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.
The sound is saved under MY SOUNDS.