Sony P1i User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson
P1i. Enjoy efficient email tools, the 3.2 megapixel
camera and high-speed Internet on the go. In addition to
your pre-installed multimedia content, a lot more is
waiting for you at www.sonyericsson.com/fun.
Also check out the Sony Ericsson Application Shop at
www.sonyericsson.com/applicationshop and learn how
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Added dimensions – Accessories
from Sony Ericsson
Music remote control MRC-60
Listen to music with hi-fi sound quality and
adjust music settings with a remote control.
Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone
HCB-120
A handsfree solution with caller display. For
use in the car, office or home.
Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-IV835
A discreet and stylish handsfree solution
with clear digital sound.
The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.
For more information visit www.sonyericsson.com/accessories.
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Contents
Getting started ................... 3
Getting to know the phone 8
Calling ............................... 18
Messaging ........................ 25
Imaging ............................. 32
Entertainment ................... 36
Connectivity ...................... 42
More features ................... 47
Important information ...... 50
Index ................................. 60
Sony Ericsson P1i
UMTS 2100 GSM 900/1800/1900
This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson
Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated
company, 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 or its local affiliated company
at any time and without notice. Such changes will,
however, be incorporated into new editions of this
User guide.
All rights reserved.
©Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB,
2007
Publication number: AE/LZT 162 102 R1A
Please 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 netw ork operator or service
provider if you are in doubt whether you can use a
particular service.
Please read the Guidelines for safe and efficient use
and the Limited warranty chapters before you use
your mobile phone.
Your mobile phone has the capability to download,
store and forward additional content, for example,
ringtones. The use of such content may be
restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties,
including but not limited to restriction under
applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony
Ericsson, are entirely responsible for additional
content that you download to or forward from your
mobile phone. Prior to your use of any additi onal
content, please verify that you r intended use is
properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. Sony
Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity
or quality of any additional content or any other
third party content. Under no circumstances will
Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your
improper use of additional content or other third
party content.
The marble logo, PlayNow, TrackID and MusicDJ
are trademarks or register ed trademarks of Sony
Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.
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or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
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2 Contents
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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.
Additional help
The complete user documentation for
your phone consists of:
• User guide – an overview of your
phone with the information needed
to get you started.
• Help in the phone – your phone has
built-in help. In most applications
Help is available in the More menu.
• Web guide – an up-to-date User
guide with step-by-step instructions
and additional information on
features available in your phone.
You can access the Web guide from
your computer at
www.sonyericsson.com/support. If
you have an Internet connection set
up in your phone you can also
access the Web guide from the Web
browser in your phone.
To access the Web guide from your
phone
1 From Standby select Main menu >
Multimedia > Web.
2 Select More > Bookmarks > Web
Guide.
Accessing the Web guide from your
phone might involve some costs
depending on the Internet connection
used. Please contact your network
operator for more information.
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3Getting started
Package
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1 Phone
2Charger
3 Stereo portable handsfree
4Deskstand
5Pouch
6 Battery
7Memory Stick™
8 USB cable
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9 Extra stylus
10 Documentation package
11 CD with Sony Ericsson PC
Suite for Smartphones
If your package does not include all the
listed items then contact your retailer.
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Phone overview
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1 On/off button
2Front camera
3 Screen
4 Dual function keyboard
5 Camera button
6Memory Stick™ slot
4 Getting started
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7 Shortcut button
8 Infrared port
9Earspeaker
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.
To insert the battery
1 Open the battery cover by pressing
slightly on the upper part and sliding it
down the phone.
2 Insert the battery.
3 Slide the cover back onto the phone.
To charge the battery
1 Make sure the battery is inserted.
2 Connect the charger to the phone.
3 Connect the charger to the mains.
A green indicator light on the base of the
phone is turned on during charging. If
the phone is off during charging, a red
indicator light will be turned on.
The indicator light flashes green when
you have, for example, received a new
message or missed a call.
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5Getting started
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
1 Detach the charger (if connected).
2 Open the battery cover by pressing
slightly on the upper part and sliding it
down the phone.
3 Remove the battery (if it is in place).
4 Insert the SIM card into the SIM card
holder.
5 Insert the battery.
6 Slide the cover back onto the phone.
IMEI number
IMEI (International Mobile Equipment
Identifier) is a 15-digit number. Your
operator can use the IMEI number to
enable a complete barring of your
phone if it is stolen. The number is
printed at the bottom of the battery
compartment. You can also view the
number on the phone display.
To view the IMEI number in your
phone
• From Standby enter *#06#.
Care instructions
• Use a moist cloth when you clean the
screen.
• Only use the stylus provided, or your
fingertips, to tap the screen.
For detailed care instructions, see
Recommendations for safe use of
product (mobile phone, battery,
charger and other accessories) on
page 52.
First time start-up
Before you use your phone, see
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use
on page 52.
Before you can use your phone you need
to insert the SIM card, and insert and
charge the battery.
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To switch on your phone
1Press and hold down the On/off
button.
2 Select Phone on.
3 Select a language.
4 Enter your PIN, if requested.
5 Select Done.
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. To unblock it, you
need to enter the PUK code supplied
with your SIM card.
Keylock
Your phone has an automatic keylock
which is turned on as default. You can
turn it off in Main menu > Control
panel > Security > Locks.
To unlock the keyboard
1 From Standby press .
2 Select Unlock.
To manually lock the keyboard
1 From Standby press .
2 Select Lock keys.
You can also press and hold to
lock and unlock the keyboard.
For more information about phone
locks, see Control panel in the Web
guide.
Wizards
There are wizards available to help
you set up your phone.
• Setup wizard – helps you to enter
some basic settings for your phone.
The wizard starts the first time you
use your phone or you can find it in
Main menu > Control panel > Other
> Setup wizard.
• Internet wizard – automatically
downloads settings for Internet and
MMS. The wizard starts the first
time you use your phone or you can
find it in Main menu > Control panel
> Connections > Internet wizard.
• Email wizard – helps you to set up
an email account in your phone.
You can find it in Main menu >
Control panel >
Messaging > Email
wizard.
If your phone is locked to an operator,
Internet settings may be pre-set and the
Internet wizard will not start when you
use your phone for the first time.
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7Getting started
Getting to know the phone
Turning the phone on and off
Your phone has two modes of
operation:
• 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.
2 Select Phone on.
To turn on the phone in flight mode
1 Press and hold down the On/off
button.
2 Select Flight mode.
To turn off the phone
1 Press and hold down the On/off
button.
2 Select Power off.
The screen
The screen is touch-sensitive. You can
use the stylus or your fingertips to
select items.
1
2
3
1 Status bar, containing status
2 Status bar menu
3 Touch options bar
Notes
EditSave More
icons
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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.
Inwards
Up
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.
Stylus
You can tap the screen with the stylus
to navigate and select items or to pan
multimedia pictures.
Finding the applications
Standby
Standby is the starting point for a
number of tasks and is displayed
whenever you turn on your phone. You
can change the view of Standby in
Main menu > Control panel > Device
> Standby application to:
• Activity menu – show the Today
view and shortcuts which you can
set to reach the applications you
use most frequently.
• None – show an enlarged view of
the clock.
Main menu
All the applications in your phone can
be found in Main menu . You can
select to view the applications in Main
menu in a grid or a list.
To access applications in Main menu
• Select , or if Standby application is
set to None, tap Menu.
Using the applications
To start an application
• Select the application icon with the
stylus or your fingertips, or rotate the
Jog Dial to highlight it and press the
Jog Dial.
To leave an application without
closing it
• Switch to another application using
the Task manager. See Task manager
on page 10.
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To close an application
• Press and hold . All data is
saved.
Status bar icons
You can select an icon to get more
information or to start an application.
Task manager
Task manager helps you switch
between applications. Leaving an
application via Task manager rather
than closing it, lets you return to 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.
Status bar
The status bar on top of the screen
contains icons that indicate the status
of the current settings and activities.
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Icon Function
3G Available
Battery strength
Bluetooth headset connected
Bluetooth activated
Current line selection
(Alternative Line Service
available on the SIM card)
Divert all calls notification
Email notification
Infrared turned on
Flight mode
Internet connection activated
(flashes when data is
transferred)
Keylock activated
Missed call notification
MMS notification
Muted microphone
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
Task manager
Voicemail notification
Wireless LAN activated and
connected
Wireless LAN activated but
not connected
Status bar menu
You can use the status bar menu to
quickly access extra settings:
• New call, SMS, MMS and more
• Connections
• Volume
• Time
• Keylock
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.
• Transferring phonebook entries
from another phone using
Bluetooth™ wireless technology.
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Main menu overview
Multimedia Control panel Entertainment
Camera
Web
More applications
RSS feeds
PlayNow™
Picture gallery
Phone Messaging Calendar
Phone
Call log
Speed contacts
Video phone
Office Contacts Tools*
Quickoffice
Pdf+
Notes
Tasks
Business card scanner
* Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.
Call settings
Connections
Device
Messaging
Security
Other
Call voice mail
Create new message
Inbox
Outbox
Drafts
Sent
SIM
Music player
FM radio
Video
Online media
MusicDJ™
Sound recorder
Vijay Singh Pro Golf 3D
QuadraPop
Demo
File manager
Exchange ActiveSync
Connections mgr
Remote sync
Calculator
Converter
Stopwatch
Time
Timer
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Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
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
1Open the cover.
2 Insert the Memory
Stick in the slot.
To remove the Memory Stick
1Open the cover.
2Press the edge of the Memory Stick
inwards and then release it.
Do not remove the Memory Stick during
file transfer. This may cause the phone to
hang or it can corrupt the file system on
the Memory Stick.
Connecting accessories
To connect an accessory
• Connect the accessory to the base of
your phone.
Tilt the plug upwards when you
disconnect the accessory.
Sound
To set the ear speaker volume during
a phone call
• Rotate the Jog Dial.
To set the multimedia volume
1 Select > Volume > Multimedia.
2 Rotate the Jog Dial.
To set the volume for ringtone, alarm
and message alerts
1 Select > Volume.
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2 Select the corresponding slider.
3 Rotate the Jog Dial.
To set the phone to silent
1 Select > Volume.
2Mark 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.
Update software
When an improved software version
for your phone is introduced, you can
update your phone using the
Sony Ericsson Update Service on
www.sonyericsson.com/support. The
Web page has further instructions and
will guide you through the process.
Text entry
Text can be entered in several
different ways. The dual function
keyboard works as a standard
keyboard. The on-screen keyboard
appears when selecting . You can
also use the stylus to write directly on
the screen.
Choosing a new language in the phone
will also automatically change the
behavior of the keyboard to that
language.
Dual function keyboard
Each key has several characters and
symbols. In Standby the keyboard is in
number entry mode.
The characters are accessed by
pressing the left or right side of the
key. By pressing you access the
characters or symbols on the top of
the key.
Additional characters associated with
the pressed character will be shown in
the pre-edit box at top of the screen.
On-screen keyboard
The on-screen keyboard enables you
to select the characters and symbols
with the stylus. The on-screen
keyboard can be set to different
languages.
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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 write letters
• Write lower case letters below the
arrow and upper case letters in line
with the arrow.
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
2
1
i
2
2
1
1
j
1
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k
l
m
Start each stroke at the dotted end.
n
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p
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To write numbers
• Write numbers above the arrow.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
To write accented letters
1 Write the basic letter.
2 Write the accent above the arrow to
form the accented letter.
Predictive text
You can use text prediction in all text
entry methods. The primary word or
next word suggestion is presented
where you are writing, additional
suggestions are presented in a preedit box at the top of the screen.
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To turn predictive text on
1Select More > Text options.
2 Mark the check box to enable
enhanced text prediction in the status
bar.
To change 1st and 2nd dictionary
languages for text prediction
1Select More > Text options and mark
the Predictive text check box.
2Select 1st language or 2nd language.
3 Select language in the list.
4Select Save.
Edit text
In the More menu you will find text
editing functions like copying, cutting
and pasting.
Some text editing functions are available
only when the text is highlighted.
To highlight the text with the stylus
• Hold the stylus at the end of the text
for a short while then drag the stylus
across the text.
Text options
You can build your own dictionary
using My words, add symbols and
change text options in the More menu.
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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.
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