Sony Ericsson P900 Quick reference guide

P900/P908

Preface P900/P908 White Paper, December 2003
Preface
The P900/P908 White Paper is designed to give the reader a deeper understanding of the features and
applications of the P900 and P908.
In this document the term ‘P900’ is used to denote all models when describing general features and
functions common for all versions.
When describing differences between non-Chinese and Chinese language models, the term ‘standard P900’
denotes all non-Chinese versions, and the term ‘Chinese versions’ denotes P908 and all other Chinese
language models or versions of the P900.
The differences and additional features of the Chinese language models are described in more detail in the
section ' starting on page 100.Chinese Models in Detail'
The paper has four main sections:
•Product Overview – a brief description of the P900 ............................... page 5
•Product Comparison: P800 to P900 – what's new in the P900 ..... page 14
•Key Technologies and Functions in Detail ............................... page 19
•Facts and Figures – in tables for rapid look-up ................................... page 119
Please note that features, specification and User Interface (UI) design are subject to change.
This White Paper is published by:
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Any rights not expressly granted herein are
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December 2003
Publication number: LZT 108 6643 R1G
This document is published by Sony Ericsson
Mobile Communications AB, without any
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Contents P900/P908 White Paper, December 2003
Content
P900/P908 Overview 5
Key Features ................................................................................................................. 5
P900 Versions.......................................................................................................... 5
P900 Controls and Operation ........................................................................................ 6
Flip Closed (FC mode) ............................................................................................. 7
Flip Open (FO mode) ............................................................................................... 8
User Interface Outline .............................................................................................. 9
Features and Specification Summary.......................................................................... 11
Accessories ................................................................................................................. 13
Product comparison: P800 to P900 14
Summary Table of New Features ................................................................................ 14
P900 New Features in Detail ....................................................................................... 15
Key Technologies and Functions in Detail 19
Data Storage Locations ............................................................................................... 19
User Storage.......................................................................................................... 20
File and Folder Management....................................................................................... 23
File Manager Application ....................................................................................... 23
Storage Manager ................................................................................................... 24
Phone and PIM Applications........................................................................................ 26
Phone .................................................................................................................... 26
Corporate Telephony ............................................................................................. 28
Contacts................................................................................................................. 29
Calendar ................................................................................................................ 30
Tasks ..................................................................................................................... 30
Jotter...................................................................................................................... 31
Time, Sound recorder and Calculator .................................................................... 31
Multimedia ................................................................................................................... 32
Audio Formats........................................................................................................ 32
Image formats ........................................................................................................ 34
Media Format and Application Summary ............................................................... 35
Data Flow Summary .............................................................................................. 38
Music player ................................................................................................................ 40
Imaging........................................................................................................................ 41
CommuniCorder..................................................................................................... 41
Pictures.................................................................................................................. 43
Image Editor........................................................................................................... 43
Using Images ......................................................................................................... 44
Video Player........................................................................................................... 45
Memory Stick®Duo™................................................................................................... 47
Memory Stick Versions and Compatibility.............................................................. 47
Memory Stick Support............................................................................................ 48
Memory Stick Applications in the P900 .................................................................. 49
Messages .................................................................................................................... 51
EMS (Enhanced Messaging Service) .................................................................... 51
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)................................................................... 54
E-Mail..................................................................................................................... 62
Area Information .................................................................................................... 63
Document Viewer ........................................................................................................ 64
Document Types Supported .................................................................................. 65
Document Editors .................................................................................................. 65
Browser, M-Services and MeT .................................................................................... 66
P900 Browser ........................................................................................................ 66
Browser Security.................................................................................................... 68
Push Services ........................................................................................................ 69
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M-Services ............................................................................................................. 70
Opera Browser....................................................................................................... 70
Support for TTY ........................................................................................................... 71
Alternate Line Service (ALS) ....................................................................................... 72
Customer Service Profile (CSP) .................................................................................. 73
P900 Features subject to CSP............................................................................... 73
Flight Mode.................................................................................................................. 75
Symbian OS Operating System................................................................................... 77
Open Environment ................................................................................................. 77
Developer Tools..................................................................................................... 78
Developer support ....................................................................................................... 80
Online Developer Resources ................................................................................. 80
Sony Ericsson Developer Support ......................................................................... 80
Personalization and Customization ............................................................................. 81
User Personalization.............................................................................................. 81
Sony Ericsson Content .......................................................................................... 83
Over-The-Air (OTA) Configuration ......................................................................... 84
Factory Customization ........................................................................................... 84
Themes ....................................................................................................................... 86
Games......................................................................................................................... 88
Solitaire.................................................................................................................. 88
Chess..................................................................................................................... 88
V-Rally® (demo) .................................................................................................... 88
BluetoothTM Wireless Technology................................................................................ 89
Benefits of Bluetooth wireless technology in the P900........................................... 89
P900 Bluetooth transfer methods........................................................................... 90
Bluetooth applications with the P900 ..................................................................... 90
Synchronisation & Data Transfer................................................................................. 91
SyncML – An Open Standard for Synchronisation................................................. 91
Apple®iSync .......................................................................................................... 93
Remote Synchronisation........................................................................................ 93
PC Suite for P900 .................................................................................................. 94
Object Exchange – ‘Send as’................................................................................. 97
GPRS, HSCSD and CSD Connections ....................................................................... 98
Using the P900 as a Modem.................................................................................. 98
Chinese Models in Detail............................................................................................100
Product Name and Languages .............................................................................100
Input Methods .......................................................................................................100
Chinese Dictionary................................................................................................102
Lunar Calendar .....................................................................................................102
Contacts................................................................................................................103
User Storage.........................................................................................................103
SIM Application Toolkit ...............................................................................................104
SIM-AT Services supported by the P900 ..............................................................104
CD-ROM Contents .....................................................................................................107
PC Suite for P900 .................................................................................................107
Multimedia for P900 ..............................................................................................108
P900 Consumer Package...........................................................................................110
Terminology and Abbreviations ..................................................................................111
Related Information ....................................................................................................117
Links .....................................................................................................................117
Trademarks and Acknowledgements....................................................................117
Facts and Figures 119
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................119
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P900/P908 Overview
Key Features
•Large TFT touchscreen with 65K colours
•5-way Jog Dial for rapid selection of many of the functions
•Office Handsfree (speaker phone) function
•Voice dial, voice answer, and ‘magic word’ activation
•Integrated Digital Camera for still pictures and video clip
recording
•Video and audio players (including an MP3 Music Player)
•Multimedia Messaging (MMS), SMS, EMS and E-Mail
•Combined Web and WAP browser
•High speed data communications using GPRS
•Memory Stick®Duo™ Slot for up to 128 MB removable memory
•Personal Organizer with Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Jotter for
notes and sketches, Sound recorder and Calculator
•Document viewers for E-mail attachments and downloaded files
•Games with widescreen and sound capabilities
•Built-in stylus for touchscreen operation
•Support for TTY devices
•BluetoothTM, Infrared, and USB connectivity
•PC and remote synchronisation (SyncML)
•Easy personalization of appearance and tones using Themes
•M-Services & MeT (Mobile electronic Transactions)
•Corporate Telephony
•Flight mode
•Tri-band communication giving international operation
•Symbian OS 7.0 Platform: C++ and JavaTM SDKs
TM
P900 Versions
Standard Version
•Europe, Middle East, Americas,
Latin Asia
•Latin characters (a, b, c…) on the flip
•Flip closed input by Multitap or T9™
•Latin character handwriting recognition
Chinese Language Versions
•Mainland China: P908
•Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore: P900
•Chinese Flips and T9 input method
•Chinese handwriting recognition
•Chinese dictionary
•Lunar calendar
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P900 Controls and Operation
The P900 has a large touchscreen and a flip. This provides fast and convenient one-handed operation with
the flip closed plus large touchscreen sophistication with the flip open.
CommuniCorder key – single
press access to the camera
application
Screen visible with the
flip closed is 208 x 208 pixel
Browser key – single press
access to the browser application
Stereo headset socket with cover
BACKWARD
Flip
Battery cover
SELECT
(inwards
press)
DOWN
FORWARD
5-way
Jog Dial
UP
Camera lens
Infrared ‘eye’
Loudspeaker grille
Mirror for taking self-portrait
External aerial connector
(under protective cap)
Stylus – inserts into the
bod
y
of the
p
hone
On/Off switch
Memory Stick Duo slot
(under cover)
Accessory Connector
Charger Connector
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Flip Closed (FC mode)
With the flip closed, known as ‘flip closed’ or FC mode, the P900 can be used like a conventional mobile
telephone with the added benefit of Jog Dial.
Flip Closed Views
Rotating the Jog Dial up or down takes the user through a
menu of the most important applications. Pressing the Jog
Dial inward or pressing the OK key will select the application,
for example the Calendar.
The standby screen may be personalized with still or
animated photographs. The user may also personalize the
FO Application launcher background.
Pressing the Menu key brings up a set of options relevant for
the active application. The Jog Dial may be used to select an
operation, or the corresponding key on the flip may be
pressed as a shortcut.
During a phone call, the user has access to most
applications, making it possible to look up appointments,
contacts, etc whilst talking on the phone.

The P900 enables Latin characters to be entered via the keys
on the flip. Characters are selected by pressing the key until
the required one is shown (multitap) or, if set, by using
predictive text. The P908 and other Chinese language
versions of the P900 supports Chinese character input using
Stroke, Pinyin and Bopomofo. Refer to ‘
’ on page 100 for more details.
Chinese Models in
Detail
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Flip Open (FO mode)
When the flip is opened, the large touchscreen is revealed. In ‘flip open’ mode, the stylus may be used to
navigate and enter data. The Jog Dial provides further navigation and selection capability. The User
Interface is Symbian’s established UIQ design, adapted for the narrower 208-pixel screen.
The stylus is used to operate the touchscreen and enter text
– the stylus is stored in a slot at the top of the phone.
The illustration on the left shows the large 208 x 320 pixel
colour touchscreen.
Text may be entered using natural handwriting over
the whole screen. Lower case letters are entered
below the symbol, uppercase in line with it and
numbers above it.
An on-screen keyboard is also available when
required by tapping on the keyboard icon in the
status bar. Symbol and special character keyboards
may be selected when required. Cut, Copy and
Paste functions are also available here.
In FO mode, the Chinese versions offers Stroke, Pinyin and Bopomofo input methods plus Chinese
character recognition. Numeric and English characters can also be entered using the character recognition.
Flip Removal
The flip may be removed for operation without the key panel. In this case, the phone operates in flip open
mode only, with the addition of an optional virtual flip.
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User Interface Outline
P900 applications generally follow the style guidelines established for Symbian UIQ applications.
The icons across the top of the screen are used for rapid selection
of five applications; the user may customize this ‘application
picker’ strip. The sixth icon always switches to the Application
Launcher.
All the available applications are listed in the Application
Launcher. The user may select list view with small icons and text,
or an icon display of 8 applications per page. One tap on an icon
will launch (switch to) the desired application.
The Folder feature enables the user to group applications into
logical folders such as ‘Business’ and ‘Media’. This feature is
carried through into many applications, enabling contacts,
appointments, notes etc. to be Organized effectively.
There is no concept of starting or closing applications, but simply
navigating to them. When an application is used for the first time,
it will start in its default state, which is typically a list view. When
the user navigates away from an application, its settings are
saved ready for the reuse, e.g. type of view, current folder, etc.
Data is always saved, e.g. partly composed messages are saved
as a draft.
Here is an example of an application – the Music player. The
music titles shown in the lower part of the screen are those
available from all the folders in both the internal and external
memory.
Tapping on the folder drop-down, the list can be filtered to show
just one folder, for example Classical or Pop, as seen in this
image:
As in the application launcher, the Jog Dial can be used to select
an item. This provides a useful ‘one-handed’ method of operation.
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This is the detail view in the Contacts application. The most
important information is displayed on the first tab as a summary.
Further information is organized on the other tabs; in this case
notes and a picture.
A conventional menu structure is
provided for tasks and actions.
Changing the folder here will re-classify
this entry. Entries default to ‘unfiled’.
Tapping on a telephone number will navigate to the phone
application to make a call. Similarly, tapping an E-Mail address will
navigate to the E-Mail application and create a new E-Mail to the
contact.
Management functions such as delete, Copy to SIM or Send as
are performed in detail view.
Status Bar
The status bar shows the normal items such as signal strength and battery meter. In FO mode, the icons
may be tapped to see further information and access relevant settings. Tapping the keyboard icon whilst
entering text enables the user to switch between handwriting recognition and on-screen keyboard. The
keyboard icon is only present when using applications where text entering is possible. More icons are used
to indicate temporary conditions such as Bluetooth activity, ongoing call and Internet connection status.
Signal strength and
GPRS availability Keyboard Battery status
Temporary status
indicators: Bluetooth,
Infrared, and New
Messages shown here.
Tapping an icon in the status bar will reveal a box showing settings and information; three examples
are shown above.
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Features and Specification Summary P900/P908 White Paper, December 2003
Features and Specification Summary
General
Size: 57 x 115 x 24 mm
Weight: 150g with battery and flip
OS: Symbian OSTM V7.0
Processor: ARM 9
User storage: Standard P900: up to 16 MB
Chinese versions: up to 13 MB
Memory Stick®Duo™
Slot for Memory Stick Duo
32 MB Memory Stick Duo supplied
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor supplied
Battery Life
Talk time: Up to 13 hours
Standby time: Up to 400 hours
GSM
Tri-band E-GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900
GPRS
Slots: 4+1
Coding scheme: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, CS-4
Downlink rate: Up to 53.6 Kbps (CS-2)
Uplink rate: Up to 13.4 Kbps (CS-2)
(CS-2 quoted as this is the fastest scheme in use
today)
HSCSD
Timeslots: 2+1 at 9.6 or 14.4 Kbps
Download rate: Up to 28.8 Kbps
Upload rate: Up to 14.4 Kbps
Screen
Type: TFT
Size, flip closed: 208 x 208 pixels, 40 x 40 mm
Size, flip open: 208 x 320 pixels, 40 x 61 mm
Pixel Size: 0.192 mm
Colour depth: 16-bit (65K colours)
Surface: Touch-sensitive
Illumination: Back-light
Input – Standard P900
Flip Closed: Keypad switches; numeric/text
characters using multitap or
T9™ predictive text
Flip Open: Natural handwriting recognition
On-screen virtual keyboard
Support for TTY devices via the accessory connector
Input – Chinese versions
Flip Closed: Keypad; Numeric, Stroke,
Pinyin, Bopomofo (T9™ predictive
text input)
Flip Open: Chinese character recognition
English character recognition
Stroke, Pinyin, Bopomofo.
Support for TTY devices via the accessory connector
Third Party Application Support
SDKs: C++
PersonalJavaTM
J2METM CLDC/MIDP 2.0 with JSR-120 and
JSR-82
Microsoft Visual Basic v6
Phone
Office Handsfree (loudspeaker) function.
Voice dial, voice answer, ‘magic word’ activation
Picture Phone Book – picture of contact displayed.
Polyphonic ringtones capability.
Flight mode – use P900 as PDA with phone off.
SIM-AT
USSD
ALS
CSP
Corporate Telephony
Personal Organizer
Contacts (Address Book)
Calendar (Diary)
Tasks (‘To-Do’ list)
Jotter (Text and colour ‘ink’ sketches)
Sound recorder (Dictaphone)
Time (World Clock)
Calculator
(Chinese versions) English-Chinese-English Dictionary
(Chinese versions) Lunar Calendar
Integrated CommuniCorder
Image size: 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
160 x 120 pixels (QQVGA)
Colour depth: 24 bit (16.78 million colours)
Storage format
Still images: JPEG/EXIF (without Thumbnail);
3 quality levels
Video Clips*: 3GPP and MPEG4
Video: 3 quality levels
AMR audio: 2 quality levels
Capacity: Depends on quality level -
typically 600 VGA medium
quality Pictures or 300 MMS
quality Video Clips using the
supplied 32 MB Memory Stick
Music player
Formats: MP3, WAV, AU, AMR, MIDI (G-MIDI
level 1 with 24 voices polyphony),
RMF, iMelody
Features: Playlists, Loop, Automatic pause
* For details about different video storage formats of
the CommuniCorder, see table on page 128.
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Features and Specification Summary (continued)
Pictures (Image Viewer)
Formats: JPEG, BMP, GIF (inc. animated),
MBM, PNG, WBMP
Sharing via: IR, Bluetooth, MMS, e-mail,
PC file transfer, Memory Stick
Video Player
File Format: 3GP, MP4
Streaming: RTSP according to 3GPP
Messages
SMS, EMS, MMS, E-Mail (multiple accounts & PC sync)
Document Viewers
On-board: Microsoft®Word
Microsoft®Excel
Microsoft®PowerPoint®
Adobe®Acrobat®(PDF)
Approx. 20 more supplied on CD-ROM
Integrated Browser
WAP Version: 2.0
Markup HTML 3.2 (excl. JavaScript and partial
support for Frames)
Languages: WML 1.3
WBXML
XHTML Basic
XHTML Mobile Profile
cHTML
Scripting: Compiled WML scripts
Style sheets: WCSS
Security: WTLS Class 1, 2, 3
TLS/SSL
Certificates: Pre-install & download
WTLS, X.509
WIM: WIM interface including SIM-WIM
Alternate Line Service (ALS)
Customer Service Profiles (CSP)
Corporate Telephony
M-Services
Compliant with M-Services specification, phase 1
User Personalization
Themes
Background
Screen Saver
Ringtones.
Alarm tones
Bluetooth
Specification: Version 1.1
Coverage area: Up to 10 metres (33 feet)
Profiles: Generic Access Profile
Serial Port Profile
Generic Object Exchange Profile
Dialup Networking Profile
Object Push Profile
Headset Profile
File Transfer Profile
Infrared Port
Maximum speed: 115.2 Kbps
Remote Synchronisation
Synchronisation with SyncML compliant servers:
Data: Contacts, Calendar, Tasks
Bearer: HTTP
Protocol: SyncML
Local Synchronisation
Data: Contacts, Calendar, Tasks,
Jotter text notes, E-Mail
PC Applications: Lotus®Organizer®5 & 6
Lotus®Notes®4.6, 5.0
Microsoft®Outlook®98, 2000,
2002
Bearer: BluetoothTM, IrDA, USB
Protocol: SyncML
PC Connectivity Solutions
Use the P900 as a wireless modem
2-way File transfer (e.g. pictures, documents)
Backup & Restore user data & settings
Software Installation Utility
Language Change Utility
PC Utilities
GPRS Wizard
Security
Device lock
Password generators from RSA Security and Secure
Computing.
Secure Software installation with X-509 certificates
supporting Symbian certification program
Remote Configuration (OTA)
Ericsson/Nokia OTA Settings Specification
WAP Forum specification
Smart Messaging
Games
Chess (including multi-player over SMS)
Solitaire
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Accessories P900/P908 White Paper, December 2003
Accessories
Accessory Product
name
Advanced Car Handsfree HCA-20
Bluetooth Car Kit HCB-30
Bluetooth Headset HBH-30
Bluetooth Headset HBH-60
Bluetooth Handsfree HBH-20
P900 Car Holder HCH-32
Advanced Music Mute HCH-16
Gooseneck Microphone HCE-14
Micro Travel Charger CMT-10
Portable Handsfree HPB-10
Standard Battery BST-15
Cigarette Lighter Adapter CLA-11
System Cable HCC-20
Travel Charger CTR-10
Memory Stick Duo in 16 to 128 MB Capacities
Desk stand DSS-25
USB Cable DCU-11
Blue Torch IBT-20
Laser Pointer ILP-20
HCB-30 HBH-30 CMT-10 DCU-11 Memory Stick Duo
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Product comparison: P800 to P900
Summary Table of New Features
P900 New Feature Corresponding P800
specifications
Improved Screen:
16 bit (65K) colours and 208 x 208 pixel flip closed screen size
(Flip open screen size remains the same).
12 bit (4096) colours.
208 x 144 pixels flip closed screen size.
Physical size: 57 x 115 x 24 mm. Weight: 150 g. 59 x 117 x 27 mm. Weight: 158 g.
Internal Memory:
48 MB total – up to 16 MB of user memory (Chinese models up to
13 MB).
32 MB total – up to 12 MB of user
memory (Chinese models up to 9 MB).
Memory Stick Duo:
Enhanced Memory Stick file system support.
Flip:
A more compact flip with electrical switches.
Flip applied physical contact on to the
touchscreen for its operation.
Flip Closed Text Input:
T9™ predictive text input added to the standard multitap method
Multitap text input only with flip closed.
Camera:
Video recording with sound. Profiles (modes) allowing the user to
rapidly change settings of the camera. Link to MMS messaging.
No video recording facilities.
MMS:
MMS messages may be reviewed in full screen mode.
Video may be inserted in an MMS.
Audio application:
New MP3 Music Player application.
Basic audio application.
File Handler application:
'File Manager' file/folder management application added.
Storage Manager used for limited file
management operations.
Personalization:
User may select different Themes that change the whole
appearance of the user interface and ring tones in one action.
Individual items may still be personalized.
Personalization is carried out item by
item.
Ring tones:
MP3 files may now be used as ring tones, or alarm sound.
Used WAV format for ring tones
Digital Rights Management:
OMA (Open Mobile Alliance) DRM release 1 Forward Lock added.
CPHS compliance:
- Alternate Line Service (ALS) added.
- Customer Service Profiles (CSP) facilities added.
Bluetooth transfers:
FTP transfer method is added to the original OPP method.
Bluetooth transfers by OPP only.
Corporate Telephony
Java:
MIDP 2.0 + JSR 120 + JSR 82
MIDP 1.0
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P900 New Features in Detail P900/P908 White Paper, December 2003
P900 New Features in Detail
Improved screen and flip
The P900 screen has an improved colour depth, i.e. 65,536 colours compared to 4,096 colours in the P800.
A variable intensity backlight replaces the fixed intensity front light.
The flip has been reduced in size allowing more of the screen to be viewed in the flip closed mode. This
gives a flip closed viewing size of 208 by 208 pixels compared to the P800's 208 by 144. The extra 64 pixels
are equivalent to an extra three lines of text. The overall size of the screen (flip open) remains the same.
The flip now has electrical switches to give the reduced size a favourable tactile action.
Physical size
The new 57 x 115 x 24 mm size is slightly smaller than the P800, and there is a corresponding reduction in
weight – now 150 g.
Internal memory
The flash memory has been increased from 32 MB to 48 MB ram and this has increased the available user
memory, which is now 16 MB.
Memory Stick Duo
P900 still uses the same MMFH (multimedia file handling) system as the P800. However, the introduction of
the File Manager application allows the user to access files stored outside of P900's MMFH system. For
example, the File Manager can be used to move image files stored by a digital camera on a Memory Stick to
a folder within the P900's MMFH system. The images can then be accessed by the P900's applications, e.g.
an image may be used in a multimedia message or viewed in the Pictures application. From the Pictures
application it is also possible to export images directly to a Memory Stick DCIM root directory from which
they can be accessed by for instance a digital camera.
CommuniCorder
•The new MMS linking facility allows rapid addition of pictures and/or
sound to MMS messages.
•The inclusion of a video recorder is a significant addition to the
multimedia facilities of the P900. It uses the QCIF picture size (176 by
144 pixels) with H.263 or MPEG-4 video compression and AMR
sound compression to provide an economical video clip file size of
approximately 1 MB per minute.
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Music player
The audio player has been redesigned to become an
MP3 Music Player application. Two additional file
types can be played (RMF and iMelody), but the
preferred audio file type is MP3.
The Music Player user interface now displays track
title, artist name, and album title taken from the MP3
file's ID3 tag.
A 'Manage Tracks' option allows tracks to be copied,
moved, deleted, and ID3 information may be viewed.
File Manager application
There is a new file handling application, File
Manager, which makes it possible to browse the
MMFH structure of the internal storage as well as the
Memory Stick storage space. File management
operations may be carried out such as Copy, Move,
Rename, View properties, Send via MMS (or
Bluetooth/Infrared), Change file attributes.
A selected file may also be opened in the appropriate
viewer with a simple tap.
Folders are also managed through File Manager, i.e.
they may be Created, Deleted, Renamed, Properties
viewed, and Attributes changed.
Upgraded user interface
Improvements have been made in many areas of the phone's operations. The more significant additions are
outlined below.
Personalization
User may select, and customize, different Themes that change the whole appearance of the user interface
and ring tones in one action. New themes may be downloaded - saving time and effort compared to
downloading individual ring tones, screen savers, etc. However, individual items may still be personalized as
before. MP3 files may now be used as ring tones.
T9 Predictive text input
The user has the choice of standard multitap text input or T9 predictive text. T9 text entry works by
comparing sequences of key presses to a stored database of possible words, and provides significant
improvements in the speed and ease of use.
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Jog Dial
The Jog Dial action in flip open mode has been revised for better single-handed operations. In addition,
using the stylus in one hand while operating the Jog Dial with the other creates a powerful combination.
Previously (P800), pushing the Jog Dial towards or away resulted in a move from the current application to
the application launcher. In the P900, all Jog Dial actions work within an application until a long push
towards the front of the P900 is carried out. This summary list shows the basic operations:
Rotate up Scrolls items in a list up/to the left, increases volume during a call, moves
back a page when playing a multimedia message.
Rotate down Scrolls items in a list down/to the right, decreases volume during a call,
moves forward a page when playing a multimedia message.
Press inwards Selects a highlighted item, dials selected phone numbers. Generally the
same action as the OK key in Flip closed.
Press backwards Goes back to the previous screen, dismisses dialogs and sends a busy
signal to the calling party when you receive a call. It will not end a call.
Always the same as action the key in Flip closed and the button in
Flip open.
Press forwards Flip closed: brings up the Options menu. Press and hold takes you to the
Applications list.
Flip open: toggles the Application, Edit and Category menus. Press and
hold takes you to the Application launcher.
MMS
After taking a still picture or a video clip the Send as MMS option becomes active. When this is selected the
Multimedia messaging application is automatically opened and the picture or video clip is automatically
added ready for sending as an MMS message.
Video may now be inserted in to MMS messages. This may be video recorded with the built-in
CommuniCorder, or video downloaded to the P900 from elsewhere. The P900 can also view MMS
messages that contain video or streamed video.
By default, an MMS message is viewed in full screen view; the whole of the screen is used while maintaining
the aspect ratio. The user may change the default setting to play received and preview composed messages
in message edit view, i.e. with access to for instance menus and play and stop buttons.
The MMS application has new Smart templates. These allow faster creation of messages, by automatically
launching the CommuniCorder, Sound recorder or Image editor for content acquisition.
Bluetooth transfers
P800 uses the OPP (Object Push Profile) method for transfer of files between devices, and while the P800
can exchange any type of item using this method, other devices may not. Typically, other devices may be
restricted to exchanging only vCards by OPP. The P900 has, in addition to OPP, the FTP method of
transfer, which opens up wider possibilities. Personal Computers and PDA devices often support the
Bluetooth FTP transfer method.
Corporate Telephony
The P900 may be used as a replacement for the traditional office desk telephone or DECT telephone.
Please refer to ‘ ’ on page 28 for more information.Corporate Telephony
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Alternate Line Service (ALS)
ALS (Alternate line service) allows the user to have more than one line (more than one telephone number)
allocated to a single SIM subscription. The user can select which line will be used for an outgoing call, while
incoming calls can be received on either line at any time. However, the second line may only be used for
speech calls.
If the user is not subscribed to the ALS service, then all of the ALS settings dialogs are hidden and are never
shown.
Customer Service Profiles (CSP) facilities added
A CSP held on a SIM card is able to automatically adjust the features provided by the phone so that
particular features are not shown, typically by removing items from menus. However, some actions that are
hidden may still be carried out using Service strings – the CSP does not prevent the user from doing this.
For details of which features can be controlled by CSP in the P900 refer to ' '
on page 73.
Customer Service Profile (CSP)
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Key Technologies and
Functions in Detail
Data Storage Locations
The P900 is divided into two parts:
•A GSM phone part, having flash memory. This is very similar to a conventional mobile phone such
as the T610.
•An ‘Organizer’ part running Symbian OS and having a large amount of flash and RAM memory plus
a Memory Stick slot and ability to exchange files with a PC.
Note: The ‘Phone’ application, which provides the phone MMI, exists on the Symbian OS part of the
P900; the GSM stack resides in the GSM phone part.
Important: The rest of this chapter describes the standard P900. Chinese versions have a slightly
different memory organization. For more information about Chinese models, see ‘
’ on page 100
Chinese Models in
Detail
The diagram below shows the memory organization of a standard P900:
The RAM (Random Access) memory is controlled by the Symbian OS operating system and is not used to
store any user or program data. All use is dynamic and managed by the OS. The RAM is totally re-initialised
when the P900 is started.
The available 48 MB flash memory is split into 32 MB for operating purposes and 16 MB (13 MB for Chinese
models) for storage of user data (files for audio, visual, documents, etc), additional languages and settings
such as the active theme. Flash memory retains data even with no power applied. Unlike some PDA
devices, the P900 does not require a small ‘memory backup’ battery. Data stored on the P900 is therefore
not subject to loss due to such a battery running down. User data may be backed up to a PC using the Sony
Ericsson Deskstand DSS-25.
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The first bank is used like a ROM. It stores the Symbian OS (UIQ) operating system, the built-in applications
and some essential multimedia information like a default ring tone. It also stores the language files for UK
English. This is the default language of the P900.
Note: The extensive MMI of the P900 means that it is impractical to hold many languages inside the phone,
as is done for some other models.
Part of the flash memory provides a ‘C:’ drive of up to 16 MB capacity. This behaves just like a normal disk
drive. The folders can even be viewed and managed from the File manager application or from a connected
PC. For Chinese versions, the ‘C:’ drive has a capacity of up to 13 MB.
User Storage
The user storage space (C: drive) is shared across applications without any imposed restrictions, apart from
the whole space becoming full. For example, one user might use the entire user storage space for
photographs, in which case over 200 can be stored. Another user might load a third party street map
application and a number of street maps. In this case, the application will take up some of the storage space
and so will each map. When space becomes limited, the user can choose to remove some maps or
applications.
Unlike a PC, the user does not need to be aware of the underlying filing system. Applications will always
make sensible choices and store information automatically, simplifying management of data. Third party
applications may implement more complex file management solutions where required.
Additional storage space is available by using Memory Stick Duo. A 32 MB Memory Stick Duo is included
with the P900 and Memory Sticks up to 128 MB capacity are supported. Any number of Memory Stick Duos
may be used for storage; for example, a number of Memory Stick Duos may be used to store an MP3 music
collection. Memory Sticks may be used to exchange data with other devices. See on
page 47 for more information.
Memory Stick®Duo
Depending on the application, data can be beamed, mailed, uploaded to the web or transferred over the link
to a PC or using a Memory Stick in order to archive and create free user space on the P900 – see
on page 91.Synchronisation & Data Transfer
User Storage configuration in a new P900
Applications and information are placed in the internal storage of the P900 in the factory. This provides
sample demonstration, educational, multimedia and fun content so that the P900 can be used directly out of
the box. Much of this can be deleted by the user in order to make the space available for personal use.
This section describes the case for a standard, generic (non-customized) P900.
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