Sony Ericsson W580
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- Anthont
- kcf
- 07 Sep 2007
Phone is great except for one thing. While in a Car or Van, the person you are talking with is hearing to much background noise. Is there a way to fix it????????
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- Anonymous
- wr6
- 07 Sep 2007
why does the keypad is cracking???
T.T
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- GAzzzZ
- Ghf
- 07 Sep 2007
hey im looking into buying this phone. i just wanted to know wat you guys think of the camera display
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- camelia
- nqp
- 07 Sep 2007
i have a simple problem but i cant solve it anyway.if the automatic keypad lock is NOT on how can i lock the keys?!
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- TyTN
- n$0
- 07 Sep 2007
@Stephen
I'm sure all Rogers customers appreciate your tutorial. Well done, mate!
Just one thing:
NOT ALL branded phones have this problem - I've been playing with a branded one here in Europe and no problems at all.
It seems that ONLY Rogers' phones have it. Bad bad software... :)
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- Stephen
- q}2
- 07 Sep 2007
Hi everyone,
I've just got the w850i from Rogers today and have been searching the net to figure out how to use mp3 as ring tone for a branded phone. And I finally get it done with the help from Esato.com website and here is how. It's a bit long and complicated but it does work.
Hope everyone enjoys it.....
MP3 ring tones / ring tunes on branded Sony Ericsson
I have seen a number of posts online re: how to use MP3s as ring tones / ring tunes on the Sony Ericsson K790. The response to most people's inquiries is to de-brand your phone, however there are lots of people out there that don't want to tinker that much or risk losing their warranty.
Below is a solution for branded phones (I'm using a Rogers phone, freshly purchased).
Overall: The two key things to successfully transferring over your MP3s for use as ring tones, alarms, etc. is (1) converting them to DRM files, and (b) using the Sony Ericsson File Manager software and dragging the DRM files simply to your phone, not the Phone Memory or Memory Stick folders. Here are the detailed instructions for Windows-based PCs.
1. Install the Sony Ericsson DRM Packager software (http://developer.sonyericsson.com/si...isc/p_misc.jsp)
2. Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software (included on the CD that came with your phone)
3. Open the Sony Ericsson DRM Packager software
4. Go to the Options menu -> Configuration
5. Change the DRM Method to 'forward-lock'
6. (optional) Specify an Output directory where your DRM files will be saved
7. Press OK
8. Click the 'Add...' button
9. Select one or more MP3 files on your computer
10. Ensure the Output Directory is specified at the bottom of the window
11. Click the 'Create DRM Content' button
12. An alert will pop up when the files have been converted
13. Connect your phone to your computer with your USB cable (I am unable to provide instructions for Bluetooth)
14. On your phone, you will be prompted to select File Transfer, Phone Mode or Print. DO NOT select any of the above, just leave the phone how it is.
15. Open the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software. It should specify that your phone is connected in Phone mode. If not, your phone is not connected properly.
16. Open the File Manager in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software
17. On the left side of the File Manager window, you should see your cell phone listed in the Sony Ericsson File Manager folder. Click your phone name.
18. On the right side of the File Manager you should see the Phone Memory and/or Memory Stick listed. DO NOT double click either of these, just leave the window how it is.
19. Open the Output Directory that you specified in step 6 or 10 above (i.e. using My Computer / Windows Explorer)
20. Drag ONE DRM file from your Output Directory (just one file, not multiple files) to the right side of the Sony Ericsson File Manager window. This will start the file transfer and you will notice the progress on your phone's screen.
21. A few seconds after the file transfer has completed, your phone will prompt you: "Saved in Music in phone memory. Use now?" You can select either Yes or No. At this point the file has been transferred successfully to your phone and you will be able to select it as a ring tune, alarm, etc.
22. Repeat steps 20-21 with as many files as you would like. You can later move them into other folders on your phone, or to your memory stick. They do not need to stay in the Music folder.
Cheers
Stephen
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- keshav
- q}v
- 07 Sep 2007
hey ppl i just bought dis phone 4 days ago its syck it cost me 372 dollars (can)-- im wid rogers and im looking for themes and applications 2 put on it if u kknow where i could get some pllzz feel free 2 tell me
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- looking for Toy
- GEw
- 06 Sep 2007
Just got this phone for 4 days. I went to Rogers for Nokia 6133, but they are out of stock. Then I turn to this small toy. It's an amazing choice. No any problem. After all discount, it's just $65 with no activation fee(3y contract). Phone call and music player are very good. Easy to use. The software is much butter than Moto.
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- Natalia
- TYW
- 06 Sep 2007
Hey, I will be getting this phone soon and I really want to know how many songs it can hold on it, thanks!
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- moog
- QUm
- 06 Sep 2007
Hi Rajeev,
Google is a wonderful thing ;)
You can apparently download the theme here: http://kees.antoonbloem.com/s500ithemes.rar
But there is a chance it won't work as I have heard that it's dependent on components installed in the firmware of the s500...... so good luck...
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- moog
- QUm
- 06 Sep 2007
Pah, if anyone is considering buying this phone in Canada, I would recommend getting an unlocked one - rather than one from Rogers. The Rogers *@$!!&@@@ idots have removed the TrackID and RSS Reader apps from the phone. All you have in return is a very poor Rogers branded music player......and I can't think in a million years why they decided to put this on the phone because the Walkman player is a million times better...... duh to Rogers!
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- Anonymous
- nEM
- 06 Sep 2007
How do you take the battery cover off???
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- Rajeev
- M@T
- 06 Sep 2007
Hi Moog, I am sorry i don't know all the themes by name but there is supposed to be a theme which changes as day turns to night-does that theme work on the W580i?
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- amethyst
- pqY
- 06 Sep 2007
well, I have a w850i that now is giving me some trouble with the camera, d-pad has cracked after 3 months...and was going to get this mobile the new w580.But I have touched it in real life and it seems soooo fragile, plastic, cheap plastic.The keyboard is really small and uncomfortable.
Can you tell me whether this impression is mistaken? Please advice
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- Anonymous
- Sjt
- 06 Sep 2007
I finally bought this mobile and its really great.
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- moog
- QUm
- 06 Sep 2007
Hey Rajeev, which "everchanging" theme on the S500i were you referring to? As far as I can see, the only themes provided by SE for this phone are: Autumn, Bloom Effect, Blossom, Butterfly Dream, Clarity, Dusk, Silence and Sprinkle.....
Also, a quick tip: when you register with the SE website, you can change your phone and get access to themes planned for other phones - you can just add them to "my content" and then download them with the w580....
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- AlivE
- ijs
- 06 Sep 2007
I'm thinking about buying this phone..but my friend keeps reminding me about the camera bcoz it has no flash and auto-focus..is the camera really that bad ?
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- Anonymous
- SkE
- 06 Sep 2007
Hey,got this phoen for few days,love it!(though its quite a basic phone w/o 3G:( )BUt teh phone seems a bit fragile..gotta really 'handle with care'
for battery cover,you have to push the cover towards the curl part to remove it..
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- Rajeev
- M@T
- 06 Sep 2007
does anyone know if it is possible and how to get the Everchanging theme from the S500i to work on the W580i.
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- Dean
- 4kx
- 06 Sep 2007
OK PEOPLE LISTEN TO ME!! This phone is absolutely amazing. Do not listen to the people who complain about it. If you are one of the people who takes care of your expensive stuff like myself, then you wont have the problems these others are having. Like cracked keypads. I have had it for a month and have had zero issues. If you are gentle on the keypad I am sure it wont break. The sound is inccredible. Especially through the headphones. They put of the best bass i have ever heard on a headphone. The call quality is great as well. The camera takes great pictures as long as you are in a well lit room or outside. If you have an mp3 editor on your pc you can edit your songs and then put them on your phone so you do not have a whole song as your ringtone. I did not think i would find much use for the fitness, but it has actually come in quite handy. It counts your daily steps and calories burned. etc.. Only one thing I have noticed with mine is that it is a tad wobbly at the top. And that means a tad, but because I like my things to be in the best condition I am going to exchange it. I got mine for 299 USD. So now that I am done. Anyone interested in buying this phone who wants an awesome mp3 player, and a good camera then this phone is for you. If you want a piece of gold as your phone like some of these people apparently want for 300 bucks then sorry its not for you.