User manual SONY ERICSSON K800I - MANAGING FILES

G s Managing files Organize your files etting tarted June 2006 Getting started Managing files Contents Introduction ............................................................................................... 2 Managing files using a computer .............................................................. 3 Managing files using Microsoft® Windows® Explorer .......................... 3 Managing files using Sony Ericsson File Manager ................................ 5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 9 Problems finding transferred files .......................................................... 9 After having used infrared or Bluetooth wireless technologyTM ............. 9 Troubleshooting USB connection .......................................................... 9 Troubleshooting infrared connection ................................................... 10 Troubleshooting Bluetooth wireless technology connection ............... 10 Phone Monitor options are incorrectly set ........................................... 11 Related information ................................................................................. 11 1 June 2006 Getting started Managing files Introduction Instruction symbols The following instruction symbols may appear in this Getting started guide: Note Some icons in user documentation may differ from those below. Indicates that a service or function is network- or subscription-dependent. Contact your network operator for details. % See also page ... Use the selection keys or the navigation key to scroll and select. Press the navigation key centre. Press the navigation key up. Press the navigation key down. Press the navigation key to the left. Press the navigation key to the right. } Pictures, videos, sounds, themes, Web pages, games, applications and other files are saved in your phone memory/on your memory card. The various files are divided into separate folders in the file manager, to make it easier for you to organize them. Some texts in phone software may differ from those below. The file manager in the phone is divided into three tabs, and icons are included to indicate where the files are saved. · All files ­ all content in the phone memory/on your memory card. · On Memory Stick ­ all content on your memory card. · In phone ­ all content in the phone memory. You can browse, move, copy and edit the files saved in your phone memory/on your memory card. You can also browse, move, copy and edit the files from a computer, and exchange files between your phone memory/on your memory card and the computer. For this you need a connection via Bluetooth wireless technology, infrared or a USB cable (if supported by your phone). Copyright-protected files Items that are downloaded or received using one of the available transfer methods, may be copyrightprotected by Digital Rights Management (DRM). Such items normally have a key icon in front of the file name. If a file is protected, you may not be able to copy, send or transfer that file. You can see in your phone if a file is copyright-protected and view other information about it, in your phone. 2 June 2006 Getting started Managing files To view copyright information for a file 1. } File manager and select a folder. 2. Scroll to a file } More } Information. Some texts in phone software may differ from those above. Music files You can find instructions for using your phone for music management in the Music player Getting started guide available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Managing files using a computer Before you can manage the files in your phone memory/on your memory card using a computer, you need to establish a connection between your phone and the computer. For this you need a USB cable, an infrared device or a Bluetooth device (if supported by your phone). You can use the following computer software to transfer files from a computer to the phone: · Sony Ericsson File Manager, part of the PC Suite (included on the CD that comes with the phone). · Microsoft® Windows® Explorer. See the table for an overview. Computer software: Sony Ericsson File Manager Connect using: USB cable, infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology USB cable Status of the phone: Note: Phone mode The phone memory/ memory card are added as removable disks. Windows® Explorer File transfer Managing files using Microsoft® Windows® Explorer If you want to use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to transfer your files, you need to connect your phone and the computer using a USB cable. Your phone can be on or off when you use the USB cable. If the phone is on, select File transfer. The phone will turn off in this mode. 3 June 2006 Getting started Managing files Connecting via the USB cable To connect via the USB cable when you want to use Windows Explorer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the USB cable to your phone and the computer. Computer: If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel to exit the wizard. Phone: When your phone is turned on } File transfer. Wait for the phone to prepare for file transfer. Computer: If a dialog box asks what you want to do with the files on the removable disks (phone memory/memory card), select Take no action. 6. Computer: Your phone memory/memory card are added as removable disks in Windows Explorer. . For safe disconnection of the USB cable in File transfer, right-click both Removable Disk icons in Windows Explorer and select Eject. Information appears on the phone screen stating that it is safe to disconnect the cable from the phone. Transferring files using Windows Explorer When you move a file from a computer to your phone memory/memory card, each folder can contain a range of file formats. For example, MP3 files can be transferred to the Sounds folder. Files that the phone cannot recognize can be saved in the Other folder. To transfer files between your phone and a computer 1. Find the file you wish to transfer, and select it. (Select several files by pressing Shift or Ctrl and clicking the files.) 4 June 2006 Getting started Managing files 2. Copy and paste your file, or drag and drop it into the desired folder on your computer or in your phone memory/on your memory card. Do not disconnect the USB cable during file transfer as this may harm the phone memory/ memory card. When the files have been transferred to a computer, you can delete these files in your phone memory/on your memory card, to free memory. Managing files using Sony Ericsson File Manager Before you can manage the files in your phone memory/on your memory card using the Sony Ericsson File Manager, it is important to check you have the following: · A connection between your phone and the computer. For this you need a USB cable, an infrared device or a Bluetooth device (if supported by your phone). · Sony Ericsson File Manager software included in the PC Suite software (on the CD that comes with your phone). This software is used in Microsoft Windows to manage files stored in the phone memory/ on your memory card. You can also download the PC Suite from www.sonyericsson.com/support. The Sony Ericsson PC Suite with File Manager software for your phone series is designed to work with Windows 2000 (SP3/SP4) and Windows XP Home and Professional (SP1/SP2). The general system requirements are: At least 500 MB free hard disk space. Internet Explorer 5.0 or later has to be installed. · Windows 2000 with SP3 or SP4: 128 MB RAM, 500 MHz · Windows XP (Home and Professional) with SP1 or SP2: 256 MB RAM, 500 MHz Overview of instructions Install software Connect the phone and the computer % 7 Connecting via the USB cable Managing the files in your phone using a computer % 6 Install from the CD ­ or ­ ­ or ­ % 8 Managing files using a computer % 6 Download from the Web and % 7 Connecting via infrared install ­ or ­ % 8 Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology 5 June 2006 Getting started Managing files Installing the PC Suite software To be able to transfer files between the phone memory/memory card and your computer you need to install the Sony Ericsson File Manager software on your computer. The File Manager software is included in the PC Suite on the CD that comes with your phone. You can also download the PC Suite from www.sonyericsson.com/support. Before installation: Uninstall any applications on your computer previously used to communicate with mobile phones, such as synchronization software. Install from the CD To install PC Suite from the CD 1. Insert the CD that came with the phone. The CD should start automatically, if not: click Start/Run... and type in D:/start.exe, where D: is the CD drive letter on the system. 2. Select language. 3. Click Install in the PC Suite section. 4. Click Next to continue the installation. 5. Read and accept the licence agreement, then click Next. 6. Select Complete as setup type, then click Next. 7. Click Install to begin the installation. 8. Click Finish to exit the wizard. ­ or ­ Download from the Web and install To download the latest version of the PC Suite software 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In your Internet browser, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Select a region and country. Select a phone from the list or enter your phone model in the text field. Select Software downloads. Select Sony Ericsson PC Suite X.X.X under PC Suite. Select Download and save the file to your computer. To install PC Suite 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Double-click the downloaded PC Suite file. Select language. Click Next to continue the installation. Read and accept the licence agreement, then click Next. Select Complete as setup type, then click Next. Click Install to begin the installation. Click Finish to exit the wizard. 6 June 2006 Getting started Managing files Connecting via the USB cable The Sony Ericsson USB cable that comes with the phone can be used to connect a computer to your phone. When connecting the USB cable to transfer files using the Sony Ericsson File manager, select Phone mode in the phone. To connect via the USB cable when you want to use Sony Ericsson File Manager 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure your phone is turned on. Connect the USB cable to your phone and the computer. Phone: Select Phone mode. Computer: The first time you connect your phone to the computer, you need to identify and name the phone. Wait for the drivers to be installed (this is done automatically), then the Phone Connection Wizard appears: · click Next to continue. · enter a name for your phone in the text field. · click Finish to close the wizard. To use Windows Explorer instead of the Sony Ericsson File Manager when connected, } Settings } the Connectivity tab } USB } USB connection } File transfer. Connecting via infrared The infrared device in the computer must be installed (see the manufacturer's product documentation) and working properly before you start the installation procedures below. The procedures, terms, application names, and more, may differ slightly to those below depending on the brand and model of the infrared device in the computer. In such cases, refer to the manufacturer's product documentation. Some phones may not support this transfer method. To connect your phone to a computer via the infrared port 1. Phone: Turn on infrared: } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Infrared port } On. 2. Computer: If necessary, activate the infrared port. 3. Phone: Place the phone close to the computer so that the infrared ports are facing each other. 4. Computer: The first time you connect your phone to the computer, you need to identify and name the phone. Wait for the drivers to be installed (this is done automatically), then the Phone Connection Wizard appears: · click Next to continue. · enter a name for your phone in the text field. · click Finish to close the wizard. 7 June 2006 Getting started Managing files Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology If your phone and your computer support Bluetooth wireless technology you can connect via this transfer method. The Bluetooth device in the computer must be turned on (see the manufacturer's product documentation) and working properly before you start the installation procedures below. The procedures, terms, application names, and more, may differ slightly to those below depending on the brand and model of the Bluetooth device in the computer. In such cases, refer to the manufacturer's product documentation. To connect your phone to a computer via Bluetooth wireless technology. 1. Phone: Turn on Bluetooth wireless technology: } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Turn on. 2. Computer: If necessary, activate the Bluetooth device. 3. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. 4. Select Bluetooth/Search For Devices. 5. Right-click the icon with the name of your phone and select Pair device. 6. Enter a PIN code (choose one or more digits), then click OK. 7. Phone: When Add to My devices? appears } Yes. 8. Enter the same PIN code as in step 6 and } OK. 9. Computer: Double-click the icon with the name of your phone. 10. Double-click the Serial Port icon. 11. Phone: When Allow? appears } Yes. Managing files using a computer When you move a file from a computer to your phone memory/memory card, each folder can contain a range of file formats. For example, MP3 files can be transferred to the Sounds folder. Files that the phone cannot recognize can be saved in the Other folder. To browse the phone memory/memory card from a computer 1. Connect your phone and computer. 2. Double-click the Sony Ericsson File Manager icon on the desktop of your computer. 3. In the Sony Ericsson File Manager window, double-click the icon representing your phone to view the Phone Memory and Memory Stick folders. To transfer files between your phone and a computer 1. Find the file you wish to transfer, and select it. (Select several files by pressing Shift or Ctrl and clicking the files.) 2. Copy and paste your file, or drag and drop it, into the desired folder on your computer or in your phone memory/on your memory card. Do not disconnect the USB cable during file transfer as this may harm the phone memory/ memory card. When the files have been transferred to a computer, you can delete them from your phone memory/memory card, to free memory. 8 June 2006 Getting started Managing files Troubleshooting The following information may help you when managing files. Problems finding transferred files Make sure you have put your files in the correct folder. Files placed in the wrong folder may not be visible in the phone. For example, you might not be able to listen to MP3 tracks in the music player if they are not stored correctly. You cannot view the transferred files in your phone until you have removed the USB cable from the phone. After having used infrared or Bluetooth wireless technologyTM To save the phone battery, turn off infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology after you have used it. To turn off infrared } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Infrared port } Off. To turn off Bluetooth wireless technology } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Turn off. Troubleshooting USB connection If you have problems using a USB cable, this section offers some basic solutions. Problems with connection settings To solve installation problems 1. Check that the cable is properly connected to the phone and to the computer. 2. Make sure that the phone is turned on. 3. Check which COM port is used for the cable. The USB cable uses a "virtual" COM port. When the cable is connected, click Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager. Expand the Ports (COM and LPT) item in the list of devices. Make a note of the COM port number in brackets after the item Sony Ericsson (phone model) USB WMC Device Management. 4. Open Sony Ericsson PC Suite and click Tools/Phone Monitor Options.../Com Ports. Enable the COM port you identified in step 3. 5. Restart the computer without disconnecting the cable or turning off the phone. 9 June 2006 Getting started Managing files COM port speed is incorrectly set To set the COM port speed 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager/Ports (COM & LPT) and double-click the item Sony Ericsson (phone model) USB WMC Device Management. 2. Select the Port settings and set the speed to no higher than 115 200 bps. Troubleshooting infrared connection If you have problems with infrared connection, this section offers some basic solutions. The computer fails to connect to your phone To check the infrared connection Check that the infrared port is turned on in the phone and that the phone is aligned with the computer infrared port. You should see one icon on the screen of the phone and one in the computer taskbar. Infrared port speed is too fast To set the infrared port speed 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager/ Infrared devices, right-click the infrared port in use and select Properties. 2. Select Advanced/Maximize connect rate and set the value to no higher than 115 200 bps. Troubleshooting Bluetooth wireless technology connection If you have problems with Bluetooth wireless technology connection, this section offers some basic solutions. The pairing procedure failed To solve pairing problems 1. During the pairing procedure, place the phone as close as possible (less than 1 m) to the Bluetooth device on the computer. 2. Phone: Make sure that Bluetooth wireless technology is turned on and set to "visible". } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Turn on and } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Visibility } Show phone. 3. Follow the instructions carefully to complete the pairing procedure. % 8 Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology. COM port is not activated To activate or enable a COM port 1. In some Bluetooth technology computer installations, you must activate a COM port manually. This is done differently for different brands and models of Bluetooth devices. Refer to the manufacturer's product documentation for details. In many cases, you can right-click your phone icon in the window where all Bluetooth devices are found, and select a "COM port activation" item in the menu. Make a note of the COM port number of the activated port. 10 June 2006 Getting started Managing files 2. Open Sony Ericsson PC Suite and click Tools/Phone Monitor Options.../Com Ports. Enable the COM port you activated in step 1. 3. Keep Bluetooth wireless technology turned on in your phone, restart the computer. Phone Monitor options are incorrectly set You can configure the options by clicking Tools/Phone Monitor Options... in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite: · Mobile phones ­ shows a list of the phones previously connected to your computer. · SIM cards ­ shows a list of SIM cards (Subscriber Identity Modules) previously recognized by your computer. · COM ports ­ shows the COM ports detected on your computer. The list includes virtual ports. · Advanced ­ shows the program version and where it is installed. Files that were installed during installation and their individual versions are shown under the Components heading. · Setup ­ select how you want the Phone Monitor icon to be displayed. Related information Support documents, software, settings and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. 11 June 2006 Getting started Managing files Formats The following formats are supported in your phone: File types Formats MP4 (AAC, AAC+, eAAC+) MP3 (192 kbit/s) M4A 3GPPTM (AAC, AMR) AMR-NB AMR-WB WAV G-MIDI 1 SP-MIDI Real Audio 8 eMelody iMelody RHZ XMF WMA MP4 (video: MPEG4, audio: AAC or AMR) 3GPPTM (video: MPEG4 or H.263, H.264, audio: AAC or AMR) Real Video 8 WMV Streaming transport RTSP according to 3GPPTM Extensions .mp4 .mp3 .m4a .3gp, .3ga .amr .awb, .amr .wav .mid .mid .ra, .rm .emy .imy .rhz .xmf .wma .mp4 Audio .3gp Video (including audio part) .rv, .rm .wmv File transfer sizes The following file transfer sizes are supported in your phone: File transfer Text messages Picture messages Email Downloading over http Cable or infrared Maximum size or limitations Check with your network operator or service provider. No support for adding a polyphonic melody or an MP3 file. 300 kB Check with your network operator or service provider. Up to phone memory } File manager } More } Memory status. Up to phone memory } File manager } More } Memory status. Some texts in phone software may differ from those above. 12 June 2006 Getting started Managing files Trademarks and acknowledgements WALKMAN® and the WALKMAN® logo and symbol are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick MicroTM and M2TM are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. BluetoothTM is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. This Getting started guide is published by: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden Phone: +46 46 19 40 00 Fax: +46 46 19 41 00 www.sonyericsson.com © Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2006. All rights reserved. You are hereby granted a license to download and/or print a copy of this document. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Publication number: EN/LZT 108 8772 R1A This document is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty*. Improvements and changes to this text necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this document. 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