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This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Contents OVERVIEW Introduction ................................................................. 9 Entering text with the flip closed ..................................... 32 Entering text with the flip open ....................................... 33 P910a locks ...................................................................... 37 Getting to know your P910a..................................... 10 Phone...................
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Music player............................................................... 72 Playing sound files............................................................ 72 Managing sound files........................................................ 73 Internet ....................................................................... 76 Using the browser view .................................................... 77 Using the bookmark view...
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Setting locations ............................................................. 119 Setting number formats .................................................. 120 Setting alarms ................................................................. 120 Viewers and editors – Quickoffice ......................... 122 Common viewer and editor functions ............................ 122 Quickword ..........................................
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This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Sony Ericsson P910a User Guide Second edition (December 2004) This User Guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User Guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Important Your mobile phone has the capability to load, store and forward additional content, e.g. ring tone melodies. The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony Ericsson, are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your mobile phone.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. OVERVIEW Introduction For ease of reference the Getting to know your P910a chapter gives a quick overview of the main functions of the phone, shortcuts and general information. Your P910a combines advanced business and entertainment features in one intuitive device. Its camera lets you take pictures and record video clips wherever you are and use them in a wide range of applications.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Getting to know your P910a P910a package A P910a with stylus B Battery M C Travel charger D SyncStation A P910a E Stereo headset F Carry case and strap G Extra stylus H Memory Stick F J D L K N N Two CDs, Sony Ericsson PC Suite and Content and Application Note The design of the charger will differ depending on the market.
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This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. SIM card Battery When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you receive a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card contains a computer chip that keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription and your phonebook information, among other things. Before you use your P910a for the first time, charge the battery provided for at least 4 hours. Use the supplied charger.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Charging the battery • When the battery needs to be charged, a beep is heard. The indicator light (on the top of your P910a) flashes red and a battery low message appears on the screen. • The battery can be charged whenever you want. The P910a performance is not affected. However, using your P910a while charging increases the charging time. To charge the battery The P910a can be charged either when it is switched on or off. 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. First time start-up Please read ‘Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use’ on page 185 before you start using your P910a. functions. Set your P910a in Flight mode if the use of mobile phones is not allowed, or if you want to use the other functions but do not want incoming calls. Note The first time you start your phone the start-up procedure will proceed slowly.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Flip closed mode D Shortcut to the Calendar application E Shows all applications available in flip closed mode With the keypad flip closed, the P910a can be used as a conventional mobile phone using the keypad to dial and the Jog Dial to navigate. For more information please see ‘Jog Dial’ on page 19 and ‘Keypad functions’ on page 20.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Options menu Press or press the Jog Dial forwards to open the standby options menu to get access to keylock, battery status, accepted callers and more. B C D E F CommuniCorder Pictures Video Music player Internet Messages Contacts Phone Calendar A Flip open mode When the flip is opened, the large touch-screen is revealed. You use the stylus to tap the screen to navigate and enter data.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. The Jog Dial provides further navigation and selection capability. Closing the flip generally ends an activity and saves the data. Multimedia phone calls and data sessions will, however, continue. Navigation When the flip is open, the application shortcut icons shown in the flip closed mode move to the top row in the flip open screen.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Screen areas B Menu bar When the flip is closed, you use the keyboard and the Jog Dial. When the flip is open the screen is touch-sensitive. The screen is divided into a number of areas: see the figure and table below.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Jog Dial Action Function Rotate the Jog Dial up Scrolls items in a list up/to the left, increases volume during a call, moves back a page when playing a multimedia message. Rotate the Jog Dial down Scrolls items in a list down/to the right, decreases volume during a call, moves forward a page when playing a multimedia message. Press the Jog Dial inwards Selects a highlighted item, dials selected phone numbers.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Keypad functions Key Key Function S TA R • Enter the character *. • Press and hold to enter a p (pause) character. • Press to switch between different input modes (Abc, 123 ... ). This is useful when writing SMS or similar texts. • Press and hold to change between T9 and multitap. Function OK • Enter selected function, indicated on the display above the key. BACK • Return to previous menu. • Reject an incoming call.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Indicators and status bar icons These icons appear in the flip closed standby screen or in the status bar when the flip is open. When the flip is open, you can often tap the icons to get more detailed information or start an application.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Memory Stick Memory Sticks provide a convenient way of increasing the storage space in the phone. You can use both Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory Stick PRO Duo™ in your P910a. Memory Sticks used in P800 or P900 can be used in P910a but you cannot use a P910a Memory Stick PRO Duo™ in P800 or P900.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Formatting a Memory Stick New Memory Sticks are normally automatically formatted first time they are inserted in a phone. The phone stops working during the formatting and it can take some time. Note Do not remove a Memory Stick during formatting. If removed it will be unusable.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Connecting the accessories C E A The travel charger is connected to the SyncStation or to the P910a. Note The design of the charger will differ depending on the market. B The USB connector from the SyncStation is connected to a PC. C The headset is connected to the P910a. D Other accessories can be connected to the connector at the base of the P910a.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Services You need the following services to use the P910a functions: To use... You need... phone services GSM subscription text messaging (SMS) GSM subscription multimedia messaging (MMS) MMS account, GSM data subscription email email account, GSM data subscription Internet Internet account, WAP account (only for WAP 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Call list The call list displays the most recent calls, either outgoing, incoming or missed. In flip closed, press the Jog Dial or to call the selected entry. To view the call list when the flip is open, open Phone and tap the call list icon. Music player Plays music tracks and other audio files. You can download these from the Internet or transfer them from your PC. The player supports the most common sound formats.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Quicksheet, Quickword, Quickpoint, Pdf+ (flip open only) Use them to view and edit various types of documents. Quickpoint- and Pdf-documents cannot be edited. PDF Jotter Displays a list of stored entries. In detailed view, the complete entry is displayed. Control panel (flip open only) Contains all settings that are system-wide and affect more than one application.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Updating the software With Sony Ericsson Update Service you can keep your phone updated with the latest P910a software. See “Sony Ericsson Update Service” on page 133 how to download the software from the Internet.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. folder does not display the entries in the SIM phonebook). All is the default value in list views and when an application is first launched. Use the Edit Folders menu item to: To copy a file to another folder 1. Open the file in detail view. In the folder menu, select the destination folder. Select Copy to in the main application menu; for example Music or Pictures. 2. Select the destination Folder from the list and tap Copy.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Find To send an item using Send as The Find function searches through all the items stored in an application. The standard Find dialog contains a single text edit box with two buttons, Find and Cancel. Selecting Find starts the search, while Cancel closes the Find dialog. 1. Enter the Send as menu in the specific application.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To handle items received in email and multimedia messages • Memory Stick (expansion memory). 1. Tap the notification icon , or open Messages and select MMS or an email inbox. • SIM card, for phone numbers and associated names. See ‘Copying contacts to and from the SIM card’ on page 105. 2. Open the message. 3. Select the attachments tab. • Other memory-expansion alternatives available on the market. 4.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Entering text with the flip closed With the flip closed, you use the keypad keys to enter text, for example, when writing a text message. When you press a key, a pre-edit box with the different characters on that key is shown in the title area: If the same key is pressed again, the next character in the preedit box will be selected. The key deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. – Press or to accept and add a space. If the word is not the one you want: – Scroll with the Jog Dial up or down to view alternative words (candidates). Press to accept the word and add a space. If you do not find the word you want: – Press to go to a list of options. – Select Text options > Spell word. – Edit the word using multitap text input and press OK.The word is added to the user dictionary.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. On-screen keyboard When you need to edit text, tap the keyboard icon in the status bar and then select characters. Tap Done when ready. > Setup to change Tap language for the keyboard. At the bottom left of the keyboard you can choose between three keyboard layouts with different character sets. Handwriting recognition Calendar Chat Edit Edit Unfiled Weekly meeting Type Appointment Description Done The agenda for...
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Letters Lowercase letters are written below the arrow and uppercase letters in line with the arrow. a b c d e f g h i j k l m 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 n o p q r s t 2 u v w x 1 y z . , ? ! & @ 1 ' " 2 Note Start each stroke at the dotted end. 35 Getting to know your P910a Accented letters Write the character as described above, then write the accent above the arrow.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Extended characters To write symbols and characters that are not shown in these tables, please consult the Extended characters section of the Handwriting recognition help topic in your phone. Flip keyboard Located on the inside of the flip, the keyboard is similar in design to that of a standard computer keyboard. With the flip open you use the keyboard keys to enter text, for example, when writing a text message.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Inserting symbols There are a number of ways to insert symbols with the P910a keyboard. • Press the or keys to show additional symbols in the pre-edit box in the title area. • Use the to access the colored symbols on the keys. • Holding down the key for a short time will generate the symbol selector table.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. SIM card will be disabled and you need to contact your network operator. You cannot change the PUK code. PIN2 Some functions on the SIM card can be protected by a secondary code feature. Some SIM cards do not have a PIN2 lock. The PIN2 lock cannot be deactivated. The code can be changed by a user who knows the old code. Device lock The device lock protects your P910a and the data in it against unauthorized use.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Change code with the flip removed. When this setting is active, the screen will automatically become locked after a period of inactivity. To change a code 1. Select Control panel > Device > Locks. 2. Select Change Codes. 3. Select the code you want to change. 4. First enter the old code, then the new one. (To ensure that you have typed the new code correctly you have to enter it twice.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Phone The Phone application is easy for the beginner, yet powerful for the advanced user. It can be used together with the other functions of the P910a, including applications from developers outside Sony Ericsson. • Flight mode which enables the P910a to be used as a PDA in situations where radio transmitters may not be used. The GSM and Bluetooth transmitters (and receivers) are switched off.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Press and hold to insert the international call prefix +. • Press and select Hide my number when you have entered the phone number, if you do not want to show your phone number to the party you are calling. Select Show my number, if you want to show it. If the called party is busy, a dialog box appears from which you can set your P910a to automatically retry to connect.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To make an emergency call Enter the emergency number on the keypad and press the Jog Dial. or Usually, but not always, no SIM card or PIN code is required for emergency calls and you will be able to make the call as long as you have coverage from a GSM network. Check with your local provider to find out if emergency calls are possible without a SIM card, and which emergency call numbers are supported.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Options during or directly after a call Use the Jog Dial to change the phone volume during a call. Press to get a list of call handling options. The list will vary depending on the situation. Options that concern two or more active calls are described in ‘Handling two or more calls’ on page 45. • End call – End the active call. • New call/Hold call/Retrieve call – Put the active call on hold / retrieve the held call.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. If a call is not successfully connected, the P910a can be set to automatically retry to connect the call. When a retry is successful, the P910a alerts you with a single ring signal. 2. Select an entry by rotating the Jog Dial and pressing it inwards. To make a call using Speed dial Speed dial is a fast way to call one of your special numbers. See ‘Set up speed dial numbers’ on page 48. This is the default phone view. 4.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Mute – Silence the ring signal. The calling party will not notice that you have silenced the call. The call will be logged as a missed call. • Call volume – Adjust the volume in the phone. This is easier to do with the Jog Dial. You can also answer by voice control, see ‘Voice control’ on page 52. • Silent mode – All sounds, for example ring signals, will be turned off.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To make and handle a new call during a call Press to get a list of call handling options with the flip Phone Edit Chat Edit closed. Conference calls 11:03 John Smith – End active call – End the 0123456789012(h) active call, the held call becomes active. – Switch calls – Switch Anne Jones (w) between the active and held call.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To manage a conference call Use the screen buttons: • End conference – End the conference for all parties. • Show / Hide parties – Switch between the standard call control view and conference call view. To speak privately to a specific conference party Tap a party in the list to get the following options: • Extract party – Make the selected party the active call, the rest of the parties will be put on hold.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Close the flip or tap to switch off the speakerphone. To set a Speed dial number Note The speakerphone does not work while the phone is in silent mode. 1. Select Warning! The volume may be uncomfortably loud at the higher volume levels if the phone is close to your ear. Exposure to excessive volume may damage hearing. 3. Select the desired contact.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. hospital. You cannot make and receive calls, but most of the other functions in the P910a are available. A Power menu asks you if you want to start the P910a in normal mode or flight mode each time you turn on the P910a. See ‘Flight mode’ on page 149 on how to activate and deactivate this Power menu. Note You must set the Power menu before the flight.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Write digit sequences into a Contact entry for the service. Each digit sequence to be sent as tones must begin with p. A space will end the tone sequence and you can add a comment after the space. Once your call to the service has been established and you want to send one of your preprogrammed digit sequences, choose Show contact on the Phone menu to get back to the Contact card with the tone sequences.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Incoming calls can be received at both lines at any time. The name of the line is shown and the ring signal defined for the line is used. To select a line for outgoing calls The preset line is shown by the icon in the status bar. If you want to use the other line: • With the flip closed, press and select Switch to line 1 or Switch to line 2 depending on the previously preset line.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. number, you do not need to dial the external line prefix; it is added automatically. Note When traveling abroad, use your phone as a normal GSM phone, entering Phone > Edit > Preferences> Calling Cards and set the calling card to Call directly. When storing numbers in Contacts you should use the international number format, starting with +.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. magic word you can also press and hold the Jog Dial or press the handsfree set call button. Note Magic word is not supported with the Bluetooth headset/ car kit in the P910a. Instead of magic word, push the button on the Bluetooth headset. After a confirmation tone, you should say the name. 2. Say the magic word, the answer command or the busy command after the tone.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Answering mode – Select the option you want. – Normal – Answer calls as normal. ) on the keypad to – Any key – Press any key (except answer. – After 5 seconds – P910a answers automatically after five seconds. You can also select to use a Bluetooth headset as the preferred sound device. See ‘Pairing’ on page 136 for information on how to establish connection with the headset.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Call waiting Voicemail Use these settings to control how P910a handles incoming calls during an ongoing call. For easy voicemail access, enter the number of your voicemail box. • On – You will be alerted by incoming calls. With the flip closed, press and hold • Off – The P910a sends a busy tone to the calling party. With the flip open, select Phone > Call voicemail.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Access tab: – Name – Enter a name for the calling card account. – Access number – Enter the phone number of the calling card server. – Verification code – Enter the verification code. – International prefix – Enter the international prefix used by the server.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. GPRS Alert If you make a new telephone call you can interrupt an ongoing GPRS session, for example, an incoming email. Select the check box to get a warning in such a case. TTY Accessory Select the check box when you want to use the P910a together with a TTY accessory. Teletype (TTY) accessory, text phone, is an aid for deaf and speech-impaired people.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. MEDIA CommuniCorder With the built-in CommuniCorder camera you can record video clips and take pictures, view them on your phone screen and send them directly to friends or colleagues via multimedia messaging. You can also send the video clips and pictures you have saved in your P910a via messaging, infrared communication or Bluetooth wireless technology to, for example, a PC.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. You can also press the Jog Dial, or, when the flip is open, tap the capture button at the bottom of the screen to record a video clip. By default the video clips you record are stored internally in the Unfiled folder. Tap the folder menu to the right in the menu bar to change the storage location to another location, for example, on a Memory Stick. See ‘Folders’ on page 28 for more information on using folders.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Video status Above the viewfinder, you will find the video status. Icons show whether the CommuniCorder is ready or busy, video quality, and audio quality. A number indicates how much time you have left. The calculation is based on the current settings plus available space on the storage location you have selected (internal or the Memory Stick). a Memory Stick. See ‘Folders’ on page 28 for more information on using folders.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Delay timer CommuniCorder has a delay timer with a delay of 1-25 seconds. The delay time is the time between the moment you activate the shutter release and the moment when the picture is taken. To set the delay time and the picture freeze time 1. Tap CommuniCorder > Preferences. 2. Tap and set the desired delay time. In this dialog box you can also set the picture freeze time.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Camera settings You may want to change some of these settings if, for example you are taking a picture in daylight or in dark surroundings. You can also choose what resolution, size and quality, you want for the pictures you take. Note Depending on which mode you are using, some settings may be fixed (and not user adjustable).
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Pictures and Image editor In Pictures you can manage all pictures saved in your P910a. The pictures can be taken using the CommuniCorder or received via Messages, Bluetooth wireless technology or infrared communication. They can also be downloaded via the browser or transferred from your PC via a cable. Your P910a supports JPEG, GIF, MBM, PNG, WBMP and BMP picture formats.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To rename a picture 1. Select Pictures > Rename picture. Pictures Chat Edit Edit Photos Zooming pictures, widescreen and full screen 2. Enter a picture name > Done. From the detail view of the picture you can: Note Two or more pictures cannot have the same name. • Tap At the bottom of the screen you can see the picture information, for example, the size of the picture and the date the picture was taken.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To copy, delete or move multiple pictures Editing pictures • In the thumbnail and list views, select the check boxes beside the picture names. Then select Pictures > the command you want. Editing is controlled from the toolbar below the picture. Tapping the tool icons will bring up a palette with choices: • To copy and delete pictures you can also use the Storage Manager found in the Control panel.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • You can return to the text editor by tapping on the text item. To zoom in and out This is not available in all formats. • Tap Note As soon as you tap outside the text item, the text is merged with the picture and cannot be edited or moved. to zoom in. • Tap and drag the zoomed picture to view specific details in the picture. • Tap to zoom out. • Select Edit > Zoom, and select between Fit to screen and Full size. 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Video You can play video clips that are recorded with the CommuniCorder, stored in your P910a or streamed. A video clip is a short video sequence. You can also play audio-only material which is encapsulated within an MPEG file or streamed. You can download video clips from an Internet site or transfer them from a PC via a cable, or from a Memory Stick.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To copy, delete or move multiple video clips • In the list view, select the video clips you want to delete, move or copy, by selecting the check boxes beside the picture names. Then select Video > the command you want. • To delete you can also use the Storage manager found in the Control panel. For more information, refer to ‘Folders’ on page 28.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To delete a video clip 1. Select the video clip you want to delete. 2. Select Video > Delete clips. Saving video clips When you play video clips that you have received via email or multimedia messaging, or that you have downloaded to your P910a from the Web, the viewer detail view is automatically launched. From the viewer detail view you can then save the video clip to your P910a.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. How to connect to a streaming service Preferences • If you know the URL of the streaming service: When you view a video clip in full screen mode, you can select the orientation of the picture 1. Select Video > Open location. 2. Enter the URL of the streaming service, or select a service from the drop-down list. 3. Tap Done. • If you do not know the URL of the streaming service: 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 3. Select Clear Cache > Done. When you view a video clip from a Web site, you may have to set the proxy settings. To change the proxy settings 1. Select Edit > Preferences. 2. Select the Proxy tab. • If the proxy settings set in the control panel are to be used, tap Automatic configuration. • If the manual settings are to be used, enter the relevant information.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Music player Your P910a has mobile music in the form of a stereo music player. With the music player you can listen to single music tracks or entire folders with tracks. You can download tracks to your P910a from a PC, the Internet or Memory Stick, and create different folders with tracks. Your P910a supports a number of different sound files, including the popular MP3 format.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Track-folder view This view is intended for playing entire folders with MP3 files. In the track-folder Play, view you can Pause, and Stop the playback of the current folder, and see the duration of the track. Selecting a track and tapping will play the selected track and all the following tracks in the folder. Use the slider to move forwards and backwards in the track. Select Music > Manage tracks to move to the file list view.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Detail view To delete a track from the P910a The detail view is intended for managing one file at a time. Tap a file name to open the detail view. You can also play and pause the file by tapping and . 1. Select Music > Delete track. In the detail view you can move tracks between your different folders using the folder function, or rename or delete them.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Preferences You can choose if you want all types of sound files to be displayed in the file list view, or if you want to display only a certain type of sound file. To select sound file types 1. Select Edit > Preferences from the file list view. 2. Check the boxes next to the sound files you want to include in the track folders and tap Done.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Internet You use Internet, the P910a browser, to: • Connect to the Internet to view and access Web and WAP pages. • Receive and view Push messages from your WAP service provider. • Download Java applications, images and audio. The browser can open Web pages that use Java script or frames, but functions that use Java script in the Web page will not work properly.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Using the browser view The P910a can display the Internet page in normal view or full screen view. Use the Internet button to change between the views. In full screen view, press the Jog Dial forwards to display a menu with the most frequently used commands. B Edit menu. C Go to the next page. D Go to the previous page.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. – – – – – – • Paste – Paste the copied text into the selected field. Full screen – Expand the browser view. Narrow layout – Adjust web page to screen width. Zoom – Select zoom level: Small, Medium or Large. Preferences – Set the preferences of the browser. Help – View help on Internet. Internet button – Scan text function – Press the Jog Dial inwards (when no link is selected) to scan the page for text.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • • Not loaded picture (with or without link) To navigate through recently opened pages – Load image – Load the picture. 1. Select to move back to previously viewed pages. Voice call link 2. Select to move forwards again. – – – – • Call – Place a call according to the link. New SMS – Send an SMS message according to the link. – Send an MMS message according to the link.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. User authentication request Whenever a user authentication is requested, you have the possibility to either select a certificate and confirm the user authentication, to select to continue anonymously or to cancel the connection. To view information on the open page 1. Select Internet > Page information. 2. Select the Content tab to view the page information. 3. Select the Connection tab to view information on the connection.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Bookmark view options • Internet menu – Open page – Enter the URL, or select from the drop-down list. – New bookmark – Enter the URL, the name of the bookmark and select the folder to save it in. – Delete – Delete the selected bookmark. • Edit menu – Edit – Edit the selected bookmark. – Sort by date / name – Sort the entries. (Available for Push messages and Signed documents only.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Preferences The browser is initially set up to work, but you have to set up your own account. A simple way of setting up an Internet account is to use the Web phone setup-message generator on www.SonyEricsson.com. See also ‘Internet accounts’ on page 155 for more information.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Advanced settings – Select if you want to be able to receive messages from your WAP service provider. – Select if you want to automatically open the URL in WAP Push messages. – Select if you want to remove out-of-date messages automatically. – Select a sound that notifies you when a Push message arrives. – Set the size of the cache memory. The cache is the part of the memory where viewed pages are stored.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Games There are two pre-installed games in your P910a. Traditional Chess and the card game Solitaire. More games are available on the Content and Application CD in your original P910a box. You can also install games from other developers, see ‘Installing applications’ on page 131. – Played – Select if you want to play locally against your P910a or against another P910a user. 3. Tap Play to start the game.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Solitaire Solitaire is a card game played with a standard deck of 52 cards and up to 4 Jokers. • Aces are low and may not be played onto kings. Jokers can be played onto any card and any card can be played onto a joker. The purpose of Solitaire is to remove all the cards from the piles to the layout card while scoring as many points as possible.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. BUSINESS Messages With Messages you can create, send, and receive different types of messages: SMS (Short Message Service) messages are text messages sent and received via the network operator's message center. When a text message has pictures, sounds, melodies and animations inserted, it becomes an EMS (Enhanced Message Service). MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. A simple way of setting up an Internet, email, or MMS account is to ask your service provider to send you a message that contains the required information to create an account automatically on your P910a. You can also use the Web phone setup-message generator on www.SonyEricsson.com. Received auto-setup messages are stored in the Auto setup inbox. See ‘Getting started with Internet and Messages’ on page 172.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Local folders command to download messages from the folders you have subscribed to. To create a new folder 1. From the folder menu, select Edit folders. 2. Tap Add. The accounts in Messages 3. Name the folder. When you open Messages, a list of your accounts appears. 4. Tap Done. The top items in the list, Create SMS, and Create MMS, are shortcuts for directly creating new messages.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. If you leave the message before sending, it will automatically be stored in the Draft folder (unless you edit a message which was already located in Outbox). Tip To enter several addresses manually (without using Contacts) in a text message, multimedia message or in an email: enter a comma between each address. • Tap to insert a sound. The sounds last used appear. – Tap More to get more sounds to use.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. presentation. A typical page will consist of a picture, some text and sound. Refer to Technical data, section ‘MMS’ on page 200 for supported file types that you can add. You can take a picture with the CommuniCorder and send it as a multimedia message using the Send as command from Pictures. Multimedia messages can be sent to a mobile phone or an email account.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To create a new multimedia message 1. In Messages select Create MMS. (You can also select MMS > Message > New. or open an existing message and select Message > New ). 2. From the Select template dialog, tap the name of the template you want and tap Select. The Blank template will open a blank message. 3. The first page of the new message is now displayed. Select an item from the menu that appears.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Hide number – Prevent your phone number from being displayed in the recipient’s phone. (Subscription dependent). • Read report – Request a receipt when the recipient has opened your message. • Delivery report – Request a receipt when the message has been delivered to the recipient’s phone. Editing multimedia messages Here you can see the first page with an inserted picture.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To set the download method for receiving multimedia messages, manual or automatic To enter addresses from Contacts when writing an email • In Control panel, select Connections > Messaging accounts > MMS > Automatic. 2. In the Select contact dialog select the check box for each entry you want to send the email to. – Off means that only headers will be downloaded and can be viewed.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To move an email message from Outbox to Draft In your list of Outbox messages, tap to the left of the email (a tick appears), and select Message > Move to draft. If you leave the message before sending, it will automatically be stored in the Draft folder (unless it was created from Outbox). Setting email preferences Select Edit > Preferences to open the preferences dialogue.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Receiving attachments Any attachments to an email message are displayed on the tab. The icon next to an attachment in the list identifies the type of attachment. To specify a size limit for email, above which you only receive a header To view an attachment you need a viewer for that type of file.Your P910a comes with pre-installed viewers for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. 2. Select Inbox.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 3. Select Yes. The message body and attachments are deleted but the heading remains. You can download the message again later. To delete a message both locally and in your email server 1. In your list of messages, select the check box to the left of the message header. 2. Select Message > Delete message. 3. Select Yes.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. More about messaging Finding messages In both the list of accounts and list of messages, Find searches through the subject lines, senders’ details, the text of the message, and dates. In an open message, Find searches through the text of the message and highlights the text it finds. You can only search through email messages that have been fully downloaded. Get and send To get and send messages for one specific account 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. and to play received MMS in full screen by default, see “MMS Advanced settings tabs” on page 164. 3. The dialog Do you want to disconnect from Internet?, Yes/No appears. 4. Select Yes. Saving contact details When you receive a message, you can save the contact details of the person who sent you the message.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Area information Area information messages are text messages that are sent to all subscribers in a certain network area, for example, a local traffic report. When you receive an area information message, the message automatically appears on the screen. When you dismiss the information, it will be stored in the Area info Inbox until it is replaced by a new message received on the same channel.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Contacts Contacts is like an address book, in which you can store names, phone numbers, email addresses and other useful information, including photos. The information stored in the SIM is also accessible. SIM entries can be copied to Contacts and Contacts entries can be copied to the SIM. Some SIM cards have Information numbers and Service numbers stored on the SIM card by the operator.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Send as – Send the active contact using infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology. 3. Select a contact and press the Jog Dial or press the detail view for a contact. • Delete contact – Delete the active contact. To return to the list view, press • # Applications – Will access the application list view. Menu options in SIM • View all – Switch to Contacts list. • Service numbers – Display the service numbers on the SIM card.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To add a contact You can create a new contact using information from a recently received voice call or message. See also ‘Add to contacts’ on page 53. 1. Select Yes when asked to add to contacts. 2. Enter contact name and edit the number, if required. To delete a contact 1. Select the contact. 2. Select Delete contact from the options menu. • To restore a deleted contact, select Undo delete from the options menu.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. – Select – Select – Select or the URL to open a Web page. to send a multimedia message. to send a text message. Note Save mobile numbers as mobile numbers. Otherwise they will not be available when addressing text messages. To add a field to a contact Using service and information numbers 1. Select the contact. To call an Information number or Service number on the SIM card 3. Select Edit > Add field. 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 1. Select at the bottom of the screen. 2. Select a number. 3. Tap the Record button and record a voice command after the tone. 4. Tap Play to check the quality of the recording. • To remove a voice command, select the Del button. To personalize the ring melody for a contact Contacts with a personalized ring melody are shown in Personal ring type in the folders menu. 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 2. Select Contacts > Delete contact. To create or edit a contact on the SIM card 1. Select SIM from the Folders menu. 2. Create or edit the contact as described above. All options are, however, not available for the SIM card contacts. Managing contacts You can use Contacts manager to move contacts between the folders, send contacts as a Vcard to another device, or to delete them.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 2. Select Edit > Copy to SIM card. 3. If the contact has multiple phone numbers, each number will be created as a separate entry in the SIM phonebook. 4. Select Done. Preferences Contacts tab To sort the contact list and show the preferred phone number Making an owner card You can create an electronic business card, containing your contact details, including notes and a photo. You can then send this card to another device. 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Calendar The Calendar function helps you to keep track of appointments and events, and you can also set reminder alarms for the entries. A reminder is denoted by a . Creating calendar entries Different views 1. Select Calendar > New and enter a short description of the entry. This is the description you see in the calendar. You can see your Calendar entries in three views with the flip open: Day, Week and Month.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. – Private - Select the check box to prevent the item from being viewed by others than yourself if you synchronize your calendar with, for example, your PC. Managing calendar entries To find a certain entry 4. Select the note page tab to write a note for this entry. 1. Select Calendar > Find. 5. Select 2. Enter a search word in the menu that appears. to save and close the entry.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To move a Calendar item to Tasks 1. Open the entry and select Calendar > Move to Tasks. 2. The entry is moved, not copied. If you move an entry with an alarm, the alarm will also sound in Tasks. To cut or copy Calendar entries to the Tasks application 1. Open the entry and select Edit > Cut entry or Copy entry. 2. Open Tasks. 3. Select Edit > Paste entry.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Tasks With the Tasks function you can make a list of things you need to do. The folders help you to separate different types of activities. You can move entries between Tasks and the Calendar, which is useful when you come to schedule a Tasks entry. You can also send an entry via text message, infrared, Bluetooth wireless technology, multimedia message or email.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Managing task entries To restore a deleted entry Select Edit > Undo delete. To open an existing entry Select the entry in the Tasks list. To delete all completed entries In your Tasks list, select Tasks > Delete completed. To mark an entry as completed Select the check box to the left of the entry in the Tasks list. Note When you delete All Completed Entries, they are deleted permanently and cannot be restored.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Sending and receiving task entries You can send and receive task entries using Send as. See ‘Sending and receiving items’ on page 30. Preferences Select Edit > Preferences to change the settings. The following settings are available. – Display due dates – Select whether or not to display them in the Tasks list. – Display completed – Select whether or not to display them in the Tasks list.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Jotter The Jotter works as a notebook where you can write notes and draw pictures. The folders help you to separate different types of notes. To edit a note while working with it A Jotter entry consists of two pages. One text page and one drawing page. With the flip closed, you can read and edit your notes, but you cannot view or edit pictures. • For sketches, select Edit > Undo. This choice removes your last pen stroke.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Managing notes Edit a note with the flip closed 1. Select Applications >Jotter with the flip closed. 2. Use the Jog Dial to select a previous note in order to open it. To delete a note 3. Press 1. Select the note in the notes list. The note opens. . Select Edit. Insert your text using the keypad. 2. Select Jotter > Delete note. Drawing pictures You can draw with different nib widths and colors.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. TOOLS Sound recorder In Sound recorder you can record and listen to your own sound recordings. You can also send your recordings to other devices via Bluetooth wireless technology, infrared communication, email or multimedia message, and use a sound recording as a ring signal. Each memo is identified by the date and time it was recorded and by its position in the list of sound recordings. 3. Select to finish the recording.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Using sound recordings as ring signals You can set a sound recording as a ring signal.Your sound recordings will appear in the list of sounds that can be selected as ring signals. They will take the form voicenote and a number, for example voicenote1470. To set a sound recording as a ring signal see ‘Sounds and alerts’ on page 149.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Calculator The Calculator is a standard 12-digit calculator. You can add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate square roots and percentages. It also has a memory function. Key functions mr Tap once to retrieve a value from the memory and enter it into the screen. Tap twice to clear the memory. m+ Tap once to store an entered value in the memory.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Time The time and date are always displayed on the flip closed standby screen. You can customize the display of times and dates throughout your P910a. You can set your current location and another location of your choice. It is also possible to set three different alarms. Setting time and date To set the current time and date > . 1. Select 2.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 4. Tap the Date Format box and choose a format. 5. Tap the Date Separator box and choose a separator. 6. Select a Time format. 7. Tap the Time separator box and choose a separator. 8. Select Done. Specifying workdays You can specify what days you work, if, for example, you want to set an alarm that sounds only on workdays.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Setting number formats You can choose how you want the measurements and numbers in your P910a to be displayed in all your applications. Distances can be displayed using the imperial or the metric system and different punctuation marks can be used as separators. To set the number details 1. Select > . allowed, you can set the P910a to flight mode, see ‘Flight mode’ on page 48.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 7. Tap Done. 8. Make sure the check box next to the alarm is selected. When the alarm goes off, select Snooze to postpone the alarm for five minutes or Silence to turn off the alarm sound. To turn off the alarm completely, tap Done.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Viewers and editors – Quickoffice Your phone contains the following viewers and editors: • Quickword™ – view and edit Microsoft Word documents • Quicksheet™ – view and edit Microsoft Excel documents • Quickpoint™ – view Microsoft Power Point presentations • Pdf+ – view Adobe™ Acrobat™ (PDF) documents When the flip is open there are two views: List view An alphabetical list of files, for selecting a file to view.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Quickword Quicksheet To save and copy the document to a specific folder To save and copy the document to a specific folder 1. In the list view, select Quickword > Copy. 1. In the list view, select Quicksheet > Copy. 2. Select where to save the document, and select Copy. 2. Select where to save the document, and select Copy.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Quickpoint Store large presentations on the Memory Stick to leave the phone memory available for running applications. Animations and embedded objects will be shown as plain text. To handle a presentation file 1. Highlight the presentation file in List view. Show previous slide. Expand the current slide (in Outline view). Collapse the current slide (in Outline view). Zoom in (in Slide view). Zoom out (in Slide view). 2.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Pdf+ To save and copy a received document 1. In the detail view, from the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, select the save icon . 2. Name the document, select where to save it, and select Save. To move a document In the detail view, from the folder menu, select a new folder. To view a document Change the type of viewing from the toolbar at the bottom of the screen: Bookmarks view.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. File manager With the File manager you can view, rename, copy, move, and delete files and folders on the P910a. You can also add folders, send files and rename and format the Memory Stick. Initially, the root view is shown, with the sub folders: • Audio, where all audio files are stored. • Document, where different document files are stored. • Image, where all images, pictures as well as drawings, are stored.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To delete one or more folders or files Note Only empty folders can be deleted. 1. Select the folders or files to delete. 2. Select File > Delete. 3. Tap Delete. To change properties for one or more folders or files 1. Select the folders or files to change. 2. Select File > Properties. 3. Change the properties, as required. 4. Tap Done.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Online services i Online services is a customized service offered by a network operator. This function is network- or subscription-dependent. Online services provides a mechanism that allows applications that exist on the SIM to interact and operate with the P910a. It may provide services ranging from weather forecasts to the latest information from the stock market. Online service are placed on your SIM card by your operator.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS PC Suite and Content and Application CDs Sony Ericsson PC Suite Installation of the Sony Ericsson PC Suite The Sony Ericsson PC Suite CD delivered with your P910a contains a set of useful applications: The Sony Ericsson PC Suite programs can be used with Windows ME, 98, 2000 and XP.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Content and Application CD The Content and Application CD contains a number of applications and files to be installed in, or downloaded to, your P910a and used together with its applications. • Games • Audio files • Pictures • Video clips • MMS templates • MMS editor • Image editor Opening the Content and Application CD for P910a When you insert the CD in the PC, a start menu opens automatically.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Installing applications It is possible to install new applications in your P910a. These applications can be obtained in several ways, for example: • from the Internet. • from a CD. Applications which are not approved by Sony Ericsson are not guaranteed to work correctly or securely, and users install them at their own risk.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. SIS file and that the content has not been modified after it was created. If the SIS file does not contain a digital signature you will be given a warning about the problem but you can still decide to proceed with the installation at your own risk. In general, it is recommended that you install only from SIS files where the vendor identity and file integrity can be verified.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 5. Now, depending on the software, you may be prompted to replace a previous installation, select language, memory location and select other installation options. Removing applications from your P910a It is sometimes necessary to remove installed applications and user data to free up memory. Removing applications in the P910a 1. Select . 2. From the menu, select Applications > Uninstall. 3.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Connecting to other devices Your P910a can be connected to other devices with similar interfaces such as PCs, other P910as and handheld computers. The connection can be made via: • Bluetooth wireless technology (not together with Windows 98) • Cable PC connectivity software Your P910a is delivered with a CD, Sony Ericsson PC Suite. This software must be installed in the PC you want to connect to.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Set the P910a in PC connect mode for • Synchronization. • Installation of software. • Backup and restore. Set the P910a in Modem mode when using • P910a as a modem. • Dial-up network wizard. You should disable the USB cable connection in these two cases. In your PC select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Phone Monitor Options > COM Ports and disable the COM port to which the cable is connected.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Connection via Bluetooth wireless technology You can connect your P910a to other products equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, for example PCs, car handsfree devices, or other mobile phones, and exchange data. Since Bluetooth wireless technology is radio-based, there does not have to be a free line of sight between transmitting and receiving devices.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. – Non-paired devices that are within range are shown with their names in italics. – Devices that are within range but unknown are shown with a preset name. 4. Select the device you want your P910a to pair with, and enter a passcode when asked for it. When the passcode is accepted, the pairing process is complete, see ‘Passcodes’ on page 138. 5.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To remove a paired device from your P910a Select a device in the list and select Remove. Passcodes Bluetooth Shared. The item is then copied to the Shared folder, accessible by other users. When a user requests to access your Shared folder, a request dialog is shown, where you can Accept or Reject the transfer. Passcodes ensure that the device you pair with really is the device you think it is.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Synchronization and backup With Sony Ericsson PC Suite installed in your PC, your P910a can synchronize with the following PC applications, also called Personal Information Managers (PIMs): • Lotus® Organizer® 5 & 6, 6.5 • Lotus Notes® 5.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Local synchronization settings To make a manual synchronization Local synchronization is initiated from the PC and all settings are made in the P910a PC software (included on the Sony Ericsson PC Suite CD). 1. Connect your P910a via cable, infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see ‘Connecting to other devices’ on page 134.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Remote synchronization Remote synchronization settings Remote synchronization takes place over the air and is the ideal way to keep the P910a up-to-date while on the move. Using GPRS, the P910a can be continuously connected to the remote synchronization server.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 6. Repeat for other items. Making a remote synchronization Open Applications > Remote Sync and tap the Sync button. When ready, the Task status column shows today's date for all successfully synchronized items. Backing up data You can use the P910a Backup and Restore PC software to back up the contents stored in your P910a to your computer.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 2. In the PC, click on and restore. on the PC taskbar and select Back up 3. Select your P910a in the menu that appears. Several P910as can be backed up to the same PC. 4. Select one of the backups in the list of previously saved backups and click Restore. 5. Click Yes and follow the instructions in the PC and in the P910a. 6. The restore is complete. Note Everything in your P910a will be overwritten by the chosen backup.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. SETTINGS Personalizing your P910a There are a number of ways you can give your P910a a personal touch and change its settings to suit your requirements. Themes Themes control the color of screen and text, the icons, and the background picture, the wallpaper. Sound themes control the notification alerts. Some themes are pre-loaded in the P910a.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Setting a screen saver You can set a screen saver picture to be displayed after a period of inactivity. See ‘Display’ on page 147. Keylock and device lock may be used in combination with the screen saver. When you press a key or touch the screen, you will be prompted to activate keys and/or enter the device lock code. The images can be JPEG, GIF (including animated), BMP, WBMP, MBM or PNG format.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. can add as many ring signals as desired, subject only to available storage space. Tip Sound Recorder recordings are listed as voicenote and a number, for example voicenote1470. A ring signal may be selected for an entry in Contacts, so that the caller can be identified by the ring signal that is played. See ‘To personalize the ring melody for a contact’ on page 104.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Control panel The Control Panel is the location for all the main settings on your P910a that are system-wide and affect more than one application. This is the main place to go to initially set up your P910a, and to change settings at any point thereafter. To access Applications > Control panel.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Wallpaper tab You can set a picture to be the background, wallpaper, for the standby screen. 1. Select if the flip closed or flip open wallpaper should be changed. 2. Tap the image showing the current picture. 3. Browse to see picture files available on your P910a. 4. Select a picture and tap Select. Read more about background in ‘Personalizing your P910a’ on page 144.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Flight mode On the Location tab In flight mode the radio function is turned off. You cannot make and receive calls but most of the other functions in the P910a are available. • Set Current country/region and Current city, state to your current location. Use these settings to turn the flight mode on or off and also to activate the Power menu.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. You can choose to use any sound recording or audio file. You can select ring signals that are stored on your phone or on a Memory Stick. If the selected file is later deleted or moved, the Default Melody will be played instead. To listen to the selected ringtone or alert 1. Tap the icon to listen to the signal. 2. Tap again to stop playback. Calls tab These settings set incoming call alerts.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Area info – Select an alert for received area information messages. • Auto setup – Select an alert for auto setup messages. Use the settings on the Primary, Alternative and Flip Closed tabs to set methods for entering text in your P910a. Primary The method that you select here is activated automatically when you need to enter text into your P910a.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Time & date Adjusting the time and date here sets these throughout your P910a. The dialog has three tabs. You can set: Time & date The current time and date. Here you can also turn Summertime (daylight saving time) on or off for your location. Format Specify how you want the time and date to be displayed on the screen. Workdays Specify the days in your working week.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To set the time and date display format 1. Select Date format and choose a format. 2. Select Date separator and choose a separator. 3. Select a Time format. 4. Select Time separator choose a separator. 5. Select Done. Workdays tab You can specify what days you work, if, for example, you want to set an alarm that sounds only on workdays.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Tip You will probably find that the preset name of your P910a, and of devices you pair it with, are not very meaningful or easily recognizable. It is a good idea to change these names to something more useful. The name you choose for your P910a appears on any devices you pair it with. Cable Use Cable to set the cable connection mode and the connection parameters used when communicating through your P910a's cable port.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. GSM Networks Infrared This option lets you choose what network to use when you are outside your operator’s area. Choose if you want to search for a new network or use a preferred one. You can also make a list of preferred networks. Use this setting to control the state of the infrared port of your P910a. • Search mode – Select between automatic or manual search for a network.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. There are three types of Internet account: Dial-Up: For Dial-Up (CSD, Circuit Switched Data) connections, you are charged for the length of time that you are connected to the Internet. High-Speed Dial-Up: For High-Speed Dial-Up (HSCSD, High Speed Circuit Switched Data) connections you are charged for the length of time you are connected but you can increase the connection speed so that information is transferred faster.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. New GPRS account For some accounts you may need to make advanced settings, provided by your ISP. Select Advanced and enter settings on the tabs as described below GPRS Advanced tabs Log in The settings on this tab deal with IP and DNS addresses. The DNS address uniquely identifies your Internet Service Provider (ISP)'s computers, which your P910a uses to connect to the Internet.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. GPRS Advanced tabs Authentication is used by some network operators to identify the mobile phone connecting to their GPRS network. There are different methods, or protocols, for doing this. Normal: PAP (Password Authentication Protocol). The user's username and password are transmitted over the network in an unencrypted form. Secure: CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol).
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Dial-Up and High-Speed Dial-Up Advanced tabs Select the check box Post connect terminal if: • The login script of the account that you are setting up requires that you input certain information or you will need to respond to prompts from the Internet accounts. You are connecting to a Dial-Up account that uses Secure Access generated by a separate smart card or password generator.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. may not receive incoming calls. As soon as the transfer stops (Icon: ) incoming calls will be accepted. Setting the Preferred mode lets you choose how you want to use your P910a: • Select GPRS only if you do not want to be disturbed by incoming phone calls while browsing the Web. All incoming voice (and GSM data) calls are rejected. If you disconnect from the Internet, incoming calls can be received.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Email tab Email account Inbox tab settings The Email tab shows a list of the email accounts on your P910a.You can add a New account to the list and Edit or Delete an existing account. Username Password Incoming server address You can choose one of your email accounts as Preferred.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Email account Outbox tab settings Email account Advanced tab settings Outgoing server address Incoming mail port Normally 110. Do not change unless your ISP instructs you to. Secure password authentication A secure connection means that all information (including your username, password, and all messages) is encrypted to maximize security while you are connected to the Internet.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. SMS tab MMS tab Use these settings to set up text messaging and EMS messaging: Use these settings to set up multimedia messaging: Messaging accounts SMS tab settings Messaging accounts MMS tab settings SMS Service center address The SMS Service center address is the phone Service center address number where your text messages are stored.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Advanced settings Select Advanced to make settings about how your P910a will send and receive multimedia messages. MMS Advanced settings tabs Send The values you give these settings will be default for all multimedia messages that you send. You can of course choose other values for an individual message in Messages. You can set the Validity period for your messages, that is, how long they should be available to the receiver.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Area Information is a type of text message that is sent to all subscribers in a certain network area, for example a local traffic report. To enable Cell Information Select the Cell information check box To turn Area Information on 1. Check the Area information check box. Received messages will be automatically stored, and displayed in the list when dismissed. 2.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Note You access WAP pages through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) so, when you create a WAP account, you must choose one of your existing Internet accounts or first create a new one. To create a new WAP account 1. Enter the name of the WAP account. 2. Select the Internet account you want to use. Preferred indicates the account set as preferred in the Internet setup. 3.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Security information Type of certificate Security information is displayed when Certificate manager cannot be sure of the origin of the page or software. For example, security information will be displayed if: The type can be either User or Certificate Authority. • The certificate on a page has expired. • The identity of a software manufacturer cannot be verified.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. When you format a disk, you delete all the information on it, including any applications that you may have installed. You also delete all information placed on it by other devices (these folders are hidden except in File Manager). IP Security manager The IP security manager displays stored policies and only one policy can be activated at a time.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Secure tokens If you need access to a network that requires secure access (often known as ‘strong authentication’), for example a corporate intranet, you can set up the Internet account you use to log in to that network to use secure access and generate the required one-time password when you make the connection. you use your P910a as a Hard Token). You can configure as many tokens as needed.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • In Tasks, delete all completed entries by selecting Tasks > Delete completed in your list of entries. • Throughout your P910a, use folders as you create and receive information to speed up housekeeping later. To uninstall applications 1. Select Uninstall. A list of applications that can be uninstalled is shown. 2. Select the application to uninstall. Deleting or copying general files 3. Select Uninstall.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Note The PIN-G applies to the whole WIM and any items that do not have a different PIN. This means that no specific items on the WIM are linked to PIN-G. You can change status of a PIN: • Enable PIN A PIN code that is enabled is requested for authorization of an operation. To proceed with the operation you must enter the PIN code. • Disable PIN A PIN code that is disabled is not requested to authorize an operation to proceed.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Getting started with Internet and Messages Introduction Connection type Before you can use Internet and Messages to access the Internet and send or receive messages, you will need to make Control Panel. some user-specific settings in the When your P910a connects to a service provider, it will use a GSM or GPRS network provided by a network operator. Many network operators offer both GPRS and GSM services.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Automatically set up service provider and messaging The easiest way to set up your P910a is automatically, through your service provider. For of: Messages settings your P910a supports automatic setup New phone set-up messages will appear in the Auto setup account inbox of Messages. (Phone set-up messages for email accounts will, however, be found in your SMS message inbox.) When an phone set-up message appears, select it.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. First collect all the information you will need. You can obtain this information from your ISP (Internet Service Provider), or if you are connecting to a corporate network, your information services department. The dialog has four tabs, one for each type of messaging service: email The provider of your email service, or for a corporate account, your information services manager can provide you with the necessary details.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Setting up WAP accounts A WAP account (sometimes called a WAP profile) defines a service provider and gateway that should be used when making a connection to WAP services. You also need a WAP account when you use MMS message (Multimedia Messaging Service). First collect all the information you will need.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Networking) entries on your PC for GPRS and HSCSD connections. Once paired with a Bluetooth-enabled laptop, your P910a is ready to make a connection to the Internet or corporate network. Since Bluetooth is wire-free and requires no line-of-sight alignment, you can place the laptop in a comfortable position and let your P910a remain in your pocket, briefcase, or even be placed up to 10 meters away.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To set up a Dial-Up entry for CSD or HSCSD 1. On the PC, open the Control Panel. 2. Choose to install a new modem. 3. Choose your P910a as the modem. 4. Select the port where the P910a is connected. 5. Confirm the selection. A new DUN connection has been created. Connecting To connect using a DUN entry created by the wizard 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. GPRS status information To reset the log of an account When the signal strength icon is selected, network, GPRS status information and, if applicable, GPRS error text appear. 1. Select an account in the list. GPRS data log To delete or reset the log of several accounts A new GPRS data log entry is created when a GPRS account establishes a connection for the first time. It does not wait for transfer data.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. REFERENCE Troubleshooting This chapter consists of a selection of suggestions for solving possible problems with your P910a. If this does not help, please try the Knowledge base on the global support site, www.SonyEricsson.com/support. There you also find other information that can be helpful. Start-up problems P910a will not start Your P910a also contains help files with additional information.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Device lock Phone locked is displayed followed by the prompt Enter lock code. Your P910a is locked to prevent unauthorized use. To unlock the P910a: • Enter your device lock code, 0000 by default, then press Key symbol or Communication problems Telephone does not work . • Make sure the P910a is not set in Flight mode. The keypad is locked to prevent unintentional key action. Press followed by to unlock the keys.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. The person I am talking to has a problem hearing what I am saying • Make sure you do not cover the microphone when you talk. You find the microphone at the bottom of the phone, next to the connector. Cannot use WAP • Your subscription does not include WAP. Check with your service provider. • Your subscription does not include SMS or MMS. Check with your service provider.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Problems to connect to a PC or another device Not possible to establish connection using cable • Make sure that the SyncStation and cable is correctly connected to the PC. • Make sure that the correct COM port on the PC is enabled. Right-click the P910a link symbol in the PC taskbar, and select Properties. Select the USB COM port. • Make sure that the devices are correctly paired.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Cannot synchronize with my PC • Connect to your PC with cable, Bluetooth technology, or infrared. See “Connecting to other devices” on page 134. Storage Manager • Select Applications > Control panel > Other > Storage manager. • Then install Sony Ericsson PC Suite, and make necessary settings. See “Synchronization and backup” on page 139 and the help files in Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Tap on display does not work Cannot change language Occasionally you may find that you tap one item (for example a button or menu option) but another is activated. Calibrating the screen ensures that the correct item is activated. Tap Control panel > Device tab > Display > Screen tab > Calibrate screen and follow the instructions. • The first time you start the P910a you select a language.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this information before using your mobile phone. Note Important: to avoid hearing impairment, answer call or lower volume before placing this product to your ear. Recommendations • Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place. • Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or humidity.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when the handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson body worn accessory intended for this phone. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch another metal object. This could short-circuit and damage the battery. • Do not disassemble or modify the battery. • Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures, never above +60°C (+140°F). For maximum battery capacity, use the battery in room temperature. • Turn off your mobile phone before removing the battery. • Keep out of children's reach.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 3. This warranty does not cover any failure of the Product due to normal wear and tear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with the Sony Ericsson instructions for use and maintenance of the Product.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Terms and definitions AU Format for audio data files .AU files have the suffix .au bps Bits per second – rate of data flow. Bearer Path over which data flows. Specifically in CSD and HSCSD, the type of phone link from the GSM network to the server – PSTN or ISDN. cHTML A version of HTML optimized for small devices. Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technology is a secure, fast radio connection technology.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. CSS Cascading Style Sheet. A feature of browsers. DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency. A method of coding digits as a combination of two audible tones. DUN Dial-Up Networking. The dial-up networking capability in Windows. EMS Enhanced Messaging Service. An extension of SMS enabling pictures, animations, sound and text formatting to be added to text messages. FCC Federal Communications Commission.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. HSCSD High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data (HSCSD) is circuit-switched wireless data transmission for mobile users at data rates of up to 64 kbps. HTML Hypertext Markup Language is the set of markup symbols or codes inserted in a file intended for display on a World Wide Web browser page. The markup tells the Web browser how to display a Web page's words and images. HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a protocol designed for recording and playing back music on digital synthesizers that is supported by many makes of personal computer sound cards. MIME Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions. A protocol defining how messages are sent on the Internet. For example, MIME is used to describe how attachments are encoded and what type of data they contain.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. PDF Portable Document Format. A format created by Adobe for storing and distributing documents. Phonebook A memory in the SIM card where phone numbers can be stored and accessed by name or position. PIM Personal Information Management. Generic term for applications such as Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and so on. PIN A PIN is a personal identification number. PNG Portable Network Graphics.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. custom menus for personalized services, for instance to assist operators in providing mobile commerce applications. TLS Transport Layer Security. Used by Web browsers, for example. SMIL Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language. Used by MMS to describe how media items are to be played. URL Uniform Resource Locator. Points to a service or information on the Internet, for example: http://www.SonyEricsson.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. call centers, video conferencing, PIMs /PDAs, pagers, fax, office equipment, and smart cards. vCard is specified by IETF. system and game sounds to CD-quality audio. A Wave file is identified by a file name extension of WAV (.wav). VGA Video Graphics Array. Graphics standard introduced by IBM, having a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. WBXML Wireless Binary Extensible Markup Language. VPN Virtual Private Network.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. xHTML Extensible Hypertext Markup Language. A reformulation of HTML 4.01 in XML. Being XML, means that XHTML can be viewed, edited, and validated with standard XML tools. At the same time, it operates as well as or better than HTML 4 in existing HTML 4 conforming user agents. XML Extensible Markup Language. An initiative from the W3C defining an ‘extremely simple’ dialect of SGML suitable for use on the WWW.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Technical data General Screen Product P910a standard version, Latin character set Screen type TFT Size 115 x 57 x 26 mm Screen size Weight 155 grams with battery and flip. Flip closed: 208 x 208 pixels, 40 x 40 mm Flip open: 208 x 320 pixels, 40 x 61 mm System and power class GSM 850 Class 4 GSM 1800 Class 1 GSM 1900 Class 1 Pixel size 0.192 x 0.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Phone Infrared transceiver Data transmission rate Max speed between phone and IrDA device (that is a PC or another phone) SIR: up to 115,200 bps GPRS Maximum Data Rates (kbps) 4+1 CS-1 9.05 kbps CS-2 13.4 kbps CS-3 15.6 kbps CS-4 21.4 kbps Rx 36.2 53.6 62.4 85.6 Tx 9.05 13.4 15.6 21.4 Speed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM Network.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Video player File Format MP4 (MPEG4), 3GP (3GPP PSS) Streaming transport RTSP according to 3GPP Music player File Format MP3, MP4, M4A,WAV, AAC, AU, AMR and G-MIDI level 1 with 24 voices polyphony, RMF, iMelody Integrated browser Markup languages HTML 3.2 (excluding features not relevant to a small screen device) WML 1.3 WBXML xHTML Basic xHTML Mobile Profile cHTML WAP version 2.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Email Incoming mail server support POP3, IMAP4 Outgoing mail server support SMTP Content coding MIME compliant Security SMTP authentication, SSL encrypted IMAP4 and SMTP Attachments Receiving and sending Document viewer and editor Microsoft® Word Microsoft® Excel Adobe® Acrobat® (PDF) Note The installed viewer for Microsoft Word documents cannot be used to view files in Rich Text format (.
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