Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson 
P1i. Enjoy efficient email tools, the 3.2 megapixel 
camera and high-speed Internet on the go. In addition to 
your pre-installed multimedia content, a lot more is 
waiting for you at www.sonyericsson.com/fun.
Also check out the Sony Ericsson Application Shop at 
www.sonyericsson.com/applicationshop and learn how 
to get the most out of your P1i.
And if you register at www.sonyericsson.com/register,
you get an exclusive offer. Go now and don’t miss out.
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Added dimensions – Accessories
from Sony Ericsson
Music remote control MRC-60
Listen to music with hi-fi sound quality and 
adjust music settings with a remote control.
Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone 
HCB-120
A handsfree solution with caller display. For 
use in the car, office or home.
Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-IV835
A discreet and stylish handsfree solution 
with clear digital sound.
The full range of accessories may not be available in every market. 
For more information visit www.sonyericsson.com/accessories.
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Contents
Getting started  ................... 3
Getting to know the phone   8
Calling  ............................... 18
Messaging  ........................ 24
Imaging  ............................. 31
Entertainment  ................... 35
Connectivity ...................... 41
More features  ................... 46
Important information  ...... 49
Index  ................................. 59
Sony Ericsson P1i
UMTS 2100 GSM 900/1800/1900
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Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated 
company, without any warranty. Improvements and 
changes to this User guide necessitated by 
typographical errors, inaccuracies of current 
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2007
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Please note:
Some of the services in this User guide are not 
supported by all networks. This also applies to the 
GSM International Emergency Number 112.
Please contact your network operator or service 
provider if you are in doubt whether you can use a 
particular service.
Please read the Guidelines for safe and efficient use 
and the Limited warranty chapters before you use 
your mobile phone.
Your mobile phone has the capability to download, 
store and forward additional content, for example, 
ringtones. The use of such content may be 
restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, 
including but not limited to restriction under 
applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony 
Ericsson, are entirely responsible for additional 
content that you download to or forward from your 
mobile phone. Prior to your use of any additional 
content, please verify that your intended use is 
properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. Sony 
Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity 
or quality of any additional content or any other 
third party content. Under no circumstances will 
Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your 
improper use of additional content or other third 
party content.
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Getting started
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the 
Sony Ericsson P1i.
Before you start to use your new 
phone please read the information in 
the Getting started chapter carefully.
Instruction symbols
The following appear in the User 
guide:
Note
Tip
A service or function is network- 
or subscription-dependent. 
Contact your network operator 
for details.
• Web guide – an up-to-date User 
guide with step-by-step instructions 
and additional information on 
features available in your phone. 
You can access the Web guide from 
your computer at 
www.sonyericsson.com/support. If 
you have an Internet connection set 
up in your phone you can also 
access the Web guide from the Web 
browser in your phone.
To access the Web guide from your 
phone
1 From Standby select Main menu > 
Multimedia > Web.
2 Select More > Bookmarks > Web 
Guide.
Accessing the Web guide from your 
phone might involve some costs 
depending on the Internet connection 
used. Please contact your network 
operator for more information.
Additional help
The complete user documentation for 
your phone consists of:
• User guide – an overview of your 
phone with the information needed 
to get you started.
• Help in the phone – your phone has 
built-in help. In most applications 
Help is available in the More menu.
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Getting started
Package
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Charger
Stereo portable handsfree
Deskstand
Pouch
Battery
Memory Stick™
USB cable
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Extra stylus
Documentation package
CD with Sony Ericsson PC 
Suite for Smartphones
If your package does not include all the 
listed items then contact your retailer.
Phone overview
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Front camera
Screen
Dual function keyboard
Camera button
Memory Stick™ slot
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Shortcut button
Infrared port
Earspeaker
Loudspeaker
Antenna connector
Connector for charger and 
accessories
Indicator light
Microphone
Back button
Jog Dial
Rear camera
Strap holder
Stylus
Photo light
Before using your phone
Battery
You need to charge the battery when 
the indicator light on the base of the 
phone flashes red or when the low 
battery message appears on the 
screen.
To insert the battery
1 Open the battery cover by pressing 
slightly on the upper part and sliding it 
down the phone.
2 Insert the battery.
3 Slide the cover back onto the phone.
To charge the battery
1 Make sure the battery is inserted.
2 Connect the charger to the phone.
3 Connect the charger to the mains.
A green indicator light on the base of the 
phone is turned on during charging. If 
the phone is off during charging, a red 
indicator light will be turned on.
The indicator light flashes green when 
you have, for example, recieved a new 
message or missed a call.
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Getting started
SIM card
You receive a SIM (Subscriber Identity 
Module) card when you register with a 
network operator. The SIM card keeps 
track of your phone number, the 
services included in your subscription 
and phonebook information. A PIN 
code is supplied with the SIM card 
and must be entered, if requested, 
when you turn on your phone for the 
first time.
To insert the SIM card
IMEI number
IMEI (International Mobile Equipment 
Identifier) is a 15-digit number. Your 
operator can use the IMEI number to 
enable a complete barring of your 
phone if it is stolen. The number is 
printed at the bottom of the battery 
compartment. You can also view the 
number on the phone display.
To view the IMEI number in your 
phone
• From Standby enter *#06#.
Care instructions
• Use a moist cloth when you clean the 
screen.
• Only use the stylus provided, or your 
fingertips, to tap the screen.
For detailed care instructions, see 
Recommendations for safe use of 
product (mobile phone, battery, 
charger and other accessories) on 
page 51.
First time start-up
Before you use your phone, see 
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use 
on page 51.
Before you can use your phone you need 
to insert the SIM card, and insert and 
charge the battery.
1 Detach the charger (if connected).
2 Open the battery cover by pressing 
slightly on the upper part and sliding it 
down the phone.
3 Remove the battery (if it is in place).
4 Insert the SIM card into the SIM card 
holder.
5 Insert the battery.
6 Slide the cover back onto the phone.
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