Sony Ericsson P800 User Guide

Getting started with Internet and Messages161This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Getting started with Internet and MessagesIntroduction Before you can use 
Internet
 and 
Messages
 to access the 
Internet and send or receive messages you will need to make 
some user-specific settings in the 
Control Panel
. 
Service providerYou will need a service provider to connect your P800 to the 
network.The service provider could be:
• An Internet service provider (ISP)...

162Getting started with Internet and MessagesThis is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Automatically set up service 
provider and messagingThe easiest way to set up your P800 is automatically, through 
your service provider.
For 
Messages
 settings your P800 supports automatic setup 
of:
• e-mail accounts
• MMS message (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings.
Check your service providers website for information or contact 
their support desk and ask about automatic...

Getting started with Internet and Messages163This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. First collect all the information you will need. You can obtain 
this information from your ISP (Internet Service Provider), or if 
you are connecting to a corporate network, your information 
services department.
All settings are described in “Internet accounts” on page 145.
To set up a new account follow the steps under “To create a new 
Internet account” on page 146.Manually set...

164Getting started with Internet and MessagesThis is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Setting up WAP accountsA WAP account (sometimes called a WAP profile) defines a 
service provider and gateway that should be used when making 
a connection to WAP services. You also need a WAP account 
when you use MMS message (Multimedia Messaging Service).
The WAP gateway sits between your P800 and the WAP site 
coding and decoding information. You can set up details of more...

Getting started with Internet and Messages165This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Once paired with a Bluetooth-enabled laptop, your P800 is 
ready to make a connection to the Internet or corporate network. 
Because Bluetooth is wire-free and requires no line-of-sight 
alignment, you can place the laptop in a comfortable position 
and let your P800 remain in your pocket, briefcase, or even be 
placed up to 10 meters away.
If you wish to use an infrared link, the...

166Getting started with Internet and MessagesThis is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 3. Choose your P800 as the modem.
4. Select the port where the P800 is connected.
5. Confirm the selection. A new DUN connection has been 
created.Connecting To connect using a DUN entry created by the wizard
1. If you are connecting by cable, set your P800 to 
Modem
 cable 
connection mode, see “Cable” on page 144.
2. Use any conventional method to make a connection: 
– Click the...

Getting started with Internet and Messages167This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. The GPRS data log shows a list of GPRS Internet accounts. 
Where one account is active or suspended, the relevant status 
icon is displayed to the left of the account.
To view information on an account
• Select an account in the list.
Information on the account is shown. The data log is updated 
dynamically.
Buttons allow you to delete or reset the current data. These 
buttons are...

168TroubleshootingThis is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 
REFERENCETroubleshootingThis chapter consists of a selection of suggestions for solving 
possible problems with your P800.Start-up problems• Hand-held phone: Recharge or replace the battery.
• Vehicle Handsfree: Check that the P800 is properly inserted 
into the holder and check the fuse in the fuse holder 
(connected to the battery cable).SIM card related problemsInsert cardA SIM card has not been inserted...

Troubleshooting169This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 4. Enter your PIN code again for confirmation and press  .
If you entered both your unblocking key and PIN code correctly, 
the message
 New PIN
 will appear on the screen.
Alternative method for unblocking the SIM card
To unblock the SIM card, enter the following sequence:
 
  
unblock key
 
new PIN repeat new PINBlocked contact card providerThe SIM card is permanently blocked after the Personal 
Unblocking...

170TroubleshootingThis is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Indicator light Blinks redThis indicates that the battery is running low and soon needs 
recharging or replacing with a spare.
Note With Vehicle Handsfree (VHF) equipment, make sure that 
the following are inserted or connected: your P800 and its 
holder, the fuse in the fuse holder, and/or the external antenna.Does not blinkIf the indicator light at the top of your P800 does not blink and 
no network is...