This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Contents OVERVIEW Introduction ................................................................. 9 Getting to know your P910i...................................... 10 P910i package................................................................... 10 P910i overview ................................................................. 11 SIM card ...........................................................................
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Music player............................................................... 77 Playing sound files............................................................ 77 Managing sound files........................................................ 78 Internet ....................................................................... 81 Using the browser view .................................................... 82 Using the bookmark view...
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Calculator................................................................. 124 Time .......................................................................... 125 Setting time and date ...................................................... 125 Specifying workdays ...................................................... 126 Setting locations ............................................................. 126 Setting number formats .
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Control panel ........................................................... 155 The Device tab Application shortcuts ...................................................... 155 Display............................................................................ 155 Flight mode..................................................................... 157 International....................................................................
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Sony Ericsson P910i User Guide Second edition (February 2005) 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. Note Some of the services in this User Guide are not supported by all networks. This also applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider if you are in doubt whether you can use a particular service or not. Important Your mobile phone has the capability to load, store and forward additional content, e.g. ring tone melodies.
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 P910i chapter gives a quick overview of the main functions of the phone, shortcuts and general information. Your P910i combines advanced business and entertainment features in one intuitive device. Its camera lets you take pictures and record video wherever you are and use them in a wide range of applications.
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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 phone book information, among other things. Before you use your P910i 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 P910i) flashes red and a battery low message appears on the screen. • The battery can be charged whenever you want. The P910i performance is not affected. However, using your P910i while charging increases the charging time. To charge the battery The P910i 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 192 before you start using your P910i. functions. Set your P910i in Flight mode where 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 P910i 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 LunarCalendar 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. Virtual flip You can change the shortcuts A-E. See ‘Changing your application shortcuts’ on page 152. You can use a virtual flip when the real flip is removed.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Screen areas 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. A B Internet Chat Edit Edit E 11:03 John Smith +4613244500 (h) C C Sony Ericsson D B Description A Application Displays six icons for quick and easy access to the picker most common applications.
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 types (for Chinese input Pinyin, Stroke, 123; for Latin input Abc, abc, 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.
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 To insert the Memory Stick Memory Sticks provide a convenient way of increasing the storage space in your P910i. You can use both Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory Stick PRO Duo™. Memory Sticks used in P800 or P900 can be used in P910i but you cannot use a P910i Memory Stick PRO Duo™ in P800 or P900.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. See ‘Folders’ on page 29. There are two ways to rename a Memory Stick: • Select Control Panel > Other > Format disk and tap Rename. See ‘Format disk’ on page 175. • Select File manager > File > Format disk and tap Rename. Renaming will not erase any data. Copying and moving data For information on how to copy and move data to and from the Memory Stick, refer to ‘Folders’ on page 29.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. connected to your PC, you also have access to the P910i folder structure as well as other Memory Stick content in My P910i. Personal computer support Both PCs and Apple computers may be enabled for Memory Stick use via built-in Memory Stick slots, floppy disk adapters, PC card adapters, and Memory Stick enabled mouses. (Memory Stick adapter required.) For more information about Sony Memory Stick, visit www.memorystick.com.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Connecting the accessories C E C The headset is connected to the P910i. D Other accessories can be connected to the connector at the base of the P910i. E A car holder can be connected to the antenna connector at the rear. Note Remove the plastic plug before connecting the P910i to the car holder. The wrist strap is threaded through the holes next to the connector at the bottom of the P910i.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Applications - overview You can start applications in different ways. Select icons in the standby view (flip closed) and in the application picker (flip open) to start the most important ones. Select to list all applications. Demo application (Not in all phone versions) The Demo application shows some of the most common functions in your P910i. You can release this application to remove memory.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Video (flip open only) Plays video clips. You can record video with CommuniCorder, download them from Internet or transfer them from your PC. You can stream video and audio from the Internet. Lunar Calendar (flip open only) You can look up the Lunar Calendar correspondence for a specified date ranging from January 1 1901 to December 31 2100. Music player Plays music tracks and other audio files.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Sound recorder You can use your P910i as a sound recorder. Time (flip open only) Shows time and date. You can set your current location and another. You can also set different alarms. File manager (flip open only) You can handle the content and organization of media, both in the P910i and on the Memory Stick. Storage Wizard (flip open only) Helps you to release memory.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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 P910i and Memory Stick. You might want to move or copy sound files into a sound track folder to store on a Memory Stick.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • 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. To copy all the files in a folder to another folder Managing your files Using the File Manager, you can handle the content and organization of media, both in the P910i and on the Memory Stick. See ‘File manager’ on page 132. 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Folders are potentially more significant, so you may want to restrict the search to the current folder only. • Multimedia message (using MMS): the P910i will create a new message with the item included as an attachment. Complete the message and tap Send. Sorting your files • Infrared: align the infrared port of the P910i with the infrared port of the other device. Select Send.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To receive beamed items • The Detail view presents the title and text of a single topic. 1. Ensure that infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology is activated and, for infrared, that the infrared ports are aligned. The Topics view allows you to select a topic, which opens the detail view and displays the selected topic. 2. The received item will be notified by a dialog box listing the item(s) received.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. There are three text entry types when you enter characters in Chinese: • Stroke – Chinese characters; Stroke input. • Pinyin – Chinese characters; Pinyin input. • 123 – numeric entry only. When you are editing text you can: • Press and select Text options > Language to select text input language. • Press and hold to switch input language. • Press and select Text options > Input type to select text input type. • Press mode.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. – Edit the word using multitap text input and press .The word is added to the user dictionary. The next time you enter the word, it will appear as one of the alternative words. • Copy all / Paste, to copy all text to the clipboard, and for pasting the copied text to the place of the text cursor. To input Chinese characters Note Multitap input only applies when Latin (English) is selected as input language. 4.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 2. Input elements; the elements are shown to the right, candidates are shown on top. Refer to the mapping below. Continue inputting elements until the correct character is shown. 3. Rotate the Jog Dial to select the correct character. 4. Press the Jog Dial to confirm the correct character.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To input latin and numeric characters 1. Select the button representing the characters to input: - Latin characters - Numeric characters 2. Tap the keys on the keyboard; the text will be displayed simultaneously in the text area. More characters become available if you tap the shift and caps keys.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. The candidates bar at the bottom of the screen can be switched on or off by tapping the button in the lower right-hand corner. Text area Elements area Candidates area ( ) [ [ 1 2 3 4 5 # c & $ 6 7 8 9 0 @ % Character components area To switch between Chinese and latin input mode, tap the button at the left of the candidates bar, or write a stroke from down to up with the stylus.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Latin characters To input latin and numeric characters 1. If required, select the latin input button . 2. Write each letter in a single stroke, in different parts of the screen, depending on the desired letter: – Write lowercase letters below the arrow. – Write uppercase letters in line with the arrow. – Write numbers above the arrow. 3. If required, select a letter in the candidates area.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Numeric characters 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To input Chinese characters 8 9 + / . \ Note Start each stroke at the dotted end. ( ) 1. If required, select the Chinese input button . 2. Write each letter using one or more strokes, in different parts of the screen, depending on the desired letter: – Write Chinese characters below the arrow. – Write numbers above the arrow. 3. Select a character in the candidates area.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. The stroke system has the 33 basic strokes in eight stroke categories.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Chinese punctuation 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. Note Start each stroke at the dotted end. Numeric characters 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ( ) + / .
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Press the space key to enter a character space to the right of the cursor. Press and hold the space key to move the cursor forward by inserting 6 space characters at a time. Inserting symbols There are a number of ways to insert symbols with the P910i keyboard. Note When typing, press the keys one after another. Not, for example, and E simultaneously.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. SIM card lock You cannot change the PUK code. The SIM card lock protects your SIM card, not the P910i, against unauthorized use. It is unlocked by the PIN and PUK codes which you receive from your service provider. PIN2 Some functions on the SIM card can be protected by a secondary code feature. Some SIM cards do not have a PIN2 lock.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To activate the device lock Automatic keylock 1. Select This option locks the keys on your P910i when the flip is closed. This is to protect the device if the keys are accidentally pressed. When this setting is active, the keypad will become automatically locked after a period of inactivity. Control panel > Device > Locks. 2. Select a lock option. 3. Select Done.
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 P910i, including applications from developers outside Sony Ericsson. • Flight mode which enables the P910i 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 to delete a typed character. Press and hold delete all characters. • Press and hold to to insert the international call prefix +. To make a call using Contacts 1. Select on the standby screen. 2. Press the Jog Dial or . • 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.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Read more about this in ‘Voice control’ on page 58. To make an emergency call Enter the emergency number on the keypad and press the Jog Dial. • Press 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.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. If a large picture of the caller fills the screen, you can press or use the Jog Dial to access the menu with the options above. 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 50.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To delete a typed character - tap . If you do not want to show your phone number to the party you are calling, select Phone > Hide my number after you have entered the digits. Select Show my number, if you want to show it. If a call is not successfully connected, the P910i can be set to automatically retry to connect the call. When a retry is successful, the P910i alerts you with a single ring signal.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Send Busy – Reject the call. The calling party will hear a busy tone and the call will be logged as a rejected call. • 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. You can also answer by voice control, see ‘Voice control’ on page 58.
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. • 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: 2. Press and select which calls in the list you want to display. The currently selected view is not shown as an option.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Note The speakerphone does not work while the phone is in silent mode. To set a Speed dial number 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. 2. Select an empty position. Silent mode 5. Select Done. In silent mode all audible ring and alarm signals are turned off.
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 P910i are available. A Power menu asks you if you want to start the P910i in normal mode or flight mode each time you turn on the P910i. See ‘Flight mode’ on page 157 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. Support for ALS Alternate line service (ALS) allows you to have two lines, and two phone numbers, in one subscription. If you are not subscribed to ALS, these dialogs and settings are hidden. Using ALS, you can select which line to use for outgoing calls. You can use the first line for any function, while the second line can be used for speech only. Incoming calls can be received at both lines at any time.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To report that you are busy, click (in standby mode) the PBX icon > Command to send a command to the PBX, such as In meeting until..., Course, or Business trip. The switchboard operator can then answer incoming callers that you are busy and when you will be back. All those commands that you used to dial to the corporate switch can now be replaced by a command button with clear text.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Preferences In this menu you can change the settings for the phone options. (Settings on your P910i that are system-wide and affect more than one application are made from the Control panel, see ‘Control panel’ on page 155). To set the phone preferences 1. In the Phone program select Edit > Preferences. magic word you can also press and hold the Jog Dial or press the handsfree set call button.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 2. Say the magic word, the answer command or the busy command after the tone. If you are recording a magic word, make sure that you choose a long unusual word, which can easily be distinguished from ordinary background speech. 3. Select Play to check the quality of your recording. 4. Select Done to exit. You are advised to record voice commands in a quiet environment to maximize recognition.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Accept calls • Off – The P910i sends a busy tone to the calling party. You can specify who should be able to call you. All other callers will be rejected. Your options are: Restrict calls – All callers – Everybody can phone you. – Listed callers only – Only people on the Accept callers list can phone you. – Contacts – Only people in your Contacts address book can phone you.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. With the flip open, select Phone > Call voice mail. Note It is possible to include DTMF tones in the number. Insert a p before the tones. Calling cards Calling cards are used together with some phone services, which means that calls are set up via a calling card server. These settings specify how P910i handles calling cards. Most Calling card settings are protected by the Device lock, see ‘Device lock’ on page 43.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Note Make sure the file is authentic before you import it. TTY Accessory To set up corporate phone services Select the check box when you want to use the P910i together with a TTY accessory. Teletype (TTY) accessory, text phone, is an aid for deaf and speech-impaired people. 1. Place the file in the Document > Unfiled folder of the P910i or the Memory Stick. 2.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. ALS settings (subscription dependent) Use Alternate Line Service to make calls on two lines with separate phone numbers. Some of the phone settings are used on a per line basis. In most cases, the settings displayed apply to the selected line. This is then indicated in the dialog title bar. In other cases, the lines correspond to separate settings or tabs in the dialogs. To set the line tags 1. Select the Edit line tags dialog.
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 P910i 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. 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 29 for more information on using folders. Delay timer To send a video clip you have just recorded in flip closed, select In flip open, tap .
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Taking pictures To view the last picture You can take a picture with the flip open as well as closed. To take a picture 1. Press the camera button application. to activate the CommuniCorder 1. Select CommuniCorder > View picture. 2. Select Done to return. To delete the last picture 1. Select CommuniCorder > Delete picture. 2. Rotate, if required, the Jog Dial to the desired mode. 2. Select Delete to delete the picture.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To take a picture with delay timer 1. Select > . Note Depending on which mode you are using, some settings may be fixed (and not user adjustable). 2. Tap CommuniCorder > Delay timer. To change preferences for the camera 3. Press the camera button. The timer beeps for the set time and a timer icon is shown before the picture is taken. 1. Tap CommuniCorder > Preferences.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To restore default CommuniCorder preferences 1. Tap CommuniCorder > Preferences. 2. Tap Default. 3. Tap Yes.
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 P910i. 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 P910i 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. Note Pictures with Forward lock cannot be sent further. To rename a picture 1. Select Pictures > Rename picture. Pictures Chat Edit Edit Photos 2. Enter a picture name > Done. Note Two or more pictures cannot have the same name in the same folder. At the bottom of the screen you can see the picture information, for example, the name 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. • Tap 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 draw on a picture Note As soon as you tap outside the text item, the text is merged with the picture and cannot be edited or moved. To crop a picture 1. Tap and select the cropping tool . A frame with 8 handles is placed around the picture.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Video You can play video content that is recorded with the CommuniCorder, stored in your P910i 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 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 29.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 2. Select Video > Delete clips. Saving video clips from the beginning as the rest of the packets are sent. The short delay at the start is to enable a small amount of data to be buffered. Your P910i can receive streaming multimedia. When you play video clips that you have received via email or multimedia messaging, or that you have downloaded to your P910i from the Web, the viewer detail view is automatically launched.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 2. Select the item you want to play, for example a video. The site server will download part of the video to the P910i buffer memory. This will take a short while. When the buffer memory is filled, the Video player will open the detail view, described above, and play the video seamlessly. When you download a video clip to your P910i, it is saved in the download cache memory.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Music player Your P910i 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 P910i from a PC, the Internet or Memory Stick, and create different folders with tracks. Your P910i 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 P910i 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 P910i 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 P910i 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. 0:03 A K Internet Edit Chat Edit B Edit menu. C Go to the next page. D Go to the previous page. J B C A Internet menu.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. – 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.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • – New MMS – Send an MMS message according to the link. – New contact – Create a contact with the link information. 2. Change the page name, if required, and select a folder to save it in. Mail to link 3. Select Done. – 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.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Using the bookmark view – Server – User To disconnect from the Internet 1. Select the connection icon (HSCSD/CSD in the status bar. A Folder menu. or GPRS ) B Edit menu. 2. Select Disconnect from the pop-up menu 3. The dialog Do you want to disconnect, Yes/No appears. WIM Access When the browser requires access to the WIM card, for example, when establishing a secure connection, you have to enter the correct PIN.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. – Sort by 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. – Help – Open the help for Internet. • Folders menu – – – – – All – Show all bookmarks in the list. Bookmarks – Show all bookmarks. Saved pages – Show all saved pages. Unfiled – Show the bookmarks that are not in a folder.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. containing the required setup information. The accounts will then be set up automatically on your P910i. To guarantee the integrity of the settings, a PIN may be used. For security reasons, some WAP pages and services, for example on-line banking, can only be accessed from a particular WAP account. See ‘WAP accounts’ on page 173 for more information.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. – 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. – Select Clear history to empty the list of pages visited and cookies stored. – Select Clear cache to empty the cache memory.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Games There are two pre-installed games in your P910i. Traditional Chess and the card game Solitaire. More games are available on the Content and Application CD in your original P910i box. You can also install games from other developers, see ‘Installing applications’ on page 140. – Played – Select if you want to play locally against your P910i or against another P910i user. 3. Tap Play to start the game.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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 Higher/Lower game to acquire more bonus points.
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 centre. 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 P910i. 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 179.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Local folders The accounts in Messages To create a new folder When you open Messages, a list of your accounts appears. 1. 2. 3. 4. The top items in the list, Create SMS, and Create MMS, are shortcuts for directly creating new messages. From the folder menu, select Edit folders. Tap Add. Name the folder. Tap Done.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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. To write and send a text message 1. In Messages select Create SMS. (You can also select SMS > tap Message > New.) 2. Enter the recipient’s number or select To and select recipient or recipients from your contact list and select Done. 3. Write your message. 4.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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. How a recipient receives an MMS you send depends on your MMS service and how the receiving phone complies to MMS specifications. Phones can, for example, only receive pictures of a maximum size, video and sound.
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 To attach a Calendar entry to an email message In your list of Outbox messages, tap to the left of the email (a tick appears), and select Message > Move to draft. 2. Select Email > Done. If you leave the message before sending it, it will automatically be stored in the Draft folder (unless it was created from Outbox).
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To view an attachment you need a viewer for that type of file.Your P910i comes with pre-installed viewers for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. . To download the full message 1. In your list of messages, select the header. To save an attachment, for example a picture 1. Open the email message and select the In your list of messages, headers are denoted by tab. 2.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 2. Select Message > Delete message. 3. Select Yes. The message is deleted in your P910i and in your email server and will no longer be visible in your message list. Downloading email automatically You can schedule your email messages to be downloaded automatically at certain times. To download your email automatically 1. In Control Panel, select Connections > Messaging accounts > Email. 2.
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. 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. Saving contact details When you receive a message, you can save the contact details of the person who sent you the message. To save the sender’s details On the message’s address tab, select From. Note If you save an address from an email message synchronized from your company PC, the corporate version of the address, rather than the full Internet email address, will be saved to Contacts.
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 59. 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. To make a call 1. If required, change folder from the Folders menu. 2. Scroll down to the desired contact. If the contact list is long, first select a tab at the bottom of the view. 3. Select the contact to display the contact details. 4. Depending on what you want to do, make one of the following choices: – Select or or the phone number to make a call. – Select or the email address to send an email.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To send a DTMF tone sequence during a call To add a photo or other picture to a contact 1. During a call, open the contact’s detail view. 1. Select the photo view tab 2. Tap 2. Tap the picture space. at the tone sequence. Read more about DTMF tones in ‘Controlling tone-based services’ on page 54. To add a voice dialling command Contacts with a voice dialling command are shown in Voice commands in the folders menu. 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Note If the ring melody selected for this contact is later deleted or moved, the Default Melody will be played. See ‘Sending and receiving items’ on page 31 for information about how to receive contacts from another device. To change the details of a contact To move, send or delete a contact 1. Select a contact. 1. Select Contacts > Contacts manager. 2. Select Edit > Edit contact, or tap the tab. 2.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Copying contacts to and from the SIM card 2. Select Contacts > Set as owner card. You can also copy information between the contacts list and the SIM 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 copy contacts from the SIM card To send your owner card 1. Select SIM in the folders menu to the right in the menu bar. 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. If no preferred number has been set up for the contact, the first phone number will be used. 4. Select Done. To change the preferred phone number 1. Select a contact. 2. Select Edit > Edit contact. 3. Select Edit > Show in list. 4. Select the number to be shown from the list. 5. Tap Done. Note If no number appears, ensure that Show preferred phone checked in preferences.
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. Lunar calendar You can look up the Lunar Calendar correspondence for a specified date ranging from January 1 1901 to December 31 2100, where the current day is highlighted in red and public holidays are displayed in red fonts. To use the Lunar Calendar • Click the button in the left of the Month - Shows the previous month within the current year; and displays information for December of last year if it were January currently.
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. If you do not set a due date for the task 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 31. Preferences Select Edit > Preferences to change the settings. The following settings are available.
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. 3. Press . Select Edit. Insert your text using the keypad. To delete a note Drawing pictures You can draw with different nib widths and colours. The main window is the ‘paper’ where you can draw with your stylus in the same way as you draw with an ordinary pen. Select Jotter Managing notes 1. Select the note in the notes list. The note opens. Edit Unfiled to change colour. Select to change the virtual nib. 2.
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. 2. Select and start recording after the beep. 3. Select to finish the recording. Key functions Select... To...
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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 157. Sending sound recordings You can send Sound recorder recordings via Bluetooth wireless technology, infrared communication, email or as a multimedia message. To send a sound recording 1. Select Sound recorder > Send as. 2.
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 P910i. 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. 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.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Viewers and editors – Quickoffice With Quickword™ and Quicksheet™ you can view and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents. With Pdf+ you can view Adobe™ Acrobat™ (PDF) documents. Quickpoint™ is a viewer for Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Animations and embedded objects will be shown as plain text. 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 special folder To save and copy the document to a special folder 1. In the list view, scroll to the desired file and select Quickword > Copy. 1. In the list view, scroll to the desired file and 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 Viewing a presentation To open a presentation from the list view 1. Select the Application launcher icon . 2. Select the Quickpoint icon 3. If required, change folder. 4. Scroll to the required file and select the file name. 5. The presentation is shown in the detail view. The presentation opens by default in Outline view where the outline of the whole presentation appears.
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. Wraps the document, that is the text is displayed in a format which fits the screen. Images and line drawings are not visible in this view. Unwraps the document. Search. Search for links.
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 on the P910i. 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 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 P910i. 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. Dictionary The dictionary application contains both English - Chinese and Chinese - English dictionaries. • Chinese meaning (English - Chinese dictionary only). The dictionary operates in flip open mode only. Closing the flip will shut the dictionary down. • Antonym (optional, English - Chinese dictionary only).
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 4. To view the detailed description of the word, select the detail view button . 5. To view the detailed description of an underlined word in the description, select the word. 1. Enter a word where one or more letters are substituted for wildcard characters. The question mark (?) represents any one character, and the asterisk (*) represents any number of characters. 6.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Dictionary database You can use four databases: 4. Select the number of words in the history drop-down list. 5. Select Done. • One English - Chinese database and one Chinese - English database in the telephone. To move the line between the index and description • One English - Chinese database and one Chinese - English database in the external storage. 2. Move the line as required. 1.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS PC Suite and Content and Application Sony Ericsson PC Suite Installation of the Sony Ericsson PC Suite The Sony Ericsson PC Suite CD delivered with your P910i 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 The Content and Application CD contains a number of applications and files to be installed in, or downloaded to, your P910i and used together with its applications. • Games. • Audio files. • Pictures. • Video clips. • MMS templates. • MMS editor. • Image editor. Opening the Content and Application CD 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 P910i. These applications can be obtained in several ways, for example: • from the Internet. • from a CD. • from a Memory Stick. guaranteed to work correctly or securely, and users install them at their own risk. Product failures caused by applications not approved or made for Sony Ericsson will not be covered by your warranty.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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. Note Installation of uncertified applications may cause your system to crash and all your data will then be lost.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Removing applications from your P910i It is sometimes necessary to remove installed applications and user data to free up memory. Removing applications in the P910i 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.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Connecting to other devices Your P910i can be connected to other devices with similar interfaces such as PCs, other P910is and handheld computers. The connection can be made via: • Bluetooth wireless technology (not together with Windows 98) PC connectivity software Your P910i 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. • Backup and restore. To activate the infrared port on the PC Set the P910i in Modem mode when using 1. Right click • P910i 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. while communicating. However, items between transmitting and receiving devices might weaken the signal. Connection to another device can be made within a range of up to 10 metres. Obstructions between the transmitting devices will have an effect on the performance. For all tasks, except beaming, it is necessary that you first set up a permanent and trusted relationship between your P910i and the other device.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To let another device initiate pairing with your P910i 1. In Control panel > Connections > Bluetooth > Settings, set Bluetooth to On. 2. Follow the other device’s manual to initiate pairing. 3. When asked for a passcode, enter the same on both devices. 4.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Send and receive You can send items via Bluetooth wireless technology in any application if there is a Send as command. To send, select Bluetooth. If you receive an item via Bluetooth wireless technology, a request dialog is shown, where you can Accept or Reject the transfer. If Accept is selected, a dialog box appears with three options: Delete, View or Done.
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 P910i can synchronize with the following PC applications, also called Personal Information Managers (PIMs): • Lotus® Organizer® 5 & 6, 6.5 Local synchronization Bluetooth • Lotus Notes® 5.0, 6 • Microsoft Outlook 98, 2000, 2002, 2003 • Microsoft Windows Address Book Irda Synchronization is divided into local and remote.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. The easiest way to synchronize is to set the Synchronization to automatically make a synchronization every time your P910i is connected. To make 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.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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 6.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Preconditions The Sony Ericsson PC Suite must be installed in the PC and the P910i must be connected to the PC via cable. Note Backup and restore does not work via infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology. Performing a backup To make a backup 1. Turn on your P910i and connect it to the PC via cable. 2. In the PC, click on and restore. on the PC taskbar and select Back up 3. Select your P910i in the menu that appears.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. SETTINGS Personalizing your P910i There are a number of ways you can give your P910i a personal touch and change its settings to suit your requirements. Themes Setting a background picture You can change the background image for the standby screen in Control panel > Device > Display. You can use any image stored internally or on a Memory Stick.
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 155. 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. Tip Sound Recorder recordings are listed as voicenote and a number, for example voicenote1470. Tasks Set a sound for reminder alarms. See ‘Sounds and alerts’ on page 157. 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 109.
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 P910i that are system-wide and affect more than one application. This is the main place to go to initially set up your P910i, 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. Background tab You can set a picture to be the background for the standby screen. 1. Select if the flip closed or flip open background should be changed. 2. Tap the image showing the current picture. 3. Browse to see picture files available on your P910i. 4. Select a picture and tap Select. Read more about background in ‘Personalizing your P910i’ on page 152. Screen tab screen ensures that the correct item is activated.
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 P910i are available. • Set Current country/region and Current city 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 local storage 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 P910i. Primary The method that you select here is activated automatically when you need to enter text into your P910i.
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 P910i. 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. Workdays tab 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. User greeting Your P910i can show a user greeting on the standby screen when you turn it on. Use this dialog to turn this function on or off.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Security On the Settings tab you can set the Bluetooth security related settings of your P910i. Bluetooth on All Bluetooth wireless technology functionality from your P910i works. Visibility according to the Visible to other devices setting. Set Bluetooth to Off if you do not use Bluetooth, it will decrease battery drain.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Preferred list – Show the networks that your P910i will search for when you are outside your home network. P910i automatically uses to access the Internet. You need to set up an Internet account before you can: Note Your operator may not allow you to access all available networks. • Access Web pages and download multimedia messages. To add a network to the preferred list 1. Tap Add network. 2.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Accounts tab New The Internet accounts dialog lists all the Internet accounts that have been set up on your P910i. 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 You can add a New account to the list and Edit or Delete an existing account.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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 P910i uses to connect to the Internet. Your P910i can normally fetch these addresses automatically from most ISPs.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Tip To avoid having to change the phone number when you travel abroad: enter the international dialling prefix (for example '+') and the appropriate country code for your ISP.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To edit an Internet account 1. On the Accounts tab, select the account in 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. not receive incoming calls.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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 163. SMS You can only have one SMS (Short Message Service) account.The settings on this tab also apply to EMS (Extended Message Service) messages.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Email account Inbox tab settings Email account Outbox tab settings Username Password Incoming server address Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) supplies you with your username, your password, and its incoming server address, which identifies the computer where your incoming email messages are stored.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Email account Advanced tab settings SMS tab Incoming mail port Normally 110. Do not change unless your ISP instructs you to. Use these settings to set up text messaging and EMS messaging: 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. MMS tab Use these settings to set up multimedia messaging: Messaging accounts MMS tab settings Service centre address WAP account The MMS Service centre address is the URL to the server on which your multimedia messages are stored. Your MMS service provider or your network operator can provide you with the service centre address. Specify which of your configured WAP accounts you wish to use.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. MMS Advanced settings tabs Receive These settings apply to multimedia messages that you receive. Select the Play full screen checkbox, when you want to play MMS messages in full screen.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To delete a channel Select Delete. Since deleting a channel cannot be undone, you will be asked to confirm the delete. Deleting the channel will also delete any stored Area Information messages for that channel in your Area Info Inbox. WAP accounts Use these settings to set up and manage WAP accounts on your P910i. WAP accounts are intended for multimedia messages and for accessing the Internet through a WAP gateway.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. The Other tab The other tab contains all settings that are not related to the device or connections. This is also where settings from system components and add-ons, developed by third-party developers, will be found. Security information Security information is displayed when Certificate manager cannot be sure of the origin of the page or software.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Type of certificate The type can be either User or Certificate Authority. • User certificates contain your identity. This type of certificate is used when the server asks for client authentication. The client application requests you to identify yourself by choosing a user certificate. When you format a disk, you delete all the information on it, including any applications that you may have installed.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To conserve storage space only a limited set of languages is loaded on your P910i 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 P910i. log in to that network to use secure access and generate the required one-time password when you make the connection.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Storage manager The list shows the applications on your P910i and the space they occupy. Tapping the Files button lets you manage general files stored internally on the P910i or on a Memory Stick. Deleting information from applications To delete information from an application: select an application in the list. This application is then displayed. Delete the old or unwanted entries or information.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. WIM PIN settings WIM (WAP Identity Module) is used for performing security functions, especially to store and process information needed for user identification and authentication. It is a tamper-resistant store for private keys, certificates and other items that may require a PIN for access or modification. The WIM management dialog consists of a PIN choice list and a WIM items list.
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 P910i 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 Accepting new Internet or Messages settings The easiest way to set up your P910i is automatically, through your service provider. For of: Messages settings your P910i supports automatic setup • email accounts • MMS message (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. you are connecting to a corporate network, your information services department. All settings are described in ‘Internet accounts’ on page 163. 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 168.
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. Once paired with a Bluetooth-enabled laptop, your P910i 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 P910i remain in your pocket, briefcase, or even be placed up to 10 metres away. wireless technology. See ‘Connecting to other devices’ on page 143.
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 P910i as the modem. 4. Select the port where the P910i is connected. A combined signal strength and GPRS signal icon provides information on the GPRS service status. The GPRS connection status appears above the signal strength icon.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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. If there is an existing data log associated with the current GPRS connection, this is updated. 1. Select the check boxes of the accounts in the list to be deleted or reset.
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 P910i. 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 P910i will not start Your P910i 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 P910i is locked to prevent unauthorized use. To unlock the P910i: • Enter your device lock code, 0000 by default, then press Key symbol or Communication problems Telephone does not work . • Make sure the P910i 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 Sync Station and cable is correctly connected to the PC. • Make sure that the correct COM port on the PC is enabled. Right-click the P910i 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 143. Storage Manager • Select Applications > Control panel > Device > Storage manager. • Then install Sony Ericsson PC Suite, and make necessary settings. See “Synchronization and backup” on page 148 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 P910i 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. Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Personal Medical Devices Mobile phones may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. Please avoid placing the mobile phone over the pacemaker, e.g. in your breast pocket. When using the mobile phone, place it at the ear opposite the pacemaker.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Keep out of the reach of children. • Use the battery for the intended purpose only. • Do not allow the battery to be put into the mouth. Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed. Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Centre for information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 8. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN THIS PRINTED LIMITED WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
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 optimised 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. e-GSM Extended GSM. New frequencies specified by the European Radio Communications Committee (ERC) for GSM use when additional spectrum is needed (network-dependent).
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. GSM 1800 Also known as DCS 1800 or PCN, this is a GSM digital network working on a frequency of 1800 MHz. It is used in Europe and Asia-Pacific. your local server. The email is received and held for you by your IMAP server. You (or your client email receiver) can view just the heading and the sender of the letter and then decide whether to download the mail. GSM 1900 Also known as PCS.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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 playing back music on digital synthesizers that is supported by many makes of personal computer sound cards.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. PCS Personal Communications Services, often used to describe GSM 1900 networks. PDA Personal Digital Assistant. A handheld computer having functions such as address book, calendar, and so on. PDF Portable Document Format. A format created by Adobe for storing and distributing documents. Phone book A memory in the SIM card where phone numbers can be stored and accessed by name or position. PIM Personal Information Management.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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. SIM cards can also be programmed to display custom menus for personalized services, for instance to assist operators in providing mobile commerce applications. SMIL Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. vCal; vCalendar vCalendar defines a transport and platform-independent format for exchanging calendar and scheduling information for use in PIMs/PDAs and group schedulers. vCalendar is specified by IETF.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. (WWW). In contrast to HTML, WML is designed to fit small handheld devices. WTLS Wireless Transport Layer Security. Part of WAP, WTLS provides privacy, data integrity and authentication on transport layer level between two applications. W3C The main standards body for the WWW. xHTML Extensible Hypertext Markup Language. A reformulation of HTML 4.01 in XML.
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Technical data General Screen Product P910i standard version, BIG5 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 E-GSM 900 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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