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!

*Above tip provided by kawaiineh*
*No longer works under R1AA firmware*

Can I turn off the shutter sound while taking photos?

Yes. While in the standby screen, press the # key to switch to Silent mode. Access the Camera function and the shutter sound is now turned off.

How do I record videos longer than 10 seconds?

You’ll need to switch the Shoot Mode to High Quality. Press 0 when in video mode.

Tips for Camera function

1 = Opens menu with “picture size” ready to select
4 = Toggles Macro mode (for close up photos)
7 = Toggels Night mode
* = Toggles Light
0 = While in video mode toggles length of recording.

Press < or > to adjust the exposure.

Lazy to access the Camera function through the Menu? Simply press and hold the camera button and the Camera function will be activated!

Tips for Media Player (video)

Note: For the below to work, you need to play the video using the Media Player.

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

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

What do those 3 overlapping squares at the top left denote?

It signifies that you are using a profile other than the default “normal” profile.

Get to those contacts using your number keys

While in the standby screen, you can access your contacts by pressing and holding any of the number keys 2 to 9.

For instance, press and hold ‘2′ will take you to the phone book entry starting with the letter ‘A’. Press and hold ‘3′ will take you to 1st entry starting with the letter ‘D’. And so on.

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 www.cnn.cn. 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!

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.

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.

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Files that you need:
- SMan 1.3
- True Type Support.
- Font file of your choice. Can be obtained from Control Panel–>Fonts

Steps:

1- Install Sman 1.3 on your device. ( C: or D:)
2- Install FreeType. ( C: or D:). A “Fonts” folder will be created under the “system” folder.
3- Move the font file to the System/Fonts folder.
4- Open Sman and go to Fn—>Utilities–>Set system font
5- A list of available fonts will be shown including the one you added. Choose a font and a size.
6- Tick “Anti-Aliasing” for a better font look.
7- Restart your phone and see the changes.
8- If your phone gets stuck during restart, restart again with hard reset (Hold power for 10 seconds). Fonts should be changed.
9- If you wish to revert to the original fonts, go to step 4 and choose “Reset”

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Goto the Control Panel > Connections > Internet Accounts > Other tab >Preferred mode to GSM only –> Increase Battery Life.

File manager> open image> choose the folder that the pics are in> check the pictures you want to hide> click on file> properties> check the hidden box –> Hide Pictures.

If you ever find your icons (apps residing in memory stick) missing out all a sudden, don’t reset you phone but simply reload your memory stick.

*#06# –> Shows IMEI No.

Flip Closed then jog dial down * * jog dial down –> Network Lock Menu. Becarfull o not mess around in this setting as you could end up permanently locking your phone!

You can have animated gifs for fliped closed wallpaper.

Hold C –> Silent Mode

**61*VoicemailNumber*11*delay#[SEND] –> Diverts unanswered calls to voicemail after a set delay The delay can be anything from 5-30 seconds. Your VoicemailNumber must be your actual voicemail box. Not the short code i.e 121 for example **61*+44123456*11*30# will divert to +44123456 after 30 seconds.

Battery Tap the battery icon in the bottom right and click Settings. Click on the Screen tab and set the Screen saver to None. Click on the Power tab. Set the Light to Auto, Light (car) to Off. Set Power save to either Clock or Blank and Activate after 2-3 minutes. –> Increase Battery Life

View SMS> edit> Show subject –> See more sms in one page.

Flip Closed> Hold Options key –> Go straigt to applications menu.

If you open the flip during a call, the speakerphone function is activated. This lets you continue the conversation while using other functions of the phone.

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Menus:
Hold back –> Returns to standby screen

Contact edit:
*1 -> cut
*2 -> copy
*3 -> paste

Camera:
1 –> Toggles Picture Size
2 –> Toggles Nightmode
3 –> Toggles Special Effects
4 –> Self Timer
Up Or Down –> Adjusts Brightness

Misc.:
On the calendar, you can set your phone to switch profiles at a given date and time using the autoswitch option.

Put frequent text recipients as an individual group. ie group:”john” members: john –>Quick SMS Recipients.

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Menus:
Press letter in address book–> Goto name beggining with that letter.
Hold down number –> Will take you to the contact with that speed dial in address book.
You can use keypad for fast navigation.

Camera:
1 –> Toggles Picture size
2 –> Toggles Nightmode
3 –> Toggles Special Effects
4 –> Toggles Self Timer (not in vid)
5 –> Toggles Flashlight
Joystick Up Or Down –> Toggles Zoom
-video mode: 176 – 2x zoom – 128 – 2x 4x zoom
-pic mode: 320 – 2x zoom – 160 – 2x 4x zoom
Put phone in silent –> Mutes camera noise (only on some phones)
Hold * and move joystick down –> Lowers brightness
Hold 0 and move joystick up–>Increases brightness
Use binoculars> Get more than 4x Zoom
Press C after photo taken –> Delete w/o the need to browse through the folders.

Media player:
+ Or – during radio and locked –> Changes radio station when phone is locked.
1 –> Shows estimated time left (seconds)
2 –> Turns it back to normal time view (seconds already past).
Hold + Or – –> Next Track
Use folders –> Organise music e.g. rock and/or get rid of ringtones (create music folder).
*>More –>Can lock keys w/o minimizing.

Misc.:
Find out firmware –> Access service menu (see above) then goto service info>software info and it should be on the top line

Supports Animated wallpapers

Joystick can be customised, ALL four directions.

Settings> display> light> automatic –> Turn the screensaver clock on.

Left softkey when playing slide show –>Pauses slide show.

Create New Bookmark >Name: Sms >URL: sms: >Save >Set Bookmark as Homepage –> Set online Key for SMS.

Name: Email >URL: mailto: –> Same as above but for email.

Hold * >get p- used for skipping voice automated phones e.g. instead of phoning 603123456 then pressing 32 to goto thoes options dial 603123456p3p2.

Send txt file to others folder>send via mms –>Can read txt files.

More when viewing picture –> photo editor (only avliable on 160*120 sized pics).

Photo editor> + Or – –> Effects (ripple, emboss etc).

When replying to txt>More > Add Item > Original Message –> Include original message.

When recieveing a call> – Or + –> Will stop both the vibrate and the ringtone but it will not reject the call.

During call press + then – –> Increases volume to max.

Hidden smilies (in sms):
–> Hidden Kiss Smiley.
:-] –> widesmile
:-[ --> widefrown
[:] –> Robot

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Menus:
C –> delete selected item
+ or – –> increase volume if media is playing

Hold back button–> return to stand by
Settings>Calls>Time & cost>Messages counter –> Number of sent messages
Settings>Calls>Time & cost>Data counter –> Sent/Recived Data counter

Menu Shortcuts:
1 –> Play now
2 –> Internet services
3 –> Entertainment*
4 –> Camera
5 –> Messaging*
6 –> Media Player
7 –> File Manager*
8 –> Contacts
9 –> Radio
* –> Calls
0 –> Organizer*
# –> Settings*

Camera:
1 —> picture size
4 –> Macro mode
7 –> night mode
* –> light
up or down –> switch video/stills
+ or – –> adjusts brightness
The Light will flash brighter once the picture is taken.
Taking pictures in full res. or with effects may cause it to lag.

Receiving call:
+ or – or # –> mute ringtone
Hold + or – —> reject call

Media player:
Silent turned on, media still plays with sound
Fullscreen video–> More>Fullscreen
Settings>General>Music Button –> Change Media button function Radio/Media player
> –> next track
< --> previous track
^ –> pause
+/- –> adjust volume
hold + –> previous track
hold – –> next track
hold > or < --> to scroll back forward media
* and then “lock keys” to lock whilst playing (still able to use +/- to navigate).
Pause video>menu>capture frame –>Capture Video Frame (saved in pic folder must be done in media player).
Press down when u are playing a movie in the mediaplayer and it will go in slow motion.

Radio:
# –> Allows you to type in the radio station instead of scrolling through.

Memory:
Be sure to format a blank memory card via the phone before use.
Filemanger>More>Format

Check overall memory–> Filemanager>more>memory status

During Call:
Hold C –>mute/unmute

Misc.:
If you run out of SMS memory –> Remove your sent messages, without needing to delete inbox messages.

Hold + Or – in input text screens –> Highlight text

Creating contact pictures –> Zoom in on the face and save as large. Did not try saving as small or other size, so dont know how it will appear.

Quick Bluetooth –> Assign one of the Navigation key shortcuts to bluetooth “Turn on”. This way, whenever you press up for example, bluetooth turns on/off.

Quick Add Number –> Type in number then goto “Other” > Save nr. > New contact.

USB Charger takes longer than Wall Charger. The USB charger also doesn’t fully charge the phone.

Find out firmware –> Access service menu (see above) then goto service info>software info and it should be on the top line.

Text Files:
Handling .txt files:

* txt files are saved in web pages\save_pages folder.
* You can create .txt files with a windows Notepad or any word processing file and then send the file via USB to the folder mentioned above.
* I’ve noticed that if a Nokia sends me a txt file, when its opened the first letter of the message appears only. It appears that the text message body is saved in the filename, therefore, a long filename will not appear. Thus to view the message, after it has been save in the saved pages folder, view it’s information, and the message will be seen in full. I have experienced this with one user, I’m not sure if the user deliberately types the message in the filename field or if thats how nokia works.
* Another way of creating text files is by using word and savnig them as a web page(htm). This is useful if you are using foreign characters, as they will sometimes not appear if saved as .txt.

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