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Contents Getting started ................... 3 Getting to know the phone 8 Calling ............................... 18 Messaging ........................ 24 Imaging ............................. 31 Entertainment ................... 35 Connectivity ...................... 41 More features ................... 46 Important information ...... 49 Index .................................
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Getting started Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Ericsson P1i. Before you start to use your new phone please read the information in the Getting started chapter carefully. Instruction symbols The following appear in the User guide: Note Tip A service or function is networkor subscription-dependent. Contact your network operator for details. • Web guide – an up-to-date User guide with step-by-step instructions and additional information on features available in your phone.
Package 1 9 Extra stylus 10 Documentation package 11 CD with Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones 11 2 10 9 If your package does not include all the listed items then contact your retailer.
Shortcut button 8 Infrared port 9 Earspeaker 10 Loudspeaker 11 Antenna connector 12 Connector for charger and accessories 13 Indicator light 14 Microphone 15 Back button 16 Jog Dial 17 Rear camera 18 Strap holder 19 Stylus 20 Photo light Before using your phone Battery You need to charge the battery when the indicator light on the base of the phone flashes red or when the low battery message appears on the screen.
SIM card You receive a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card when you register with a network operator. The SIM card keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription and phonebook information. A PIN code is supplied with the SIM card and must be entered, if requested, when you turn on your phone for the first time. To insert the SIM card IMEI number IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) is a 15-digit number.
For more information about phone locks, see Control panel in the Web guide. To switch on your phone 1 Press and hold down the On/off button. 2 Select Phone on. 3 Select a language. 4 Enter your PIN, if requested. 5 Select Done. Wizards There are wizards available to help you set up your phone. If you make a mistake when you enter your PIN code, you can delete the number by pressing . If you enter the wrong PIN code three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked.
Getting to know the phone Turning the phone on and off The screen The screen is touch-sensitive. You can use the stylus or your fingertips to select items. Your phone has two modes of operation: 1 2 Notes • Phone on – full functionality. • Flight mode – limited functionality with network and radio functions switched off. You can use flight mode where mobile phones are prohibited, such as in hospitals and aircrafts. To turn on the phone in phone mode 1 Press and hold down the On/off button.
Navigation To navigate menus and select items, you can use the Jog Dial, Back button, stylus, keyboard navigation keys, touch options and your fingertips. Jog Dial You can rotate the Jog Dial to scroll lists up and down, adjust sound volume. You can press the Jog Dial to select a highlighted item. Up Inwards Down Back button Back button You can press to return to the previous screen or menu. You can press and hold down to return to Standby or lock and unlock the keyboard from Standby.
To close an application • Press and hold . All data is saved. Task manager Task manager helps you switch between applications. Leaving an application via Task manager rather than closing it, lets you return to the the application in the state that you left it. This is useful, for example, when cutting and pasting text from one application to another. To switch to another application 1 Tap in the status bar or select More > Task manager. 2 Select the Recent tab. 3 Select the application and select Switch.
Predictive text activated Ring volume set to zero Signal strength in phone mode, GPRS available Silent mode SMS notification SMS overflow Speakerphone activated Status bar menu To access the Status bar menu • Select in the status bar. Importing phone book entries You can import contact information by: • Copying phonebook entries stored on your SIM card. • Transferring phonebook entries from a computer application using the synchronize function.
Main menu overview Multimedia Camera Web More applications RSS feeds PlayNow™ Picture gallery Phone Phone Call log Speed contacts Video phone Office Control panel Call settings Connections Device Messaging Security Other Messaging Entertainment Music player FM radio Video Online media MusicDJ™ Sound recorder Vijay Singh Pro Golf 3D QuadraPop Demo Calendar Call voice mail Create new message Inbox Outbox Drafts Sent SIM Contacts Quickoffice Pdf+ Notes Tasks Business card scanner Tools* File manager
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Connecting accessories Your phone comes with a Memory Stick which can be used as extra storage space for pictures, music, applications, and so forth. You can rename and format the Memory Stick. You can also transfer data to and from the Memory Stick. To insert the Memory Stick 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the Memory Stick in the slot. To remove the Memory Stick 1 Open the cover. 2 Press the edge of the Memory Stick inwards and then release it.
2 Select the corresponding slider. 3 Rotate the Jog Dial. To set the phone to silent 1 Select > Volume. 2 Mark the Silent mode check box. From Standby you can press and hold to switch silent mode on or off. Transfer sound During an ongoing call or when listening to, for example, Music player you can transfer the sound to a connected accessory such as a Bluetooth headset. To transfer sound 1 Select > Volume. 2 Select More > Transfer sound.
To use the on-screen keyboard • Select the on-screen keyboard symbol located in the status bar. To change language of the on-screen keyboard • Select > Setup and select a language. Handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition translates stylus gestures written directly on the screen into letters, numbers or other characters, and displays these characters as text. Handwriting recognition is only active in places where text can be entered.
To turn predictive text on 1 Select More > Text options. 2 Mark the check box to enable enhanced text prediction in the status bar. To write numbers • Write numbers above the arrow. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 = + , . * / 1 \ ( 2 3 4 ) To write accented letters 1 Write the basic letter. 2 Write the accent above the arrow to form the accented letter. S Predictive text You can use text prediction in all text entry methods.
To add words to My words dictionary 1 Select More > Text options > My words. 2 Select Add. 3 Write the new word and select Done. 4 Select Save. To add a symbol 1 Select More > Text options > Add symbol to launch the symbols and punctuation marks table. 2 Select the symbol you want to add. To switch auto capitalization on 1 Select More > Text options. 2 Mark the check box to switch auto capitalization on. Getting to know the phone 17 This is the Internet version of the user guide.
Calling Networks Network coverage To make or receive a phone call your phone must be within range of a network. Home network When you turn your phone on, it automatically selects your home network if it is within range. Roaming If your home network is not within range, you may use another network that is accepted by your operator. This is called roaming. Network settings You can set how your phone should choose an available network when you are outside your operator’s coverage area.
2 Scroll to an empty position and press the Jog Dial. 3 Select a contact in the list and select Save. To make a call to a speed contact 1 From Standby press one of the keys 1 to 9 that corresponds to the stored speed contact. 2 Select Call. To make an emergency call 1 From Standby, enter the emergency number on the keyboard. 2 Select Call. Local SOS numbers When dialling, you can find local SOS numbers in the More menu.
• Put an ongoing call on hold and start a new one, or answer an incoming call. • Start a conference call during an ongoing call (operator-dependent). • Extract one party in a conference call for a private talk and put the conference call on hold. • Retrieve a held call, or end it. Conference call You can start a conference call if you have one active call and one on hold. The maximum number of conference parties is five. To make a conference call 1 Make a call and select Hold.
you have not set any pause picture, a default picture is shown. To set a pause picture 1 From Standby select Main menu > Phone > Video phone. 2 Select More > Advanced > Paused picture. 3 Select a picture and select Save. To pause and resume the outgoing video feed • During an ongoing video call, select Camera whenever you want to pause or resume the outgoing video feed. To switch between front and rear camera • During an ongoing video call, select either Use front camera or Use rear camera in the More menu.
• Calling cards – calling via a calling card server. • Call waiting – call waiting alert option. • Divert calls – divert calls option. • Fixed numbers – only special numbers can be called. • My number – option to save your own number. • Restrict calls – options to set roaming and international call restrictions. • TTY Accessory – use of a teletype writer. • Voicemail – “answering machine”. • Voice control – you can call and answer with voice commands.
5 Select Add. 1 2 3 4 To edit a contact on the SIM card From Standby select Main menu > Contacts. Select More > View folder > SIM. Scroll to a contact and press the Jog Dial. Select More > Edit contact. To add a stored picture to a contact 1 From Standby select Main menu > Contacts and select a contact. 2 Select More > Edit contact. 3 Scroll to the Picture field and press the Jog Dial. 4 Choose Select and scroll to a picture you want to add. 5 Choose Select > Save.
Messaging Before you use Messaging Before you can send or receive any messages (except for SMS text messages) you need to set up the necessary accounts. You can use the Internet and Email wizards provided in the phone to download settings or do this manually. See the Help in the phone or Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide.
• Outbox – contains messages ready to be sent. • Drafts – contains messages that are not ready to be sent. When you are creating a message, and exit the message before sending it, you will be asked if you want to save it. If you select Yes, the message will automatically be stored in this folder. • Sent – contains sent messages. • SIM – a folder located on your SIM card. SMS A message can contain up to 160 characters.
An overview of MMS 7 MMS Address tab for the recipient and other details 5 Picture 2 Text Scribble Sound Video 3 4 Record sound Select 26 7 1KB Select template 1 Attachments tab. The tab is only visible if Creation mode in Main Menu > Control panel > Messaging > MMS account > More > Advanced settings is set to Free or Warning. 6 5 1/1 6 Close 1 Menu options. You can select a template or what you want to add to the message, for example a picture or sound.
Email Before you use email To use email you require an Internet account and will need to download the necessary email settings.You can use the Email wizard available in the phone under Main menu > Control panel > Messaging > Email wizard or, if your operator is not supported by this wizard, do this manually. See the Help in the phone or Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. Sending email messages You can create email messages from each email account.
To forward an email message 1 From your email account in Messaging scroll to the message you wish to forward. 2 Select More > Forward. Large attachments increase the size of an email and the connection time needed to send it. It is possible to choose whether to forward the attachment. Viewing messages You can choose not to receive large messages and only to receive a header. To download headers 1 From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Messaging > Email accounts > your email account.
Saving contact details When you receive a message, you can save the contact details of the person who sent the message. To save a sender’s contact details 1 Select the sender’s phone number, name or email address in the details tab or From: in the address tab. 2 Select Add to Contacts. Disconnecting from the Internet If your phone is already connected to the Internet when you send an email message or an MMS message it remains connected after sending.
2 3 4 5 Select the Basic tab. Select IMAP in Connection type:. Mark the Push email check box. In Email accounts select More > Always On push email. 6 Mark the Always On check box. 7 Select Save. For more information on push email contact your operator or your service provider. For more information on how to set up Exchange ActiveSync see Messaging in the Web guide, or contact your IT administrator. 30 Messaging This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use.
Imaging Camera 1 The 3.2 megapixel camera can take both still pictures and video clips. You can store them in the phone or send them as MMS. Exposure control is automatic and in bad light conditions you can use the camera light. The icon row gives an overview of the current settings. 2 indicates picture mode and indicate video mode. The video icon turns red during video recording. 3 Remaining number of pictures or video time for the current settings. 4 Exposure compensation.
Changing the camera settings Press to see how you can use the keypad keys as shortcuts for some of the most frequently used settings. Press the key again to remove the description. Most of the settings you make will remain until you change them, even if you have switched the camera or your phone off. To change the settings 1 Press the Jog Dial to open the list of settings. 2 Rotate the Jog Dial to move through the list and see the options for each setting. Press the Jog Dial to select a setting to change.
Microphone – only for recording video clips: Select Off to turn off sound recording. Effects – set and view different effects before you take a picture. Quality – select a quality level. Night mode – increases the exposure time for conditions where the lighting is poor. Save to – select if pictures and clips will be saved to the Memory Stick or the phone. If you select Memory stick preferred they will be stored on the phone when there is no room left on the Memory stick.
Picture gallery In Picture gallery you can view, send and use pictures saved in your phone or on a Memory Stick. To use a picture 1 From Standby select Main menu > Multimedia > Picture gallery. 2 Select a picture. 3 Select More > Use as. 4 Select an option. To show pictures as a slide show 1 From Standby select Main menu > Multimedia > Picture gallery. 2 Browse to the folder containing the pictures. 3 Select More > Slideshow > Slideshow settings to, for example, set transition effects and add a soundtrack.
Entertainment PlayNow™ PlayNow™ is an entertainment download service. You can preview content before purchase. This service is not available in all countries. To purchase PlayNow™ content • When you have previewed a song, select Yes in the Purchase dialog. FM radio To listen to the radio you need to insert the handsfree, since the radio uses the handsfree cable as antenna. However, you can still listen to the sound through the speaker.
Tuning and memory presets To search for radio channels • When FM radio is open select . or To tune manually 1 When FM radio is open select More > Set frequency. 2 Enter the frequency using the keys, or tune using the Jog Dial. 3 You can also select and hold or to change the frequency in 0.1 MHz steps. To store a memory preset 1 When FM radio is open tune to the desired channel and select More > Save. 2 Select a preset number between 1 and 20 and select Insert.
To identify a song on the radio • When the radio is open, select More > TrackID™. To identify a song with the Sound recorder 1 From Standby select Main menu > Entertainment > Sound recorder. 2 Hold the phone close to the sound source and select TrackID™. Music player Music player supports formats such as MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+. The first time you open Music player, or when you have transferred new tracks to the phone, you need to perform an update for the tracks to appear in Music player.
when you remove tracks from the playlist, the actual sound files are not deleted. To create a playlist • From Standby select Main menu > Entertainment > Music player > Playlists > New playlist. To add songs to a playlist 1 Select one ore more tracks. 2 Select More > Manage > Add to playlist. Preferences To set Music player preferences 1 From Standby select Main menu > Entertainment > Music player > More > Settings > Preferences. 2 Select Help to read more about the different options.
To resume playback from a bookmark 1 Select a video clip. 2 Select Resume. Web The Web browser supports both frames and JavaScript™. You can switch between portrait and landscape view, and change from normal to full screen presentation. Before you use Web To use Web you need an Internet connection. See Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. To start the Web browser • From Standby select Main menu > Multimedia > Web.
To exit landscape view • Select > Settings and unmark the Landscape check box. RSS feeds RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds allow you to see when Web sites have added new content. You can, for example, get the latest headlines without having to visit the Web site. You can add feeds directly in the RSS reader. An easier way, however, is to add feeds from within the Web browser. 2 Navigate to a page that contains RSS feeds. 3 Select More > Current page > RSS feeds.
Connectivity Infrared Bluetooth™ wireless technology Sending and receiving files When you connect your phone to another device using an infrared link, the ports of both devices have to be within one metre from each other, in line of sight, and at an angle of no more than 30 degrees. To turn on Bluetooth™ connection 1 From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Connections > Bluetooth. 2 Select the Settings tab and mark the Bluetooth on check box.
you are within range of a WLAN network. The type of WLAN network will decide what type of WLAN account your phone will use. WLAN network types • Hot spot – a temporary account is automatically created. • Non-configured network – the network is un-known to your phone. You will be prompted to set up an account. • Configured network – an account that you have previously set up will be used. To activate your phone for WLAN 1 From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Connections > WLAN.
To reset logs 1 From Standby select Main menu > Tools > Connections mgr. 2 Select the log you want to reset. 3 Select More > Reset log. Connecting to other devices You can exchange information between your phone and another device using a Bluetooth device or a USB cable. You can: • Send a file. • Use a Bluetooth headset in a phone call. • Synchronize calendar events and contacts with your computer. • Back up phone data to a computer. • Use your phone as a computer modem.
To disconnect the USB cable safely using file transfer mode 1 Computer: Right-click on the removable disk icon in Windows Explorer. 2 Computer: Select Eject. 3 Remove the USB cable from your phone. Phone mode With phone mode you can use your your computer to synchronize contacts and calendar, transfer files, use the phone as modem and more. Applications supported in phone mode are: • Synchronization • File manager • Mobile Networking Wizard For other applications, use the file transfer mode.
2 Phone: Select Phone mode on the phone. 3 Computer: Select Start/Programs/ Sony Ericsson/Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones. The application starts. 4 Computer: Wait until your phone is connected which it is when the Synchronize Now button lights green. 5 Computer: Click Synchronize Now. Wap push To set up your phone to handle incoming Wap push messages 1 From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Messaging > WAP push.
More features Business card scanner With Business card scanner you can scan a business card and add the contact details to your contacts. To scan a business card 1 From standby select Main menu > Office > Business card scanner. 2 Select Capture to activate the camera. 3 Take a picture of the business card by pressing the camera button. You can add the details to your contacts now or you can choose to do this later.
Format disk Memory Sticks are normally formatted the first time they are inserted in the phone. To format a Memory Stick From Standby select Main menu > Tools > File manager > More > Device > Format Memory Stick > Format. All information on the Memory Stick will be deleted during formatting. Do not remove a Memory Stick during formatting. Installing applications To install an application 1 From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Other > Install.
5 Enter the phone lock code and select Yes. Shortcut button The shortcut button opens the phone browser. It can also be set to open: • • • • • • Main menu Music player Sound recorder Standby Task manager Video telephony Screen saver You can use a picture, or several pictures in a slideshow, as screen saver. To set a screen saver • From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Device > Screen saver. Select Help to read more about the options.
Important information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site On www.sonyericsson.com/support there is a support section where help and tips are only a few clicks away. Here you will find the latest computer software updates and tips on how to use your product more efficiently. Service and support From now on you will have access to a portfolio of exclusive service advantages such as: • Global and local websites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers.
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Venezuela Vietnam 0-800-100-2250 111 2255 73 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this information before using your mobile phone. These instructions are intended for your safety. Please follow these guidelines. If the product has been subject to any of the conditions listed below or you have any doubt as to its proper function make sure you have the product checked by a certified service partner before charging or using it.
chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards. For other medical devices, please consult your physician and the manufacturer of the device. Battery Driving We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use your mobile phone for the first time. A new battery or one that has not been used for a long time could have reduced capacity the first few times it is used. The battery should only be charged in temperatures between +5°C (+41°F) and +45°C (+113°F).
phone to operate at a higher power level than needed, thus shortening talk and standby times. Radio frequency (RF) exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Your mobile phone is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is turned on, it emits low levels of radio frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio frequency fields). Governments around the world have adopted comprehensive international safety guidelines, developed by scientific organizations, e.g.
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Call Center for information.
Accessories Sony Ericsson recommends use of Sony Ericsson original accessories for safe and efficient use of its products. Use of third-party accessories may decrease performance or pose a risk to your health or safety. LOUDNESS WARNING: Please adjust the audio volume cautiously when using third-party audio accessories to avoid volume levels that may be harmful to your hearing. Sony Ericsson does not test use of third-party audio accessories with this mobile phone.
WHAT WE WILL DO If, during the warranty period, this Product fails to operate under normal use and service, due to defects in design, materials or workmanship, Sony Ericsson authorized distributors or service partners, in the country* where you purchased the Product, will, at their option, either repair or replace the Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein.
6 The warranty does not cover Product failures which have been caused by use of accessories or other peripheral devices which are not Sony Ericsson branded original accessories intended for use with the Product. 7 Tampering with any of the seals on the Product will void the warranty. 8 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN THIS PRINTED LIMITED WARRANTY.
Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type FAD-3022015-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.
Index A H Auto capitalization ................................17 Handsfree settings ................................21 Handwriting recognition .......................15 B Back button ............................................9 Backup of phone data ..........................44 Battery ....................................................5 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ..........41 Business card scanner .........................46 I IMEI number ...........................................
O Synchronization .................................... 44 On/off ..................................................... 8 T P Pairing .................................................. 41 PC Suite ............................................... 44 Phone overview ...................................... 4 Picture editor ........................................ 34 Picture gallery ....................................... 34 Playlists ................................................ 37 PlayNow™ .................
