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Installation and User Guide
fring version 3.21
For Sony Ericsson UIQ edition (Symbian)
Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ..........................................................................................................2
Installation Guide ..................................................................................................................3
Downloading fring............................................................................................................. 3
Downloading fring via website................................................................................... 3
Downloading fring after receiving an SMS invitation from a friend................... 6
Installing fring.................................................................................................................... 6
Downloading and installing the generic SIS file...................................................10
The Installation Process.................................................................................................11
Registering to fring.........................................................................................................11
Selecting your fring nickname and password.......................................................11
Adding Your VoIP Service(s) – (optional)..................................................................12
Adding a SIP Service – (optional)................................................................................14
Making a SIP Call ............................................................................................................16
Using Twitter....................................................................................................................17
Adding Twitter to fring...............................................................................................17
Using Twitter with fring............................................................................................. 18
Making your first fring call.............................................................................................18
Using fring.............................................................................................................................19
Getting Started................................................................................................................19
Import of contacts (Automatic)...............................................................................19
Your fring buddy list................................................................................................... 19
Statuses........................................................................................................................19
Call quality....................................................................................................................20
Opening fring............................................................................................................... 20
Minimized view............................................................................................................20
The Main menu............................................................................................................20
Signing In and Signing Out...........................................................................................22
Making a Call....................................................................................................................23
Making a call to a fring or other VOIP buddy........................................................23
Making a SkypeOut call from fring.......................................................................... 24
Making a cellular call from fring ..............................................................................24
Receiving a fring call ...................................................................................................... 24
Chatting............................................................................................................................. 24
Chatting with a buddy................................................................................................24
Navigating between chats.........................................................................................25
Ending a chat............................................................................................................... 25
Viewing offline chat messages.................................................................................26
Managing Your Buddy List.............................................................................................26
Inviting a friend...........................................................................................................26
Adding a new buddy...................................................................................................27
Removing a buddy......................................................................................................27
Showing and hiding your phone buddys................................................................28
Adding or Signing In to a VoIP Service......................................................................28
Uninstalling fring .............................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................30
Frequently Asked Questions..............................................................................................31
Downloading & Installing fring .....................................................................................31
Registering to fring.........................................................................................................32
Connection........................................................................................................................32
General..............................................................................................................................33
Introduction
About fring
fring is a mobile VoIP application that allows you to make mobile calls and send
instant messages at no extra cost. fring calls are free [1] and leverage your
handset’s built-in mobile internet connection.
Once you've installed fring, fring's main screen displays your buddies and their
presence status (e.g. online, offline). This list shows the names of your fringster-
friends, your Skype/Google-Talk/MSN/ICQ/Yahoo and AIM buddies and,
optionally, the contacts from your handset.
From the main buddy list you can navigate between your contacts, find their
presence status and initiate a communication session with them. You may
initiate a voice call, start a chat session and move between all open sessions
using your right and left arrows. You can also make SkypeOut/SIP calls directly
from your fring buddy list.
To sum it up, you'll not only make your phone more useful, you can also save
money.
This guide will help you get started.
1 At no additional cost over your subscription data plan.
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System Requirements
Hardware requirements
In order to use our Beta version, you will need:
• A Sony Ericsson P990i/P1i or W960 UIQ handset and
• Internet GPRS, EDGE, 3G data connection (Not a WAP connection) on your
mobile handset.
• Optional: WiFi connection.
Notes:
To initiate a call to a landline (or non-Skype user) using fring, make sure to
purchase SkypeOut/SIP credits.
For internet GPRS/3G data rates, contact your mobile service provider or browse
our community forum at http://www.fring.com/forums
Software requirements
In order to use our Beta version, you will need:
• The latest firmware version installed on your phone (R6D23 on SE P990i)
To upgrade your phone visit Sony Ericsson's website.
• Install 2 audio plug-ins. This plugin is available on our site.
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Installation Guide
Downloading fring
fring can be downloaded into your mobile handset in the following ways:
¾ From the fring website at www.fring.com.
¾ Via your mobile device at wap.fring.com
¾ Via an SMS invitation sent to your handset from a friend.
Downloading fring via website
¾ To download fring from the web:
Open http://www.fring.com in your browser.
The following screen opens.
Figure 1 - fring Homepage
Click the click here link (in the green box).
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A screen with the following form opens.
Figure 2 - fring Download from the Web
1. In the Handset type field, select the type of mobile handset that you
have.
2. In the Your country field, select your
country. Your 3G phone isn't
supported?
Sign up to be notified
when it is!
3. In the Mobile number field, type in the
phone number of your handset.
Note: Enter your area code and phone
number without any spaces. Type it
carefully - your international number is
your fring user-id.
4. In the Email field, type in your email address.
5. Click get it now!
The confirmation screen opens and an
SMS is sent to your handset.
Once you have received the SMS, the
installation and setup process continues on your
handset.
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Figure 3 - SMS Message
Figure 4 – SMS Message – Follow Link
On your handset: Open the SMS message (see Figure 3) click the download
link (see Figure 4).
The following screen appears:
Figure 5 – Open in browser
6. Click Open in browser to begin the download process.
Within a few seconds, the handset accesses the website. fring is
downloaded to your handset and you are ready to begin the installation
process.
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Downloading fring after receiving an SMS invitation
from a friend
If you have received an SMS invitation to join fring, you can download the
application easily.
¾ To download fring after receiving an SMS invitation
1. Click the download link in your SMS message.
The screen in Figure 5 (above) appears.
2. Click Open in browser to begin the download process.
fring is downloaded to your handset and you are ready to begin the
installation process.
Installing fring
Before you can use fring, it needs to be installed on your handset. (For
information about downloading fring, see the previous section in this guide.)
Once you have completed downloading fring, the following screen opens:
Figure 6 - Begin Installation
1. Press Install.
The following screen opens:
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Figure 7 – Install where?
2. Press Continue using your left soft key.
The following screen opens:
Figure 8 – Memory Selection
3. Select the memory you would like to use and press continue.
Note: fring can be loaded into any available memory space.
The following screen opens:
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Figure 9 - APSServer Details
4. Press OK using your left soft key.
The following screen appears.
Figure 10- Confirmation Screen 1
5. Press OK using your left soft key.
The following screen opens:
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Figure 11- Confirmation Screen 2
6. Press OK using your left soft key.
The following screen opens:
Figure 12- Billable events display
7. If you do not want repeated notification of billable events, press OK
using your left soft key.
If you want repeated notification of billable events, press Cancel.
Note: Your choice does not effect the fring installation.
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Downloading and installing the generic SIS file
If, for some reason, you are unable to get the SMS from our website, you can
simply download the SIS file straight to your phone.
Download the SIS file from our website and install it using 'Sony Ericsson PC
Suite' and a USB cable.
The installation process is similar to the one shown in the Installing fring section
in this guide.
Once you've finished installing fring, the following screen appears:
Figure 13 - New or existing user
If you have already registered with fring, choose Existing User and enter your
existing credentials to log in.
If you do not remember your password, go to www.fring.com/password and
retrieve it.
If this is your first use of fring, please choose New User and follow the
instructions on the following screen:
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Figure 14 – User details screen
The Installation Process
Before you can use fring on your Symbian UIQ (Sony Ericsson P990i) device you
will need the following:
1. The latest firmware version on your device (To update your firmware version
go to Sony Ericsson's website and follow the instructions)
2. Install SemcVoIPAudio.sis (audio plug-in) on your handset
Registering to fring
A short registration process is required before you can begin to use fring.
The stages of this process are:
¾ Nickname and Password Selection
¾ Service Definition
Selecting your fring nickname and password
Once the installation is complete, an Installation Complete message appears
briefly. You are now ready to select your fring nickname and password.
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Figure 15 - Registration Screen
The registration screen allows you to select your nickname (User Name) and the
password you will use to access your fring account. Your fring nickname will help
your friends find you easily. A password is required to secure your account and to
protect your fring buddy list.
Note: The User Id used to identify your account is the international phone
number of your handset. It cannot be changed. Your friends can search for you
and contact you using this number
¾ To select your password:
Use the keys on your handset to choose the password you want to use.
Note: Passwords must be at least 4 characters.
¾ To select your nickname:
1. Use the keys on your handset to choose the nickname you want to use.
2. Use the down arrow on your handset to navigate to the next field.
3. Press Register to move to the next screen.
Adding Your VoIP Service(s) – (optional)
Once you have chosen your fring nickname and password, provide the details of
your VoIP service (e.g., Skype, MSN Messenger, Gtalk, ICQ) so that you can
begin making and receiving VoIP calls. Yahoo and AIM are also available as chat
services (voice calls are not yet available through these services)
Note: You can add one or more VoIP services (e.g., Skype) to which you are
registered. Make sure to have your username and password for each.
If you do not already have a VoIP account, register on the Web before you begin
to add networks. You can add a VoIP service at any time. See Adding or
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Signing In to a VoIP Service in this guide. To add a VoIP service now, follow
the instructions below.
¾ To add a VoIP service:
1. From the Main Menu choose Configure Services…
The following screen appears:
Figure 16 - Define VoIP service – 1
2. Navigate between the options using the up and down arrows on your
handset and choose the service you want to add from the list.
The following screen appears.
Figure 17 - Define VoIP Service – 2
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3. In the User ID field, type the username of the service you have selected
(e.g., your Skype username). Navigate to the Password field using the
down arrow on your handset.
4. In the Password field, type the password of the service you have
selected (e.g., your Skype password).
5. Press Register using your left soft key.
The VoIP selection screen appears.
If you are interested in adding an additional VoIP service, repeat steps 2
to 5 in this section.
If you have completed selecting VoIP services, press Back using your
right soft key.
6. Once the sign-in is complete, the buddy list of your fring contacts,
selected VoIP service(s) contacts and the handset’s buddy list appears.
Note: If you have added more than one VoIP service, the buddy list will
display contacts from all services in a single list.
Figure 18 – Buddy List
You have successfully completed the registration. You are now ready to
make your first call.
Adding a SIP Service – (optional)
If you have an account with a SIP provider, you can also use it on fring.
¾ To add a SIP service:
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1. From the Main Menu choose Configure Services…
The following screen appears:
Figure 19 – Service Selection
2. Navigate between the options using the up and down arrows on your
handset. Choose SIP from the list.
The following screen appears:
Figure 20 – Select SIP Service
3. Choose your SIP provider from the list. If your SIP provider is not listed,
choose Other.
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The following screen appears:
Figure 21 – SIP Service Setup
4. Enter your SIP User ID and password and press Register.
Note: For most services, there is both a SIP number and a user name.
Please enter your SIP number here and not your user name.
The format should be user@voipservice.com
You are logged into your SIP Service and should now be able to make
outgoing calls through your SIP provider.
Making a SIP Call
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Figure 22 - Call Options Menu
¾ To make a SIP call:
1. Choose a buddy in your address book.
2. From the Main menu choose Call.
3. From the Call submenu, choose SIP call.
Your call is made using the SIP account you have added.
Note: Currently, you can only add one SIP account to fring.
Using Twitter
If you have already opened a Twitter account (see www.twitter.com), you can
use it with fring.
Adding Twitter to fring
You can add Twitter to fring in the same way that you add a VoIP Service
¾ To add Twitter or to sign-in as a different user:
1. From the Main menu choose Settings.
2. From the submenu choose Configure Services…
A screen opens displaying the available options.
Figure 23 – Available services
3. Check the checkbox beside the Twitter option.
A screen opens allowing you to enter your Username and Password.
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4. Enter your Username and Password and press Ok.
You are signed into Twitter and Twitter appears as a buddy in your fring
contacts.
Using Twitter with fring
Once you have signed into Twitter, you can send Twitter messages directly from
your fring buddy list.
¾ To send a Twitter message
1. Locate the Twitter contact in your fring buddy list (see the Error!
Reference source not found. section in this guide)
2. Press Chat
– or –
Choose Chat from the main menu.
3. Type your Twitter message and press Send.
Your message is sent.
Making your first fring call
Once you have completed the installation and registration processes described
above, you're ready to make your first call. To know that everything is working
correctly, you may choose to call the fring test call.
The fring Echo is a test center that lets you record a message and plays it back to
you. If you successfully record and hear the message that you have recorded,
you're ready to go!
¾ To call the fring Echo:
1. From your buddy list choose the
fring test call buddy and double-
click the buddy or press the jog dial
in.
The call connects to the test center.
2. Listen to the message and follow
the instructions.
Your testing is complete!
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Using fring
Getting Started
Import of contacts (Automatic)
After the installation process, fring imports your contacts. This enables you to
make all your calls from fring, without going back to your address book.
Note: Calls to contacts who do not have fring are regular cellular calls. Calling
through fring does not change the call in any way.
Your fring buddy list
Statuses
The following statuses are displayed in the buddy list:
On a call
Available / Online
Busy
Offline
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Call quality
The call quality icon appears at the far right of each fring buddy who is currently
online. It describes the expected call quality between two parties who are
connected to fring, based on the connections the parties have (e.g., 3G, GPRS or
WiFi).
Note: this icon appears only when your buddy is a member of fring.
Opening fring
If you have installed and registered fring, the shortcut will appear in your
handset's Main Menu > Tools.
¾ To open fring:
Locate the fring shortcut in the Main Menu > Tools and press it.
fring opens and is ready for use.
Minimized view
fring is minimized when the front panel of your handset is closed.
¾ To minimize fring:
Close the front panel of your handset.
¾ To maximize fring:
Open the front panel of your handset.
The Main menu
To open the Main menu, press the down arrow at the top of your screen.
The following options are available:
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Figure 24 - Options Menu
Option Description
Call Make a call. If the selected buddy is a VoIP contact (e.g.,
fring, Skype, MSN Messenger etc), the call is a VoIP call. If
the buddy is a regular mobile contact, the call is made using
your cellular plan. See the Making a Call section in this guide.
Chat Chat with your selected buddy. See the Chatting section in
this guide.
Add new buddy Add fring users / Send an SMS invitation to a friend, inviting
him or her to join fring. See the Inviting a friend section in
this guide.
Remove Remove a fring buddy from your buddy list. Currently you
can not remove contacts from other VoIP services (e.g.
Skype/Google Talk etc)
Settings The following settings are available:
1. Configure Services - See the Adding or Signing In to a
VoIP Service section in this guide.
2. Show / Hide phone contacts – allows you to choose
whether or not to display the contacts from your handset in
your fring buddy list.
3. Disable/Enable autostart – allows you to choose whether
you'd like fring to open when you start your handset.
4. Show my user ID – Shows your fring user ID
Help Displays the fring help screens.
About Displays information about the installed version of fring.
Exit Exit fring
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History tab
The history tab keeps a record of every incoming or outgoing voice event in fring.
To view the history tab, move the joystick to the right or to the left.
Figure 25 - History Tab
The icons on the left side represent the following events:
Outgoing call (blue up arrow)
Missed call (red down arrow)
Incoming call (green down arrow)
Note: If you have chosen to display your phone contacts in fring, voice events
from your phone also appear in the history tab.
Signing In and Signing Out
When you open fring, you are automatically signed in to fring and your other
VoIP services.
¾ To sign out of fring:
From the Main menu select Exit
You are signed out of fring.
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Making a Call
fring lets you make all of your calls directly from the fring main screen by
importing all of your contacts.
Friends who do not yet have fring can be invited to join. See the Inviting a friend
section in this guide.
Searching your buddy list
You can browse your buddy list to find contacts quickly.
¾ To find a buddy:
Start typing the name of your buddy.
The list is filtered according to the characters you have typed.
Making a call to a fring or other VOIP buddy
¾ To call a VoIP buddy:
1. Choose the user-id of the person you want to call and check that the user
is online.
Double-click the buddy
– or –
From the Main menu press call
– or –
Press your jog dial in.
2. After a short time, a dialing sound is heard. If your buddy answers the
call, your screen will display the name of the buddy and a "Call in
progress" message.
During a call, the following options are available:
¾ hang up – end the current VoIP call.
¾ navigate left or right – continue an open chat session or navigate
to your buddy list.
¾ volume control – use the jog dial to control the volume level of the
incoming voice.
¾ loudspeaker – Continue with the conversation using the handset's
loudspeaker.
When you are finished with your conversation, press hangup.
The call is disconnected and a Call terminated message appears.
Note: fring displays the contacts that you have already added to your VoIP
networks. To add a new VoIP buddy, use your computer Internet connection, it
will automatically be displayed on your handset. New fring contacts can be added
directly from your handset.
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Making a SkypeOut call from fring
¾ To make a SkypeOut call
1. Choose a buddy in your address book and press Options.
2. From the Call submenu, choose SkypeOut call.
3. Dial the international number (begins with a +)
4. Press Ok.
Your call is dialed.
Note: To make a SkypeOut call from fring, you must have sufficient SkypeOut
credits.
Making a cellular call from fring
You can call your contacts from the fring contact list exactly as you would call
them from the buddy list of your handset. Dialing a cellular call from fring uses
your regular cellular voice plan (GSM call).
Note: While your phone is in offline mode, this option will not be available.
Receiving a fring call
fring allows you to both make and receive calls using voice-over-IP (VoIP)
technology.
¾ To receive a fring call
A call screen appears including the nickname of the caller.
Press accept.
Chatting
fring lets you chat with your contacts using instant messaging. You can chat with
one or more of your contacts simultaneously.
Chatting with a buddy
¾ To initiate a chat:
From your buddy list, select the buddy you want to chat with and double click
it
– or -
From the Main menu press Chat.
Note: chat is only available for contacts that are listed through fring or
another VoIP service.
The chat screen appears.
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As always,
dictionary, number,
symbol and
language options
are available.
Figure 26 - Chat screen
In the text entry area, write your message and press Send using the left soft
key.
Navigating between chats
If you choose to have two or more chats simultaneously, each will have a
separate tab. Navigate between the chats using the right and left joystick keys.
Ending a chat
¾ To end a chat:
Press Close using the right soft key on your handset.
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Viewing offline chat messages
Chat messages can be received even when you are offline. If you have received a
message, it will appear as an additional tab when you open fring. If you have
received messages from more than one user, a tab opens for each user,
displaying the messages they sent.
Managing Your Buddy List
All of the contacts from your handset automatically appear in your buddy list, in
addition to the contacts from your selected VoIP services (e.g., Skype). Within
your buddy list you can:
• Search through your buddy list (See Your fring buddy list above)
• Make a fring call (See Making a Call above)
• Initiate a chat (See Chat above)
• Invite a friend
• Dial a number (See Making a Call above)
• Search for a fring buddy
• Remove a fring buddy
• Show or hide your handset contacts in your fring buddy list
Note: If you delete or update a buddy in your handset's buddy list, the details
will be automatically updated in your fring Contacts.
Inviting a friend
¾ To invite a friend to join fring:
1. From the Main menu choose Add new buddy.
A screen with your address book opens. Choose a name from the list or
click Other.
2. Enter your friend's mobile number.
Note: If your friend's mobile number is in your country, there is no need
to add the country code.
An SMS invitation is sent to your friend's mobile handset.
Notes:
The SMS is sent from your device. You will be charged according to your
cellular provider's normal rate for SMS messages.
fring can only be installed on supported handsets.
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Adding a new buddy
You can search for a buddy who has already registered with fring and add her or
him to your buddy list.
¾ To search for a fring buddy in the fring network:
1. From the Main menu choose Add new buddy.
Your address book opens.
2. Scroll to the buddy you want to add and select it.
The buddy's phone number appears on the search screen and the options
to Add or Cancel appear. If the user is already a fring user, the buddy is
added to your buddy list. If the user has not yet registered with fring, an
SMS will be sent to him, asking him/her to join fring.
¾ To manually enter a phone number to add as a new buddy:
1. From the Main menu choose Add new buddy.
Your address book opens.
2. Click Back.
3. Manually enter the phone number (including the int. prefix) and click Add
or Search.
If the user is already a fring user, the buddy will be added to your buddy
list. If the user has not yet registered with fring, an SMS will be sent to
him, asking him/her to join fring.
¾ To close the 'Add new buddy' screen and go back to your buddy list:
From the Main menu choose Close search.
- or -
Use the left arrow to switch tabs.
Note: While your phone is in offline mode, you will not be able to use this
feature.
Removing a buddy
Only fring contacts can be removed from your buddy list.
¾ To remove a fring buddy:
From the Main menu choose Remove.
The buddy is removed.
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Showing and hiding your phone contacts
By default, your phone contacts are displayed in your buddy list. You can switch
between showing and hiding phone contacts.
¾ To select whether phone contacts are displayed in your fring buddy
list or not:
1. From the Main menu choose Settings.
The following submenu opens:
Figure 27 - Settings Menu
2. If Show phone contacts appears, your phone contacts are currently
hidden. To show them, choose Show phone contacts.
If Hide phone contacts appears, your phone contacts are currently
displayed in your fring buddy list. To hide them, choose Hide phone
contacts.
Adding or Signing In to a VoIP Service
You can add a new VoIP Service or sign-in as a different user at any time.
¾ To add a new VoIP Service or to sign-in as a different user:
1. From the Main menu choose Settings.
The following submenu opens:
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Figure 28 - Settings Menu
2. Choose Configure Services.
A screen opens displaying the available VoIP networks.
3. Follow the process defined in the Adding Your VoIP Service(s) – (optional)
section in this guide.
Uninstalling fring
¾ To uninstall fring:
1. From the Main menu on your handset, choose Tools.
The Tools menu opens.
2. Navigate to the Control Panel and choose it.
3. Navigate to Other option and choose it.
4. On the next screen, choose Uninstall.
A list displaying the applications currently installed on your handset opens.
5. Navigate to fring and click it.
6. Press Yes using your left soft key.
The fring client is removed from your handset.
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Troubleshooting
I didn't receive the SMS Message with the download link.
Please make sure you've entered your cell phone number correctly and try again.
If you still haven't received the SMS, please contact our support team who will be
happy to help.
I get a message saying "Memory Full".
If your memory is full, clear some space by erasing files (e.g., applications, music
files). Once there is sufficient available space, try downloading again.
I've downloaded and installed fring but cannot find it on my handset.
Where was it installed?
This varies from handset to handset. Usually, the shortcut is in the Main Menu >
Tools.
I forgot my password.
Please go to http://www.fring.com/password
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Frequently Asked Questions
Downloading & Installing fring
How do I download fring?
fring can be downloaded from the fring website (www.fring.com), fring WAP site
(wap.fring.com) or via an SMS invitation sent by your friend.
Important: Before you can download fring to your P990i device you must update
your firmware and download the audio codec from our website. Please go to
www.fring.com and follow the instructions.
Is fring free?
Yes. fring's service is free. Your cost for using fring is the standard data tariff for
air time it takes to download and use fring.
When using fring over 3G data networks, please be aware that you will be subject
to the data usage costs that your service provider charges. If you are using an
unlimited 3G data plan you can talk as much as you like for free. Using fring
over WiFi benefits you with superior voice quality and reduced latency -
completely free of charge
As a guideline for calculating your data charges when using fring, assume that
fring requires 2MB of data per 15 minutes of talk time.
.
Why do you need my phone number and Email address?
We use your phone number to send an SMS message with a link to download
fring. This number is then used as your user-id. Your Email address is optional
and we will use it to notify you about new system enhancements.
I've received the SMS, how do I install fring?
Refer to the Installing fring section in this guide.
Where would you recommend installing fring - on my external memory or
phone memory?
It makes no difference. Install fring wherever there is sufficient free memory.
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Registering to fring
How do I register?
See the Registering to fring section in this guide.
Can I add more than one Skype account to my fring account?
No, each fring account is limited to a single Skype account.
I bought a new handset; can I use the same user-id and password?
Yes. Download the application again and install it on your new handset. Choose
'Existing User' > Enter the same fring nickname and password you used with
the old handset. Make sure to download the correct version for your handset.
I bought a new handset and I have a new phone number (SIM card). I
would like to use my fring account on my new phone. Can I do that?
Currently this option is not available. Please contact our support team and they
will help you out. Alternatively, you can download fring again, register yourself
with a new user-id and add your old contacts back using fring's search application
Connection
What is GPRS?
GPRS stands for Global Packet Radio System (or General Packet Radio Service).
GPRS is used to send and receive data.
How can I configure my GPRS/3G settings?
First of all, make sure you are subscribed to a data plan with your cellular
operator.
Each handset and service provider uses different settings to use GPRS/3G in
order to connect to the Internet.
For the right settings for your handset, see:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=global&lc=en&ver=4001&template=ps
2&zone=ps&lm=ps2&supptemplate=ps1_1_1
choose your handset model, your country and your service provider. An SMS will
be sent to you with the correct settings for your phone.
If you are still unable to connect, contact your service provider for detailed
instructions and support.
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My client looks like it is connecting forever – what should I do?
It's possible that the GPRS/3G Internet connection on your phone is not
configured properly. Although you may be able to access the Internet, you are
probably using a WAP connection, which is limited. In order to use fring a
standard GPRS/3G/WiFi connection is required.
For the right settings for your handset, you can go to
http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=global&lc=en&ver=4001&template=ps
2&zone=ps&lm=ps2&supptemplate=ps1_1_1
General
Can I use my Bluetooth instead of GPRS/3G/Wi-Fi?
The current fring version provides connectivity to the VoIP network from our
servers. It cannot be accessed by Bluetooth. This feature is planned for future
releases.
Can I add contacts from other messaging services like Jabber and QQ?
Not at this time. This option will be available in a future version.
How do I search for other contacts?
You can search through your buddy list to find contacts quickly.
¾ To search your buddy list:
Start typing the name of your buddy.
The list is filtered according to the characters you have typed.
What happens to my GSM calls while I'm on a call through fring?
GSM calls take precedence over fring calls. If you are on a fring call and a GSM
call comes through, your fring call will be disconnected.
I've finished a GSM call and fring disappeared, where is it?
Check to see if fring is in its minimized state. Press the task manager and choose
fring.
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Does fring have any effect on my phone battery?
Unfortunately, yes. fring uses wireless data on your mobile phone and therefore
tends to consume extra battery power. The actual usage depends on the length
of the call and special requirements imposed by your specific network.
Thank you for becoming a fringster… We welcome your comments and
suggestions and hope you enjoy fring!
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