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Getting to know your P908

This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use.

P908 overview

Indicator light for Bluetooth wireless technology (blue)

Screen

Flip (in open position)

Indicator light for network and battery (green/red)

CommuniCorder activation and shutter release

Internet button for activation of the browser

Slot for Sony Memory Stick Duo

Stylus

External antenna connector

CommuniCorder

Battery compartment

Connector for accessories and charger

Connector for stereo headset

Jog Dial

Infrared port

On/Off button

Summary of Contents for P908

Page 1: ...This is the Internet version of the user s guide Print only for private use P908 User Guide...

Page 2: ...This is the Internet version of the user s guide Print only for private use...

Page 3: ...s 17 Jog Dial 18 Keypad functions 19 Indicators and status bar icons 20 Memory Stick Duo 21 Connecting the accessories 23 Services 24 Applications overview 24 General functions 27 Entering text 31 P90...

Page 4: ...e Flip open 101 Creating and editing contacts 102 Managing contacts 104 Making an owner card 105 Preferences 105 Calendar 107 Creating calendar entries 107 Managing calendar entries 108 Sending and re...

Page 5: ...ications 132 Installing applications on your P908 132 Removing applications from your P908 134 Connecting to other devices 135 Connection via SyncStation 135 Connection via Infrared port 136 Connectio...

Page 6: ...ster reset 167 Secure tokens 167 Storage manager 168 WIM PIN settings 169 Getting started with Internet and Messages 171 Introduction 171 Automatically set up service provider and messaging 172 Manual...

Page 7: ...or in part 2 Export Regulations Software including technical data is subject to U S export control laws including the U S Export Administration Act and its associated regulations and may be subject to...

Page 8: ...idescreen format video clips and 3D games New content can be downloaded quickly and easily from Internet sites or transferred to the phone via Bluetooth Wireless Technology an infrared port or a cable...

Page 9: ...our retailer Note Before you can use your P908 you need to insert the SIM card and insert and charge the battery Always detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card B C A D E F H J K M...

Page 10: ...ion D Indicator light for network and battery green red E CommuniCorder activation and shutter release F Internet button for activation of the browser G Slot for Sony Memory Stick Duo A B C D F G E A...

Page 11: ...umbers starting with for example 4613244500 In order to speed up calling while at home the same numbers can also be added in the national number format for example 013244500 For more information see C...

Page 12: ...e screen pulsing continuously and the indicator at the top of the P908 showing a steady red light or green if the P908 is switched on See also Battery Use and Care on page 183 Tip You can also use oth...

Page 13: ...ions Set your P908 in Flight mode where the use of mobile phones is not allowed You can also use Flight mode if you want to use the other functions but do not want incoming calls Importing phone book...

Page 14: ...the Flip is open Flip open When 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 s...

Page 15: ...eturn to the standby view or switch to another application To return to standby press and hold or press the Jog Dial backwards Options menu Press or press the Jog Dial forwards to open the standby opt...

Page 16: ...rate instructions Note Please note that Sony Ericsson does not accept any liability for lost parts or product defects resulting from any disassembly or modification of the product CommuniCorder Pictur...

Page 17: ...on applications These can be customized 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 s...

Page 18: ...sage Press the Jog Dial inwards Selects a highlighted item dials selected phone numbers Generally the same action as in Flip closed Press the Jog Dial backwards Goes back to the previous screen dismis...

Page 19: ...the P908 into silent mode when in the standby view OPTIONS Open the menu with different options for different applications Press and hold to open Applications STAR Enter the character Press and hold...

Page 20: ...d information or start an application Icon Function Signal strength GPRS status Battery strength Bluetooth on Bluetooth discoverable Infrared on GPRS active GPRS data transfer in progress Ongoing data...

Page 21: ...k should be heard Note Insert the Memory Stick Duo correctly to avoid damage to your P908 or the Memory Stick Duo The Memory Stick Duo supplied with the P908 may or may not be a version that contains...

Page 22: ...t Compatibility The P908 defines its own folder structure on a Memory Stick Each application has its own set of folders A folder created in one application is not visible in another Other devices must...

Page 23: ...vel charger is connected to the desk stand or to the P908 Note The design of the charger will differ depending on the market B The USB connector from the desk stand is connected to a PC C The headset...

Page 24: ...the demo application and Installing applications on your P908 on page 132 for how to reinstall it To start the demo 1 Select the Applications icon 2 Select the Demo icon The demo starts To stop the d...

Page 25: ...editor you can also edit your pictures 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...

Page 26: ...File manager Flip open only You can handle the content and organisation of media both in the P908 and on the Memory Stick Duo Remote Sync Flip open only Performs synchronization over the air Using GP...

Page 27: ...application has its own set of folders A folder created in one application is not visible in another For each application there is a default Unfiled folder Since there is no way of seeing on your P90...

Page 28: ...tion folder To copy a file to another folder 1 Open the file in detail view In the folder menu select the destination folder Select Copy to in the main application menu for example Audio or Image 2 Se...

Page 29: ...methods Text message using SMS P908 will create a new text message Add the mobile number of the recipient and tap Send E mail the P908 will create a new message with the item included as an attachmen...

Page 30: ...data in different ways Internal memory Up to 13 MB of capacity for storing pictures messages music applications and so on depending on applications in use Memory Stick Duo expansion memory Several oth...

Page 31: ...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 Chinese or English Press and select Text opti...

Page 32: ...elect Text options Spell word 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...

Page 33: ...e correct character is shown 3 Rotate the Jog Dial to select the correct character 4 Press the Jog Dial to confirm the correct character Chinese key mapping To input Chinese punctuation 1 Select Chine...

Page 34: ...y You can choose between different types of keyboard layouts using the buttons at the bottom of the keyboard The current input field is shown to the left in the top bar of the keyboard Tap the arrows...

Page 35: ...e the next candidate and the previous candidate buttons to scroll Pinyin keyboard Stroke keyboard Handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition translates stylus gestures into letters digits or othe...

Page 36: ...drag the stylus over the text 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...

Page 37: ...version of the user s guide Print only for private use Latin characters Note Start each stroke at the dotted end Numeric characters Note Start each stroke at the dotted end a b c d e f g h k l m n o...

Page 38: ...the candidates area 4 The association characters are shown in the association area Note It is important that the strokes are entered in the correct order otherwise you may not get the character you wa...

Page 39: ...umeric characters Note Start each stroke at the dotted end Down Down Hook Short Slope Down Over Hook Over Down Over Down Hook Over Left Slope Over Down Over Left Slope Over Down Curved Hook Over Down...

Page 40: ...e SIM card lock 1 Select Control panel Device Locks 2 Select a lock option 3 Select Done An error message informs you if a wrong PIN code has been entered Usually the SIM card will be blocked after th...

Page 41: ...ination with the screen saver Just mark the checkbox Control panel Device Display Screen Screen saver device lock to have the device lock activated when the screen saver goes on Note When using the sc...

Page 42: ...evice if the screen is accidentally pressed in Flip open mode or with the Flip removed When this setting is active the screen will automatically become locked after a period of inactivity To activate...

Page 43: ...is enabled when the Flip is open making it easy to access applications such as Calendar and Jotter while talking Flight mode which enables the P908 to be used as a PDA in situations where radio trans...

Page 44: ...ll using Speed dial Speed dial is a fast way to call one of your special speed dial numbers See Set up speed dial numbers on page 51 1 Select the key corresponding to the number of the speed dial cont...

Page 45: ...pen your Contact list Press again to reach the next letter Additional key presses will add letters to your search Press any digit followed by to reach a phone number in the SIM phone book Press for th...

Page 46: ...F tones with the keypad Controlling tone based services on page 52 Microphone mute On Off Turn the microphone on or off Copy number Copy a phone number for exchange with other text fields or applicati...

Page 47: ...n picker 2 Select an entry by rotating the Jog Dial and pressing it inwards 3 Select a phone number by rotating the Jog Dial 4 Press the Jog Dial inwards You can also tap the contact and or number usi...

Page 48: ...n You can access some of them using the screen buttons by tapping the field with the calling party details or on the menus Options that concern two or more active calls are described in Handling two o...

Page 49: ...details or selecting from the menus End active call End the active call the held call becomes active Switch calls Switch between the active and held call Join calls Join the two calls for a conference...

Page 50: ...ake the selected party the active call the rest of the parties will be put on hold Release party End the conference call for the selected party Call list and call log The Call list shows calls made re...

Page 51: ...ng Silent mode In silent mode all sound ring signals and sound alarm signals are turned off When the Flip is closed press and select Turn on silent to put the phone in silent mode Press and select Tur...

Page 52: ...ight mode on the product Doing so turns off the radio function You can set a Power menu to ask you if you want to start the P908 in normal mode or flight mode each time you turn on the P908 See Flight...

Page 53: ...t Support for TTY Teletype TTY accessory text phone is an aid for people with speech impairments To use the TTY device together with the P908 1 Connect the TTY device to the accessories connector at t...

Page 54: ...e used as a corporate phone in an Ericsson MD110 or Business Phone PBX if this is equipped for mobile extensions To place calls to colleagues use the internal extension numbers When dialling an extern...

Page 55: ...et up Incoming call picture If an incoming caller has a picture stored in contacts it will be shown on the screen Select the checkbox to show a large version of the picture over the whole screen Voice...

Page 56: ...ecord 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...

Page 57: ...The settings are stored in the network Tap Refresh to receive the current settings Tip Normally the data fax options should not be changed Accepted callers You can specify who should be able to call y...

Page 58: ...ur operator With the Flip closed press and hold to call this number With the Flip open select Phone Call voice mail Calling cards Calling cards are used together with some phone services These setting...

Page 59: ...x type settings file This file can be received via e mail stored on the Memory Stick or downloaded from Internet Note Make sure the file is authentic before you import it 1 Place the file in the Docum...

Page 60: ...e or receive any chargeable calls if you are roaming in a network that does not provide charging information This restriction does not apply when your subscription is for Advice of Charge Information...

Page 61: ...r release when taking pictures The Jog Dial is used to set the CommuniCorder working mode Recording video clips You can record a video clip with the Flip open as well as closed To record a video clip...

Page 62: ...lip you have just recorded in Flip closed select Delete clip from the Flip closed context menu To manage video clips tap to go directly to Video See Video on page 69 for more information Delay timer C...

Page 63: ...MMS from the Flip closed context menu In Flip open tap Open the Flip to access the full range of CommuniCorder settings With the Flip open you activate the CommuniCorder by selecting or pressing the c...

Page 64: ...tures you take Note Depending on which mode you are using some settings may be fixed and not user adjustable To change preferences for the camera 1 Tap CommuniCorder Preferences 2 Select the setting y...

Page 65: ...s in your P908 You can search for specific pictures and sort your pictures by name date size or type Move between the pictures with the arrow buttons or Jog Dial Change between a thumbnail view and a...

Page 66: ...in multimedia messages See Incoming multimedia messages on page 90 and Receiving attachments on page 95 Note Pictures with Forward lock can not be sent further Zooming pictures widescreen and full scr...

Page 67: ...art the Image editor From a picture opened in Pictures select Edit Edit picture Editing pictures Editing is controlled from the toolbar below the picture Tapping the tool icons will bring up a palette...

Page 68: ...xt on the picture by tapping and dragging on the text You can return to the text editor by tapping on the text item Note As soon as you tap outside the text item the text is merged with the picture an...

Page 69: ...o clips both internally and externally You can also copy them between the internal memory and the Memory Stick Duo See Folders on page 27 To adjust the volume Rotate the Jog Dial up to increase the vo...

Page 70: ...for managing one clip at a time You can play and pause the clip by tapping and and stop by tapping The slider under the video area shows the current play position within the clip Tap and drag the slid...

Page 71: ...ultimedia available in real time You can for example listen to audio and watch video almost at the same time as it is sent The data in the file is divided into small packets that are sent in a continu...

Page 72: ...w a video clip from a Web site using the streaming function a media buffer is used to provide a steady flow of data Increasing the size of the media buffer may improve the play back of the video clip...

Page 73: ...t navigate back to the Music application to restart playing Tip To listen to more music you can store music on several Memory Stick Duos and carry them with you Playing sound files You can play MP3 mu...

Page 74: ...nction to play the tracks randomly To loop a list Select Music Loop To play a list randomly Select Music Random Managing sound files File list view In the file list view you can see how many tracks yo...

Page 75: ...the P908 1 Select Music Delete track 2 Select Yes Viewer If you play sound tracks remotely for example music on an Internet site a view similar to the Detail view displays The commands you find in th...

Page 76: ...ving sound files When you receive sound files in other applications such as e mail and multimedia messages you activate the viewer in your P908 From the viewer you can then save the sound file to your...

Page 77: ...a message that contains a WAP link to the site with the information you subscribe to Before you can use Internet you need to set up an Internet account in the Control panel If you intend to use certai...

Page 78: ...nology Find Enter text and search for the text in the page Find next Search for the next occurrence of the search text Scan text Go to the area populated with the greatest amount of text Reload page R...

Page 79: ...n Short forward In Normal view change between the Internet and the Edit menus In full screen view show a menu with the most frequently used commands Scan text function Press the Jog Dial inwards to sc...

Page 80: ...list 3 Select Open To navigate through recently opened pages 1 Select to move back to previously viewed pages 2 Select to move forwards again To save a page for off line browsing 1 Select Internet Sa...

Page 81: ...documents You have to enter the signing PIN each time a signing operation is going to be performed User authentication request Whenever a user authentication is requested you have the possibility eith...

Page 82: ...ges Show all saved pages Unfiled Show the bookmarks that are not in a folder Edit folders Categorise your contacts in folders business personal and so on The contents in the Folders menu can change de...

Page 83: ...c settings Enter the URL for the page to be shown when the browser is started from the Internet button either a page stored in the P908 or a page on the Internet Select the WAP account to be used when...

Page 84: ...tically Select a sound that notifies you when a Push message arrives Set the size of the cache memory The cache is the part of the memory where viewed pages are stored Stored pages will load faster wh...

Page 85: ...Name Give the game a name so you can return to it later if you have to interrupt it Notes Write a note about the game You play Choose to play white or black Against Select the level of your opponent...

Page 86: ...rther card is then dealt face up from the layout card Cards can only be played from the bottom of the piles To play a pile card it must have a face value of one more or one less than the layout card A...

Page 87: ...rate messaging accounts Select Control panel Connections Messaging accounts to see the details of the messaging accounts on your P908 You can have any number of e mail accounts a typical configuration...

Page 88: ...te messages but not edit them Outbox Outbox contains messages that are ready to be sent If you are creating several e mails and not using GPRS you can reduce connection time by saving them to Outbox a...

Page 89: ...ur text messages have been delivered to the recipients The delivery report arrives on your P908 as a text message If you leave the message before sending it it will automatically be stored in the Draf...

Page 90: ...l consist of a picture some text and sound Refer to Technical data section MMS on page 196 for supported file types that you can add You can take a picture with the CommuniCorder and send it as a mult...

Page 91: ...select Message New 2 From the Select template dialogue 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 dis...

Page 92: ...hone number from being displayed in the recipient s phone Read report Request a receipt when the recipient has open your message Delivery report Request a receipt when the message has been delivered t...

Page 93: ...thod for receiving multimedia messages manual or automatic In Control panel select Connections Messaging accounts MMS Automatic Off means that only headers will be downloaded and can be viewed Home on...

Page 94: ...entry to an e mail message 1 On the attachment tab select Add 2 Select the type of attachment you want to add and select the item Send as e mail You can send the entry you are viewing as an attachmen...

Page 95: ...y and the Memory Stick Duo See Folders on page 27 Reply with history If messages is set up to reply with history the original message is included when you reply to it see Messaging accounts on page 16...

Page 96: ...ke or receive a phone call If your connection is GPRS it may be suspended to enable a phone call to be made or received You may need to repeat the data activity Web page fetch get e mail after the cal...

Page 97: ...ve the sender s details On the message s address tab select From Note If you save an address from an e mail synchronized from your company PC the corporate version of the address rather than the full...

Page 98: ...your P908 with the PC If you set up a POP or IMAP account which accesses the same mail server the two accounts will contain the same messages Note that there is no connection between the accounts the...

Page 99: ...nd text or multimedia messages Contacts has two views when the Flip is closed Menus In both list view and detail view you can use to access some of the P908 s contact functions The options will vary d...

Page 100: ...Then either Scroll down to the desired contact Press a number key The first contact corresponding to the first letter of the key appears To search further continue to enter the letters with the keys S...

Page 101: ...ou to find a contact fast To highlight the first entry that begins with the first character on a tab select the tab once To highlight the first entry that begins with the next character on the tab sel...

Page 102: ...n the folders menu 2 Select Contacts Information numbers Service numbers and select a phone number or select a sub category and then a phone number 3 Select Call Creating and editing contacts You can...

Page 103: ...ncluded when you send beam or synchronize the contact select the Private check box To add a photo or other picture to a contact 1 Select the photo view tab 2 Tap the picture space 3 If required change...

Page 104: ...an also send or delete contacts on the SIM card with the Contacts manager See Sending and receiving items on page 29 for information about how to receive contacts from another device To move send or d...

Page 105: ...containing your contact details including notes and a photo You can then send this card to another device To create your owner card 1 Select Contacts New and enter your details 2 Select Contacts Set a...

Page 106: ...p 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...

Page 107: ...the Jog Dial To navigate to a specific date in the current view Tap the day week or month heading at the top of the display to show a calendar pop up in which you can select a specific date Creating...

Page 108: ...set to occur twice or more in a week For example eating lunch with a friend Tuesday and Friday every week Note You cannot repeat All Day Events To edit an entry 1 Open the entry by tapping it in the...

Page 109: ...eral tab 1 Select Edit Preferences 2 Select the General tab and fill in the required details To customise the alarm settings 1 Select Edit Preferences 2 Select the Alarm tab Now you can change the Ala...

Page 110: ...2 Select Unfiled the folder menu in the menu bar and select a folder to store the task in 3 Continue to enter information for the items on the detail page Completed Select the check box when the task...

Page 111: ...n entry 1 Open a task and select Edit Copy entry 2 In list view select Edit Paste entry To delete an entry Open the entry in the task list and then select Delete To restore a deleted entry Select Edit...

Page 112: ...ll also be moved to the Calendar Sending and receiving task entries You can send and receive task entries using Send as See Sending and receiving items on page 29 Preferences Select Edit Preferences t...

Page 113: ...ing page tab to draw a sketch for this note 4 Select to save and close the note To edit a note while working with it For text select Edit Revert The text returns to its original state All changes are...

Page 114: ...ect to activate the eraser Tap the eraser again to re activate the pen All jotter files both text and drawings are automatically stored in the P908 The list view will be presented to you as soon as yo...

Page 115: ...save a sound recording 1 Select New A new sound recording is created 2 Select and start recording after the beep 3 Select to finish the recording The new sound recording is automatically saved in the...

Page 116: ...ording as ring signal see Sounds and alerts on page 149 Sending sound recordings You can send Sound recorder recordings via Bluetooth wireless technology infrared communication e mail or multimedia me...

Page 117: ...ds To calculate for example 10 of 50 enter 50x10 The result is displayed when you tap the key Key functions You can copy and paste values to and from other applications by selecting Calculator Copy or...

Page 118: ...summer time and tap Done This is only required if you are currently in a country region with summer time 5 Tap the time box then tap the upper half of the hour or minute box to increase the number dis...

Page 119: ...ling in another country region it can be useful to know what the time is in your home country region as well as the country region you are in The city you select as Other City will be displayed below...

Page 120: ...e heard in the headset To activate an existing alarm Select the check box in the alarm slot is displayed on the status bar on the screen To set a new alarm 1 Select 2 Select one of the alarm slots 3 S...

Page 121: ...re similar between the document types and are therefore described first Common viewer functions To open a document from an e mail or Internet page Select the document link The document viewer is start...

Page 122: ...ictures wrapped to the screen size select Edit Normal view 3 To display the complete layout of the document select Edit Page view Viewing Excel spreadsheets To copy text from the document 1 Select the...

Page 123: ...it Previous sheet Viewing PowerPoint presentations and PDFs To search for a text in the document 1 Select Drawing Find from the menu 2 Enter the text to search for 3 Select find 4 If required select D...

Page 124: ...th to the shown folder Note There is an important distinction between External media and External other External other lets you view folders that have been placed on the memory card by other equipment...

Page 125: ...e or more folders or files Note Only empty folders can be deleted 1 Select the folders or files to delete 2 Select File Delete 3 Tap Delete To change properties for one or more folders or files 1 Sele...

Page 126: ...teract and operate with the P908 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 Note...

Page 127: ...The explanation content includes Headword Phonetic symbol Part of speech for example verb noun English Chinese dictionary only Grammatical variation optional English Chinese dictionary only Chinese me...

Page 128: ...ord Note Fuzzy search can only be used when searching the dictionary with English words 1 Perform a normal search 2 Select the search button To use wildcards Note Wildcards can only be used when searc...

Page 129: ...sing the PC software After the update information on the database is displayed To delete a database 1 Select Edit Delete database 2 Select the database to delete 3 Select Delete Settings To set up Dic...

Page 130: ...d HSCSD settings for using your P908 as a modem User Guide Manual for your P908 Quick Guide Quick Guide for your P908 Drivers Drivers for modem and the USB cable connected SyncStation Refer to the onl...

Page 131: ...downloaded to your P908 and used together with its applications Games Audio files Pictures Video clips MMS templates Opening the Multimedia CD for P908 When you insert the CD in the PC a start menu o...

Page 132: ...rrectly 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 Installing applications...

Page 133: ...are Install Software and select the application sis file to install 3 Confirm to install the application in the P908 4 Select target drive phone memory or Memory Stick Duo Download to the P908 begins...

Page 134: ...moving applications in the P908 1 Select 2 From the menu select Applications Uninstall 3 Select the application to be uninstalled 4 Select Uninstall 5 Tap Yes to confirm 6 Select Done Tip See also Mas...

Page 135: ...nfrared and Bluetooth wireless technology PC connectivity software Your P908 is delivered with a CD PC Suite for P908 This software must be installed in the PC you want to connect to See Installing ap...

Page 136: ...d 3 Set the port state to On or On for 10 minutes You can also change the infrared port state with the Flip closed in the Connections application To activate the infrared port on the PC 1 Right click...

Page 137: ...ess technology settings The Bluetooth wireless technology operation mode can also be changed with the Flip closed through the Connections application When the Bluetooth wireless technology is activate...

Page 138: ...tion activated and that it is in visible mode 2 In Control panel Connections Bluetooth Settings set Operation mode to On 3 Follow the headphone s manual to initiate pairing on the headphone 4 In the D...

Page 139: ...ox appears with three options Delete View or Done Delete deletes the item View opens the associated application which shows the item Done saves it in the Beamed folder in Messages Bluetooth share You...

Page 140: ...selecting Start Programs Sony Ericsson P908 in the PC and then select the desired command Refer to the online help find in Help in the menu bar in the PC software to get more information about synchr...

Page 141: ...n page 135 2 Synchronization starts automatically 3 After a short time the PC application you want to synchronize with might ask you to allow the P908 access to it Answer Yes and the synchronization c...

Page 142: ...chronized 2 Select the Enable task check box 3 Fill in the Task name or leave default 4 Fill in the Server database contact your corporate information services help desk or your service provider 5 The...

Page 143: ...in your P908 can be restored from an earlier backup A backup from the phone can only be restored to the phone and a backup from a Memory Stick can only be restored to a Memory Stick To restore a backu...

Page 144: ...r The Flip closed shortcuts can even be hidden if you wish Setting a background picture You can change the background image wallpaper for the standby screen in Control panel Device Display You can use...

Page 145: ...Preferences Incoming call picture 2 Select the Show large pop up picture for incoming calls check box 3 Tap Done Ring signals Your P908 can play both iMelody format and polyphonic ring signals in WAV...

Page 146: ...it will be played using the Multimedia volume setting The ring volume setting will not effect the sound volume Alarm tones and sound notification You can choose different sounds for alarms and notifi...

Page 147: ...n shortcuts Use this dialogue to configure the application shortcuts shown in the Flip closed Standby view and the Application picker shortcuts in the Flip open mode See Standby view on page 15 and Na...

Page 148: ...n but another is activated Calibrating the screen ensures that the correct item is activated Power tab You can set the screen light settings for car use and handheld use You can set if the power save...

Page 149: ...and thousands separator you desire Locks Locks contains options for activating the locks on the device the SIM card and the keys on the keypad and for changing the lock codes see P908 locks on page 4...

Page 150: ...ails of a contact on page 104 Ring voice Select a ring signal for incoming voice calls Ring voice line 2 Select a ring signal for incoming voice calls Ring data Select a ring signal for incoming data...

Page 151: ...standby background Tap Select To change sound select from the drop down list Tap the trumpet to listen to the sound Tap again to stop playback To send a theme select the theme and tap Send as To delet...

Page 152: ...rn daylight saving time on 1 On the Time date tab select Summertime select the check boxes for the zones that currently have daylight saving time 2 Select Done Format tab You can specify how you want...

Page 153: ...technology Security On the Settings tab you can set the Bluetooth security related settings of your P908 Settings A device name for your P908 Bluetooth on or off If it should be visible to other Blue...

Page 154: ...osed by selecting Applications Connections Cable GSM Networks This option lets you choose what net to use when you are outside your operator s area Choose if you want to search for a new network or us...

Page 155: ...n e mail account to send and receive e mail messages There are three types of Internet account The dialogue has two tabs Accounts and Other Accounts tab The Internet accounts dialogue lists all the In...

Page 156: ...accounts 3 Choose the Connection type for the type of account that you want to create GPRS or Dial Up 4 Continue entering settings as required These will differ depending on the type of account GPRS...

Page 157: ...needed your company s Information Services department or Remote Sync provider must give you instructions Other If your ISP supports Point to Point Protocol PPP extensions you can select the Enable PPP...

Page 158: ...rease during the connection process Once you are connected the security of your connection will be restored Select the check box Post connect terminal if The login script of the account that you are s...

Page 159: ...e time It may however still be connected to GPRS As an example during GPRS data transfer Icon your P908 may not receive incoming calls As soon as the transfer stops Icon incoming calls will be accepte...

Page 160: ...08 applications To create a new e mail account 1 On the Email tab select New 2 Enter the following settings on the tabs Email You can have any number of e mail accounts To receive and send e mail you...

Page 161: ...ress which identifies the computer through which your outgoing e mail messages are sent Use SMTP authentication Some SMTP servers might also require authentication when sending e mail In that case sel...

Page 162: ...h text messages are deleted from the network by choosing a value in the Messages stored for list Connection type Specify if you prefer to use GPRS or GSM connection as directed by your network operato...

Page 163: ...sure that they will be played back correctly on different products If checked a warning message is displayed whenever you add a non conformant item to a multimedia message You have the option to send...

Page 164: ...operator dependent Please consult your network operator for information To turn a channel on or off Select the channel in the list and check the check box To turn it off clear the check box To delete...

Page 165: ...pen page command in the Internet application and when a page is opened from another P908 application If you do not set a preferred WAP account the preferred Internet account will be used when connecti...

Page 166: ...long to the person who supplied it The certificate was issued incorrectly by the independent organisation that created it Type of certificate The type can be either User or Certificate Authority User...

Page 167: ...new language you have to turn the P908 off and then on again for the change to take effect Master reset Use Master reset to reset your P908 Note All user data as well as pre installed media files and...

Page 168: ...ace they occupy Tapping the Files button lets you manage general files stored internally on the P908 or on a Memory Stick Duo Deleting information from applications To delete information from an appli...

Page 169: ...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 dialogue consis...

Page 170: ...ser s guide Print only for private use To change the PIN code 1 Select the PIN you want to change from the choice list 2 Select Change PIN If a PIN code has been blocked you must unblock it before it...

Page 171: ...r retailer may have pre installed services check with them Connection type When your P908 connects to a service provider it will use a GSM or GPRS network provided by a network operator Many network o...

Page 172: ...ing accounts SMS 2 Check the information for example the address of the service centre Accepting new Internet or Messaging settings New configuration messages will appear in the Auto setup account inb...

Page 173: ...to the corporate network to access your work e mail account Your network operator in the case of SMS message and Cell Broadcast Services The dialogue has four tabs one for each type of messaging serv...

Page 174: ...ate a new one Manually set up a WAP account Alternatively to setting up a WAP account automatically you can enter the settings manually from Control panel Connections WAP accounts First collect all th...

Page 175: ...or change the DUN entries created with the wizard using the standard Windows DUN user interface The Dial Up Networking Wizard software included in the PC Suite for P908 must be installed in your PC an...

Page 176: ...tatus appears above the signal strength icon There are three states for the icon unavailable available and attached The HSCSD CSD and GPRS icons are displayed during a data connection Where GPRS is su...

Page 177: ...disabled during an active or suspended connection To delete the log for an account 1 Select an account in the list 2 Select GPRS data log Delete To reset the log of an account 1 Select an account in t...

Page 178: ...ur P908 See SIM card on page 11 Blocked SIM card If your PIN is entered incorrectly three times in a row the SIM card will be blocked You can unblock it by using your PUK See SIM card lock on page 40...

Page 179: ...e screen you are in an area that is not covered by a network or the received signal is too weak Cannot hear incoming call Increase the ring signal volume Increase the ring signal volume The persons I...

Page 180: ...for P908 updates on www SonyEricsson com cn If you find a new version of the program download it and install this instead of the old one Cannottransfer pictures Place the P908 in the Sync Station In...

Page 181: ...full Delete some files on it Cannot change language except to the language I chose when I first started The first time you start the P908 you select a language All other languages are then deleted in...

Page 182: ...s 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 organisa...

Page 183: ...ge or stress To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug the unit from any power source before attempting to clean it The AC power adapter must not be used out doors or in damp areas Never alter the c...

Page 184: ...for this Product specifying the date of purchase and serial number is presented with the Product to be repaired or replaced Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this informa...

Page 185: ...This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Environmental information Halogenated f...

Page 186: ...g 1 4 8 or 24 bit colour depth No compression so files can be large Bookmark A URL and header title stored in the phone enabling the user to go directly to a Web or WAP page bps Bits per second rate o...

Page 187: ...regulates radio communications GIF Graphics Interchange Format Format for storing images which also supports animated images Highly compressed by limiting the colour palette to 16 or 256 colours It is...

Page 188: ...establish a connection with a Web server and transmit HTML pages to the client browser IMAP4 Internet Message Access Protocol the latest version is IMAP4 is a standard client server protocol for acce...

Page 189: ...gical extension of SMS and EMS MMS defines a service enabling sound images and video to be combined into multimedia messages It supports photo quality pictures and sounds in WAV MIDI AMR or Melodies f...

Page 190: ...anagement Generic term for applications such as Contacts Calendar Tasks and so on PIN A PIN is a personal identification number PNG Portable Network Graphics Format for storing images on file with dat...

Page 191: ...Language Used by MMS to describe how media items are to be played SMS Short Message Service Allows messages of up to 160 characters to be sent and received via the network operator s message centre t...

Page 192: ...rt cards vCard is specified by IETF VGA Video Graphics Array Graphics standard introduced by IBM having a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels VPN Virtual Private Network A private network that is configure...

Page 193: ...ext Markup Language HTML does on the World Wide Web 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...

Page 194: ...on applications in use Additional storage Memory Stick Duo up to 128 Mbyte supported 32 Mbyte Memory stick Duo supplied plus adapter Operating temperature 15 to 55 C Battery life standard battery Sta...

Page 195: ...15 6 21 4 9 6 kbps per time slot 14 4 kbps per time slot 2 1 Rx 19 2 28 8 Tx 9 6 14 4 Personal ring tones supported Formats Sound clips as personal ring tones and default ring tone MP3 AMR AU iMelody...

Page 196: ...animated JPEG Security WTLS Class 1 2 3 TLS SSL WIM WIM interface including SIM WIM SWIM Cache 15 120kbyte user configurable 30kbyte default Bearer GSM and GPRS Concatenated Up to 255 messages Image f...

Page 197: ...d receiving entries 109 Calibrating 148 Call costs 59 Call list 50 Call waiting 57 Calling cards 58 Calls answering 45 48 conference 49 diverting 57 emergency 44 flip closed 43 flip open 46 incoming 4...

Page 198: ...osed 15 Flip open 16 Folders 27 Folders in Messages 88 Formatting disks 165 G Games 85 General functions 27 Getting help 30 GPRS 171 176 H Handsfree 56 Handwriting recognition 35 I Icons 20 Image edit...

Page 199: ...P908 overview 10 P908 package 9 Package 9 PC connectivity software 135 PC Suite for P908 130 PDF files viewing 123 Personalizing your P908 144 Phone 43 Phone book importing entries 13 Pictures 65 dra...

Page 200: ...18 alarms 120 locations 119 number formats 119 settings 118 workdays 119 Time date settings 165 To input Chinese characters 38 Tone based services 52 Touchscreen lock 42 Transfer items with Send As 29...

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