Sony Ericsson K800i User manual

Sony Ericsson K800i Quick Start Guide
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In just a few minutes we’ll show you how easy it is to use
the main features of your phone. This is a Vodafone live!
with 3G phone, so you can take advantage of the faster
3G network as well as the latest new services.
You’ll see how quickly you can make video calls, take
pictures and video clips with the built-in digital camera,
and then send them to your family and friends as
multimedia messages (MMS).
You’ll also be able to explore Vodafone live!, and change
your phone by simply downloading new ringtones, games
and wallpapers.
Finally, we’ll show you some other new services and
useful tips.
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Getting started
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1. Insert the SIM card
Insert your SIM card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing down
and the cut-off edge is correctly aligned.
2. Insert the battery
Insert the battery as shown and fit the cover. The battery may need charging. A
full charge can take up to 2.5 hours.
3. Turn it on
Press and hold the key on the top of the phone. Do the same to turn it off.
When prompted, select Normal mode – select Flight mode only when you
don’t want the mobile signal activated. You can access other phone modes at
any time by briefly pressing the key.
4. Insert a Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) – if available
To enlarge the phone’s memory, open the side flap and insert a Memory Stick
Micro, until it clicks in place. Push it in to remove it.
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Using the phone
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Navigation key: press in [l] to OK an action or select a
highlighted option. In standby mode this opens the main
menu.
Press sideways to move around icons and menu lists. In
standby mode, press p> Vodafone live! (offline), u>
My Files, q> Contacts, t> Create new message.
Soft keys: press to select the option displayed in the
bottom left or right of the screen.
In standby mode the left soft key opens the main Menu,
the right soft key opens the Toolbar.
The Toolbar lets you view and open bookmarks, shortcuts,
applications, and recent calls and messages. Press to
return to the standby screen.
Press tuto move between the Toolbar tabs. The first tab
lets you open web pages and bookmarks. The second tab
shows new messages, alerts and missed calls. The third
shows your running applications. The fourth shows your
shortcut menu.
Call key: press to make or answer a call. Pressing in
standby mode opens your Call Logs.
End key: press to end a call. Press this key at any time to
return to the standby screen.
Back key: press to take you back to a previous menu or
screen. Press and hold to return to the standby screen.
Clear key: press to delete a character of text. Press and
hold to delete all text. Press this key to delete contact
entries and other items.
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Music key (on the left side of the phone): press to turn on
the media player or radio. Press again to turn off the radio
or pause music.
Camera key (on the right side of the phone): press to start
the camera, and to take a photo or video clip.
Volume keys (on the right side of the phone): press to
adjust to volume, and to zoom in and out of photos. Press
once in standby mode to show the phone status.
Picture keys (above the screen): in standby mode, press
the left picture key to view your pictures full screen, or the
right one to view them as thumbnails.
In camera mode (see page 10) they change picture
settings.
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Voice calls, 3G &
Video calls
Say how you’re feeling with a voice
call - or show how you’re feeling
with a video call!
With the 3G network growing all the
time, it’s never been easier.
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3G
The 3G network is designed to carry data faster. This will let you download
content faster from Vodafone live!, like ringtones and videos, as well as being
able to use some great new services.
With Vodafone live! with 3G you can have face to face video calls, listen to full
track music downloads and stream video – which means that you can watch
football match highlights and the latest music videos without having to store
them on your phone. You’ll also be able to access fantastic new services such as
Mobile TV! (see Other Services).
3G connection
When you’re in an area with 3G coverage, the 3G symbol appears next
to the signal bars. This means you can take advantage of the faster, richer
experience of the Vodafone 3G service.
Of course, you’ll still be able to use the existing network at other times.
The 3G network is growing rapidly – contact Vodafone for more information on
where the service is available.
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Voice calls
Make a call
In standby mode, enter the number using the keypad and then press the
key. Press to end the call.
To use your Call list, press in standby mode. Scroll to the number you
want and press the lkey to start dialling. You can also press qto access your
Contacts from standby mode.
During a call, pressing lbrings up an option menu including turning on the
loudspeaker and muting the microphone (you can also press the button to
do this).
Answer a call
Press .
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3G connection
When the 3G symbol appears you can make and receive video calls. The other
person you’re calling must have a compatible 3G phone and be in a 3G area too.
Start the Video call screen
In standby mode, press Menu > Video call to bring up the Video call screen. The
small screen shows what the person you’re calling will see (you’ll see them in the
larger screen). Press Camera to switch to the rear camera view. Use a headset
for the best sound quality.
Call a number
Press . Enter a number or choose a contact, then press Call. If the 3G
network is not available, you’ll be asked if you want to make a voice call.
You can also start a video call from other applications, such as Contacts or Calls
list. Just highlight the number and press More > Make video call.
Adjusting the image
Press pqto zoom in and out. Press More for an option menu of other
adjustments.
Answer a video call
Press . Press Camera to turn your camera off or on (if you don’t want the
caller to view you).
Share pictures
You can share images during a video call. Press uto choose an image from your
Pictures folder.
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Video calls (2)
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Camera &
Multimedia
Messaging (MMS)
See it, shoot it, send it!
With your built-in digital camera
you can capture photos and video
clips as they happen, and then
share them straight away with your
friends and family...
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Using the camera
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Turn on the camera
Turn the phone sideways, then open the lens cover as shown to turn on the
camera (in standby mode). Close the lens cover to turn the camera off and
return to the previous screen.
Adjust the image
Use the volume keys to zoom in or out, and press the navigation key tor uto
adjust the brightness. To cycle through the flash light settings, press . For
other settings, see the next page.
Take a photo
Press the camera key half way until focus is confirmed (you may see a red
light to help with focusing), then press all the way down to take the photo.
Your photo is automatically saved in Menu > My Files > Camera album.
(Press View in the camera screen to see your photos.) To delete the photo,
press , or press to take another one.
Send the photo
Press Send. See the MMS section for further details.
Advanced modes
Press the lower Picture key (to the left of the screen) to cycle through
different shooting modes, including BestPic™ (which takes up to 9 pictures in
a row for you to choose the best one) and Panorama modes. The upper Picture
key cycles through different scene modes, such as Portrait or Twilight.
When you’ve taken your picture, press More > Edit in PhotoDJ™ for a range
of editing options. You can also upload it to an online blog page by choosing
More > Blog this.
Settings
View
Lens Flash light
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Take and send a video clip
In camera mode, press the navigation key q(press pto return to camera
mode). To start recording, press . When focus is confirmed, recording
will start. Press again to stop. It’s saved in Menu > My Files > Camera
album.
To see your clip, press More > Play. To delete it, press , or to send it,
press Send. To edit it, press More > VideoDJ™.
Advanced modes
Press the lower Picture key to move between MMS and high quality
video modes. The upper Picture key cycles through normal and night modes.
Other camera settings
When the camera is active, press Settings. Use the navigation key to choose a
setting, then press lto select it. Here are the main ones:
Shoot mode: choose Normal/BestPic™/Panorama/Frame/Burst
(multishot). For video, choose For MMS (default) to be able to send a clip.
Picture size: 3 MP is the highest quality, but takes up more memory.
Night mode: switch on or off.
Self-timer: switch on or off.
You may also be able to select an image stabiliser mode.
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Settings
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Text entry
Predictive text (T9)
Writing a message with predictive text is much easier, because it uses an
internal dictionary to work out what word you want to use. You simply press the
keys with the letters you want once.
To cycle through alternative letter combinations, press q. To change from
predictive text (T9) to abc (multiple key press) entry, press and hold .
Symbols
For a space, press . To cycle through common symbols, press 1repeatedly
(press 1then qto cycle through them in predictive text mode). For all symbols,
press More > Add symbol.
Capitals and numbers
To cycle through Abc, abc or ABC, press . To enter a number, press and
hold the number key.
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Multimedia messaging (MMS)
1. Start a new message
In standby mode, press t, or go to Menu > Messaging > Create new.
Choose MMS.
2. Add the text
Write your message using the keypad.
3. Add a photo or video clip
Press More > Add picture > Camera album or Add video > Camera
album. Select a photo or video clip and press lto add it to your message.
Note: press Yes if asked to resize a photo, and make sure you’re using For
MMS mode for your videos.
4. Preview
To see (and hear) your message, press More > Advanced > Preview. To go
back to the message screen, press Stop. To delete an item, select it with the
navigation key and press .
5. Send the message
Press Continue. To send to a mobile > Enter phone no.. To send to an email
address > Enter E-mail addr.. To use a number or email address from your
phonebook > Contacts lookup. Then press Send.
Note: if you’re sending the message to a person whose mobile isn’t MMS
compatible, they’ll be sent a web address to view it on.
To send your message to more than one person, press More > Add recipient
and add more mobile numbers or email addresses.
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Add More
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Add options
To add a sound clip to your message, select More > Add sound > Music. To
record a new sound clip Add sound > Record sound. To take a new photo
for your message Add picture > Take picture. To add a new video clip Add
video > Record video.
More > Advanced options > Add slide lets you add another page to your
message.
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Multimedia messaging (MMS) 2
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Vodafone live! &
Downloads
Get the latest ringtones, the latest
weather or the latest score!
Vodafone live! has everything you
need, full of information, games,
downloads and services.
Find out how easy it is to get what
you want, whenever you want it...
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Vodafone live!
Connect to Vodafone live!
In standby mode, simply press pand select Vodafone live!. To exit,
press More > Exit browser, or press and hold the key.
Browsing
Use the navigation key to select a link, then press lto open it. Press the
key to go back a page.
Options
Press More for the browser options menu. To go to a saved bookmark > Go to
> Bookmarks. To save a page as a bookmark > Tools > Add bookmark. To
go to a new web address, press Go to > Enter address.
Go to offline links
To view selected Vodafone live! links without connecting, press pin standby
mode. Choose a Vodafone live! service and press lto connect to it.
To go directly to your bookmarks, press pin standby mode, and then choose
Bookmarks.
You can also press Toolbar in standby mode and select your bookmarks or
links.
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Note: your view of the Vodafone live!
screen may be slightly different. For the
latest details of Vodafone live! service,
please go to your local Vodafone website.
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Downloads
With Vodafone live! you can make your phone unique by downloading new
ringtones, games, wallpapers and more. Here are some of the built-in links:
Wallpaper: > Menu > My Files > Pictures > More Pictures.
Ringtones: > Menu > My Files > Music > More Ringtones.
Games: > Menu > My Files > Games > More Games.
Music: > Menu > My Files > Music > More Music.
Choose a download, press lto connect to it. Follow the instructions to
download.
Streaming video/audio
Go to My Files > Videos > Video & Audio, and follow the instructions. Your
video or audio stream will automatically start playing.
Using your downloads
Select your new ringtone in Music > Ringtones > More > Use as >
Ringtone.
Select your new wallpaper in Pictures > More > Use as > Wallpaper.
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Other services
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live! Postcard
Now you can send a photo from your phone as an actual postcard! Go to Menu
> Messaging > Create new > live! Postcard. Add the photo and text >
Send. Add the address > Send. Vodafone will have it printed on a postcard and
sent by mail.
live! Studio
Upload photos to an online album so you and your friends can see them. Go
to Menu > My Files > Camera album. Choose the photo you want, then
> More > Send > live! Studio. To see your album on Vodafone live!, go to
Menu > Messaging > live! Studio. You can also log on to your homepage on
your local Vodafone website and select live! Studio.
Mobile TV
A great way to get video news and entertainment, TV clips and sport. Connect to
Vodafone live! and choose Mobile TV. Choose a clip – this will be streamed to
you directly, so you don’t have to store it.
Full Track Music Downloads
Listen to the music you want – whenever you want and wherever you are. Go
to Music on Vodafone live!, then select and buy a track from the catalogue.
Download it, save it and play it whenever you choose. Use your stereo
headphones for the best playback.
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You can use the Music player on your phone by downloading music and videos
from Vodafone live!. Otherwise you will need to install some software on your PC
to transfer music and videos from your PC to the memory in your phone. Please
see the User Guide for full details, and for instructions on installing the drivers
and using the Disc2Phone software, and also attaching the USB cable.
Download music from Vodafone live!
In standby mode, press Menu > Music player > Music downloads. Choose a
track and follow the instructions to download it.
Create playlists
In standby mode, press Menu > Music player. Press Playlists > New
playlist > Add, then enter the name of your new playlist. Press OK, then mark
the tracks you want to add, then press Add. To play your playlist, press Play.
Press por qto scroll through your playlist tracks, then press Play to play
them. Pressing the side key minimises or restores the music player, so you
can use other functions on your phone while listening.
Use the supplied remote control and headphones for the best listening
experience.
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Music
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Silent mode
In standby mode, press and hold the key. You’ll see the ‘silent’ icon appear
on the phone screen. Press and hold the same key again to restore your ring
tone.
Keyboard lock
In standby mode, press the and then the right hand soft key. You’ll see the
‘lock’ icon on the screen. Press the same keys again to release the keyboard.
Radio
Connect your handsfree earpiece, then go to Menu > Radio. Press Search to
scan for a station, then press More > Save to save it. More > Minimise lets
you use the handset while the music is playing.
Other functions
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