What are these funny black squares I keep seeing? They are commonly known as a QR Code®, QR being short for 'Quick Response'. What is a QR Code®? A QR Code® is a two dimensional barcode designed to be used with a compatible mobile. By simply scanning the codes via the camera on a compatible mobile, the codes act as a gateway to a whole new world of accessing mobile information, mobile websites & content. Telstra are introducing these codes to Australia and codes generated by Telstra will be known as Telstra Mobile Codes. Telstra Mobile Codes can be scanned using compatible Telstra 3G or Next G™ mobiles. What is the difference between a QR Code® and a Telstra Mobile Code? There is no physical difference, however Telstra is introducing the codes to Australia and codes generated by Telstra will be known as Telstra Mobile Codes and much of the content that the codes lead to will be free1 and/or exclusive to Telstra Next G™ and 3G mobile customers with compatible mobiles. How do the codes work and what do they do? Just as standard barcodes encode numbers Telstra Mobile Codes encode whole words and sentences, including web addresses and relevant information. So when you scan or snap a Telstra Mobile Code with your compatible Telstra 3G or Next G™ mobile, it could send you to a web page, transfer contact details to your phone, reveal secret messages or give you quick access to mobile-only content. The only way to know what a Telstra Mobile Code will reveal is to scan it and check it out for yourself. All you need is a Telstra Code Reader on your compatible Telstra 3G or Next G™ mobile. Can I create my own code? Yes. You can now create your own codes with the Telstra Code Generator. Visit our website telstra.com/codes to find out how you can create your own Telstra Mobile Codes, and what they can do for you. What is a Telstra Code Reader? The Telstra Code Reader is a free code reader from Telstra that can decode any Telstra Mobile Code or QR Code® you find in the real world – even codes you make yourself. Some Telstra Next G™ and 3G mobile customers can already find the Telstra Code Reader in their MyPlace menu. How much does it cost to scan a Telstra Mobile Code or QR Code®? Scanning a Telstra Mobile Code is free for Next G™ customers with a compatible mobile. Downloading the Telstra Code Reader is also free for Next G™ customers with a compatible mobile. Many mobile codes brought to you by Telstra will lead you to content that is free1 if you are a Telstra Next G™ or 3G customer. However, sometimes Telstra Mobile Codes or a QR Code® will take you to mobile web content that incurs data fees. For more information on data costs, contact your service provider. If you are a Telstra Next G™ customer, click here for more detailed information. 1. Browsing charges apply if you access third party sites. Which mobiles work with the Telstra Code Reader? Currently the Telstra Code Reader works with the following Telstra Next G™ mobile[s]: Nokia 6120 Sony Ericsson w760i (Available 7th July) Samsung U900T (Available 14th July) How can I scan codes on my compatible Next G™ mobile? If you have this compatible Telstra NextG™ mobile you can try scanning a code for yourself. It's as simple as: Nokia 6120 Step 1) Go to the MyPlace menu on your Next G™ mobile Step 2) Select the "Scan Code" option Step 3) Aim your Next G™ mobile's camera at the code, the code reader will scan the code Sony Ericsson w760i^ (Available 7th July) Step 1) Go to the MyPlace menu on your Next G™ mobile Step 2) Select the "Scan Code" option Step 3) Aim your Next G™ mobile's camera at the code, then press the centre key to scan the code ^ Note: SonyEricsson w760i will also prompt you to accept a once only installation the first time you use the Telstra Code Reader Samsung U900T (Available 14th July) Step 1) Go to the MyPlace menu on your Next G™ mobile Step 2) Select the "Scan Code" option Step 3) Aim your Next G™ mobile's camera at the code, then press the centre key to scan the code You will then be taken directly to the content that the code relates to (ie, mobile website, contact details, SMS etc) What is a Telstra QR Code Reader? A Telstra Code Reader may already be on your mobile. Check under the MyPlace menu icon on your mobile's main menu. If the 'Scan Code' option is not there you may be able to download the Code Reader at www.telstra.com/codes. Telstra will progressively release the Telstra Code Reader for download to selected pre July '08 mobiles. If you have a Telstra Next G™ Nokia 6120 and you don't yet have the Telstra Code Reader in your MyPlace menu, simply try the following: 1. Open the My Place menu 2. Select 'Options' 3. Select 'Refresh List' The Telstra Code Reader should then update. Currently the Telstra Code Reader works with the following Telstra Next G™ mobile[s]: Nokia 6120 Sony Ericsson w760i Samsung U900T. QR Code is a registered trade mark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.