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Sony Ericsson P990i User Manual

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  • Page 1 P990i User’s Guide This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Call log... 38 More features ... 38 Video phone ... 42 Demo mode... 42 Making a video call ... 42 Receiving a video call... 43 Video call options ... 43 Messaging ... 45 Before using... 45 Folders ... 45 P990i...
  • Page 3 Settings menu ... 66 Views menu... 67 Configuring the browser ... 67 RSS feeds ... 69 P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Subscribing to RSS feeds ... 69 Reading news items... 69 Updating feeds ...
  • Page 4 Setting up Internet manually... 103 Setting up email manually ... 107 Setting up MMS manually ... 110 Control panel... 113 Call settings ... 113 Accept calls... 113 Add to Contacts ... 113 Calling cards ... 114 Call waiting... 115 P990i...
  • Page 5 Flight mode ... 125 Hardware buttons ... 125 Location... 126 Number formats ... 126 P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Power save ... 126 Screen saver ... 126 Sounds & alerts ... 127 Storage wizard...
  • Page 6 ... 140 End User License Agreement ... 143 Limited Warranty... 144 Declaration of Conformity... 147 Technical data... 148 Index ... 150 Contents This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. P990i...
  • Page 7 Publication number: AE/LZT 162 77 R3A The Bluetooth™ word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Ericsson is under license. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance Symbian and all Symbian-based marks and logos are trademarks of Symbian Limited.
  • Page 8 Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider if you are in doubt whether you can use a particular service or not. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 9: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Ericsson P990i the all-in-one entertainment phone and PDA. Before you start to use your new phone please read these instructions carefully to enjoy maximum performance and a longer life service. The Getting to know your phone chapter in this User’s Guide gives a quick overview of the main functions of the phone, shortcuts and general information.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone

    G. Extra stylus H. Memory Stick adapter I. Flip replacement cover J. Flip replacement tool set K. CD with Sony Ericsson PC Suite (in the documentation package) L. Documentation package M. USB cable N. Memory Stick PRO Duo™ inserted in the Memory Stick slot.

  • Page 11: Overview

    D. Flip with keypad E. Camera button F. Slot for Memory Stick G. Internet button H. Infrared port P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. I. Camera lens cover J. Camera lens K.

  • Page 12: Before Using Your Phone

    Make sure the battery is inserted and connect the charger to the phone, then connect the charger to the mains. The battery is charged when the indicator light shows a steady green light and the battery icon is full. P990i...

  • Page 13: Care Instructions

    The first time you start the phone you have the option to run the Setup wizard. Open the flip and follow the instructions. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Turning the phone on and...

  • Page 14: Flip Closed

    The areas and some terms are shown in the figure below: A. Application Notes title bar, containing application menu B. Application area. C. Status bar, More containing status icons and the status bar menu D. Selection key bar. E. Button bar. F. Context bar, containing tabs. Notes Save Cancel P990i...

  • Page 15: Flip Removed

    To remove and attach the flip, refer to the separate instructions. Note: Sony Ericsson does not accept any liability for lost parts or product defects resulting from any disassembly or modification of the product. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide.

  • Page 16: Finding The Applications

    From the Status bar menu you can also reach the Connections settings and some of the applications when the shortcut is invisible. to take you to all the applications in the you get access to P990i...

  • Page 17: Main Menu

    Applications are categorized under folders as shown in the following overview. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Messaging...

  • Page 18: Using The Applications

    – tap in the status bar. – press and hold the key. More tab. You can switch Recent Main menu Switch tab. This tab contains a list of all Open . These P990i...

  • Page 19: Keypad And Keyboard Functions

    Send a busy signal to a calling party. It will not end a call. • Press and hold to return to the standby view. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Clear key •...

  • Page 20: Keyboard Functions

    Getting to know your phone This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. In standby view, if you press and hold any character key, the Contacts list will be displayed starting with the corresponding character. P990i...

  • Page 21: Status Bar Icons

    Flight mode Infrared on Internet connection active (flashes when data is transferred) Key lock activated P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Icon Function Missed call notification MMS notification Muted microphone...

  • Page 22: Memory Stick Pro Duo

    94. Memory Stick adapter Your phone uses the shorter Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo variants. Use the Memory Stick adapter when using your Memory Stick in a device equipped with a regular Memory Stick slot. P990i...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Included Accessories

    Connecting the included accessories P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. A. Connect the headset and other accessories to the base of the phone. B. Connect the travel charger to the desk stand or to the base of the phone.

  • Page 24: Updating Software

    Web page has further instructions and will guide you through the process. To run an update, you need a PC with an Internet connection. You also need to have the Sony Ericsson PC Suite installed and a USB connection between your phone and the PC.
  • Page 25 You can organize your media files directly in the respective multimedia application. The media folders are displayed on two tabs. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. A. Phone memory tab.

  • Page 26: Text Entry

    Spell word – spell a new word to be entered to the user dictionary. • My words – view the user dictionary where you can add, edit or delete words. More > Text • Word suggestions – switch the word suggestion list on and off. button. (uppercase entry) and P990i...

  • Page 27: Multitap Text Entry

    The following example shows how to start writing text. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. To enter words using Predictive Text 1.

  • Page 28: Entering Text With The Flip Open

    My words – view the user dictionary where you can add, edit or delete words. Keyboard With the flip open you can use the keyboard to enter text and for navigation. When you press a key, if there are additional in the application in the status bar. P990i...
  • Page 29 P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. All upper case Press additional keys pressed will be displayed in uppercase until pressed again to remove caps-lock.

  • Page 30: Handwriting Recognition

    Handwriting recognition is only active in places where text can be entered. Notes Minutes of meeting Done Minutes of meeting meeting meet meetings åäö - standard characters, àëó - numeric characters P990i...
  • Page 31 See the tables below. The style does not determine case. The position on the screen decides case, not the style. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Letters Lowercase letters are written below the arrow and uppercase letters in line with the arrow.
  • Page 32 Flip closed they are complementary. While entering text, you have the option to either select any of the word suggestions displayed, or to ignore them and continue entering text via your chosen method. P990i...

  • Page 33: Locks

    Note: The Jog Dial can be used in all text entry methods to highlight and select suggested words. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Locks The phone has four security locks that you can set from the Control panel.

  • Page 34: Transferring Data Between Phones

    2. Uninstall the old Sony Ericsson PC Suite and restart your computer. 3. Install the new Sony Ericsson PC Suite. For more information, see Installing PC Suite on page 96.

  • Page 35: Phone

    When no application is open, you can make a call directly from the keypad. When you press the number P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. keys, the phone application is launched automatically.

  • Page 36: Receiving A Call

    Speakerphone on speakerphone during a call. See Speakerphone on page 38. or answer by using voice Yes, or by menu Phone . See Reject with SMS on to reject Phone – disconnect the microphone – transfer the sound to the P990i...

  • Page 37: Handling Two Or More Calls

    Make a call on another line (if ALS is available) • Retrieve a held call, or release it. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Conference calls A conference call can be started when you have one active call and one on hold.

  • Page 38: Call Log

    59. Abbreviated numbers and shortcuts For a fast access to, for example, your voicemail and other features, you can use abbreviated numbers and shortcuts. See Keypad and keyboard functions on page 19. Transfer sound in either of the Phone P990i...

  • Page 39: Voice Control

    Tip Call your bank’s service number and time the length of the spoken instructions, so that you know how long the pauses you include in your tone sequence should be. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Voice control The voice control feature lets you manage calls by using your voice.

  • Page 40: Forwarding Calls

    Call waiting on page 115. Call meter service The Call meter service allows you to keep track of the costs of calls, and to prevent you from making calls when a certain credit limit has been exceeded. See Call meter on page 117. P990i...

  • Page 41: Support For Tty

    Note: You can still make normal calls when the phone is in TTY mode, but other accessories, such as handsfree, will not work properly. P990i Phone This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 42: Video Phone

    You can make a video call from the standby view: • – enter the number on the keypad and Flip closed select Video call • – select the Phone shortcut Flip open the video call tab . Enter the number and select and tap P990i...

  • Page 43: Receiving A Video Call

    If you select again, the default state will return. Camera P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Zoom You can zoom the outgoing...
  • Page 44 Tasks application. make a note in the Notes application. menu Video phone you can choose whether the camera your front camera image is reversed you can choose an alternate pause P990i >...

  • Page 45: Messaging

    (Area information services are not available from all service providers.) P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Wap push messages, which make certain Internet content available in your phone’s browser.
  • Page 46 D. Email account. You can have as many email accounts as you like. E. A new message has been received. menu. Select the title to find menu Messaging options. oicemail 0 unread 0 unread 0 unread 0 unread 1 unread P990i...

  • Page 47: Creating And Sending Mms

    If the sending or receiving of messages is interrupted, the sending or receiving will resume when it is possible, without losing information. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Creating and sending MMS Select Messaging >...

  • Page 48: Incoming Mms

    This service is service provider-dependent. When you forward an email message, you can choose whether to forward the attachment. Large attachments Email Subject: Send Cancel option or automatically Get & send P990i...

  • Page 49: More About Messaging

    When you delete the message in your server, it is deleted both in your phone and on your server. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. More about Messaging Some common messaging and email functions are described below.

  • Page 50: Push Email

    You can send messages from your phone, and , in the status also use Calendar and Contacts as if you were using the ordinary email application in your computer. Please consult your email service provider for further details. P990i...

  • Page 51: Camera

    The built-in photo light is useful when taking still pictures in poor lighting conditions. A Night Mode setting is also available. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. You can take pictures with overlay frames, with filter effects such as sepia toning, or black and white pictures by changing the camera settings.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures And Video Clips

    – Press the Jog Dial to pause or resume a video recording. – Press the camera button all the way to stop a video recording. to increase brightness, , and single-shot pictures or a picture with a frame , you setting, see Changing Shoot mode icon indicate that P990i...
  • Page 53 (Memory Stick or phone memory) will vary with this setting. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Pictures and clips can be saved to the Memory Stick, or to phone memory...

  • Page 54: Viewing Pictures And Clips

    81. Auto review > On when viewing a picture or clip to send it as More > Send as for a menu of options. You can rotate the to open the picture for editing, see Picture P990i...

  • Page 55: Changing The Settings

    Messaging length and size of video clips (when recording) so that they can be sent by MMS. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. White balance – that matches the lighting conditions.
  • Page 56 Self-timer – with a time delay. Resets the file number for Reset file number – pictures and clips in the currently set storage location. Camera P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 57: Contacts

    You can handle the contacts in three views: • List view – shows an alphabetical list of contacts. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. • Detail view – shows a contact’s details.

  • Page 58: Creating And Editing Contacts

    Contacts on page 113. Tip If you save your contacts’ numbers in the international number format, starting with +, you can call directly from Contacts when you are abroad. in the folder menu Contacts > SIM > SIM Contacts More P990i...

  • Page 59: Editing A Contact

    Jog Dial. Select menu > Edit contact P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Creating a speed contact To speed up dialing, or the...

  • Page 60: Managing Contacts

    > New group . Enter the name of the Done Save menu desired folder. To delete a > Add to > menu Contacts menu Contacts > Add to > SIM folder menu to open the SIM Contacts > SIM, > Delete P990i...
  • Page 61 To open the SIM card, select menu More > View folder > SIM Note: Only 3G SIM card entries can contain multiple phone numbers. P990i Contacts This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 62: Calendar

    See Editing a contact on page 59. More > Go to date and then one of the entry types: Reminder All day event . You can add comments on the tab. P990i...

  • Page 63: Managing Calendar Entries

    Such entries are Private More excluded when sending. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Managing received invitations You might receive invitations to appointments when you tab. You are fetching email messages from the email server.

  • Page 64: Settings

    Week and Month. Select Tools > Control panel > Device > Time & date > Time & date > Set workdays Calendar P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 65: Web

    Use the browser with the flip open. Select to open the browser: • A Sony Ericsson homepage is shown if no page has been set remotely. A. Page icons are shown in the context bar. The icons change when the page has finished loading.

  • Page 66: Working With Bookmarks

    You can also select text mode. , rotate Web > Zoom in the main view. Select an entry in the list to Web > Settings . Select Web > Edit to find options that you may want for text P990i...

  • Page 67: Views Menu

    You can pause and resume the download if required (if the server supports this). P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. There is no notification when a download has been completed.

  • Page 68: To Delete Private Data

    Web addresses). • The contents of the cache. • All cookies. • All username-password pairs that you have stored. This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. to open a P990i...

  • Page 69: Rss Feeds

    RSS feed and time of last update. B. Numbers that appear in parentheses indicate unread feeds. C. Feeds with new news items are displayed in bold. RSS feeds FUN&downloads 13:34 Sony Ericsson News (10) 13:33 Update all RSS feeds...

  • Page 70: Updating Feeds

    Software and services Expand your capabilities with list. Then select a news software and services for your Sony Ericsson mobile item headline to phone. display the full Transform your personal communication.

  • Page 71: Media Player

    Memory Stick for sound files. This process may take a while, especially if you have a high capacity P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Memory Stick with a lot of sound files. You can select if...
  • Page 72 You can select if Music should resume automatically when the call is ended. See Preferences on page 73. Play softkey when the Pause . With the flip closed, select More > P990i...

  • Page 73: Adjust Volume And Tone

    – this setting determines how Resume Audio playback should resume after it has been interrupted P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. by, for example, an incoming phone call. means playback resumes automatically when you have finished the call.

  • Page 74: Playback Options

    Video > Playback options – play all clips in the current Video > Preferences Video > to access the Video > Settings – select if you want video clips to open , videos that are Fit to screen P990i...

  • Page 75: Fm Radio

    Your handsfree acts as the antenna and must be connected before you start the radio. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. The sound from the radio can be used as an alarm signal (provided your handsfree is connected.).

  • Page 76: Saving Channels

    If a position in the list is occupied, you can replace it with another preset. and enter the desired Save Select position Insert to automatically search for to manage the list of preset . You list. More P990i...

  • Page 77: Using The Rds Functions

    More > Settings > Transfer sound dialog, see Transferring sound on page 34. sound P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. To switch to another application with the radio in the...

  • Page 78: Playnow

    2. Depending on the type of file, you will be asked whether you wish to install, play or use it now. Select and then choose how to use it. Continue Your Yes. P990i...

  • Page 79: Picture Gallery And Picture Editor

    To open Picture gallery select Main menu > Multimedia > Picture gallery P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. A. Select one of two tabs and...
  • Page 80 . For more information, see File File manager to expand the view to full screen. in detail view, mark Zoom Zoom menu. If the picture is expanded, tap in the popup menu. Rotate the Jog Dial Zoom in the P990i...

  • Page 81: Sending Pictures Using Mms Messaging

    .jpg images from scratch. You use with the flip open. Picture editor P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. A. When you select a mode in the tool bar the set of...

  • Page 82: Editing Options

    Preferences Select Picture editor > Preferences background color and quality ( this will affect the file size) for new pictures that you create with to filter a picture. You to set the size, Good Medium Picture editor High P990i...

  • Page 83: Business Card Scanner

    The picture is displayed in the Business card scanner application. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. 4. If the picture is good enough you can choose either to process it as a contact entry or to leave it and process it later.

  • Page 84: Sound Recorder

    Otherwise the recordings will be stored on the phone memory. . If the flip is Play menu you find commands to rename, send under Media player Music > My . You can choose where to Memory Stick preferred means P990i...

  • Page 85: Musicdj

    Use the transport bar to play, pause, stop, fast forward or rewind. When composing you can also move between P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. bars by rotating the Jog Dial, or selecting...

  • Page 86: Games

    Links at Sea Pines Resort. The game has a built-in tutorial. Quadrapop is a puzzle game. Select Entertainment > to learn more. Quadrapop > Help Games P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 87: Quickoffice And Pdf

    You can save documents in Word (.doc) or text (.txt) format. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. When you open existing documents you need to select to enable editing.

  • Page 88: Pdf

    Unwraps the document. Quickoffice and Pdf+ This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Displays the Goes to the next link in the document. the top of the check box. dialog. Find P990i...

  • Page 89: Notes And Tasks

    You can send notes to other devices using Send as on page 24. Send as SMS will send the text only. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Drawing sketches Select the sketches.

  • Page 90: Synchronization And Backup

    This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. As a complement to the “normal” Backup application, see Backing up data on page 101, you can back up task entries on the Memory Stick. Select Backup Private , see Remote Tasks manager > P990i...

  • Page 91: Calculator And Converter

    10% of 50, enter 50x10%. The result is displayed when you tap the %-key. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Calculator You can copy and paste values to and from other applications.

  • Page 92: Converter

    Currencies > Currencies > Add currencies further currencies and their exchange rates to the Tools > currency list. tab where Metric and then the and select the to enter the current exchange rate for a Tools > Converter > to add P990i...

  • Page 93: Time, Timer And Stopwatch

    • A silent alarm. A message is displayed on the screen. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. If you select Default melody Control panel >...

  • Page 94: Managing Files And Applications

    Tools > File manager folders menu. Select manager > Device > Format Memory Stick > Rename Formatting a Memory Stick New Memory Sticks are normally formatted the first time they are inserted in a phone. Tools > File manager > File P990i...

  • Page 95: Installing Applications

    Tools move it to another folder if you desire. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Note: Only install applications where the vendor identity and file integrity can be verified. To be sure that...

  • Page 96: Pc Suite

    Note: Make sure that no Sony Ericsson equipment is connected to your computer when starting the installation. Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on your computer by inserting the supplied CD. The installation normally starts automatically, otherwise you can start it by executing the file located on the CD.

  • Page 97: Connecting To Other Devices

    Bluetooth device. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. See Bluetooth wireless technology on page 118 for information on how to make the Bluetooth settings.

  • Page 98: Infrared Port

    See USB on page 120 for information on how to make the USB settings. Note: Before connecting the USB cable to a computer, install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on the computer. USB connection, with the required for phone data backup to a computer and for restoring data from a backup.

  • Page 99: Wireless Lan

    If you, for example, want to reset a log, mark it and select in the Reset log menu. Computer modem Through the Sony Ericsson PC Suite, a computer can use your phone as a modem for connecting to the Internet. Connecting to other devices Connections...

  • Page 100: Synchronization And Backup

    Email, contacts, calendar events, tasks, notes (text only), and browser bookmarks can be synchronized this way. Note: The Sony Ericsson PC Suite must be installed on the computer and the chosen connection method must have been configured. To synchronize, connect your phone to the computer using a USB, Bluetooth or infrared connection.

  • Page 101: Backing Up Data

    Backing up data Use the Sony Ericsson PC Suite to make backups of phone user data. Your backups are stored on the computer and can later be restored to the phone. Make backups on a regular basis, and always before having the phone upgraded since upgrading clears all the user data.

  • Page 102: Setting Up Internet, Email And Mms

    A convenient way of setting up an account is to ask your service provider to send you an auto setup message. Contact your service provider to find out if such a service is available. You can also visit www.sonyericsson.com/support where you find setup P990i...

  • Page 103: Setting Up Internet Manually

    Data account – give the account a name for your Account name own reference, for example the name of your ISP. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Address access point.
  • Page 104 – enter the same information as for Data – enter the same information as for Data – specify the speed of your local phone – specify what should happen when you have – if the server you connect to uses call back, P990i...
  • Page 105 Account name Settings account a name for your own reference. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Prompt me if all the devices in the list fail, or list is empty you want to be prompted as described.

  • Page 106: Group Accounts

    Add new account accounts you want to include in the group account. Select Done 4. Tap an Internet account to set the connection priority. Select Done 5. Tap to save the group account. Save group account. menu > New Internet accounts P990i...

  • Page 107: Setting Up Email Manually

    Tools > Control panel > Messaging > Email accounts P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. The Email accounts view displays a list of email accounts on your phone. You can add a new account to .
  • Page 108 – select this to limit the – enter a limit for messages in your Limit number of above. – select which Internet group , the phone will use the preferred – enter the name or IP – some SMTP servers Username P990i...
  • Page 109 Connect Select your email account your email account menu > to make additional settings. Advanced P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Advanced – Secure socket use a authentication A secure socket means that all information...

  • Page 110: Setting Up Mms Manually

    – normally you do not need to . You will be prompted to add the account to . If you add the account to – this is the Internet address – select the account you have – select one of the following: P990i...
  • Page 111 – set for how long your messages Validity period should be available to the recipient. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. – give your messages low, normal, or high Priority priority.
  • Page 112 Anonymous senders Contacts To only receive multimedia messages from senders listed in your , mark all check boxes. Contacts Setting up Internet, email and MMS This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. P990i...

  • Page 113: Control Panel

    Accept calls from – everyone calling you can reach you. All callers P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. – only persons (phone numbers) Listed callers only that you have entered in the accepted callers list can reach you.

  • Page 114: Calling Cards

    Tools > Control panel > Call settings > Calling cards > Import 3. Select the .pbx file you want to import and tap Import 4. Activate the card by setting the Calling Card Mode Call directly Always use calling card before call in the Prompt P990i...

  • Page 115: Call Waiting

    The phone can forward incoming calls to another number if you are busy, not reachable or do not reply. You can also choose to forward all calls. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Select Tools >...

  • Page 116: Reject With Sms

    You must say the word before you say a Tools > Control panel > Call to make the settings. leaves the decision to the network. P990i...

  • Page 117: Voicemail

    Your voicemail is a service provided by your operator, and works as your private “answering machine”. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. You can choose whether the virtual keypad should be displayed during calls to voicemail.

  • Page 118: Tariff Tab

    Settings tab This is where you make all the Bluetooth settings of your phone. My phone name displayed when your phone is presented to other Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth on – enter the name you want to be – activates Bluetooth. P990i...

  • Page 119: Devices Tab

    It also means you do not have to enter a passcode, but you must still confirm the pairing. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. When you select a device from the list, a list of options...

  • Page 120: Infrared Port

    Choose between Note: Your operator may not allow you to access all Search available networks. Select Tools > Control panel > Connections > USB display the USB settings of your phone. and select a . To Done Both P990i...

  • Page 121: Wireless Lan

    You can also create and maintain wireless LAN accounts from Internet accounts on the Connections panel, see Setting up accounts on page 102 for more information. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Activating wireless LAN Note: In France, you are only allowed to use wireless LAN indoors.
  • Page 122 New account – enter a name for your account. – unless the network is – choose an authentication mode. – when connecting to a wireless Infrastructure – only for the network Ad hoc WLAN to scan P990i...

  • Page 123: Device

    Note: If you change authentication, its detail settings have to be configured. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Disconnecting from a network To disconnect from a network, tap...

  • Page 124: Brightness Tab

    ACL. The device management dialog consists of two tabs, the tab and the tab. In the Details Settings edit details for the connection, like user name for the Connect tab you Details P990i...

  • Page 125: Flight Mode

    In Flight mode the Flight mode icon status bar. To change mode, you can either tap this icon or, when in Phone mode, the Signal strength icon P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Hardware buttons You can personalize the function of the shortcut button and the media player button.

  • Page 126: Location

    You can set a time between 1 and 30 minutes. Tools > Control panel > Device > , the phone will automatically turn the Power save if you wish to automatic input lock P990i...

  • Page 127: Sounds & Alerts

    > Alarms for calendar and clock alarms. Alarms require that the P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. phone is turned on. If you want to hear alarms but not be disturbed by incoming calls or messages, set the phone in Flight mode.

  • Page 128: Storage Wizard

    Select to apply the theme. theme Select menu to either Themes . It is not possible to delete a theme that is theme currently in use or a pre-defined theme. button to select language Delete theme Send P990i...

  • Page 129: Time & Date

    The maximum number of characters that can be entered is P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Wallpaper Select Tools >...

  • Page 130: Email Accounts

    Certificate Authority certificates and your user certificate in your phone. Select Control panel > Security > Java certificates current Java certificates. The certificates have been created and issued by an independent organization that ensures their authenticity. Tools > to view the P990i...

  • Page 131: Locks

    SIM card, but you can change it in the menu. Your setting options are: SIM card lock P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. • At power on PIN code every time you turn the phone on.

  • Page 132: Midlet Settings

    You can change the Internet account of a MIDlet Suite by selecting it and choosing between the Internet accounts and VPN accounts that are set up in the phone. dialog is displayed where to access the MIDlet permissions the currently installed MIDlet Suites P990i...

  • Page 133: Midlet Permissions

    See Formatting a Memory Stick on page 94. Install See Installing applications on page 95. P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Language Select a language from the list to change the language in your phone.

  • Page 134: Setup Wizard

    When opened from Control panel, Setup wizard will also include a step to calibrate the screen. Uninstall See Removing applications on page 95. Control panel P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting

    You are advised to make a copy of such information, see Backing up data on page 101. P990i Troubleshooting This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 136: Important Information

    Global and local websites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners. A warranty period. Learn more about the warranty conditions in this User’s Guide. On www.sonyericsson.com, under the support section in...
  • Page 137 0 825 383 383 Germany 0180 534 2020 Greece 801-11-810-810 210-89 91 919 from mobile Hong Kong 8203 8863 P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Email address questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com questions.AT@support.sonyericsson.com questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com questions.BR@support.sonyericsson.com questions.CA@support.sonyericsson.com...
  • Page 138 South Africa 0861 632222 Important information This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Email address questions.HU@support.sonyericsson.com questions.IN@support.sonyericsson.com questions.ID@support.sonyericsson.com questions.IE@support.sonyericsson.com questions.IT@support.sonyericsson.com questions.MY@support.sonyericsson.com questions.MX@support.sonyericsson.com questions.NL@support.sonyericsson.com questions.NZ@support.sonyericsson.com questions.NO@support.sonyericsson.com questions.PH@support.sonyericsson.com questions.PL@support.sonyericsson.com questions.PT@support.sonyericsson.com questions.RO@support.sonyericsson.com questions.RU@support.sonyericsson.com questions.SK@support.sonyericsson.com questions.ZA@support.sonyericsson.com P990i...
  • Page 139 (+380) 44 590 1515 United Arab Emirates 43 919880 United Kingdom 08705 23 7237 United States 1-866-766-9374 Venezuela 0-800-100-2250 P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Email address questions.ES@support.sonyericsson.com questions.SE@support.sonyericsson.com questions.CH@support.sonyericsson.com questions.TW@support.sonyericsson.com questions.TH@support.sonyericsson.com questions.TR@support.sonyericsson.com questions.UA@support.sonyericsson.com...

  • Page 140: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    • Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. • Do not paint your product. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission.

  • Page 141: Personal Medical Devices

    Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards.

  • Page 142: Emergency Calls

    Check with your local service provider. Antenna This phone contains a built in antenna. Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson specifically for this model could damage your mobile phone, reduce performance, and produce SAR levels above the established limits (see below).

  • Page 143: End User License Agreement

    Sony Ericsson body worn accessory intended for this phone. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. A separate leaflet with SAR information for this mobile phone model is included with the material that comes with this mobile phone.

  • Page 144: Limited Warranty

    Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors are the sole and exclusive owner of and retain all rights, title and interest in and to the Software. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the Software contains material or code of a third party, such third party, shall be entitled third party beneficiaries of these terms.
  • Page 145 Product, is presented with the Product to be repaired or replaced. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the Product from the dealer.

  • Page 146: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Product serviced, under the conditions set out above, within the warranty period in any EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorized Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center.

  • Page 147: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type FAD-3022011-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301908-1, EN 300328, EN...

  • Page 148: Technical Data

    Connectivity Cable Fast port USB 2.0 compliant, low speed (1.5 Mbps) and full speed (12 Mbps) Wireless LAN 802.11b compliant Bluetooth™ This product is manufactured to wireless comply with the Bluetooth technology specification 2.0 Infrared IrDA-SIR and IrObex supported P990i...

  • Page 149: Media Formats

    (.ra), M3U playlists Video 3GPP (.3gp), MP4 (.mp4), Real Media (.ram, .rm) P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Document formats Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002 (XP), 2003 Microsoft Excel 97, 2000, 2002 (XP), 2003...

  • Page 150: Index

    - changing the settings 55 - macro (extreme close-up) setting - Viewfinder indicator icons 53 Card scanner 83 Certificate manager 130 Charging the battery 12, 98, 120 Clock radio 75, 93 Clock, see Time 93 Compose a melody 85 Computer modem 99 P990i...
  • Page 151 - sounds and alerts 127 Converter 92 Data, transferring between phones Date 129 Declaration of Conformity 147 P990i This is the Internet version of the user guide. © Print only for private use. Device management 124 Device settings 123 Dial up accounts 104...
  • Page 152 - folder menu 24 - multimedia files 25 Other settings 133 Overview 11 Owner card 58 Pairing 97, 118 - pairing devices 119 - passcode 119 - passkey 119 PC Suite 96 Pdf+ 88 Phone 35 - business phone services 40 P990i...
  • Page 153 Slideshows 80 SMS 47 - answering with MMS 47 - delivery report 47, 130 - settings 130 Software, updating 24 Sony Ericsson PC Suite, see PC Suite 96 Sound in the phone 33 Sound recorder 84 Speakerphone 38 Speed dial 38...
  • Page 154 - delete private data 68 - history list 66 - secure (https) connection 65 - settings 102 - viewing pages offline 67 Wireless LAN 99, 121, 123 WLAN, see Wireless LAN 99, 121 Wrist strap, fastening 23 Zooming 24 P990i...

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