K750i TIPS & TRICKS
# Quick activation of camera:
Open the back capping strip of camera's lens. Works with locked keyboard too.
# In messages by pressing and holding "*" you can turn on/off T9.
# In themes, sounds, videos... use easy searching by typing letters as in contacts.
# Turn off the ringing without decline incoming calls... Just press some side button of volume or "#".
# By right side double-button you can show status of your phone. In sleep mode you can light clock.
# In main menu you can move faster with shortcuts on keyboard wich come up to dislocation of menu icons. In next submenus, numbers belongs to number of lines from the top.
# Service menu (firmware): >*<<*<*
where < is left, > is right.
# IMEI number: *#06#
# Shutdown camera sound: hold button "#"
# In horizontal viewing mode you can use the "+" and "–" volume keys to zoom in and out of the picture. You can also use the 1 and 3 keys to zoom.
# At active camera:
1 – change size of photo
4 – turn on/off macro mode
7 – turn on/off night mode
* – turn on/off lightning diods
Change of zoom: with right side buttons you can zoom in/out
Change of photo brightness: by moving joystick up/down.
# At active video:
1 – change video size
4 – turn on/off macro mode
7 – turn on/off night mode
* – turn on/off lightning diods
Change of zoom: with right side buttons you can zoom in/out
Change of video brightness: by moving joystick up/down
# Reading of text files: send txt. file to your phone, file will be saved in "Web pages" and you can open it. Bold and commas don't work.
# By holding buttons 2-9 you will get to phone book in telephone on given first letter of given button.
# By holding "c" at calling you will turn off microphone.
# By pressing button 1-220 and pressing "#" will be displayed number on sim card on given position 1-220. Option "Calling from sim card" will appear.
# You can move in calendar with these shortcuts:
1) 1 and 3 – week
2) 4 and 6 – month
3) 7 and 9 – year
# At minimalized, or "locked" MP3 player you can change volume by right side buttons, or you can jump to next song by holding one of this buttons.
# By pressing "*" and "lock" you can lock keyboard in menu of MP3 player or Video recorder.
Messaging
# Some special secret-smilies
(any where you can type in the phone even phone book)
http://static.flickr.com/48/112092636_60758225ee_o.jpg :-] or :-D
http://static.flickr.com/36/112092642_5b2269aa4d_o.jpg :-[
http://static.flickr.com/19/112092637_dbfc80718d_o.jpg [:]
http://static.flickr.com/47/112092638_f462a8ea0b_o.jpg :-x or :-*
http://static.flickr.com/36/112092639_afb478162b_o.jpg |-l
http://static.flickr.com/40/112092640_b8dd020388_o.jpg :-l
http://static.flickr.com/19/112092867_970cfc8422_o.jpg :-o
# How to easy write your fav smile?
If you are using Dictionary (T9) to write sms, you can press the 1 key (3 times in line), than slide the joystick down to choose your smile.
Have your Notes on your standby screen!
Want to see your notes on the main standby screen? Simply access the Main Menu -> Organizer -> Notes -> Add a New Note. Once you've added the note, Save it. Highlight the new Note, press the right button for the More option, and choose Show On Standby.
How do I read text files with the phone?
# You can create *.txt files with any word processing program (eg MS Word or Notepad) and then send the file to the Web Pages/Save Pages folder.
# You can also create text files with MS Word and save them as a web page (*.htm). This is useful especially if you are using foreign characters, as they will sometimes not appear if saved as a *.txt file.
Can I change the housing of my k750i to w800i or vice versa?
Yes, you can. However the warranty of your phone may be void. The housings may be purchased from places like ebay or Cellular Accessories - Mobiado, SonyEricsson, Alcatel, Dopod/O2, Apple, BenQ-Siemens, Sony, 3G, Nokia, . Instructions on how to rip apart the k750i. It should be the same for w800i.
Can I use the default headset/handsfree of the w800i (HPM-70) on the k750i?
Yes, you can!
What's the maximum storage supported?
According to the official specifications, the k750i / w800i supports Memory Stick PRO Duo of up to 2GB.
What is the maximum number of SMSes the phone stores?
The max no is 200. To view the number of SMSes you currently have, select File Manager -> press More -> Memory Status. Scroll down to Messages.
Can I set different ringtones for different profiles?
No, you can't. One ring(tone) to rule them all (profiles).
Can I listen to MP3s / radio using my Bluetooth headset?
Unfortunately, no. The phones do not support A2DP (Advanced Audio Delivery Profile) Bluetooth profile.
How do I access my w800i's Flight Mode?
To do so, simply turn off your phone. Power it up again, and choose the "WALKMAN Player only" option.
Snap those photos while in Flight Mode!
The w800i's Flight Mode allows you to access the WALKMAN Player function without turning on the phone's transmitting functions (ideal for use during flights).
You can actually also access the Camera function while in Flight Mode. Simply lock the keypad, open the camera lens and snap away at the (hopefully) pretty cabin crew!
Tips for Media Player (video)
Note: For the below to work, you need to play the video using the Media Player.
# To capture a video frame as an image file, first Pause the Video, then select More -> Capture frame. The image will be stored in your phone memory's Pictures folder.
# Slide the joystick down during video playback and the video will be in slow-motion.
Tips for Media Player (music)
k750i / w800i
# Press > for next track, < for previous track, ^ to pause song.
# Press and hold > or < to scroll back / forward song.
# While in Minimized mode, press and hold the "-" volume button for next song. Conversely, press and hold "+" for previous song.
w800i
# Instead of the joystick, you can press the 1 or 3 key to navigate between tracks. Press 2 to pause/play, and 4 or 6 can be used to fast forward or rewind a track.
Tips for Radio function
# Pressing # during radio play and you'll be able to type in the radio station frequency.
# What's RDS and how do I use it?
RDS stands for Radio Data Service. If a particular radio station supports this, then info like the name of the station will be automatically shown. For instance, when you tune to 93.3, the title of the station will change to Yes 93.3. Not all stations support this, so it does not work for all stations.
# While in Minimized mode, press and hold the "-" volume button for next available station (note: not next preset station). The "+" volume button will tune to the prev available station.
What video / audio files does the phone support?
Video Support: mpeg-4, 3gpp, h.263, xmf, svgt
Audio Support: midi, midi40, amr, aac, wav, mp3, mp4
General
# Behind the battery, on the white sticker inside the phone, you will see a code (4th line above the barcode), for example 03W21. This means your phone was manufactured in week 21, 2003
# This code will lead you to the network-lock menu Code:
< * *< (< or > means left or right with your joystick).
Source: David Helan Blog
