 Open
• SIM Card Types: 2G, 2.5G, 2.75G
• Display Information
  - Screen: 2.5 inch LCD
  - Colors: 65,000
  - Resolution: QVGA (320x240)
• Memory: TF / MicroSD Card - free 2GB card included
• Mobile Internet:
  WAP - Yes
  WIFI - No
• Main Menu Options
  - Phonebook
  - Messages - SMS, MMS
  - Call Center - Call History, Call Settings
  - Settings - Dual SIM Settings, G-Sensor (Accelerometer for mute, wallpaper and MP3 changes), Phone Settings, Network Settings, Security Settings, Connectivity, Restore Factory Settings
  - File Manager
  - Fun and Games - Java, Java Settings, NES Games
  - Camera
  - Image Viewer
  - Video Recorder
  - Video Player
  - Audio Player
  - FM Radio
  - Sound Recorder
  - User Profiles
  - Calendar
  - Tasks
  - Alarm
  - Services - Data Account, WAP
  - Calculator
  - Ebook Reader
  - Bluetooth
  - Stopwatch
  - World Clock
  - TV
• Bluetooth
  - Type: MTK BT DEVICE
  - Supported Service Profiles: Handsfree, Headset, SPP, DUN, OPP, FTP, A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, HID, BIP
  - Menu Options: Power, Inquiry Audio Device, Remote Control, My Device, Active Devices, Settings, About
• Multimedia File Formats Supported
  - Video Player: AVI
  - Audio Player: MP3, WAV, AWB, AMR
  - Image Viewer: JPG
  - EBook Reader: TXT
• Digital Camera Information
  - Camera Settings - LED ON/OFF, Shutter Sound (Sound 1, Sound 2, Sound 3, OFF), EV (-2 to +2), Contrast (Low, Medium, High), Anti-flicker (50Hz, 60Hz), Delay Timer (5, 10, 15 sec, OFF), Continuous Shot (1, 3, 5, OFF)
  - Image Settings - Image Size (640x480, 80x60, 160x120, 320x240), Image Quality (Low, Normal, High)
  - White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Incandescent
  - Scene Mode - Auto, Night Effect Settings - Normal, Grayscale, Sepia, Sepia Green, Sepia Blue, Color Invert
  - Storage - Phone, Memory Card
  - LED - ON/OFF
  - Restore Default
• Digital Camcorder Information
  - Camcorder Settings - EV (-2 to +2), Night Mode (ON, OFF), Anti-flicker (50Hz, 60Hz)
  - Video Settings - Low, Normal, Good
  - White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Incandescent
  - Effect Settings - Normal, Grayscale, Sepia, Sepia Green, Sepia Blue, Color Invert


• Game Information
  - Platforms Supported: NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), Java
  - NES Emulator: MyNES [http://mynes.sourceforge.net/]


• TV Information
  - TV Type: Analog
  - Menu Options: My Favorite, Channel List, Auto Search, Area Setting, Effect Setting (Volume, Light Level, Display (Time, Battery, Level), TV Record
• Sound Recorder: YES (WAV, AWB, AMR formats)
• FM Radio: YES (with recording function)


• On Board Buttons:
  - Menu Key
  - Right Select Key
  - Dial SIM1
  - Dial SIM2
  - TV Key
  - Disconnect (ON/OFF)
  - Navigation Dial
  - OK Button
  - Volume Increase
  - Volume Decrease
  - QWERTY Keyboard
  - Audio Play
  - Camcorder
  - Camera
  - Direction Keys
  - D-Pad (Triangle, Square, X, Circle)


• On Board Slots
  - Mini-USB
  - 2.5mm (earphones)
  - Built-In MIC
  - Camera Lens
  - Speakers


• Battery Information:
  - Playing Time (music) approx: 6 hours
  - Playing Time (video) approx: 3 hours
  - Standby Time approx: 72-168 hours (depending on use)
  - Battery Charge Time approx: 4 hours
  - Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-ion (3.7 V, 1200mAh)


• Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Russian
• Dimensions: L: 115 x W: 63 x H: 14 (mm)

Product Notes

• Disclaimer: While you can download game ROM's for console systems on various websites on the internet you should own the game titles of the "backup" game ROM's you download. cannot be held legally responsible for the download of ROM's or similar files onto the LevelUP phone.
• NES Roms conform to MyNES [http://mynes.sourceforge.net/] one of the most popular standards on the Internet.
• Analog TV supported.
• You can use the sound recorder function for voice memos or to record phone conversations. If you're interesting in recording phone conversation, simple answer the call and an options box will appear. Click on it and you will have access to the sound recorder function for the conversation you are engaged in.
• Accelerometer motion control! Shake the phone to change the wallpaper or song track playing.
• Fully unlocked phone! Use with any GSM carrier, network, and SIM card(s)
• Pre-loaded personal digital assistant (PDA) software tools; Calendar, Alarm Clock, Calculator, World Clock, To-Do List Task Manager, Currency Converter, User Profile Manager, Sound Recorder, Image Viewer

Package Contents

• LevelUp Dual SIM Quadband TV Gaming Worldphone
• USB Cable
• 2x Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries
• Travel Charger (100-240V, 50/60hz)
• Earphones with clip
• User Manual - English

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• Hi, I live in South Africa. Are game ROM's legal to download here?
  In regards to the question of Nintendo ROM files, the laws governing its ownership and transmission vary from country to country. In general, much like how it is with audio files, you are allowed to make a copy for personal use only if you have bought and own the original source. In the case of ROM files, you are required to be in actual possession of the game cartridge pc board (PCB) in order to legally retain a copy of the ROM. Check with your local authorities before downloading Nintendo ROMs off the Internet. Though the LevelUP - Quad Band Dual SIM QWERTY Gaming Cellphone comes with open source emulation software (MyNES) which allows you to play Nintendo ROMs, cannot be held legally responsible for the subsequent actions of LevelUP phone users in downloading ROMs or similar files from the Internet for use with the phone.
• Does this phone have WIFI?
  No, but you can access the Internet through WAP or your cellphone network provider's data account.
• How do I load the NES games into my phone?
  Plug your phone into your computer's USB port. Choose MASS STORAGE on the phone. A folder will open up on your computer. This is this model's memory folder. Inside this main folder will be another folder called GAMES. Put the NES game you downloaded from the web into that folder.
• What's an NES ROM?
  Without writing a novel about it, think of ROM as game file.
• What's an NES Emulator?
  This is special software that plays NES ROM's.
• From which sites can I download NES Rom's?
  Google is your friend. Try "NES ROM Emulators". The files you're looking for are usually zipped or rar'ed. After you get the game files of the folders, the actual extension on compatible games for this phone ends with .nes. Have fun! OK fine. Google is your friend, but is your best friend so this is where we get our game on when we want to relive the most awesome gaming experiences of all time: [http://www.theoldcomputer.com/Libraries/Emulation/NES/ROMs/NES_roms_summary.htm]................fine fine, is your best friend for life, we took some time out of our busy schedule to download some cool ROMs and upload them on Rapidshare. Throw these into the Games Folder in the LevelUP and you can start playing: [http://rapidshare.com/files/349538125/GamesForLevelUP.rar]. Cheers!
• As a current generation teenager I find 8 bit games so lame, what do you have to say to that?
  Well the word lame is not to be used lightly certainly not to describe 8 bits games. Let me put it to you this way. If your first experience with Star Trek was through Next Generation, you might view The Original Series as lame. But could TNG have existed without the original. I think not. In the same way, awesomesauce games like World of Warcraft or God of War wouldn't be so amazing if it hadn't been for pioneers like Super Mario Brothers 3 or Legend of Zelda. IMHO, the only things aside from folks who try to impose their beliefs on you that are lame are the second and third installments of the Matrix franchise. The CG in the scene where Neo fights a million Agent Smiths was really lame. So fake! So lame! And despite what you Tolkien purists say, Peter Jackson's LOTR was NOT lame. Though I must admit that I was a little perturbed when Tom Bombadil didn't make an appearance in the movie.
• How many phone contacts can the LevelUP hold?
  The phone itself can store 500 contacts. SIM cards can usually store 250 contacts. With 2 SIM card slots, that's 1000 contacts you can store on this phone!
• Which version of VCard does this phone use?
  The LevelUP uses both VCard 2.1 and 3.0
• How do you set up speed dial?
  Keys 2-9 are reserved for customized speed dialing. Path to set speed dial: Phonebook >> Phonebook Settings >> Speed Dial
• How do I keep the screen on longer?
  Settings > Phone Settings > Misc Settings > LCD Backlight. Maximum time is 60 seconds without activity, while the minimum is 5 seconds.
• How do I change the wallpaper?
  Settings > Phone Settings > Display > Wallpaper > User Defined. Then browse the jpeg you want, either in the phone memory or on your microSD card.
• Can I adjust how long before the screensaver comes on?
  Settings > Phone Settings > Display > Screensaver. Yes, there are 4 settings: 5, 15, 30 seconds or 1 minute.
• How do I restore factory settings on this phone?
  Settings > Restore factory settings. The code is 1122.
• Does this phone have auto keypad lock?
  Settings > Security Settings > Auto keypad lock. You have a choice of none, 5 or 30 seconds, 1 and 5 minutes. The most practical setting is 30 seconds.
• How much internal memory does the phone have?
  506K, but most of it is taken for internal files. For media, it's best to store them on the microSD card.
• Does the camera have a flash?
  Yes it does.
• Can I send photos as a MMS file?
  Yes it's surprisingly easy. Once you've taken your picture, go to the image viewer to see it. From there, you'll have the option to send it via MMS or Bluetooth.
• How do I change my ringtones?
  There are several different ways to do this. The easiest is to launch the audio player. Then list the audio files available. When you are highlighting a song, you'll have the option to ADD TO RINGTONES. Next go to USER PROFILES, choose GENERAL, then CUSTOMIZE, TONE SETTINGS, then choose whether you want to change the ringtone for SIM1 or SIM2. You can have 25 different ringtones. The first 10 are default tones. The next 10 are special MIDI files. There are 5 empty spots for you to add your ringtones.
• How's the sound quality of this phone?
  It's better than most based on the fact that there are two speakers. One on top of the screen. The other is bigger and more powerful and it's on the Nintendo D-Pad.
• Does this phone have vibracall?
  Yes, you can choose between ring only, vibrate only, vibration and ringing, or vibrate then ring.
• How long is the antenna?
  The antenna is 190 mm long compared to the phone which is 115 mm long.
• What's the longest SMS message I can type?
  160 characters. If you're composing a MMS message you get 612 characters.
• What's the earphone jack size?
  2.5 mm