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Queries and beefs from a clueless Brit

JonnyB — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:01:31 GMT

Every time I try to open the user manual to my Arc S (LT15i_UG_EN_1253-8405_1.1.pd & 1,2.pd) I get 'Unknown error occured while loading. Code -997'. This is damn frustrating, because the on-board user-guide is laughably basic - even an old anti-geek like myself could work out the basic functions! Any help out there, berore I call SE UK and risk making an utter dickhead of myself?

I'd like to add my beefs to the general disappointment on here:

a, When trying to copy text from web-pages, unless I'm extremely feather-touched, I find the page moving around and have to start again. Sometimes I get it right, after several frustrating attempts: mostly I end up just writing it down on paper, in a blinding rage. Compared to my old SE W595, this is a very dysfunctional piece of kit.

b, Talking of my W595, I appreciate that this isn't a walkman phone, but that's no excuse for a maximum volume that would'nt wake a bleedin' mouse!

While we're at it, SE apologised for the inability to play my old WMA files, blaming Android - fair do's, but when I downloaded a music player that would, it couldn't find my music files. I suspect this my fault (techno-ignorance) but surely I'm a typical user? I'm not dumb - I have a bloody degree - more frustration!

c, Why can't I group my bookmarks into folders (W595 again)? I get sick of scrolling for seldom-used, but nonetheless essentials sites.

Sorry for moaning. One other query though: I read a comment on here, from @Klode, about Dropbox and Box - sounded good. Anyone able to provide a link? Thank you, and Happy New Year to one and all. J

Re: Queries and beefs from a clueless Brit

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:30:58 GMT

Hey Jonny,

can't help with the user manual - i tend not to use them, as I prefer to monkey around

with all the settings and stuff

If you're struggling with copying from the browser, you might want to try another

browser - you might find it works better. Try Dolphin HD or Opera.

No idea about WMA - all my stuff is in MP3 - but I'll try and replicate the issue.

What was the comment about? I use both - especially as we get 50Gb for free from Box

because we have SE phones

Re: Queries and beefs from a clueless Brit

JonnyB — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:25:00 GMT

Thanks mate, I've seen browsers in app mart, so I'll try one. I take it that I'll find dropbox there too?. The comment about dropbox was given in reply to a discussion about "dissappointment" - it's in the list of topics.

Re: Queries and beefs from a clueless Brit

Markus1 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:20:50 GMT

Here's the link to the Box news and offer,

http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/2011/12/12/this-holiday-season-xperia™-is-giving-you-the-gift-of-cloud

For the user guide, when you go to the Support application and tap the user guide, do you get this message? If not, when and where do you?

Trying a different browser might be a good idea since you clearly aren't very happy with the copying of text and management of bookmarks. Different browsers work in different ways and despite I have not used Dolphin HD or Opera Mini that much I know they are very popular. Have a look at them.

Regarding your audio files, it might be that a different player might support them. Have a look in Market and do a search on "WMA" and it will suggest lots of different players. Try some of them, they might be able to play your files.

On the max volume being low, I agree. Hands down. Not going to argue with you on this one. I've forward many comments on this before.

Re: Queries and beefs from a clueless Brit

JonnyB — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:42:21 GMT

Hello Markus, sorry for the long delay - equally long story, so I'll spare you it! Got the user-guide sussed, thanks, though I'm sure that there's a good deal they don't tell us. Just followed up the link to Dropbox and download it, so will spend the weekend playing with it.

Thanks again, Jon.