Sony Ericsson P800 User Guide
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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) FStylus GSlot for Sony Memory Stick Duo (under the stylus) HInternet button for activation of the browser ICommuniCam activation and shutter release A FGH I E D BC
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 entered when switching on your P800. Insert the SIM card as shown in the picture. For more information. see “Managing the SIM phone book” on page 98.BatteryBefore you use your P800 for the first time, charge the battery provided for at least 4 hours. Use the supplied charger. See “Charging the battery” on page 13. Insertion and removalTo insert the battery 1. Ensure that the flip is closed. 2. Place the battery in the battery compartment and close the lid. To remove the battery 1. Ensure that your P800 is turned off. Note It is important that you always turn off your P800 before removing the battery. Failure to do so can result in loss of information. 2. Remove the battery lid by pulling down the release catch below the CommuniCam. 3. Use your fingernail at the lower left-hand edge of the battery to gently lift the lower edge of the battery outwards. 4. Take out the battery. 1 2
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 it is switched on or off. 1. Make sure the battery is inserted in your P800 and the lid is closed. 2. Connect the charger to the P800 at the base of the phone by the flash symbol. The charger plug flash symbol must face upwards. 3. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. Charging is indicated by the battery meter on the screen pulsing continuously, and the indicator at the top of the P800 showing a steady red light (or green, if the P800 is switched on). See also “Battery Information” on page 175.TipYou can also use other battery chargers that have been supplied with other Sony Ericsson mobile phones using the same connector plug, for example, T68i or T300. Note When the battery is completely discharged, or new, it may take up to 30 minutes before the battery charging icon appears on the screen. 4. Wait approximately 4 hours or until the battery meter on the screen is full and the indicator on the top of the P800 shows a steady green light. 5. Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards. Care instructionsYour P800 is a highly sophisticated electronic device. To get the most out of it, please make sure that you follow this advice: • Keep the P800 in its protective bag when not using it. • Use a commercial glass screen cleaner sprayed on a cloth, when you clean the screen. • Use only stylus provided to tap on the screen.
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 you have selected a language, the phone powers down. 4. Open the flip. Press the On/Off button again. The Setup Wizard starts automatically and guides you through the essential settings. These include time and date settings, and information on the Jog Dial, text entry, and status bar. Follow the instructions on the screen. 5. The Power menu opens. Select Phone on. 6. Enter your PIN when the dialog box appears and press . Press to delete a digit. Turning your P800 on and offBy default the Power menu prompts you to choose normal operation or Flight mode each time you press the On/Off button. These settings can be turned off. See “To use the power menu” on page 51. In Flight mode the phone and Bluetooth functions are switched off, but you can still use the other functions. Set your P800 in Flight mode where use of mobile phones is not allowed. Importing phone book entriesYou may want to import existing contact information from another mobile phone to your P800. You can do this in several ways: • Beam the phone book entries from the other phone by infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology and save the set to Contacts . See “Sending and receiving contact details” on page 99. • Synchronize the SIM and the internal memory on the other phone with one of the PC PIM applications supported by your P800. Then you can synchronize this information with Contacts . Note When you synchronize Contacts with your PC PIM application the SIM information is not synchronized. You might get two versions of the same contact. See “Synchronization and backup” on page 130.
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, the P800 can be used like a conventional mobile phone using the keypad to dial and the Jog Dial to navigate. For more information please see “Jog Dial” on page 23 and “Keypad functions” on page 24. You can open the flip at any time to continue working. Many more functions are available when the flip is open.Flip openWhen the flip is opened, the large touch-screen is revealed. You use the stylus to tap the screen to navigate and enter data. There is also a handwriting recognition feature, so that you can use the stylus to write on the screen.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. Flip removedThe flip can also be removed which makes the organizer applications easier to access. A virtual flip is then available, making it possible to work in both flip open and flip closed operational modes.
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 selected it is also possible to start an application by pressing its specific number. Closing applications The current application automatically closes and the data is saved when you return to the standby view or switch to another application. To return to standby, press and hold or press the Jog Dial backward.C D E BA 1 2 3 4 5 6CommuniCam Messages Contacts Calendar Ta s k s Jotter 1 2 3 4 5 6CommuniCam Applications Messages Contacts Calendar Ta s k s Jotter Applications 7 8 9Voice Memo Online services Connections AShortcut to the Messages application BShortcut to the Contacts application CShortcut to the Call list application DShortcut to the Calendar application EShows all applications available in flip closed mode
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 MessagesContacts Phone Calendar Ta s k s Jotter Voice Memo Calculator Time Viewer Remote Sync Online services Control panel Demo GPRS data log Chess Solitaire Applications View AllCommuniCam Pictures Video Audio Internet MessagesContacts Phone Calendar Ta s k s Jotter Voice Memo Calculator C E D F B A AShortcut to the Messages application BShortcut to the Contacts application CShortcut to the Phone application DShortcut to the Calendar application EShortcut to the Internet application FShows all applications available in flip open mode
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 screen 1. Select Applications > Control panel > Device > Display. 2. Tap Calibrate and the calibrate screen appears. 3. Tap once at the center of each of the three calibration points in numerical order. 4. Tap Yes or No to accept or reject the new settings. Item Description A Application picker Displays six icons for quick and easy access to the most common applications. These are customizable. B Menu bar Usually contains two menus on the left, and a folder menu on the right. The two left-hand menus contain: •the application menu, whose name is always the same as the application. It contains the system services used by most applications, such as Find , Send as , and Delete . •the edit menus contain editing items such as Cut, Copy, Paste, Zoom, Preferences and Help Internet Edit AB C D E Sony EricssonSony Ericsson P800 C Application area Applications use this central area of the screen to display the essential information. Many of the built-in applications are based on two standard view layouts: a list view and a detail view D Button bar An application view displays a button bar that contains useful controls and shortcuts. Not all application views require a button bar. E Status bar Displays device status information such as: signal strength, battery and device information, settings for sounds and time, on-screen keyboard, temporary indicators such as missed calls and unread messages.
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 the real flip. Enter numbers and characters using your stylus.Removing and attaching the flip keypadTo remove the keypad 1. To remove the key pad you first have to remove the cover plate beneath it. Use your fingernails or the back end of the stylus to gently prize the cover plate off its catches (See figure). Put your nail or the end of the stylus in the hollow right below one of the catches and prize the edge of the cover plate upwards. A distinct click will let you know that the catch has released. Continue with the second catch. Note Be careful with the touch-sensitive screen. Never use a sharp object like a screwdriver. 2. Fold the keypad out and lift away the loose cover plate from under the keypad. 3. Use your nails or the back end of the stylus to gently pull the release catch in the same direction as the arrow. The key pad is now loose and may be lifted off. 2 P RIZE HERE 1