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What is i-channel?
i-channel is a service whereby news, weather
and other information is sent as graphical infor-
mation to i-channel compatible terminals from
DoCoMo or IPs (information service providers).
Information is periodically received and the lat-
est information appears as telop text on the
standby screen. Pressing the i-channel key
(
u
) displays the channel list (p.305). Selecting
a channel from the list provides you with rich,
detailed information.
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For precautions or details on how to use i-chan-
nel, see “i-mode User’s Manual”.
* The above is only an image. The actual screens will look
different.
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You have not subscribed to i-channel.
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After you subscribe to i-channel, telop text automati-
cally appears on the standby screen when you
receive information or open the channel list.
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Pressing
u
on the standby screen displays the
channel list. The list displays information delivered on
each channel.
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Selecting a channel allows you to view detailed infor-
mation on that channel.
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Channel types
The channels are categorized into two types:
“Basic channel” and “Favorite channel”.
“Basic channel” is provided by NTT DoCoMo
and registered at the time of purchase, so
that you can view the channels from when
you start subscribing to i-channel. The packet
communication charge for automatically
updating the information sent for the “Basic
channel” is included in the i-channel service
charge. “Favorite channel” is provided by IPs
(information service providers) other than
NTT DoCoMo. You can select and register
any channels of your liking. The packet com-
munication charge for automatically updating
the information sent for the “Favorite channel”
is not included in the i-channel service
charge.
Only the “Basic channel” information can
appear as telop text on the standby screen.
* i-channel is a pay service you need to subscribe to (To
subscribe to the i-channel, you need to subscribe to
i-mode beforehand).
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How to operate
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Compatible models: 701i, 702i, 902i, 902iS
series, P851i, D851iWM
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Trial service
If you have subscribed to i-mode and use an
i-channel-compatible terminal but have never
subscribed to i-channel, you can try the
“Basic channel” free of charge for a given
time. A packet communication charge will be
made for viewing detailed information from
the channel list.
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For cautions and details on how to use the
trial service, see “i-mode User’s Manual”.
This service provides only Japanese channels.
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An information charge may be made for viewing some
“Favorite channel”.
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For some “Favorite channel”, you may need to apply
to the IP (information service provider) that offers
these channels in order to view them.
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A packet communication charge is made for viewing
detailed information on “Basic channel” and on
“Favorite channel” from the channel list.
i-mode terminal
i-mode Center
IP (information service provider)
Basic
channel info
Favorite
channel info