When I wrote 101 Cool Smartphone Techniques, I included a how-to tip on sending settings (like phone browser, picture messaging, and other settings) to your S60 phone from Web sites you could reach through your PC’s Web browser.

Times have changed. Yes, you can still configure your phone using these provisioning services, but you may not need to. You can configure a Nokia phones running the 3rd edition of S60 without relying on a PC by using a tool called the Settings Wizard.

On the S60 main menu, find the Tools folder, open and look for the Settings Wizard. The wizard will figure out which service provider you are connecting to and ask if you want to set your multimedia messaging and Internet browser settings automatically. It can also help you configure S60’s email client to retrieve your POP email account’s mail.

If you purchase your phone directly from a service provider these settings often come pre-configured. If, however, you’re the type of person that frequently switches phones, the Settings Wizard will help get you running on a new phone quickly.

Even if you work in the mobile industry, it’s difficult to keep up with the rapid change – new corporate players, new technology and innovations keep coming at a frantic pace. That’s why I try to go to MOMO whenever I can.

MoMo stands for Mobile Mondays. It’s a kind of grassroots jam session about mobile technology, and it’s up and running in several major cities around the world. MoMo always takes place of the first Monday of every month, hence the name, but it switches locations each time like a roving party. Browse the link above to find one in your area. The Boston MoMo, near me, can be found here.

Each MoMo session features presentations and demonstrations from individuals or companies about a mobile project, product, service, or business. There’s always time for Q&A, and there are often snacks.

In Boston’s MoMo, I’ve learned about startups and products in my local area that are very exciting – but usually not yet covered by the local mainstream press.

It’s not breakfast at Tiffany’s, but it’s pretty darn close. Nokia’s NYC Flagship Store, just down the street from the famous jewelry store on 5th Avenue, is throwing an user appreciation party, called An Evening with S60 on March 15 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Space is limited but if you browse the link and follow the instructions, the invitations will be sent out first come, first server.

In case you haven’t heard, the Nokia Flaghip Store is state-of-the-art retail. Not only is it the place to learn about smartphone, accessories, and the like, from knowledge staff, it’s also flat-out cool – with wall-to-wall multimedia displays, ambient music, and mood lighting. It’s quite a bit more than your neighborhood phone store.

I’ll be there along with Nokia S60 Blog Master Phil Schwarzmann, the guy who runs all of Nokia’s S60 blogs. The staff will be closing the store early for this special event. There will be food and drink and the chance to gets your hands on some cool new – new as in not available to purchase yet - Nokia smartphones. You can also pick up a free copy of my book 101 Cool Smartphone Techniques.

We promise – no PowerPoint slides, no “suffer through this hard-sell time share sales presentation before you eat” torture sessions. Think food + phones + fun.