User manual SONY ERICSSON W810I - MANAGING FILES

G s Managing files Organize your files etting tarted January 2006 Getting started Managing files Contents Introduction ............................................................................................... 3 Managing files using a computer .............................................................. 4 Managing files using Windows Explorer ................................................ 4 Managing files using Sony Ericsson File Manager ................................ 5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 9 Problem finding transferred files ............................................................ 9 After having used an infrared or a Bluetooth connection ...................... 9 Troubleshooting USB connection ........................................................ 10 Troubleshooting infrared connection ................................................... 10 Troubleshooting Bluetooth connection ................................................ 11 Phone Monitor options are incorrectly set ........................................... 11 Additional information .............................................................................. 12 2 January 2006 Getting started Managing files Introduction Instruction symbols The following instruction symbols may appear in this Getting started guide: Note 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 or on the Memory Stick, if inserted. The various files are divided into separate folders in the File manager, to make it easier for you to organize them. 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 and on the Memory Stick. · On Memory Stick ­ all content on the Memory Stick. · In phone ­ all content in the phone memory. You can browse, move, copy and edit the files saved in your phone memory and on the Memory Stick, if inserted. You can also browse, move, copy and edit the files from a computer, and exchange files between your phone and the computer. For this you need a connection via Bluetooth, infrared or a USB cable (as long as your phone holds these capabilities). Copyright-protected files Items that are downloaded, or received using one of the available transfer methods, may be copyrightprotected by DRM, Digital Rights Management. 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 if a file is copyright-protected, and view other information about the file, in your phone. To view copyright information for a file 1. } File manager and select a folder. 2. Scroll to a file } More } Information. Music files You find instructions on ripping and transferring music to your phone in the Getting Started guide Transfer and listen to music, available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. 3 January 2006 Getting started Managing files Managing files using a computer Before you can begin managing the files in your phone memory and on the Memory Stick 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 (as long as your phone holds these capabilities). You can use the following computer software to transfer files from a computer to the phone: · Sony Ericsson File Manager that is part of the PC Suite (included on the CD that comes with the phone). · Windows® Explorer. See the table for an overview. Computer software: Sony Ericsson File Manager Windows® Explorer Connect using: USB cable, Infrared or Bluetooth USB cable Status of the phone: Note: Phone mode File transfer The phone memory and the Memory Stick are added as removable disks. Managing files using Windows Explorer If you want to use Windows Explorer to transfer your files, you need to connect your phone and the computer using a USB cable. Your phone can be either turned on or turned off when connecting the USB cable. If the phone is on, select File transfer in the pop-up that appears in the phone. The phone will turn off in this mode. 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 in the pop-up. Wait for the phone to prepare for file transfer. Computer: If a dialog box askes what you want to do with the files on the removable disks (the phone memory and Memory Stick), select Take no action 6. Computer: Your phone memory and Memory Stick are added as a removable disks in Windows Explorer.. For safe disconnection of the USB cable in File transfer, right-click on both Removable Disk icons in Windows Explorer and select Eject. A pop-up will appear on the phone screen stating that it is safe to disconnect the cable from the phone. 4 January 2006 Getting started Managing files Transferring files using Windows Explorer When you move a file from a computer to your phone memory or Memory Stick, 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.) 2. Copy and paste your file, or drag and drop it, into the desired folder on your computer or in your phone memory or Memory Stick. Do not disconnect the USB cable during file transfer as this may harm the phone memory or Memory Stick. When the files have been transferred to a computer, you can delete these files in your phone and on the Memory Stick, to free memory. Managing files using Sony Ericsson File Manager Before you can begin managing the files in your phone memory and on your Memory Stick 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 (as long as your phone holds these capabilities). · Sony Ericsson File Manager software that is included in the PC Suite software (you find it on the CD that comes with your phone). This software is used in Windows to manage files that are stored in the phone memory or on the Memory Stick. The latest PC Suite software can also be downloaded 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 400 MB free hard disk space. Internet Explorer 5.0 or later has to be installed. · Windows 2000 with SP3 or SP4: 64 MB RAM, 266 MHz · Windows XP (Home and Professional) with SP1 or SP2: 128 MB RAM, 300 MHz 5 January 2006 Getting started Managing files 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 % 8 Managing files using a computer 6 Install from the CD ­ or ­ ­ or ­ 7 Download from the Web and install % 7 Connecting via infrared ­ or ­ % % 8 Connecting via BluetoothTM Installing the PC Suite software To be able to transfer files between the phone memory or Memory Stick 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 that you find 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. InstallShield Wizard: click Next to continue the installation. 5. InstallShield Wizard: read and accept the licence agreement, then click Next. 6. InstallShield Wizard: select Complete as setup type, then click Next. 7. InstallShield Wizard: click Install to begin the installation. 8. InstallShield Wizard: click Finish to exit the wizard. ­ or ­ 6 January 2006 Getting started Managing files 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. 8. Double-click on the downloaded PC Suite file. Select language. Click Install in the PC Suite section InstallShield Wizard: click Next to continue the installation. InstallShield Wizard: read and accept the licence agreement, then click Next. InstallShield Wizard: select Complete as setup type, then click Next. InstallShield Wizard: click Install to begin the installation. InstallShield Wizard: click Finish to exit the wizard. 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 pop-up that appears in the phone. To connect via the USB cable when you want to use Sony Ericsson File Manager 1. 2. 3. 4. Phone: Make sure your phone is turned on. Connect the USB cable to your phone and the computer. Phone: Select Phone mode in the pop-up that appears. 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 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 so on, may be slightly different depending on the brand and model of the infrared device in the computer. In such cases, refer to the manufacturer's product documentation. 7 January 2006 Getting started Managing files 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. Connecting via BluetoothTM If your phone has BluetoothTM wireless technology capabilities you can connect your phone to a computer. 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 so on, may be slightly different 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. 1. Phone: Turn on Bluetooth: } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Turn on. 2. Computer: If necessary, activate the Bluetooth. 3. Computer: Double-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. 4. Computer: Select Bluetooth/Search For Devices. 5. Computer: Right-click on the icon with the name of your phone and select Pair device. 6. Computer: Enter a PIN code (choose one or more digits), then click OK. 7. Phone: When Add to My devices? shows, } Yes. 8. Phone: Enter the same PIN code as in step 6 and } OK. 9. Computer: Double-click on the icon with the name of your phone. 10. Computer: Double-click on the Serial Port icon. 11. Phone: When Allow? shows, } Yes and then } Always allow. 12. Computer: Click OK. Managing files using a computer When you move a file from a computer to your phone memory or Memory Stick, 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 and Memory Stick 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. 8 January 2006 Getting started Managing files 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 or Memory Stick. Do not disconnect the USB cable during file transfer as this may harm the phone memory or Memory Stick. When the files have been transferred to a computer, you can delete these files in your phone and on the Memory Stick, to free memory. Troubleshooting The following information may help you when managing files. Problem finding transferred files Make sure you have put your files in the correct folder. Files that are 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 WALKMANTM player if they are not placed correctly. You cannot view the transferred files in your phone until you have removed the USB cable from the phone. After having used an infrared or a Bluetooth connection To save the phone battery, turn off infrared or Bluetooth after you have used it. To turn off infrared } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Infrared port } Off. To turn off Bluetooth } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Turn off. 9 January 2006 Getting started Managing files Troubleshooting USB connection If you experience problems connecting with a 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 within parenthesis 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 and try to connect again. 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 doubleclick 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. 3. Try to connect again. Troubleshooting infrared connection If you experience 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. 3. Try to connect again. 10 January 2006 Getting started Managing files Troubleshooting Bluetooth connection If you experience problems with Bluetooth 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 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 BluetoothTM. COM port is not activated To activate or enable a COM port 1. In some Bluetooth 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 found Bluetooth devices are shown, and select a "COM port activation" item in the popup menu. Make a note of the COM port number of the activated port. 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 turned on in your phone, restart the computer and try to connect again. 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 version and where the program is installed. Under the Components heading, files that were installed during installation and their individual versions are shown. · Setup ­ select how you want the Phone Monitor icon to be displayed. 11 January 2006 Getting started Managing files Additional information Support documents, software, settings and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Formats The following formats are supported in your phone: File types Audio Formats AAC AAC+ MP3 (192 kbit/s for local playback) MP4 M4A 3GP (Audio encoded in AAC or AMR) AMR WAV G-MIDI (level 1 with 40 voices polyphony) MP4 (video: MPEG4, audio: AAC or AMR) Extensions .mp3 .mp4 .m4a .3gp .amr .wav .mid .mp4 Video (including audio part) .3gp 3GP (video: MPEG4 or H.263, audio: AAC or AMR) Streaming transport RTSP according to 3GPPTM 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. WALKMANTM and the WALKMANTM logo and symbol are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 12 January 2006 Getting started Managing files The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Ericsson is under license. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S and 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, 2005. 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. 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