Sony Ericsson P1i FAQ
How do I send my .utz theme files to my P1i?
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How do I send my .utz theme files to my P1i?
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See How do I send downloaded themes to my phone and apply them?.
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How do I change the default theme?
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How do I change the default theme?
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Open Main menu
Open Control panel
Open Device
Open Themes
Highlight a new theme
Press Select
You have now applied a new theme to your...
How do I remove the startup Flight mode prompt?
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How do I remove the startup Flight mode prompt?
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Open Main menu
Open Control panel
Open Device
Open Flight mode
Remove the check from Prompt me with the Phone on...
How do I turn up the backlight?
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How do I turn up the backlight?
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Open Main menu
Open Control panel
Open Device
Open Backlight
Switch to the Brightness tab
Change the drop-down to Handheld (normal)
Press Select
Press Save
The backlight...
How do I send downloaded themes to my phone and apply them?
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How do I send downloaded themes to my phone and apply them?
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On your computer
Connect the Sony Ericsson P1i
Open Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones
Select File...
How do I close a program?
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How do I close a program?
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Open Task manager from the top-right corner button
Change to the Open tab
Highlight a program
Press End
You have now closed a program...
How do I disable menu transitions?
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How do I disable menu transitions?
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Open Main menu
Open Control panel
Open Device
Open Transitions
Select Off
Press Save
You have now turned off menu transitions on your Sony Ericsson P1i.
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How do I filter or block incoming calls?
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How do I filter or block incoming calls?
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Press More from the Standby screen
Open Accept calls
Select your preferred filter
All callers
Listed callers only
Contacts
Speed dial
No one
You have now...
How do I transfer Office files to my Sony Ericsson P1i for use within Quickoffice?
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How do I transfer Office files to my Sony Ericsson P1i for use within Quickoffice?
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On your Sony Ericsson P1i
Connect your Sony Ericsson P1i to your...
How do I reset the Main menu portrait rotation back to normal?
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How do I reset the Main menu portrait rotation back to normal?
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This is not a default behavior for the Sony Ericsson P1i.
Backup the contents of...
How do I update the Sony Ericsson P1i firmware?
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How do I update the P1i?
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I recommend you perform a full system backup to your computer using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones before...
Does the P1i support in-car GPS navigation?
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Does the P1i support in-car GPS navigation?
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Yes! The Sony Ericsson P1i is supported by several popular GPS navigation systems, Wayfinder, TomTom and Garmin all connect...
How can I connect my Sony Ericsson P1i to a video projector over 801.11b/g Wireless LAN?
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How can I connect my Sony Ericsson P1i to a video projector over 801.11b/g Wireless LAN?
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Nice question, I had to call upon Kwok from p1iblog...
Where can I download themes for the Sony Ericsson P1i?
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A list of Sony Ericsson theme sites can be found in Sony Ericsson P1i Themes (UIQ 3.1).
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A list of Sony Ericsson theme sites can be...
Why does the more conventional mm/dd/yyyy format keep resetting after I restart?
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Why does the more conventional mm/dd/yyyy format keep resetting after I restart?
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Update: Date format is fixed in the latest firmware release: R9J005. Update using Sony...
Is there an on-screen number pad for making calls?
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Is there an on-screen number pad for making calls?
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Unfortunately the Sony Ericsson P1i does not include an on-screen number pad for making calls. Worse, the...
Why doesn’t Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones connect to the Sony Ericsson P1i?
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Why doesn’t Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones connect to the Sony Ericsson P1i?
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Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones uses m-Router to connect in Phone...
Can I search across all contact fields?
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Can I search across all contact fields?
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There is no extended contact search for the Sony Ericsson P1i.
You can reorder listed contacts by folder, first name,...
How do I reorder contacts by First name instead of Last name?
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How do I reorder contacts by First name instead of Last name?
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Open Contacts
Open the More drop-down
Expand the Settings menu
Open the Sort by item
Ensure that First...
Any tips on how to write print on the screen?
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Any tips on how to write print on the screen?
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Finally, some fun questions! I’ll look into this tomorrow, first I need to track down some...
My Sony Ericsson P1i will not power on, ideas?
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My Sony Ericsson P1i will not power on, ideas? Symptoms are:
My P1i will not power up
It vibrates but the screen does not light up
The keyboard...
How do I connect the Sony Ericsson P1i to a wireless network?
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How do I connect the Sony Ericsson P1i to a wireless network?
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Turn on your Sony Ericsson P1i
Open WLAN
From the More selection menu choose Enable WLAN
Select...
How can I protect my Sony Ericsson P1i screen from scratches?
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How can I protect my Sony Ericsson P1i screen from scratches?
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Transparent protective screen covers are available for purchase from a variety of online stores, alternatively...
How can I do call recording on the Sony Ericsson P1i?
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How can I do call recording on the Sony Ericsson P1i?
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There is third-party software available for the UIQ platform that allows you to record active...
Is there any backup of deleted Inbox messages
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Is there any backup of deleted messages on the Sony Ericsson P1i?
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Unfortunately not, once a message has been deleted recovery is difficult without specialised equipment....
How to add songs in Music Player on the Sony Ericsson P1i?
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How to add songs in Music Player on the Sony Ericsson P1i?
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Open Music (Main Menu > Entertainment > Music player)
Press More
Open Update music
Music player will...
I cannot transfer files over Bluetooth, help?
Check that the Bluetooth pairing passkey on the other Bluetooth device is infact 0000, some new models allow you to change your default Bluetooth pairing...
I am connected to the internet over WiFi but can’t browse, help?
I have this issue sometimes in the office, ensure the wireless connection is stable and traffic is not being blocked by the wireless gateway. If...
Can I use the Opera browser to open websites?
Yes, the Opera mobile browser does open MySpace, Facebook and other social media websites.
The functionality is restricted if you visit the standard site but on...
How do I play songs from my Memory Stick on the Sony Ericsson P1i?
Read How to add songs in Music Player on the Sony Ericsson P1i?
Within Music player open Artists
Select an Artist then drill down to album and...
How do I disable the suburb/area tower name on the Sony Ericsson P1i?
Antu28 asked…
how to disable area selection in Sony Ericsson P1i model which comes in main screen below the Network Name?
This one’s easy!
Open Main Menu
Open Control...
How can I connect my Sony Ericsson P1i to a projector through USB?
This is a short response. avreen asked this very question, adjust any reference to wireless LAN for USB so I will refer you to read...
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