Sony Ericsson P800 - Manual (Page 135)

Connecting to other devices 135
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Connecting to other devices
Your P800 can be connected to other devices with similar
interfaces such as PCs, other P800s and handheld computers.
The connection can be made via:
• Bluetooth wireless technology
• Cable
• Infrared (IrDA)
Once it has been connected, you can perform various tasks,
depending on what type of connection you have chosen, such as:
• Using a cordless headset (Bluetooth wireless technology)
• Sending and receiving files via (infrared, Bluetooth wireless
technology) – ‘beaming’
• Making Backup/Restore and Synchronisation of your data
and file transfer. (Cable, infrared and Bluetooth wireless
technology)
• Using the P800 as a modem for Dial-Up Networking.
(Cable, infrared and Bluetooth wireless technology)
PC connectivity software
Your P800 is delivered with a CD, PC Suite for P800 . This
software must be installed in the PC you want to connect to. See
“Installing applications” on page 132 for more information.
You do not need to install the
PC Suite for P800 if you only want
to perform beaming with the PC or use a cordless headset.
Connection via SyncStation
Connect the SyncStation to your PC with the USB cable. A
wizard helps you to install the USB cable the first time. The
PC
Suite for P800 CD contains necessary software.
Put your P800 in the SyncStation. A new wizard starts which
helps you to connect your P800 if this is the first time.
appears in the status area to the right on the taskbar when the
P800 is connected.
When connecting via cable, the P800 can be set in PC connect
mode or Modem mode. The setting is made in
Control panel >
Connections > Cable , see “Cable” on page 154.
Set the P800 in PC connect mode for
• Synchronization
• Installation of software