G s Managing files Organize your files etting tarted January 2006 Getting started Managing files Contents Introduction ............................................................................................... 2 Instruction symbols ................................................................................ 2 Copyright-protected files ....................................................................... 2 Music files .............................................................................................. 3 Managing files using a computer .............................................................. 3 Managing files using Windows Explorer ................................................ 3 Transferring files using Windows Explorer ............................................. 4 Managing files using Sony Ericsson File Manager ................................ 4 Installing the PC Suite software ............................................................. 5 Connecting via a USB cable .................................................................. 6 Connecting via infrared .......................................................................... 6 Connecting via Bluetooth ....................................................................... 7 Managing files using a computer ........................................................... 8 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 8 Problem finding transferred files ............................................................ 8 Troubleshooting USB connection .......................................................... 8 Troubleshooting infrared connection ..................................................... 9 Troubleshooting Bluetooth connection ................................................ 10 Phone Monitor options are incorrectly set ........................................... 10 Additional information .............................................................................. 11 Formats ................................................................................................ 11 File transfer sizes ................................................................................. 11 1 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 MicroTM (M2TM), 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. Icons are included to indicate where the files are saved. · All - all content in the phone memory and on the Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM). · In phone - all content in the phone memory. · On Memory Stick - all content on the Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM). You can browse, move, copy and edit the files saved in your phone memory and on the Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM). You can also browse, move, copy and edit the files from a computer, and exchange files between your phone and the computer. You need a connection via BluetoothTM, infrared or a USB cable. Copyright-protected files Items that are downloaded, or received using one of the available transfer methods, may be copyrightprotected. 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. 2 January 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. If the file is copyright-protected, the text Limited is displayed. If not, the text Unlimited is displayed. 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. Managing files using a computer Before you can begin managing the files in your phone memory and on the Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM) using a computer, you need to establish a connection between your phone and the computer. You need a USB cable, an infrared device or a Bluetooth device. 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 (available for downloading at www.sonyericsson.com/support). · 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 MicroTM (M2TM) 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. 3 January 2006 Getting started Managing files Connecting via a USB cable To connect via a USB cable when you want to use Windows Explorer 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 asks what you want to do with the files on the removable disks (the phone memory and Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM)), select Take no action. 6. Computer: Your phone memory and Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM) are added as 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Transferring files using Windows Explorer When you move a file from a computer to your phone memory or Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM), 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 MicroTM (M2TM). Do not disconnect the USB cable during file transfer as this may harm the phone memory or Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM). When the files have been transferred to a computer, you can delete the files to free memory in the phone or on the Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM). Managing files using Sony Ericsson File Manager Before you can begin managing the files in your phone memory and on Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM) using the Sony Ericsson File Manager, it is important to check you have the following: · A connection between your phone and the computer. You need a USB cable, an infrared device or a Bluetooth device. · Sony Ericsson File Manager software that is included in the PC Suite software (available for downloading at www.sonyericsson.com/support). This software is used in Windows to manage files that are saved in the phone memory or on the Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM). 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). 4 January 2006 Getting started Managing files 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. Overview of instructions Install software Connect the phone and the computer Managing the files in your phone using a computer % 5 Download from the Web and % 6 Connecting via a USB cable % 8 Managing files using a install computer - or % 6 Connecting via infrared - or - % 7 Connecting via Bluetooth Installing the PC Suite software To be able to transfer files between the phone memory or Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM) 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. You can 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. 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 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. 5 January 2006 Getting started Managing files 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 a USB cable A USB cable 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 } Connectivity } 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. To connect your phone to a computer via the infrared port 1. Phone: Turn on infrared: } Settings } Connectivity } 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. 6 January 2006 Getting started Managing files 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. After having used an infrared connection To save the phone battery, turn off infrared when you have used it. To turn off infrared } Settings } Connectivity } Infrared port } Off. Connecting via Bluetooth 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 t ...