Posted by mischiew
Hi all,
I've seen a few posts about how hard opening the cover is. I guess it really depends on the phone since other people don't have it at all, but mine was almost impossible to open, had to use a knife the first time. I blame SE for that
Using a rubber is much easier though, it gives you a much better purchase on the cover and it doesn't do any damage, unlike a knife, can opener and so on.
Hope it helps the new lucky K800 owners!
Posted by max_wedge
On 2007-05-18 14:40:06, mischiew wrote:
Hi all,
I've seen a few posts about how hard opening the cover is. I guess it really depends on the phone since other people don't have it at all, but mine was almost impossible to open, had to use a knife the first time. I blame SE for that
Using a rubber is much easier though, it gives you a much better purchase on the cover and it doesn't do any damage, unlike a knife, can opener and so on.
Hope it helps the new lucky K800 owners!
the cover is specifically designed NOT to be opened by the end user.
Service technicians have specific instructions how to open the casing easily and without chance of damage. Those of usnot offical SE "service technicians", who want to open our phones, just have to work it out as best we can 
Personally I find SE phones one of the easier brands to crack open without breaking them into little bits.
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[ This Message was edited by: max_wedge on 2007-05-18 14:14 ]
Posted by mischiew
Are you sure about this? Given that the phone is sold with the cover on but the battery not already plugged in, that you have to unplug the battery when you update the firmware, it means that you would have to look for a technician at least two times when you buy a phone... that doesn't sound very convenient. But yeah, you usually don't open the cover every day
I never had any problem opening Nokia phones before.
Posted by max_wedge
On 2007-05-19 10:46:59, mischiew wrote:
Are you sure about this? Given that the phone is sold with the cover on but the battery not already plugged in, that you have to unplug the battery when you update the firmware, it means that you would have to look for a technician at least two times when you buy a phone... that doesn't sound very convenient. But yeah, you usually don't open the cover every day
I never had any problem opening Nokia phones before.
Sorry dude, I thought you meant the whole casing! Yes I see what you are saying now. SE battery covers are harder than Nokia it's true, but personally it doesn't worry me since I don't have to open it that often. It's a bugger if you change sim a lot or the phone crashes a lot (if it does that it should go to service centre or get firmware update!)
To me it's only a small thing on an otherwise excellent phone.
Posted by rad2905
I simply MUST reply to hillarious thread about megapixels.
Megapixels are related to the CCD chip that accepts the light, passed trough the lense. The light dropps on the area that is covered with photo-sensitive dots, or sensors, here called pixels. So, 1MP is the area of 1 squared inch, covered with 1 million micro-sensors.
K800i has the light-sensitive area with the density of 3,2 million sensors per square inch.
K700i has 0,3 million sensors, or, approx 10 times less.
Now, according to this, K700i can produce the image 640x480 pixels. Everything else is an interpolation and has no real quality, that is, the image with higher DPI created with K700i is simple still real 640x480, only "upsampled - enlarged" to 1024x768, thus only more blur or noise.
On the other, DPI, or dots per inch (also squared) is the measure of number of colored dots on the square inch of the picture. The dimensions of picture size and the number of DPI is not the same thing. Stating that DPI and MP are the same is SO WRONG.
So, when you select "VGA" resolution, that is ONLY 72DPI, 800x600.
VGA means the resolution of your PC computer screen, initially 72, and goes up to 90.
To make long story short, the REAL quality is actually in the LENSE.
You can have 10MP photo sensitive area, but if you get a shitty light beam trough the lense, you get shitty images. And vice versa. I've seen images created by the 6.4MP camera that are shit compared to 2.1MP images created by SONY digital camera, with Karl Zeiss lense...
Cheers... Phones are phones, leave the masters create cameras.
But, I'm damn impressed with the one in my K800i.
Posted by altemyr
On 2007-05-22 15:32:23, rad2905 wrote:
I simply MUST reply to hillarious thread about megapixels.
(snipp)
On the other, DPI, or dots per inch (also squared) is the measure of number of colored dots on the square inch of the picture. The dimensions of picture size and the number of DPI is not the same thing. Stating that DPI and MP are the same is SO WRONG.
(snipp)
I think I have to correct you here, it's not 72 dots per square inch, it's dots per inch on a line of dots, otherwise, the resolution would only be somewhat more than 8 x 8 pixels on a square inch, ie pixels of about 3x3mm size. A normal CRT screen or TV set is usually 72 or 75 DPI, and you will need a magnifying glass in order to be able to see individual pixels.
Otherwise, you are correct, but megapixels is not the only factor that makes better pictures. The optical system, i.e. lenses, focus mecanism, etc is of about the same importance, but the most important factor is the one behind the camera
Posted by rad2905
Hm, the diagonal of an monitor is 17'', but the visible size is 15"
Meaning vertical of 6.4 and horizontal 8.56 inch
approx 54.7 squared inch
at 800*600 it has 480000 dots
so one inch squared has 8761 dots
or at that resolution, when you do the square root
approx 93dpi
Whatever...
Peace
Posted by fcarlos
On 2006-07-30 06:53:52, senninha wrote:
K800 can play videos at 240 x 320
whenever i use the video cam i always get 176x144 with high quality video selected. is there a way i could get a 240x320 format? how? tnx
Posted by antichrist
you cannot record more than 176*144 with a k800. you can only play videos at 320*240. for that you need to copy a video from pc
Posted by fcarlos
@antichrist, ok thanks... now its clear to me
Posted by max_wedge
Start Camera from within any menu
Press Activity Button, C button and right softkey simultaneously. Works from within any menu
Mute camera for firmware that doesn't support camera muting! Make a call to a (preferably free) number, then start-up the cam. If you take a pic while the call is still connected, the camera won't make a single sound!
Camera Shortcuts
0 = Camera Help
1 = Toggle picture size
3 = Zoom Out (you can also use up volume key)
4 = Toggle Macro mode
6 = Zoom In (you can also use down volume key)
7 = Stability (video mode)
* = Toggle Flash
Top left button = Change Shoot Mode
Top right button = Change Scenes
volume button = digital zoom control
up joystick=decrease exposure
down joystick=increase exposure
right joystick=camera mode
left joystick=video mode
(joystick directions mentioned above are taken to be the direction if the phone is held vertically. Since the camera is used horizontally, the up joystick command appears as left joystick etc)
Posted by academygaz
Don't know if you can call it a tip or trick but here goes:
If you open the lens cover and quickly start pressing and releasing the 2 stage shutter button part way, the orange focus light will come on and off. Press the button about 20 times and the light will flash on an off for a couple of mintues, even if you've closed the lens cover.
Posted by tranced
@academy: and it could be a bug too
Posted by skylineR35
it's because the "memory" stuck.
i tried long before. but might aswell us torch apps.
btw @ max.
yes it works~!
btw, from standby. for me is:
147* together = phone status
2580 together = prompt to delete last pic in cam flder*
369# together = wap*
123 together = calling 312
789 together create 789 and delete itself
left top Game A button plus 147* open phone status, prompt play continue thru speakr? (must be very accurate timing)
*also can be used while in the camera gallery.
in camera, press 369# = press 4 (change focus
2580= scene
it works for my phone with last 2 and current firmware R1KG
Posted by max_wedge
You can create your own homepage html file to set as the homepage (so the browser doesn't go to the internet when you press the browser button:
you create a html file that you want to appear as your homepage instead of your provider's website. you then save that file (let's call it for example file.html) in "other" in internal memory and on the phone you create a bookmark to file:///usb/other/file.html. If you send the file via bluetooth it get's saved in "saved_pages" on memorystick so in that case us file:///card/webpage/saved_pages/file.html. Open the bookmark, then set it as the homepage in the internet profile.
(won't work on some brandeds)
Posted by max_wedge
This may be old news, but I just discovered that bluetooth can be activated in Flight Mode. One of my major disappointments with flight mode was that while it's much better than W800 (only camera and media player) you still couldn't access bluetooth (according to SE).
But I tried it turning on bluetooth in flight mode, just out of curiosity, and lo and behold it works!
Posted by sim0n_
I know what that sensor is for, next to the camera, under the mirror. it's not light sensor, but closeness(?) sensor.. it measures how close the object is, and based on that, it sets the flash power. litle flash for close, or BIG flash for far objects.
so, if you want to make a bad picture in the dark, just cover up this sensor, and make a picture. it will be realy bad.
Posted by Gunner4eva
This has been on all SE fones i think.
but i thought id let people know
as im going to ask something also.
So..
if your in the office or the class room.
and u want to talk 2 someone the other side.
write a note and you can then bluetooth it.
it saves credit from not texting.
and is pretty quiet.
anywayyy.
there is something wrong with my fone.
i cant open any ap[plications or games.
im not to bothered about it.
but i really want the torch =(
sooo if anyone can shine a light ?
would be muchly appriciated.
oh and. it says "operation failed"
when i attempt opening games/applications etc.
thanks..in advance. =]
Posted by max_wedge
well, master reset would probably fix it as a last resort.
you could try deleting all the games and reinstalling
Posted by Gunner4eva
i cant even access the games folder.
=/
so i cant delete them all...
master reset will clear my memory card also tho..i assume =(
??
Posted by sim0n_
try deleting them by USB from comp.
or update your phone with SE update service..
or take out your M2 and make master reset.
or take of batery for cuple of minutes...
or throw it on the flor cuple of times
[ This Message was edited by: sim0n_ on 2007-08-22 21:24 ]
Posted by max_wedge
On 2007-08-22 18:36:03, Gunner4eva wrote:
i cant even access the games folder.
=/
so i cant delete them all...
master reset will clear my memory card also tho..i assume =(
??
master reset won't touch the memorycard, but take it out for safe keeping. If you have games installed on the memory card you can delete them easily.
Posted by Gunner4eva
thanks!
so before i do this.
why did you say as a last resort ?
What might it do ?
never done it before so i dont know how..or what it does etc...
Posted by max_wedge
On 2007-08-23 00:43:53, Gunner4eva wrote:
thanks!
so before i do this.
why did you say as a last resort ?
What might it do ?
never done it before so i dont know how..or what it does etc...
it will delete any user files, call history, messages, contacts etc.
Posted by Gunner4eva
so it wipes my sim basicly. ?
or just th fone.
can i keep the contacts if i move them 2 the sim ?
[ This Message was edited by: Gunner4eva on 2007-08-23 00:57 ]
Posted by max_wedge
On 2007-08-23 01:56:35, Gunner4eva wrote:
so it wipes my sim basicly. ?
or just th fone.
can i keep the contacts if i move them 2 the sim ?
[ This Message was edited by: Gunner4eva on 2007-08-23 00:57 ]
not sim, just phone
Posted by Gunner4eva
try deleting them by USB from comp.
When i plug the USB in it only reads the memory card.
and there saved to the pphone
Could someone msg me step by step of a master reset please.
so we can get this off this thread..as i shouldnt really be here =D
Thanks
Posted by max_wedge
settings menu, general, master reset, reset all, then it will ask for security coide (0000) unless you have changed it
Posted by Gunner4eva
ive done the master reset.
but when i click on games or applications it still says operation failed..
Why =( ?
Posted by max_wedge
bugger. phone needs reflash (that ought to fix it - but)
You could try a SEUS update first, but SEUS doesn't do a full flash, so you may need to flash with wotan or XS++ for free if you are game
Posted by Gunner4eva
thanks.
but i have no idea what you mean =D
Posted by sim0n_
google for sony ericsson update service.
download it
then instal that program. and it will tel you the rest. it's realy easy...
all you nead is USB cable, internet conection and a litle brain.
[ This Message was edited by: sim0n_ on 2007-08-24 19:07 ]
Posted by Gunner4eva
it says it isnt compatable with the k800i.
Posted by tranced
how come? SEUS should be compatible with most of the
models. now, SEUS's been problematic these days.
Posted by Gunner4eva
im not sure.
it just wasnt on the list of compatable fones =S
and i didnt see a download link either.
unless i have the wrong place.
can i have a link please ?
thanks
Posted by max_wedge
On 2007-08-25 00:36:09, Gunner4eva wrote:
im not sure.
it just wasnt on the list of compatable fones =S
and i didnt see a download link either.
unless i have the wrong place.
can i have a link please ?
thanks
First google response:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/s[....]&zone=ps&fid=21839&numItems=18
Click the DOWNLOAD link.
"Compatible with
P1c W580i
W580c P1i
K818c W660i
S500i S500c
K810i W888c
W200c W200a
W200i W610i
W610c K550im
Z310i W880i
Z310a K550i
K550c Z712a
W830c W830i
W700i W700c
W958c K320i
W950i Z558i
Z558c Z550a
W850i K610im
Z610i W710i
W710c Z710i
Z710c W712a
K618i P990i
K790i K790c
K790a Z550i
Z550c Z525i
M608c K610i
K800i V630i
K310i K310c
K310a Z525a
M600i W300i
W300c K510i
K510c K510a
W810c Z530i
W810i Z300a
Z300i Z300c
W600c W900i
W600i W550i
W550c Z520i
Z520a Z520c
W800i K608i
K758c W800c
K600i V600i
J300i J300c
K300a K750i
K750c D750i
Z800i K300i
K300c V800
K506c K508i
P910c P910a
S700i S700c
K500c P910i
K500i F500i
K700c GC85
GC83 K700i
P908 Z608
T630 T628
P900 Z600
T618 T610 "
Posted by Gunner4eva
ok i followed the instructions.
im not sure what happened is the phone or PC supposed to say something afterwards ??
[ This Message was edited by: Gunner4eva on 2007-08-25 17:39 ]
Posted by vladn02
sorry to be off topic or an ass,....
,... but I really hope that you dont play with sharp objects often lol
again... sorry. lol couldnt help it
usually SUES ( Sonys update service thingy ) says unplug your phone now
there are also ton of links on this site as well as tutorials on how to do it manually if SUES doesnt work... ( which happens )
Posted by MEGAGHOST
HI
I KNOW HOW K800 EXTERNAL SPEAKER IS BAD
I ASK IF I CAN REPLACE IT WITH OTHER SPEAKER FOR EXAMPLE : K750
Posted by NightBlade
And how do you want to do that?
Posted by vanzky102
On 2007-10-04 22:22:36, MEGAGHOST wrote:
HI
I KNOW HOW K800 EXTERNAL SPEAKER IS BAD
I ASK IF I CAN REPLACE IT WITH OTHER SPEAKER FOR EXAMPLE : K750
K800's external speaker is not bad, its just not loud enough compared to walkman and ROKR.
Posted by moonlight
It would be great if you could post some major tips and tricks on this site!
http://www.mobilesettings.net/sonyericsson/k800/tips-and-tricks/
thx
Posted by PhoneTime
Hi,
Is there anyway to force the flash to fire when taking photos against bright background?
Regards.
Posted by sranjanm2002
Hi friends,
Whenever i take a shot with TIME AND DATE setting on , I see Black background behind Red color time and date that is present on picture. Later when i see the pic in thumbnail mode the black background appears there but when i see it in landscape mode then after 1-2 sec the background disappears. Can you tell me is it normal or some problem ? i have K810i.
Posted by S4k1s
On 2007-10-19 15:55:40, sranjanm2002 wrote:
Hi friends,
Whenever i take a shot with TIME AND DATE setting on , I see Black background behind Red color time and date that is present on picture. Later when i see the pic in thumbnail mode the black background appears there but when i see it in landscape mode then after 1-2 sec the background disappears. Can you tell me is it normal or some problem ? i have K810i.
This is normal, it just takes a few seconds for the phone to render the file.
Posted by sranjanm2002
Thanks for the reply. I know i am stupid but just for once i want to confirm that does it look like this at Camera Mode after shot is taken ? I am very grateful to you.
Posted by S4k1s
On 2007-10-19 16:08:47, sranjanm2002 wrote:
Thanks for the reply. I know i am stupid but just for once i want to confirm that does it look like this at Camera Mode after shot is taken ? I am very grateful to you.
Let it render the picture and then zoom in and see if it is still there or copy the file to a computer and see if it is still there. My opinion is it takes 2 seconds for the phone to render the picture.
Posted by sranjanm2002
When i see the picture in landscape mode the black background disappears. My question is that is it normal to see black bg in a just taken shot camera mode? Bg disappears only in fild landscape view.
Posted by sranjanm2002
is it normal ?
Posted by Lo-couk
On 2007-10-20 11:40:30, sranjanm2002 wrote:
is it normal ?
yep, thats perfectly normal, absolutly fine, not a thing to worry about, except if you like worrying, in which case just to let you know, it's not worth worrying about.