Tips and tricks: Sony Ericsson P900

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Flight mode

The P900/P908 has a function called Flight mode. This means that the radio is turned off so it doesn't disturb sensitive equipment, for instance on an airplane or in a hospital. You can not make and receive calls, but most of the other functions in the phone are available, like calendar, jotter, tasks etc. Note! The phone and other communication functions must never be used on an aircraft unless otherwise instructed by the aircraft personnel. If the use of equipment without a radio transmitter is permitted you can turn on the flight mode on the product.

Music Player

The P900/P908 has a stereo music player. With the music player you can listen to single music tracks or entire folders with tracks. When you receive an incoming call the playback will be paused. It supports MP3, Wav, AU, AMR, MIDI, RMF.

Delay Timer

Did you know that you can activate a Delay Timer when in Camera mode.
Delay Time is the time from when you activate the shutter release and the moment the picture actually is taken. It's also possible to change how long this time should be.

MP3 Ring signal

You can have your favourite MP3 song as ring signal.

Send video clip in MMS

To send a picture or Video clip you just have recorded just press the MMS button (Flip open) or "Option key" (Flip closed). Enter email address or phone number and press "Send".

MMS Templates

Use a MMS template to quickly produce a attractive message. A template is a predefined message containing one or more slides and it can also be modified to suit the moment.

Update phone software

Use the Sony Ericsson's Update Service to always have latest software in your phone. SonyEricsson's updates may include menu options, improved user performance and more.

Voicemail

In standby mode and flip closed just press and hold "1" to call your Voicemail. To enter Voicemail number: Tap PHONE -> tap PHONE in the dropdown menu -> CALL VOICE MAIL

Personalize shortcut applications

You can change and rearrange the five shortcuts to applications, shown in standby screen when the flip is closed, and the first five shortcuts in the Application picker area in flip open. An quick way to access favorite applications.

Settings in a SMS

Use the Configurators on this site to get WAP, MMS and Email settings sent to your phone in SMS.

Shifting input method

When writing a message, with the flip closed, you can shift between different input methods by pressing and holding the “*” key.

Voicemail

To quickly access voicemail, press and hold “1”.
NOTE: The voicemail access number, supplied by your service provider, must already be stored in MESSAGES > OPTIONS > VOICEMAIL NUMBER

Battery conservation

Some tips for extending your talk and standby times:
1. When not in use, turn Bluetooth off: CONNECT > BLUETOOTH > TURN OFF
2. When not in use, turn the infrared port off: CONNECT > INFRARED PORT > OFF
3. For items 1 and 2, you can press “More” key from standby and have access to Bluetooth and IrDA functions. This is a short cut approach vs what is described here.
4. Make sure your Backlight is set to Automatic instead of on: SETTINGS > DISPLAY > LIGHT > AUTOMATIC

Voice dialing

If you have already set-up voice dialing in the phone, you can quickly access it by pressing and holding one of the side volume keys

Edit word

Pressing the "More" key when writing SMS using Predictive Text input method, will give you the possibility to edit the word you are typing.
Do not understand this description. When the predictive text is on, you will get the choice in the pop up menu.

Key Lock

To activate/deactivate keylock, press the "More" key and then the "*" key. A key symbol will turn up in the upper left corner.

Fast access to WAP pages

Press and hold the key on the right side of the phone to get fast access to WAP pages.

Activate Bluetooth

Press "More", scroll to TURN ON BLUETOOTH, press "Select".

Activate Infrared

Press "More", scroll to TURN ON INFRARED, press "Select".

Post Note

It is possible to show note in standby mode. Press "More", scroll to POST NOTE, press "Select". Select NEW NOTE to write a note.

Silent Mode

Press "More" and select TURN ON SILENT. A crossed out note will appear in the display. You can also press and hold “C” key to do the same.

Record Sound

With the Sound Record function you can record either your own memos or calls.
1. Scroll to PICTURES & SOUNDS, press "Select".
2. Scroll to RECORD SOUND, press "Select".
"Sound Recording" is shown in the display.
Press "Stop" when finished.
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Tips & Tricks menu

You can find additional Tips and Tricks in your phone:
Scroll to Settings > General > Setup wizard > Tips and tricks

ON/OFF button menu

Press the ON/OFF button quickly. Here you have easy access to Profiles, Keypad lock and Silent mode.

Create movies with Video DJ™

Did you know you can create your own movies by combining video clips and pictures you've taken with Video DJ?
Scroll to Entertainment > Video DJ™.

Speed dial

You can save the phone numbers that you want to reach easily in positions 1-9 in your phone.

To speed dial from standby, simply enter the position number and select Call.

To set or replace speed dialling numbers:
1. Go to Contacts > Options > Speed dial.
2. Scroll to a position in the list, press Add or Replace
3. Scroll to the contact you wish to save for this position, then press Select

Alarm function

The alarm will go off even if the phone is set to mute, turned off or in Flight mode.

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Nokia N95 Debranding Guide

Hi,
I have seen that a lot of people on various forums/blogs are in need of a guide showing how to debrand the Nokia N95.

Therefore I thought I would provide one. The information that I have collated to make this guide is found on various sites, these are referenced at the bottom of the post. Please also note that you run this procedure at your own risk; although I have performed this (3 times) with perfect results there is always the possibility when flashing your phone that you may damage it. If this happens you will require a Nokia service Centre to restore it.

The Guide:
1. Ensure that you have installed the Nokia PC Suite (on the CD supplied with the phone), make sure that your phone is connected via the USB cable and that it has been detected.

2. Download the following 2 pieces of software:

• Nemesis Service Suite - Direct download link

• The Nokia Software Updater - Note, although at the time of writing the site does not list the N95, the updater does include the updated N95 firmwear. Therefore simply select the N93 instead, this will then allow you do download the updater.

3. Install Nemesis Service Suite. Open the program and then click the "Scan for new Device" icon in the top right of the screen. The screen should then be filled with information, click the "Phone Info" button at the top of the screen. Then click the "Read" button. Amongst other things this will show you the current product code of your phone. You now need to change this to a generic Nokia code. A standard code for the UK that you can use is 0534841, for a full list of codes see The Nokia Blog. Replace the current product code with this new code. Then check the enable box and click the "Write button". You have now changed your phones product code! You can double check this by clicking the read button again, this should show your new product code.

4. You may at this stage wish to back up you contacts/files to carry over to the unbranded phone, to do this use Backup utility within the Nokia PC Suite.

5. You now just have to install the new firmware update. Make sure that you phone is connected to you computer through the USB cable and then open the Nokia Software Updater that you previously downloaded. Follow the step by step instructions and install the new firmwear. Do not at any time disconnect the phone until it tells you that it is safe to do so. Note the phone will restart itself during the update process.

6. That's it, you phone has now been debranded! You can now restore your files/contacts by going back into the Backup utility, however I suggest that you do not restore settings to the phone as this puts back some annoying operator defaults such has changed menu layouts.

7. If you wish to update your phones firmwear in the future you simply need to use the Nokia Updater as usual as your phones product code will not need changing again.

I hope that this is useful, if you have any criticisms or suggestions please do leave suggestions and I will adjust the guide accordingly. In addition if anybody thinks that screen shots would be useful then let me know and I will upload them.

Cheers,
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