Sony Ericsson P800 User Guide

Getting to know your P80011This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. P800 overview    AIndicator light for Bluetooth wireless technology (blue)
BConnector for stereo head phone
CJog Dial 
DInfrared port 
EOn/Off button 
FFlip with Keypad (in closed position)
GConnector for accessories and charger
HIndicator light for network and battery (green/red)
E
AB
C
D
FH
G
AExternal antenna connector
BBattery compartment
CCommuniCam 
DTouchscreen
EFlip (in open position)...

12Getting to know your P800This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. SIM cardWhen 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.
A PIN (Personal Identity Number) 
code is supplied with the SIM card 
from your operator and must be...

Getting to know your P80013This 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 P800) blinks red and a 
battery low message appears on the screen. 
• The battery can be charged whenever you want. The P800 
performance is not affected. However, using your P800 while 
charging increases the charging time.
To charge the battery
The P800 can be charged either when...

14Getting to know your P800This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. First time start-upPlease read “Guidelines for safe and efficient use” on page 172 
before you start using your P800.
When you start your P800 the first time
1. Press the 
On/Off button to turn on your P800, keeping the flip 
closed. The language selection dialog opens. 
2. Select one of the languages from the list. Read more about 
selecting a language in “Language selection” on page 140.
3. When...

Getting to know your P80015This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. • Phone book entries stored on your SIM card are accessible 
through 
Contacts
. Select 
SIM phone book
 in the folders 
menu to the right in the menu bar to see the list of entries in 
your SIM phone book. These entries can be imported to 
Contacts
. See “Managing the SIM phone book” on page 
98. 
Operational modesThe P800 works in different operational modes:Flip closedWith the keypad flip closed,...

16Getting to know your P800This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Flip closed mode   Standby viewThe standby view shows shortcuts to the most commonly used 
applications. Choose which shortcuts you want to use in 
standby. See “Personalizing your P800” on page 134.Selecting and starting applications
Rotate the Jog Dial to select an application. When the desired 
application is highlighted, press the Jog Dial or   to start the 
application.
TipWhen   view is...

Getting to know your P80017This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Options menu
Press   or press the Jog Dial forward to open the standby 
options menu to get access to keylock, battery status, missed 
calls and more. 

18Getting to know your P800This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Flip open mode
You can change the shortcuts A-E. See “Changing your 
application shortcuts” on page 134.NavigationWhen the flip is open, the application shortcut icons shown in 
the flip closed mode move to the top row in the flip open screen. 
You navigate by using the stylus and tapping selected items and 
by using the Jog Dial, see “Jog Dial” on page 23.
CommuniCam
Pictures
Video
Audio
Internet...

Getting to know your P80019This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Screen areasWhen the flip is open the screen is touch sensitive. The screen is 
divided into a number of areas, see the figure and table below.
CalibrationThe screen is pre-calibrated using factory settings. Calibration is 
calculated by the average stylus tap speed and the location of the 
stylus tap on selection. If you want to change the setting, 
recalibrate the screen.
To recalibrate the...

20Getting to know your P800This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. To restore the factory settings
1. Select 
Applications > Control panel > Device > Display.
2. Tap 
Calibrate
 and the calibrate screen appears.
3. Press the Jog Dial - the text “Factory settings restored” is 
shown.
Flip removedYou can use your P800 without the physical flip. Remove the 
flip keypad and activate the virtual flip, which gives you the 
same functionality as when using the keypad on...