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Symbian Anna roll out has started for the Nokia N8, C7, E7 and C6-01

The roll out of the Symbian Anna software update for the Nokia N8, C7, E7 and C6-01 has now started (the editorial N8 now has it, over the air). It is now available in key European and Asian markets including the UK, France, Russia, Indonesia, China and India, with additional markets to follow in the next week.

Key features of Symbian Anna include virtual QWERTY keypad in portrait mode, split-screen text input, an updated web browser, stronger security, an updated icon set and improved Maps functionality. Plus the Nokia C7 gains activation of its NFC chip. Changelog below, but we'll be adding to the story through the day.

In the UK and most other markets the Symbian Anna update is (or will be) available simultaneously for SIM-free and operator branded handsets.

The update is available through the software update module of Ovi Suite (version 3.1.1 and higher) and, in some cases, over the air (via Sw update application on the phone), as shown here on the editorial N8. However, given the size (large, at 27MB, just for the basic OS) and scope of the update, we recommend you use Ovi Suite to carry out the update (the full ROM image is 290MB or so). 

The update process will take around 20 minutes, with the exact timing being largely dependent on the speed of your Internet connection. While all your apps and data will be preserved, we would still recommended following the prompt to perform a backup before downloading and installing the update.

The Symbian Anna update takes the form of a basic firmware update to version 22.014 (or similar) and some additional application software updates delivered via Sw update. 

This means that, in some cases (e.g. OTA update), it will be necessary to carry out a two stage update process. The first stage will update the firmware to the Symbian Anna version. This includes a number of technical prerequisites for some additional Symbian Anna application updates. The second stage will install some additional software and application updates (including Quickoffice and Adobe reader). The second stage can be done using the Sw Update application (look for "Symbian Anna Update 1/2" and "Symbian Anna Update 2/2").

Articles 20VN | The Perfect Address Label Printer and More | label ...

The Dymo Labelwriter 450 Turbo is a compact PC-linked printer accompanied by Dymo V8 label software. This printer comes with a mains power adapter and a USB cable, 35 x 90 mm roll of address labels, a head cleaning card and a quick start guide.

The software, Label V8, is very user friendly with an attractive design window and icons along the top and tab selections on the left. All the templates for each compatible label are pre-loaded too. Also included in this tab is a CD label with instant layouts; three file folders labels; one badge label; and an assortment of multi-purpose labels, including a VHS/spine.

The "Designer" or the second tab contains all the objects needed to make labels on your own. These objects can be dragged to the label or double-clicked to start making your design. Some of the objects are listed below.

1. The capability of importing addresses from your email address book.
2. Fixed text can be typed into a static text box.
3. There is an automatic counter for the serial numbering.
4. You pick the format of the date and time stamp based on 12 or 24 hour clock.
5. Eighteen barcodes to choose from for the barcode stamp.
6. A shape object that will help you insert an oblong, square, oval, circle, vertical or horizontal line plus the thickness or grayscale of the interior.
7. An image object which you can insert a picture, Windows clip-board content, or telephone default image.
8. Top arc, bottom arc or full circle for circular text.
9. Ninety-four symbols in a gallery ready for easy access.

The software has some downfalls. One is the zoom slider that magnifies the entire window which is only good if you have bad eyesight or an outsized monitor.

One of the other kickers is the "Mirror Image" which appears to produce the mirror reflection but after you rotate it 180 degrees, the result is the same as you started with.

The printer itself is awesome and does a great job. The smallest font size is 4pt and the largest is anything that can fit on the label. The printer only takes twelve seconds to print ten regular address labels. If you were to take away the two seconds of download time, it prints a label per second.

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