P900 User Guide
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Contents OVERVIEW Introduction ................................................................. 8 Getting to know your P900......................................... 9 P900 package...................................................................... 9 P900 overview .................................................................. 10 SIM card ........................................................................... 11 Battery ..............................................................................
Music player............................................................... 69 Playing sound files............................................................ 69 Managing sound files........................................................ 70 Internet ....................................................................... 73 Using the browser view .................................................... 74 Using the bookmark view................................................. 77 Preferences...................
Setting locations ............................................................. 114 Setting number formats .................................................. 114 Setting alarms ................................................................. 115 Viewer....................................................................... 116 Common viewer functions.............................................. 116 Viewing Word documents .............................................. 117 Viewing Excel spreadsheets .......
GSM Networks ............................................................... 146 Infrared ........................................................................... 146 Internet accounts............................................................. 147 Messaging accounts ........................................................ 151 WAP accounts ................................................................ 156 The Other tab Certificate manager.........................................................
Sony Ericsson P900 User Guide Second edition (November 2003) 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. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User Guide.
OVERVIEW Introduction For ease of reference, the ‘Getting to know your P900’ chapter provides a quick overview of the main functions of the phone, shortcuts and general information. Your P900 combines advanced business and entertainment features in one intuitive device. Its integrated camera lets you take pictures and record video wherever you are and use them in a wide range of applications. The pictures can be used in the Picture Phone Book, where they can be used to identify callers.
Getting to know your P900 P900 package A P900 with stylus B Battery L C Travel charger A D SyncStation P900 E Stereo headset F Protective bag and strap G Extra stylus H Cover and tool set - Flip replacement F J Memory Stick Duo K Memory Stick Duo adapter D L User documentation package M 2 CDs, PC Suite for P900 and Multimedia for P900 J H B E Getting to know your P900 Note The design of the charger varies according to the market.
P900 overview A F B D A C E G F D B H G I C E A Stylus A Indicator light for Bluetooth wireless technology (blue) B External antenna connector B Screen C CommuniCorder C Flip (in open position) D Battery compartment D Indicator light for network and battery (green/red) E Connector for accessories and charger E CommuniCorder activation and shutter release F Connector for stereo headset F Internet button for activation of the browser G Jog Dial G Slot for Sony Memory Stick Duo H Infr
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 phone book information, among other things. Before using your P900 for the first time, charge the battery provided for at least 4 hours. Use the supplied charger. See ‘Charging the battery’ on page 12.
Charging the battery • When the battery needs to be charged, the phone beeps. The indicator light (on the top of your P900) flashes red and a battery low message appears on the screen. • The battery can be charged at any time. The P900's performance is not affected. However, using your P900 while charging increases the charging time. To charge the battery The P900 can be charged either when it is switched on or off. 1. Make sure the battery is inserted in your P900 and the cover is closed. 2.
First time startup Please read ‘Guidelines for safe and efficient use’ on page 174 before you start using your P900. When you start your P900 for the first time 1. Press the On/Off button to turn on your P900, keeping the Flip closed. The language selection dialog opens. 2. Select a language from the list. Read more about selecting a language in ‘Language selection’ on page 159. 3. When you have selected a language, the phone turns off. 4. Open the Flip. Press the On/Off button again.
phone book. These entries can be imported to Contacts. See ‘Copying contacts to and from the SIM card’ on page 100. Operational modes The P900 works in different operational modes: Flip removed The Flip can also be removed, which makes the organizer applications easier to access. When the Flip is removed, the P900 works in Flip open operational mode. Note Turn off the P900 before you remove the flip to avoid damaging your phone.
Flip closed mode C Applications B A Sony Ericsson 11:20am Call list OK D E 21/06/2004 C Applications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CommuniCorder Music player Messaging Contacts Calendar Tasks Jotter Sound recorder OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CommuniCorder Music player Messages Contacts Calendar Tasks Jotter Sound recorder Connections C A Shortcut to Messaging application B Shortcut to Contacts application C Shortcut to Call list application Tip When view is selected, it is also possible to start an application by
Flip open mode A Shortcut to Messaging application B Shortcut to Contacts application B C D C Shortcut to Phone application E D Shortcut to Calendar application F A Applications View All CommuniCorder Pictures Video Music player Internet Messages Contacts Phone Calendar Tasks Jotter Control panel Calculator i CommuniCorder Pictures Video Music player Internet Messages Contacts Phone Calendar Tasks Jotter Control panel Calculator Sound recorder Time Viewer File manager Remote Sync Online services
Virtual flip When the virtual flip is enabled, is shown on the status bar when the virtual flip is open. Select to ‘close’ the virtual flip. Item When the virtual flip is closed, the virtual flip keypad is shown. Select to ‘open’ the virtual flip. B Menu bar You must activate the virtual flip, when you have removed the Flip keypad, by tapping the Enable virtual flip checkbox in Control Panel > Device > Flip removed. Screen areas When the Flip is closed, you use the keyboard and Jog Dial.
Jog Dial Action Function Rotate 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 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 Jog Dial (inward) Selects a highlighted item, dials selected phone numbers. Generally the same action as in Flip closed.
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 messages or similar texts. • Press and hold to toggle 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. • Press and hold to return to Standby.
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.
Memory Stick® Duo™ The Memory Stick Duo provides a convenient way of increasing the storage space in your P900. You can save still images, video clips, music, and voice recordings as well as computer data and applications on a Memory Stick Duo and use it to store or transfer the contents for many different purposes. These include: • Storing backup copies of important files. • Storing media for personalizing your P900. • Storing media for use when composing MMS messages.
Reformatting a Memory Stick Duo If you need to reformat a Memory Stick Duo, select Control Panel > Other > Format disk, or select File manager > File > Format disk. When you reformat a disk, you delete all the information on it, including any applications that you may have installed. Sharing data with other devices Your P900 uses the shorter memory stick variant, Memory Stick Duo.
Connecting the accessories A The travel charger is connected to the desk stand or to the P900. Note The design of the charger varies according to the market. E B The USB connector from the desk stand is connected to a PC. C The headset is connected to the P900. D Other accessories can be connected to the connector at the base of the P900. B ∆ A Getting to know your P900 E A car holder can be connected to the antenna connector at the rear.
Services You need the following services to use the P900 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.
Call list The call list displays the most recent calls, either outgoing, incoming or missed. In Flip closed, press Jog Dial or to call the selected entry. To view the call list when the Flip is open, open Phone and select the call list view by tapping the icon. CommuniCorder For taking video clips and still pictures. In CommuniCorder view, the screen becomes a viewfinder. Press the CommuniCorder button or Jog Dial to start recording or take a photo.
Jotter Displays a list of stored entries. In detailed view, the complete entry is displayed. File manager (Flip open only) You can handle the content and organization of media, both in the P900 and on the Memory Stick Duo Control panel (Flip open only) Contains all settings that are systemwide and affect more than one application. This is the main view to use when initially setting up your P900. Remote Sync (Flip open only) Performs over-the-air synchronization.
General functions Application launcher views In Flip open, the P900 can present the applications in two ways: • List view (small icons appear in one column) • Icon view (large icons appear in two columns) Folders Folders are used to organize information, for example contacts, jotter entries, or task lists. You might want to organize your contacts in business and personal folders. Folders are also used when managing files of different types on your P900 and Memory Stick Duo.
Use the Edit Folders menu item to: • Rename a folder, or move a folder to or from Memory Stick Duo. Select the folder you want to move or rename, tap Edit, type the name of the new folder, and select a Location from the list. Tap Done. • To Add a new folder. Tap Add, enter a folder Name and select a Location from the list. Tap Done. • To Delete a folder. Select the folder you want to delete and tap Delete. A folder can only be deleted if it is empty. Not all folders can be deleted.
In some applications, for example Messaging, Find may be more complicated: • The size of each message is so large that you may want to restrict the search to the current message only. • Folders are potentially more significant, so you may want to restrict the search to the current folder only. • Text message (using SMS): The P900 will create a new text message. Add the phone number of the recipient and tap Send. • Email: the P900 will create a new message with the item included as an attachment.
3. Select the attachments tab. • Several other expansion memory alternatives on the market. 4. Select the required attachment. The attachment or a summary of the attachment will be displayed. • Pictures on Sony Image Station on the Web: 5. Select Save to save the item. You may optionally display the received item within the related application. See ‘Messaging’ on page 83 for more information. To receive beamed items – For Europe: http://www.sonystyle-imaging.com – For Japan: http://www.imagestation.
Settings • ABC – uppercase entry For settings that are application-specific, tap Edit > Preferences in the application menu bar. For generic settings, go to Control Panel. • abc – lowercase entry When you are editing text you can: • Press and select Text options > Input type to select text input type. Entering text 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.
2. For example, if you want to write the word ‘Jane’, press . During text entry, a suggestion list with word candidates are presented. The most frequently used word is highlighted. 3. If the word is the word you want: – Press to accept and add a space. (To accept a word without adding a space, press • Spell word, to edit the entered word. • My words, to view the user dictionary. • Language, to change language. • Show suggestion list / Hide suggestion list, to switch the candidates window on and off. .
Onscreen keyboard When you need to edit text, tap the keyboard icon in the status bar and then select characters. Tap Done when ready. At the bottom left of the keyboard you can choose between three keyboard layouts with different character sets. abc - standard characters àëó - international characters 123 - numeric characters and Calendar Chat Edit Edit Unfiled Weekly meeting Type Appointment Description Done The agenda for...
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 . or , « Note Start each stroke at the dotted end. ? ! & 1 @ " 2 Note Start each stroke at the dotted end. 34 Accented letters Write the character as described above, then write the accent above the arrow. Other such characters, for example, ö and ü, follow the same principle.
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. To activate the SIM card lock 1. Select Control panel > Device > Locks. 2. Select a lock option. 3. Select Done. P900 locks Use the SIM card lock and the device lock to protect your SIM card and your P900 from unauthorized use. Use the keylock to prevent the keys from being accidentally pressed.
If the device lock is set to When SIM changed, it means that the P900 is not normally locked. However, if the SIM has been changed, the P900 asks you to enter the code to unlock the P900 before you can use it. This means that if someone steals your P900 and puts another SIM card into it, they will not be able to use it. Change code Note Your operator can block your SIM, if you report that your phone has been stolen. To change a code The device lock is not on when you buy your P900.
Screen lock This option locks the screen of your P900. This is to protect the device if the screen is accidentally pressed in Flip open mode or with the Flip removed. When this setting is active, the screen will automatically become locked after a period of inactivity. To activate or change the screen lock 1. Select > Settings. 2. Select a lock time or Off. To lock the screen Select > Lock screen. To unlock the screen Push Jog Dial Forward > Inward or Backward > Inward.
Phone The P900 is a fully featured cellphone with complete integration with the other functions of the device, including applications from developers outside Sony Ericsson, so-called third-party applications. With the Flip closed, you can access most of the functions using Jog Dial and the keypad. More advanced tasks, such as handling conference calls or using other applications during a call, are best handled with the Flip open.
• Press and select Hide my number, if you do not want to reveal your phone number to the party you are calling. Select Show my number, if you want to show it. To make a call using the Call list If a call is not successfully connected, the P900 can be set to automatically retry to connect the call. When a retry is successful, the P900 alerts you with a single ringtone. 3. Scroll the list by rotating Jog Dial and select an entry.
2. When you hear a short tone, speak the voice command linked to the number you want to call. See ‘To record a voice command’ on page 51. The P900 connects you with the matching contact. You can use voice control when the P900 is handheld, used with a hands-free set (car or portable), or with a Bluetooth wireless technology headset. Magic word cannot be used together with a Bluetooth wireless technology headset. For more information, see ‘Voice control’ on page 50. To end a call Press , or press Jog Dial.
Options during or after a call Use Jog Dial to change the phone volume during a call. Press to get a list of call handling options. The list varies according to the situation. Options that concern two or more active calls are described in ‘Handling two or more calls’ on page 44. • Speakerphone On/Off – You can use the P900 as a speakerphone. See ‘Speakerphone’ on page 46. • Applications – Open another application, and, for example, paste a copied phone number into a Jotter entry.
If a call is not successfully connected, the P900 can be set to automatically retry to connect the call. When a retry is successful, the P900 alerts you with a single ringtone. To make a call using the Contact list To make a call using Speed dial Speed dial is a fast way to call one of your special speed dial numbers. See ‘Set up speed dial numbers’ on page 46. This is the default phone view. 3. Select a phone number by rotating Jog Dial. 1. Select bar.
To end a call Select End call, or press Jog Dial. Incoming calls When you receive a call, if the calling party is found in Contacts, the name of the caller is displayed. If there is a picture, it is also shown in a small or large version. See ‘Incoming call picture’ on page 50. To handle an incoming call Use the screen buttons to select what to do. • Answer – Answer the call. • Send Busy – Reject the call. The calling party hears a busy signal, and the call is logged as a rejected call.
Handling two or more calls During a call, you can make a second call, or answer an incoming call. The ongoing call is put on hold and the new call becomes active. The held call is shown with a grey background. If someone calls when a call is on hold, you will be asked if you want to release the held call and answer the incoming call. When an active call is finished, you are asked to retrieve the held call. If you do not respond within a few seconds, the held call is also finished.
To start a conference call With one active call and one held call, tap the Join calls button, or select Phone > Join calls from the menu. To add a new conference party 1. During a conference call, tap a new call. on the button bar and make 2. Select Join calls. To manage a conference call Use the screen buttons: • End conference – End the conference for all parties. Call list and call log The Call list shows calls made, received, rejected, or missed.
To delete calls from the Call list Silent mode • To delete all calls, select Phone > Delete all calls. In silent mode, all sound ringtones and sound alarm signals are turned off. When the Flip is closed, press and select Turn on silent to put the phone in silent mode. Press and select Turn off silent to turn off silent mode. When the Flip is open, tap the sounds icon on the status bar to open a dialog where you can toggle silent mode on or off.
To edit or delete a Speed dial number • Phone on – Start the P900 in the normal way. 1. Select • Flight mode – Start the P900 in flight mode. , on the button bar. 2. Select Edit > Edit speed dial. 3. Select the contact to edit or delete. 4. To change the name, enter the new name. To delete a contact, tap Delete. 5. Select Done. • Power off – Turn the P900 off. To toggle flight mode on and off when Power menu is selected 1. Press the On/Off button. 2. On the Power menu, select the option you want. 3.
• Including a tone sequence in the call setup. After the phone number, but before the digits, press and hold to insert a pause, represented by the character p. Then press your digits. Finally make the call by pressing . • Program digit sequences into a Contact card for the service. Each digit sequence to be sent as tones must begin with pc.
Incoming calls can be received on both lines at any time. The name of the line is shown and the ringtone defined for the line is used. To select a line for outgoing calls The preset line is shown by the icon on the status bar. If you want to use the other line: If you know what numbers and codes your PBX accepts, you can send these without the phone manipulating them. Start any number or command with a p. This is done by pressing and holding the key.
Incoming calls via the PBX may be routed to the P900 as well as to your fixed extension, and you can answer with either phone. During a call, the P900 can activate PBX features, such as making a new call, conference calls, inquiry calls, and callback. When the phone is idle, click the > status bar PBX icon Command to send other commands to the PBX, such as In meeting until..., Course, or Business trip. 2. Select the item to set up.
• Magic word – Select the cases where you want to use the magic word when you use voice dialing. You must, however, record a magic word before you can decide to use it. Using the magic word increases battery drain. You are advised to record voice commands in a quiet environment to maximize recognition.You must also select voice commands carefully, so they are not activated by mistake by environment sounds. • Voice answer – Select On or Off.
You can also select to use a Bluetooth headset as the preferred sound device. See ‘Pairing’ on page 129 for information on how to establish connection with the headset. • All callers – Everybody can phone you. • Bluetooth: Preferred sound device – Select the option you want. • Contacts – Only people in your Contacts address book can phone you. – Phone – Use the keypad to manage incoming and outgoing calls. – Headset – Use the headset or the keypad to manage incoming and outgoing calls.
Restrict calls Calling cards You can set restrictions for calls made from or to your P900. You can, for example, prevent it from being used for longdistance calls. Calling cards are used together with some phone services. These settings specify how P900 handles calling cards. Most Calling card settings are protected by the Device lock, see ‘Device lock’ on page 35. To restrict incoming calls 1. Select the Incoming tab. 2. Set restrictions for: – All incoming calls. – Incoming calls when roaming.
– Sending order – Number then code means that the P900 first sends the phone number you have started to call, and then sends the verification number. Code then number means the opposite order. – Delay for number/code – Set a time delay between the moment the calling card answers the call and the P900 starts sending tones. Some international calling card services instruct their users to select a language by pressing a digit.
When the credit runs out, Credit expired is displayed and ongoing, chargeable calls are stopped. To set the line tags Please refer to the onboard help for detailed information about Call meter settings. 2. Edit the names for line 1 and 2. 1. Select the ALS settings dialog. 3. Tap Done. Note PIN2 is required from your network operator for storing any changes you make to the Call meter settings. Not all networks provide charging information to the phone during a call.
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 P900 via messaging, infrared communication or Bluetooth wireless technology, for example to a PC. It is also possible to exchange video clips and pictures between the P900 and the Web.
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 Duo. See ‘Folders’ on page 27 for more information on using folders. To send a video clip you have just recorded in Flip closed, select Send as MMS from the Flip closed context menu. In Flip open, tap . Note Most operators only accept video clips of 10 seconds length or 95 KB size.
Taking pictures To view the last picture You can take a picture with the Flip open as well as closed. 1. Select CommuniCorder > View picture. 2. Select Done to return. To take a picture 1. Press the camera button application. to activate the CommuniCorder To delete the last picture 1. Select CommuniCorder > Delete picture. 2. If required, rotate Jog Dial to the desired mode. 2. Select Delete. 3. Press again to capture the image on the screen. The picture is automatically saved in Pictures. 3.
In this dialog box, you can also set the picture freeze time. This specifies the time the picture stays unchanged on the screen after you have taken it. Note Depending on the mode you are using, some settings may be fixed (and not user-adjustable). To change preferences for the camera To take a picture with delay timer 1. Tap CommuniCorder > Preferences. 1. Select 2. Select the setting you want to change: > . 2. Tap CommuniCorder > Delay timer.
To restore the default CommuniCorder preferences 1. Tap CommuniCorder > Preferences. 2. Tap Default. 3. Tap Yes.
Pictures and Image editor In Pictures, you can manage all of the pictures saved on your P900. The pictures can be taken using the CommuniCorder, received via email, Bluetooth wireless technology or infrared communication, downloaded via the browser or transferred from your PC via a cable. Your P900 supports JPEG, GIF, PNG, WBMP and BMP picture formats. In the Image editor, you can perform basic editing of your pictures. Change between a thumbnail view and a list view of the pictures by tapping or .
Tip Use the Folder function to organize your pictures. Read more about organizing files in ‘Folders’ on page 27. • Tap and drag the zoomed picture to view specific details in the picture. 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.
To copy, delete or move multiple pictures Editing pictures • In the thumbnail and list views, select the pictures you want to delete, move or copy, by selecting the checkboxes 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 delete, you can also use the Storage Manager found in the Control panel. For more information, refer to ‘Folders’ on page 27.
To zoom in and out • 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. To crop a picture 1. Tap and select the cropping tool . A frame with 8 handles is placed around the picture. 2. Tap and drag one of the handles to define how the picture should be cropped. 3.
Video player You can play video content that is recorded with the CommuniCorder, stored in your P900 or streamed. You can also play audio-only material encapsulated within an MPEG file or streamed. You can download video clips from a Web site or transfer from a PC via a cable, or from a Memory Stick Duo. You can also exchange video clips with other phones or PCs via infrared communication, Bluetooth wireless technology or multimedia messaging.
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 checkboxes beside the picture names. Then select Video > the command you want. • To delete you can also use the Storage manager located in the Control panel. For more information, refer to ‘Folders’ on page 27. To sort the video clips Select Edit and choose how you want to sort the video clips in the current folder.
Saving video clips When you play video clips you have received via email or multimedia messaging, or downloaded to your P900 from the Web, the viewer detail view is automatically launched. From the viewer detail view, you can then save the video clip to your P900. To save a video clip from another application 1. Select the video clip you want to save. 2. Select Video > Save clip. 3. Select the folder you want to save the video clip in > Save.
• If you do not know the URL of the streaming service: 3. Select Custom setting and move the slider left or right > Done. 1. Open Internet and browse to the site where the service is. When you download a video clip to your P900, it is saved in the download cache memory. When this memory is full, you have to empty it to be able to download new video clips to your P900. 2. Select the item you want to play, for example a video. The site server will download part of the video to the P900 buffer memory.
Music player Your P900 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 containing tracks. You can download tracks to your P900 from a PC, the Web or a Memory Stick Duo, and create different folders with tracks. Your P900 supports a number of different sound files, including the popular MP3 format. See ‘Technical data’ on page 187 for more information on supported file types.
Track-folder view This view is intended for playing entire folders of MP3 files. In the track folder view, Play, Pause, you can 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 forward and backward in the track. Select Music > Manage tracks to move to the file list view.
Detail view To delete a track from the P900 The detail view is intended for managing one file at a time. Tap a filename 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.
Preferences You can select whether 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. Note You can send WAV and AMR sound files in multimedia messages, and MP3 and AU sound files as attachments to multimedia messages. 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.
Internet You use Internet, the P900 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 Javascript or frames, but functions that use Javascript in the Web page will not work properly. You can save bookmarks to viewed pages, to be able to access them easily. You can also save pages in the P900 for offline viewing.
Using the browser view The P900 can display the Web page in normal view or full-screen view. Use the Internet button to change between the views. In full-screen view, press Jog Dial short forward to display a menu with the most frequently used commands. • K A Internet Edit Chat Edit B Edit menu. J B D H Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson P900 E G C Go to the next page. D Go to the previous page. F E Shift between the browser view and the bookmarks view.
– Full screen – Expand the browser view. – Zoom – Select zoom level: Small, Medium or Large. – Preferences – Set the preferences of the browser. – Help – View help on Internet. • Internet button – Full screen – When you have opened an Internet page, press the Internet button to display the page in full screen. – Normal browser view – Press the Internet button again to go back. • Handles on the screen – The browser will outline a Web page as you are used to seeing it on your PC.
– New SMS – Send an SMS message according to the link. – New MMS – Send an MMS message according to the link. – New contact – Create a contact with the link information. • Mail to link – New email – Send an email according to the link. – New MMS – Send an MMS message according to the link. – New contact – Create a contact with the link information. Icons within a page Picture not loaded (can be loaded manually). Damaged picture (not possible to load).
User authentication request Whenever a user authentication is requested, you have the possibility either to select a certificate and confirm the user authentication, to select to continue anonymously or to cancel the connection. 3. Select the Connection tab to view information on the connection. 4. Select the Certificates button to view the information on: – Server – User If Connect anonymously has been set, the browser will instead automatically try to connect anonymously.
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 on date / name – Sort the entries. (Available for Push messages and Signed documents only.) – Zoom – Select zoom level: Small, Medium or Large. – Preferences – Set the preferences of the browser.
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 configurator at www.SonyEricsson.com. See also ‘Internet accounts’ on page 147 for more information. The easiest way to set up Internet and WAP accounts is to ask your Internet service provider to send you an auto setup message containing the required setup information. The accounts will then be set up automatically on your P900.
Advanced settings – Select whether you want to be able to receive messages from your WAP service provider. – Select whether you want to automatically open the URL in WAP Push messages. – Select whether 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. Stored pages will load faster when you visit them again.
Games There are two preinstalled games in your P900. Traditional Chess and the card game Solitaire. – Played – Select whether you want to play locally against your P900 or against another P900 user. More games are available on the Multimedia for P900 CD in your original P900 box. You can also install games from other developers, see ‘Installing applications’ on page 124. To play Chess Chess 1. Select the piece you want to move. The square where it is standing is now marked with a triangle.
Points are awarded for playing pile cards and bonus points are awarded for unbroken, ascending or descending runs of four or more rank cards. When you cannot play any more cards and cards still remain in the piles, the game is over. If all the pile cards are removed, bonus points are awarded, and the hand is won. You are then challenged to play a Hi/Low game to acquire more bonus points. After the challenge, the game continues and a new hand is dealt with one less Joker.
BUSINESS Messaging With Messaging, 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, ringtones and animations inserted, it becomes an EMS (Enhanced Message Service). MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages. A multimedia message can contain text, graphics, animations, photographic images, audio clips and ringtones. Email messages.
Before using Messaging To save an email message to the Outbox Before you can send and receive any messages (except for SMS), you need to set up the necessary accounts. 1. After composing your message, select Send. A simple way of setting up an Internet or email account is to ask your service provider to send you a message that contains the required information to create an account automatically on your P900. You can also use the Web configurator on www.SonyEricsson.com.
The accounts in Messaging To write and send a text message When you open Messaging, a list of your accounts appears. 1. In Messaging select Create SMS. (You can also select SMS > tap Message > New.) The top items in the list, Create SMS, and Create MMS, are shortcuts for directly creating new text messages (SMS or EMS). 2. Enter the recipient’s number or select To and select recipient or recipients from your contact list and select Done.
To format the text in the message using EMS features 1. Highlight the text you want to format. 2. Tap Edit > Format text. 3. Tap General tab to change the Alignment and Font. 4. Tap Style tab to check the character style checkboxes: bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough. 5. Select Done. You can also use the icons a a and AA described above. To save a received EMS item 1. Tap the item. 2. Select Edit > Save object.
To forward an MMS 1. Open the message. 2. From the Message menu, select Forward. 3. On the address tab, select To and enter the recipient’s phone number or email address. 4. Select Send. To store a received MMS item, for example a picture 1. Open the message. 2. Select the picture you want to save. 3. Select Save picture or select Edit > Save picture. 4. Select the storage location. 5. Select Save. You can store items both internally and externally.
To enter the recipient’s phone number Editing multimedia messages 1. Select the Here you can see the first page with an inserted picture. address tab. 2. Select To and select the recipient from Contacts. or: Select the line beside To and enter the recipient’s phone number or email address. To insert an attachment 1. While creating your multimedia message, select the attachment tab, select Add. 2. Select the type of attachment you want to add. 3. Select the attachment.
3. Set the Start time, which is the number of seconds before the item appears after the start of the page. The default is 0, meaning show or play immediately. 4. The default Duration is for the item to continue for the remaining duration of the page. To change this, uncheck Page time and change the duration to the required value in seconds. Start time + duration cannot exceed total page time. You can also tap , or select Edit > Page time to see the time settings for all items in a page.
Sending email To send an email message Select Send > Send immediately. If your P900 is connected to the Internet when you send an email, it will be sent immediately, and your P900 will remain connected to the Internet. If not, your P900 will connect to the Internet and then send the email. Tip If you are creating several emails, and not using GPRS, you can reduce the connection time by saving them to the Outbox and then connecting and sending them all at the same time.
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. Downloading You can choose not to download large emails and receive just a header instead. A header contains the subject line, sender’s details, and date, but not the full message. To view an attachment you need a viewer for that type of file.
Downloading emails automatically You can schedule your email messages to be downloaded automatically at certain times. If your P900 cannot connect to the email account, automatic download will fail, and will be displayed next to the email account. To download your emails automatically A scheduled download will fail if your P900 is engaged in a voice call. It may fail if it is connected to another ISP, that is, through a different Internet account than specified for the email account. 1.
Get and send To get and send messages for a specific account 1. Select Messaging. 2. Select the desired account (MMS or email, for example). 3. Select Get&send. To get and send messages for all your accounts 1. Select Messaging. 2. Select Message > Get&send. Any unsent messages in your Outbox will now be sent, and new messages not yet downloaded will be downloaded to your P900.
If you have both GPRS and Dialup Internet accounts, try sending the email message using an account of the other type. GPRS Internet accounts use the GPRS network and Dialup Internet accounts use the GSM network. the availability of area information services and area information channel numbering. See ‘‘Area tab’ on page 155 for more information.
Contacts Contacts is like an address book, in which you can store names, phone numbers, email addresses and other useful information, including photographs. 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. These numbers are useful for service and information, and are accessible from the SIM within Contacts.
• 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 to open . Note To make a call to a contact in the SIM, select SIM from the options menu.
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 51. 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. Using Contacts with the Flip open Detail view Edit view The details for a contact.
– Select – Select – Select or the URL to open a Web page. to send a multimedia message. to send a text message. Using service and information numbers To call an Information number or Service number on the SIM card 1. Select SIM in the folders menu. 2. Select Contacts > Information numbers / Service numbers and select a phone number or select a subcategory and then a phone number. 3. Select Call. Creating and editing contacts You can sort the contacts according to first name, last name or company.
3. Tap the Record button and record a voice command after the tone. 2. If required, change folder. 4. Tap Play to check the quality of the recording. 4. Tap • To remove a voice command, select the Del button. 5. Tap Select to set this sound for the contact. To add a note to a contact Note The selected ringtone will only be played if the network provides a CLI (Caller Line Identification) to enable the contact to be identified, otherwise the Default Melody will be played. 1. Select . 2.
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. You can also send or delete contacts on the SIM card with the Contacts manager. See ‘Sending and receiving items’ on page 29 for information about how to receive contacts from another device. To move, send or delete a contact 1. Select Contacts > Contacts manager. 2. Select the contacts you want to manage. (If required, change the folder from the Folders menu.
To create your owner card 1. Select Contacts > New and enter your details. 2. Select Contacts > Set as owner card. Tip You can also create an owner card by viewing the detail view of a contact and selecting the menu option Set as owner card. To send your owner card 1. Open the list view, then select Contacts > Send owner card. 2. Send the card using Send as. Read more about sending items in ‘Sending and receiving items’ on page 29. To view or edit your owner card • Select Contacts > View owner card. 3.
Calendar The Calendar function helps you 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. With the Flip closed, you will see the Day view. 2.
– Private - Select the checkbox 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 on the menu that appears. to save and close the entry. You should delete old entries regularly to free up memory. To create recurring entries 1.
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. Sending and receiving calendar entries You can send and receive calendar entries using Send as. See ‘Sending and receiving items’ on page 29.
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. Creating task entries The Tasks list shows a short description of the task. Select a task to see its full information.
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 checkbox 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. To sort the entries Select Edit > Sort on priority or Sort on date.
If you do not set a due date for the tasks entry, the current date will be used for the new Calendar entry. If you move or copy an entry with an alarm, the alarm will also be moved to the Calendar. Sending and receiving task entries You can send and receive task entries using Send as. See ‘Sending and receiving items’ on page 29. Preferences Select Edit > Preferences to alter the settings. The following settings are available. – Display due dates – Select whether or not to display them in the Tasks list.
Jotter The Jotter works as a notepad 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. If you change your mind, select Edit > Redo.
Drawing pictures You can draw with different nib widths and colors. The main window is the ‘paper’ where you may draw with your stylus in the same way as you draw with an ordinary pen. Select Managing notes To delete a note Jotter Edit to change color. Unfiled 1. Select the note in the notes list. The note opens. 2. Select Jotter > Delete note. Sending and receiving notes Select to change the virtual nib. You can send and receive notes using Send as. See ‘Sending and receiving items’ on page 29.
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 ringtone. Each memo is identified with the date and time it was recorded and its position in the list of sound recordings. 2. Select and start recording after the beep. 3. Select to finish the recording. Key functions Select... To...
Using sound recordings as ringtones You can set a sound recording as a ringtone.Your sound recordings appear in the list of sounds that can be selected as ringtones. They take the form voicenote and a number, for example voicenote1470. To set a sound recording as ringtone, see ‘Sounds and alerts’ on page 141. Sending sound recordings You can send Sound recorder recordings via Bluetooth wireless technology, infrared communication, email or multimedia message. To send a sound recording 1.
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. If you already have entered a value in the memory, tap once to add the value on the screen to the value in the memory.
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 P900. You can set your current location and another location of your choice. It is also possible to set three different alarms. Confirm by tapping outside the time picker. 6. Select Done. Format Setting time and date You can specify how you want the time and date to be displayed on the screen, and if you want to use the 12- or 24-hour time format.
Specifying workdays You can specify what days you work, if, for example, you want to set an alarm that sounds only on workdays. You can also specify the first day of your week to customize the display of both Week and Month views in Calendar. To specify your workdays 1. Select > . To set the locations 1. Select > . 2. Tap Time > Set location. 3. Tap the Current Country/Region box and select the country/ region where you are located at that moment. 4.
4. Choose separators and symbol positions from the drop-down lists. You can tap the keyboard icon to find currency symbols. 2. Select one of the alarm slots. 5. Tap Done. 4. Select When and choose how often you want the alarm to go off: – Once The alarm will go off once only, at a time more than 24 hours from now but within the next eight days. – Next 24 hours Within the next 24 hours. – Daily Every day at the specified time. – Weekly Every week at the specified time.
Viewer With Viewer, you can view Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents as well as Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Support for additional file types can be installed from the Multimedia for P900 CD. When the Flip is open Viewer has two views: Common viewer functions To open a document from an email or Web page Select the document link. The document viewer is started, showing the detail view of the document. List view An alphabetical list of files, for selecting a file to view.
Viewing Word documents Viewing Excel spreadsheets To copy text from the document To copy text from the document 1. Select the text to be copied. To select all text in the document, select Edit > Select all. 1. Select the text to be copied. To select all text in the document, select Edit > Select all. 2. Select Edit > Copy. The text is put into the clipboard and a message is displayed. 2. Select Edit > Copy. The text is put into the clipboard and a message is displayed.
To show/hide the spreadsheet headings Select Edit > Show headings. 2. To go to the previous slide in the presentation or page in the PDF, select Edit > Previous slide. To navigate in the workbook 1. To go to the next sheet in the workbook, select Edit > Next sheet. 2. To go to the previous sheet in the workbook, select Edit > Previous sheet. Viewing PowerPoint presentations and PDFs To search for text in the document 1. Select Drawing > Find from the menu. 2. Enter the text to search for. 3. Select find.
File manager With the File manager, you can view, rename, copy, move, and delete files and folders on the P900. You can also add folders, send files and rename and format the Memory Stick Duo. Initially, the root view is shown, with the subfolders: From the file manager, it is possible to reach the Control Panel Storage Manager, see ‘Storage manager’ on page 160. You can also format the Memory Stick Duo, see ‘Reformatting a Memory Stick Duo’ on page 22. • Audio, where all audio files are stored.
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.
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 P900. It may provide services ranging from weather forecasts to the latest stock price information. Online service are placed on your SIM card by your operator. Note Contact your operator to find out which services are available for your account.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS PC Suite and multimedia for P900 PC Suite for P900 Installation of the PC Suite for P900 The PC Suite for P900 CD delivered with your P900 contains a set of useful applications to install applications and manage your P900: The PC Suite for P900 programs can be used with Windows ME, 98, 2000 and XP. • Synchronization – Synchronization of Calendar, Notes, Contacts and Tasks against MS Outlook, Lotus Notes and Lotus Organizer.
Multimedia for P900 The Multimedia for P900 CD contains a number of applications and files to be installed in, or downloaded to, your P900 and used together with its applications. • Games. • Audio files. • Pictures. • Video clips. • MMS templates. Opening the Multimedia CD for P900 When you insert the CD in the PC, a start menu opens automatically. Select an item from the menu and follow the instructions on the PC screen.
Installing applications It is possible to install new applications in your P900. These applications can be obtained in several ways, for example: • from the Internet. at their own risk. Product failures caused by applications not approved or made for Sony Ericsson will not be covered by your warranty. • from a CD. • from a Memory Stick Duo. • as an email attachment. • from other devices.
you will be given a warning about the problem, but you can still decide to proceed with 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. Note Installation of uncertified applications may cause your system to crash and all your data will then be lost. MIDP applications run in a protected environment with no access to sensitive information, so no signatures are required for MIDP JAR files.
Removing applications from your P900 It is sometimes necessary to remove installed applications and user data to free up memory. Removing applications in the P900 1. Select . 2. From the menu, select Applications > Uninstall. 3. Select the application to be uninstalled. 4. Select Uninstall. 5. Tap Yes to confirm. 6. Select Done. Tip See also ‘Master reset’ on page 159 and ‘Storage manager’ on page 160 in Control Panel for more options regarding removal of applications and user data.
Connecting to other devices Your P900 can be connected to other devices with similar interfaces such as PCs, other P900s and handheld computers. The connection can be made via: • Bluetooth wireless technology (not in conjunction with Windows 98) PC connectivity software Your P900 is delivered with a CD, PC Suite for P900. This software must be installed on the PC you want to connect to. See ‘Installing applications’ on page 124 for more information.
• Backup and restore Connection via the Infrared port Set the P900 in Modem mode when using When connecting via the infrared port, make sure that both devices are placed within one meter of each other and that the infrared ports have a free line of sight between them. • P900 as a modem • Dialup networking wizard You should disable the USB cable connection in these three cases.
Send and receive You can send items via the infrared port, beam, in any application if there is a Send as command. To send, select Infrared. If you receive a beamed item, a dialog box appears with two options. View or Done. View opens the associated application which shows the item; Done saves it in the Beamed folder in Messaging.
– All enabled devices that are visible to others within range are shown with their name and icon. You can use Show: to restrict the list to one category (only PCs, for example). – Paired devices within range are shown in regular text. – Nonpaired devices 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 P900 to pair with, and enter a passcode when requested.
6. If, in the future, you want to allow the headphone to connect to your P900 without your explicit approval of each connection, you should select Control panel > Connections > Bluetooth > Devices, select the headphone and the checkbox Allow to connect without confirmation. To remove a paired device from your P900 Select a device in the list and select Remove. Bluetooth share You can make it possible for other users to transfer items from your P900.
Synchronization and backup With PC Suite for P900 installed in your PC, your P900 can synchronize with the following PC applications, also called Personal Information Managers (PIMs): Local synchronization • Lotus® Organizer® 5 & 6 • Lotus® Notes® 5.0, 6 • Microsoft® Outlook® 98, 2000, 2002 Synchronization is divided into local and remote.
The easiest way to synchronize is to set the Synchronization to automatically perform a synchronization every time your P900 is connected. To perform the synchronization settings In the PC, click on in the status area to the right in the taskbar on the PC and select Sync Station Settings. A dialog appears where you can make the synchronization settings. Click Help in the dialog to get more information about the settings. Making a local synchronization To make an automatic synchronization 2.
Synchronization services may be offered by mobile operators, third-party service providers and as added capability to corporate PIM applications. 3. Fill in the Task name or leave default. Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks can be synchronized remotely. 5. The item you selected to be synchronized is now above the divider in the list. (Disabled items are below the divider.) Remote synchronization settings • Repeat for other items.
Preconditions Restoring data The PC Suite for P900 must be installed on the PC and the P900 must be connected to the PC via a cable. Lost data or accidentally deleted information in your P900 can be restored from an earlier backup. A backup from the phone can only be restored to the phone, and a backup from a Memory Stick can only be restored to a Memory Stick. Note Backup and restore does not work via infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology. Performing a backup To restore a backup 1.
SETTINGS Personalizing your P900 There are a number of ways you can give your P900 a personal touch and change its settings to suit your requirements. Themes Themes control the color of screen and text, the icons, and the wallpaper picture. Sound themes control the notification alerts. Four themes are preloaded in the P900. Extra themes can be found on the Multimedia for P900 CD. To change the theme, select see ‘Themes’ on page 143.
The images can be in JPEG, GIF (including animated), BMP, WBMP, MBM or PNG format. The image format for the screen saver is 208 x 320 pixels. To select the contact’s picture size Note Using animated GIF uses more power. 3. Tap Done. Adding images to your Contacts Ringtones You can store a picture with each entry in Contacts. See ‘Creating and editing contacts’ on page 98.
Note The mobile network must provide the CLI (Caller Line Identification) of the caller to enable the contact to be identified. You may change the default ringtone that is played in all other cases. To do this, see ‘Sounds and alerts’ on page 141. Note If you use an audio file as alarm or notification signal, it will be played using the Multimedia volume setting. The ring volume setting will not effect the sound volume.
Control panel The Control Panel is the location for all the main settings on your P900 that are systemwide and affect more than one application. This is the main place to go to initially set up your P900, and to change settings at any point thereafter. To access it, Applications > Control Panel.
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 P900. Power tab You can set the screen light settings for in-car use and handheld use. Auto The light switches on when you tap the screen, press a key, or receive an incoming call On Light is always on Off Light is always off 4. Select a picture and tap Select. Read more about wallpaper in ‘Personalizing your P900’ on page 136.
To activate the Power menu Select the Prompt me... checkbox and tap Done. Locks To cancel the selection of Power menu Clear the Prompt me... checkbox and tap Done. Locks contains options for activating the locks on the device, the SIM card and the keys on the keypad, and for changing the lock codes, see ‘P900 locks’ on page 35.
To change the default ringtone or alert 1. Tap the drop-down menu. • Ring volume – Set the preferred sound level for handheld, hands-free and in-car use. 2. Select Default Melody for the P900 default or Find Melody to select a new one. • Increasing ring – Select the checkbox to use increasing ringtones. This disables the other volume settings. 3. If required, change the folder. 4. Select the required sound Messages tab 5. Tap These settings set messaging alerts. and to preview the sound. 6.
• Reminder – Select an alert to be played for reminders. Themes • Voice messages – Select an alert to be played for voice messages. You can set the look of the user interface by changing the theme. • Default alarm sound – Select the default alarm sound. Text input There are several standard ways of entering text in your P900. See ‘Entering text with the Flip closed’ on page 31 and ‘Entering text with the Flip open’ on page 32.
Time & date tab To set the current date 1. On the Time & date tab, select the date. A calendar view opens. Tap the arrows to set the current year and month. 2. Select the current date. Format tab You can specify how you want the time and date to be displayed on the screen, and if you want to use the 12-hour (am/pm) or 24hour time format. To set the time and date display format 1. Select Date format and choose a format. To set the current time 1. On the Time & date tab, select the time.
THE CONNECTIONS TAB The connections tab contains settings related to how your P900 communicates with other devices. Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technology uses radio waves to enable wireless connections between your P900 and other Bluetoothenabled devices. This method of linking works well at a range of up to 10 meters. Obstructions between the transmitting devices will have an effect on the performance.
Cable GSM Networks Use Cable to set the cable connection mode and the connection parameters used when communicating through your P900's cable port. This option lets you choose what network to use when roaming outside of your operator’s area. Select whether you want to search for a new network or use a preferred one. You can also make a list of preferred networks. • Set the cable connection mode.
Set the infrared status to PC connect or Modem, as required. You can set it Off, On or On for 10 minutes. Read more about connecting to other devices using infrared in ‘Connection via the Infrared port’ on page 128. There are three types of Internet account: Dialup: For Dialup (CSD, Circuit-Switched Data) connections, you are charged for the length of time you are connected to the Internet.
If you want to select an Internet account every time you connect to the Internet, select the Show connection dialog checkbox. This may be useful if you use different Internet accounts for Internet and Messaging. Whenever you connect to the Internet, your Preferred account is the account that your P900 prompts you to use. New For some accounts, you may need to enter advanced settings, provided by your ISP.
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 P900 uses to connect to the Internet. Your P900 can normally retrieve these addresses automatically from most ISPs. If, after setting up an Internet account, you cannot connect to the Internet and you suspect these addresses are incorrect, ask your ISP for their primary and secondary DNS addresses.
Dialup account with your network operator, you can increase the speed of your connection by making settings on the Speed tab under Advanced. Dialup and High-Speed Dialup Advanced tabs Select the checkbox 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 account.
To edit an Internet account 1. On the Accounts tab, select the account from the list. 2. Select Edit. 3. Change your settings as desired. 4. Select Done. Note If you change the Connection type, all account data for that account will be deleted. To delete an Internet account 1. On the Accounts tab, select the account in the list. 2. Select Delete. 3. Select Done.
The Messaging accounts dialog has four tabs, one for each type of messaging account: Email You can have any number of email accounts. To receive and send email, you must first set up an Internet account (if one is not already set up). See ‘Internet accounts’ on page 147. SMS You can only have one SMS (Short Message Service) account.The settings on this tab also apply to EMS (Extended Message Service) messages. MMS You can only have one MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) account.
Email account Inbox tab settings Email account Advanced tab settings Username Password Incoming server address Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) supplies you with your username and password, and its incoming server address, which identifies the computer where your incoming email messages are stored. Secure connections Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will tell you whether you can use either a Secure connection or Secure password authentication. Outgoing mail port Normally 25.
To delete an email account MMS tab 1. On the Email tab, select the account in the list. Use these settings to set up multimedia messaging: 2. Select Delete. Messaging accounts MMS tab settings 3. Select Done. Service center address The Service center address is the URL of the server on which your multimedia messages are stored. Your MMS service provider or your network operator can provide you with the service center address.
Advanced settings Select Advanced to make settings about how your P900 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 Messaging. You can set the Validity period for your messages, that is, how long they should be available to the recipient. Maximum is the default.
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 checkbox To turn Area Information on 1. Check the Area information checkbox. Received messages will automatically be stored, and displayed in the list when dismissed. 2. The list shows all the channels that you have defined on your P900.
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. If you are going to use a WAP gateway or a proxy, select the Use proxy checkbox. 4. Enter the IP Address of the gateway or proxy. 5.
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. Security information is also displayed when a certificate on your P900 has: • Expired. • User certificates contain your identity.
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 To conserve storage space, only a limited set of languages is loaded on your P900 at delivery. When you select one of the languages from the list, the unused languages in the set are deleted from the memory of your P900.
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 into that network to use secure access and generate the required one-time password when you make the connection. Your P900 supports the following secure access systems: • SecureID from RSA • SafeWord from Secure Computing It is also possible to add other access systems through thirdparty software.
• Throughout your P900, use folders as you create and receive information to speed up maintenance later. 2. Select the application to uninstall. Deleting or copying general files Note You cannot uninstall the standard applications that came with your P900. Tap Files to see lists of all stored general file types on your P900 and the Memory Stick Duo. You can copy files to a specified folder, delete unwanted files, and launch the appropriate application to view or play a file in the list.
• 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. To change the PIN code 1. Select the PIN you want to change from the choice list. 2. Select Change PIN. If a PIN code has been blocked, you must unblock it before it can be used again. Select the PIN and select Change PIN.
Getting started with Internet and Messaging Introduction Connection type Before you can use Internet and Messaging to access the Internet and send or receive messages, you must make some Control Panel. user-specific settings in the When your P900 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. Service provider The connection type defines which network your account uses to connect to the Internet.
Automatically set up service provider and messaging The easiest way to set up your P900 is automatically, through your service provider. Messaging settings, your P900 supports the automatic For setup of: • email accounts • MMS message (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Check your service provider's Web site for information or contact their support desk and inquire about automatic remote configuration of ISP (Internet Service Provider) settings, email and MMS message settings.
First collect all the information you require. 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. All settings are described in ‘Email tab’ on page 152.
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 require. You can obtain this information from the WAP service provider, or if you are connecting to a corporate network, your information services manager. All settings are described in ‘WAP accounts’ on page 156.
Once paired with a Bluetooth-enabled laptop, your P900 is ready to make a connection to the Internet or corporate network. Because Bluetooth is wireless and requires no line-of-sight alignment, you can place the laptop in a comfortable position and let your P900 remain in your pocket, briefcase, or even be placed up to 10 meters away. If you wish to use an infrared link, the range is typically up to 1 meter.
3. Select your P900 as the modem. 4. Select the port to which the P900 is connected. 5. Confirm the selection. A new DUN connection is created. Connecting To connect using a DUN entry created by the wizard 1. If you are connecting by cable, set your P900 to Modem cable connection mode; see ‘Cable’ on page 146. 2. Use any conventional method to make a connection: – Click the Desktop shortcut created by the wizard. – Select the entry from within the system DUN folder.
The GPRS data log shows a list of GPRS Internet accounts. Where one account is active or suspended, the relevant status icon is displayed to the left of the account. To view information on an account 1. Select an account in the list. Session data When the connection is deactivated, for example when the current Internet account is disconnected, the total data sent and received in the last session is displayed. The information is displayed for a couple of seconds.
REFERENCE Troubleshooting This chapter consists of a selection of suggestions for solving possible problems with your P900. If this does not help, please try the Solution Finder on www.SonyEricsson.com/support. There you can also find other information that can be helpful. Device lock Phone locked is displayed followed by the prompt Enter lock code. Your P900 is locked to prevent unauthorized use. To unlock the P900: • Enter your device lock code, 0000 by default, then press or .
Communication problems Phone does not work • The received signal can be too weak, possibly because you are being shielded from the signal. Check your display signal strength indicator. Move outdoors or up from the ground to obtain a sufficiently strong signal. • Ensure the P900 is not set in Flight mode. • Your P900 might be busy sending or receiving data or email. The person I talk to has problems hearing what I say • Ensure you do not cover the microphone when you talk.
Fax calls Your P900 does not support fax transmission. Even if your operator subscription supports fax transmission, fax calls will be rejected. However, they can be forwarded to another number such as the office fax number, see ‘Forward calls’ on page 52 for more information. • Ensure potential fax callers do not try to send a fax to your P900, as they can experience a number of retries before the fax transmission is stopped.
To start the storage manager • Select Applications > Control panel > Device > Storage manager. Information in applications Applications • Close the Flip and open it again. stop responding • Turn off the P900 and turn it on again. • A list of all applications and their memory requirements is shown. • Remove the battery, wait about 10 seconds, then reinsert it. • See ‘Deleting or copying general files’ on page 161 and ‘Deleting information from applications’ on page 160. • Phone memory might be full.
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. • Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures. • Do not expose your product to open flames or lit tobacco products.
Driving Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference with other equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a handsfree kit with an external antenna supports the installation.
Battery Use and Care We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use your mobile phone for the first time. The battery can only be charged in temperatures between +5°C (+41°F) and +45°C (+113°F). A new battery or one that has not been used for a long time could have reduced capacity the first few times it is used. The talk and standby times depend on the actual transmission conditions when using the mobile phone.
2. If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve the use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced parts or components will become the property of Sony Ericsson. 3.
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.
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.
CSS Cascading Stylesheet. A feature of browsers. DTMF Dual-Tone Multifrequency. A method of coding digits as a combination of two audible tones. DUN Dialup Networking. The dialup networking capability in Windows. e-GSM Extended GSM. New frequencies specified by the European Radio Communications Committee (ERC) for GSM use when additional spectrum is needed (network-dependent). It allows operators to transmit and receive just outside GSM's core 900MHz frequency band.
GSM 1800 Also known as DCS 1800 or PCN, this is a GSM digital network working at a frequency of 1800 MHz. It is used in Europe and Asia-Pacific. GSM 1900 Also known as PCS. Refers to a GSM system running in the 1900 MHz band. Used for example in the USA and Canada. HSCSD High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data (HSCSD) is circuit-switched wireless data transmission for mobile users at data rates of up to 64 kbps.
JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group, best known for the .JPG format for still image compression. MBM Multiple Bit Map. Symbian OS bitmap format. MeT Mobile Electronic Transactions. An initiative founded by Ericsson, Nokia and Motorola to establish a secure and consistent framework for mobile transactions. MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a protocol designed for recording and playback of music on digital synthesizers that is supported by many brands of personal computer sound cards.
OTA Over-The-Air. A technology for transmission and reception of application related configuration information in a wireless communications system. PC Personal Computer. PCS Personal Communications Services, often used to describe GSM 1900 networks. PDA Personal Digital Assistant. A handheld computer having functions such as an address book, calendar, etc. PDF Portable Document Format. A format created by Adobe for storing and distributing documents.
QVGA Quarter VGA size, typically refers to a portrait-oriented screen 240 pixels wide x 320 pixels high. RS232 A standard for serial transmission between computers and peripheral devices SC Service Center (for SMS). Service Provider A company that provides services and subscriptions to cellphone users. SGML A generic markup language for representing documents. SIM A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a ‘smart card’, inserted into GSM phones, that contains your phone account information.
USB Universal Serial Bus. A plug-and-play interface between a computer and add-on devices (such as audio players, joysticks, keyboards, phones, scanners, and printers). With USB, a new device can be added to your computer without having to add an adapter card or even having to turn the computer off. USSD Unstructured Supplementary Services Data. Narrowband GSM data service. For example, entering *79*1234# might return the stock price for stock 1234.
WIM The Wireless Identity Module is a data module for electronic identity certificates. It can contain both trusted and client certificates, private keys and algorithms needed for WTLS handshaking, encryption, decryption, and signature generation. The WIM module can be placed on a SIM card, called a SWIM card. XML Extensible Markup Language. An initiative from the W3C defining an ‘extremely simple’ dialect of SGML suitable for use on the WWW. WML Wireless Markup Language.
Technical data General Screen Product P900 standard version, Latin character set Screen type TFT Size 115 x 57 x 24 mm Screen size Weight 150 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 E-GSM 900 Class 4 GSM 1800 Class 1 GSM 1900 Class 1 Pixel size 0.192 x 0.
Infrared transceiver Data transmission rate Integrated CommuniCorder 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.
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.
Index A Accented letters - handwriting 2, 34 Accepted callers 52 Accessories 23 Add to contacts 51 Alarm tones 138 Alarms 115 ALS - settings 55 - support 48 Antenna 174 AoC - Call meter settings 54 Application shortcuts 136 Applications - flip closed 15 - installing 124 - overview 24 - removing 126, 161 Area information 155 Attachments 90 B Background picture 136 Backing up data 134 190 Battery - charging 12 - information 176 - inserting 11 - removing 11 Bluetooth wireless technology 129, 145 - Bluetooth
Date settings 113 Demo application 24 Device lock 35, 170 Dialup Networking Wizard 167 Disk formatting 157 Display 139 Disposing of the battery 176 Diverting calls 52 Documents - viewing 117 Drawing pictures 109 Driving 175 DTMF 47 - turning on 41 E Efficient use 174 Email 83, 89, 152 Emergency calls 39 EMS 85 Entering text - flip closed 31 - flip open 32 - handwriting 33 Extended characters - handwriting 35 Index F File manager 119 Find 28 First time start-up 13 Flight mode 47 Flip - virtual 17 Flip clos
Medical Devices 175 Memory Stick Duo 21 - adapter 22 - formatting 157 Messaging 83 - accounts 85, 151 - attachments 90 - email 89 - folders 84 - MMS 86 - multimedia messages 86 - SMS 85 - text messages 85 MMS 83, 154 Mobile music 69 Modem 166 Multimedia for P900 123 Multimedia messages 83, 86 Music player 69 N Navigation 16 Networks 146 Notes 108 - creating and editing 108 - managing 109 192 - sending and receiving 109 Numbers - formats 114 - handwriting 2, 34 O Off 13 On 13 Online services 121 On-screen
Speed dial - making a call 42 - set-up 46 Spreadsheets - viewing 117 Standby view 15 Start-up 13 Storage manager 160, 172 Storing data 30 Streaming 67 Symbols 31 Synchronization - local 132 - remote 133 T T9® text input 31 Tasks 105 Technical data 187 Text input 31, 141 Text messages 85 Themes 136 Time 113 - alarms 115 - locations 114 - number formats 114 - settings 113 - workdays 114 Index Time & date settings 157 Tone based services 47 Touchscreen lock 37 Transfer items with Send As 29 Troubleshooting 1
