C905 - A look at the ‘other’ features

OK - so we’ve already had a look at the key features on the Sony Ericsson C905 such as the Camera, GPS and WI-FI. Read on for an insight into the ‘other’ features that some may or may not consider less important. As ever, let us know what you think by dropping a comment at the bottom of this article.

TrackID^TM

TrackID^TM enables the user to identify a track playing on the built-in radio, or a track playing in the room using their Sony Ericsson C905. A few seconds of the song is sampled, the C905 then connects to an online database, which identifies the song and returns title, artist and album information.

Stereo widening

The Stereo Widening effects on the C905 improve the sound experience when listening to music through a stereo Bluetooth headset, external stereo speakers or a stereo portable handsfree.

Video camera

The Sony Ericsson C905 camera captures a video recording and saves it in the phone or on a memory card. A video clip can be shared as a picture message or email with friends and family or using any available transfer method, such as Bluetooth^TM wireless technology. The C905 supports QVGA size video recording.

Web feeds

A built-in RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Reader is used in combination with the Internet browser on the C905. When browsing, frequently updated content such as news headlines or podcasts can be received as feeds.

Web feeds ticker

News headlines you subscribe to can be shown in standby using Web feeds on the C905.

HTML Web browser support

Browse the Internet using your Sony Ericsson C905 and look at Web sites in a different way with Access NetFront^TM 3.4 - an HTML browser which supports a complete Web standard suite.

Photo tags

Navigate through your captured photos and thousands of downsized photos transferred from your computer to your C905. View captured photos and video clips in an intuitive timeline view. Play animated slide shows with music and different moods. Tag your photos to find them faster. The built-in sensor in the camera ensures that all photos are rotated correctly.

PictBridge^TM - Camera printing

Print photos from the C905 using the USB cable directly to a printer, without a computer or photo editing software.

TV out support

TV out can be used to connect your C905 to a TV so that you can show and share your photos on a big screen. Photos will be shown in VGA size. The TV-Out Cable ITC-60 (sold separately) is necessary to connect your phone to the TV.

Push email

The C905 supports push email, a method of pushing new email messages automatically to mobile devices. Push email increases mobile email usability, with email being delivered in the background (similar to SMS or MMS).

Media

A unique Sony Ericsson C905 media experience. All media can be accessed directly from the desktop. Navigate seamlessly through captured photos and video clips, pictures, photo tags, music, videos and more.

Music player

Located in Media on the C905. Play downloaded music and audio. The navigation system enables you, for example, to browse through your favourite tracks and create simple playlists.

Sony Ericsson C905 Media Manager

Music, photo and video clip management software is available on the CD included in the kit. Transfer music, video clips and photos to and from your Sony Ericsson C905. Search for and select music on your computer or audio CDs and convert your existing audio tracks to formats suitable for mobile use before transferring them to your phone. You can also subscribe to feeds such as video and music podcasts.

Sony Ericsson PlayNow^TM 5.0

A unique and easy-to-use direct-link for downloading ringtones, full track music, games, themes and wallpapers to your C905. PlayNow^TM offers best-selling content for mobile download. Users can preview content on their C905 before purchase. Users have access to a catalogue of millions of tracks from both international and local labels. By combining the PlayNow^TM catalogue with unique applications like TrackID^TM users are presented with a My TrackID^TM list and TrackID^TM Charts by country, created by TrackID^TM users around the world. These charts are based on what songs other users are searching for and want to hear the most. PlayNow^TM supports MP3 and Windows Media DRM file formats for music.

Sony Ericsson PlayNow^TM uncut

PlayNow^TM uncut is a promotional site for introducing new and developing artists. PlayNow^TM uncut includes full track music, videos, gig schedules and information about the stars of tomorrow. PlayNow^TM uncut provides consumers with the possibility to discover new music which otherwise might pass them by. At the same time, the site offers artists and songwriters the opportunity to have their music heard by millions of consumers.

Gaming

Gaming is a very popular feature in mobile phones. Shake or tilt the Sony Ericsson C905 to control gaming functions. Two action keys have been added to intensify the experience. With Java^TM, users can download new games and skill levels to their C905 to further enhance their entertainment experience.

Java^TM

Use your Sony Ericsson C905 to download additional applications which are information and entertainment-based. This gives users a chance to personalise the functions and features in their C905, and developers the opportunity to create new applications . Java Platform 8.4.0 (JP-8.4.0), supports a range of new Java programming features including instant messaging (chat) and presence-based functionality, handling banking, payment transactions, user identification and authentication through secure encryption technology.

Bluetooth^TM wireless technology

Several devices (simultaneous Bluetooth^TM wireless technology connections) can be connected up to 10 metres (33 feet) away using Bluetooth wireless technology. For example, when your Sony Ericsson C905 rings, it can be answered with a Bluetooth headset, and images can be sent to another phone at the same time. Several mobile phones can take part in a Bluetooth wireless technology-supported game and the phone and a computer can exchange data such as images, video clips, vCards, music files and calendar data. Bluetooth wireless technology version 2.0 and Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) is supported.

Bluetooth^TM audio streaming

Listen to audio in compatible devices. By connecting a Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) compatible accessory, such as a stereo Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth music receiver, you can enjoy high quality stereo audio streaming wirelessly from the C905. Many A2DP accessories also support the Bluetooth Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) allowing you to control the player in the Sony Ericsson C905 using the accessory interface.

USB 2.0 mass storage

When connecting the Sony Ericsson C905 to a computer using the provided USB cable, the memory in the phone appears on the computer screen as a removable disk along with other disks and drives in the computer. You can then quickly and easily drag and drop items such as images, documents, music and video clips between folders in the C905 and the computer.

Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)

With Media Transfer Protocol you can transfer media files and synchronise playlists when the C905 is connected to the computer using the USB cable. It is possible to use MTP in Media transfer mode or Phone mode. MTP is supported by Sony Ericsson Media Manager, Windows Media Player 11 and higher in Windows XP and Windows Vista^TM.

Personal Information Management (PIM)

Stay up-to-date with everyday events by synchronizing phone contacts, calendar appointments, tasks and notes in the C905 with similar programs in a computer. The USB cable which comes with the C905, or the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology feature can be used together with the synchronization software which is available on the CD in the kit or can be downloaded from       www.sonyericsson.com/support . Smart search your contacts and call list for phone numbers or names from standby. Predefined speed dial numbers can be quickly sent out from standby.

Common Internet File System (CIFS)

The Common Internet File System enables file transfer to and from your Sony Ericsson C905 mobile phone. The C905 acts as a file server which allows you to copy and move files between your PC and the server. You can use this feature when connected using the USB cable or the Bluetooth wireless technology connection.