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1. Select Menu Organiser Tasks Select New task and select Add Select an option Enter details and confirm each entry To set when reminders should sound Select Menu Organiser Tasks 2 Scroll to a task and select Options Heminders 3 Select an option A reminders option set in tasks affects a reminders option set in calendar Profiles You can change settings such as the ring volume and vibrating alert to suit different locations You can reset all profiles to the phone s original settings To select a profile Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Profiles 2 Select a profile To view and edit a profile Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Profiles Scroll to a profile and select Options gt View and edit You cannot rename the Normal profile Time and date To set the time Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Time amp date gt Time 2 Enter the time and select Save To set the date Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Time amp date gt Date Enter the date and select Save To set the time zone Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Time amp date gt My time zone 2 Select the time zone you are in If you select a city My time zone also updates the time when daylight saving time changes To change the clock size of the standby screen Select Menu Settings Display Clock size Select an option Theme
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3. NOOP C PD Night mode Camera Shoot mode Video Video length Camera key guide To take a photo Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to amp 2 Pressthe centre selection key to take a photo The photo is automatically saved To record a video clip Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to pi Press the centre selection key to start recording To stop recording press the centre selection key The video clip is automatically saved 33 To use zoom Press or When taking a photo zoom is available only in VGA picture size To adjust brightness Press the volume key up or down To view photos Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to amp 2 Select Options View all photos 3 Press or to scroll to a photo To view video clips Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to fi 2 Select Options View all clips gt Scroll to a video clip and press the centre selection key More camera features To change settings Activate the camera and select Options To view information about settings Scroll to a setting and select Info Photo fix You can use Photo fix to improve photos In a one click operation 34 brightness light and contrast are adjusted to give you the best possible photo The improvements are saved as a copy of the photo The original photo is not af
4. Edit Enter a time and select OK Save To set the recurrent alarm Select Menu Organiser Alarms Scroll to an alarm and select Edit Scroll to Recurrent and select Edit Scroll to a day and select Mark To select another day scroll to the day and select Mark Select Done Save To set the alarm signal Select Menu Organiser Alarms Scroll to an alarm and select Edit Scroll to the 33 tab Scroll to Alarm signal and select Edit Find and select an alarm signal Select Save To silence the alarm When the alarm sounds press any key To repeat the alarm select Snooze To turn off the alarm When the alarm sounds press any key then select Turn off 55 To cancel the alarm Select Menu Organiser Alarms 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Turn off The alarm in silent mode You can set the alarm not to sound when the phone is in silent mode To set an alarm to sound or not in silent mode Select Menu Organiser Alarms 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Edit 3 Scroll to the F tab 4 Scroll to Silent mode and select Edit Select an option To set the snooze duration Select Menu Organiser Alarms Scroll to an alarm and select Edit Scroll to Snooze duration and select Edit 4 Select an option Calendar You can synchronise your calendar with a computer calendar with a calendar on the Web or with a Microsoft amp Exchange Server Microsoft Ou
5. Messaging gt Email gt Settings gt Push email e When using push email the phone stays connected to the email server and normal traffic rates apply Contact your network operator for details Instant messaging You can connect and log in to the Instant messaging server to communicate online using chat messages If you cannot use Instant messaging see cannot use Internet based services on page 63 Before using Instant messaging If no settings exist in your phone you need to enter server settings Your service provider can provide standard settings information such as Username Password Server address Internet profile To enter Instant messaging server settings Select Menu gt Messaging gt IM gt Configure gt Scroll to a setting and select Add To log in to the Instant messaging server Select Menu Messaging IM Log in To log out of the Instant messaging server e Select Options Log out To add a chat contact Select Menu Messaging IM the Contacts tab 2 Select Options Add contact To send a chat message Select Menu Messaging IM the Contacts tab Scroll to a contact and select Chat j Write the message and select Send Status You can show your status for example Happy or Busy to your contacts only You can also show your status to all users on the Instant messaging server To view my status Select Menu Messaging IM 2 You are th
6. Settings gt User help gt User guide To view tips and tricks Select Menu gt Settings gt User help gt Tips and tricks To view information about functions Scroll to a function and select Info if available In some cases Info appears under Options To view the phone demonstration Select Menu Entertainment Demo tour To view the phone status Press and then press the volume key Phone memory and battery information is shown Charging the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it To charge the battery 1 Connect the charger to the phone It takes approximately 2 5 hours to fully charge the battery Press a key to view the screen 2 Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards You can use your phone while it is charging You can charge the battery at any time and for more or less than 2 5 hours You can interrupt the charging without damaging the battery OOatting aorta 8 Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Phone overview O 0 N O oa A C N lt 2a N O Video call camera Ear speaker Screen Selection keys Call key Activity menu key Microphone Connector for charger handsfree and USB cable End key On off key C key Clear Navigation key Silent key Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 13 Media player key
7. Startup screen Screen saver Clock size Brightness Getting started 11 rsion of this publication Print only for private use 12 Edit line names You can use the navigation Calls key to scroll between tabs in Speed dial submenus For more Smart search information see Navigation Divert calls on page 13 Switch to line 2 Manage calls Time amp cost Show hide my no Handsfree Open to answer Connectivity Bluetooth USB Phone name Synchronisation Device management Mobile networks Data communication Internet settings Streaming settings Message settings SIP settings Accessories User help User guide Settings download Basic setup Tips and tricks Some menus are operator network and subscription dependent This is an Internet vareinn 6t thie miblieatian Print anlyw far BERUS ree version of this publication Print only foi private use Navigation To access the main menu When Menu appears on the screen press the centre selection key to select Menu If Menu does not appear on the screen press and then press the centre selection key to select Menu To navigate the phone menus Press the navigation key amp e or to move through the menus To select actions on the screen Press the left centre or right selection key To view options for an item gt Select Options to for example edit To end a function Press To return to standby Press
8. Turn on your phone and select Flight mode Update Service You can update your phone with the latest software using your phone or a PC Updating using your phone is not possible in all countries regions To view the current software in the phone Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Update service Select Software version Update Service using the phone You can update your phone over the air using your phone You do not lose personal or phone information Update Service using your phone requires data access such as GPRS 3G or HSDPA To select settings for Update Service Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Update service gt Settings gt Internet settings To use Update Service using the phone Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Update service Select Search for update and follow the instructions that appear Update Service using a PC You can update your phone using a USB cable and an Internet connected PC Make sure all personal data in your phone memory is backed up before you perform 54 an update using a PC See Backing up and restoring on page 42 To use Update Service using a PC Go to www sonyericsson com updateservice Gesture control When the phone is closed you can mute incoming calls or snooze alarms with a hand gesture To use gesture control When a call comes in or the alarm rings a light appears adjacent to the camera When the light appears
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10. account is charged This service requires a subscription and account with a downloadable music service a computer with Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 or subsequent compatible version of Windows Media Player and a USB computer connection You cannot see that a track is marked You cannot unmark tracks you have already marked To mark a track When the phone is open and the track you want to mark is playing press and hold down G PlayNow When you select PlayNow you enter PlayNow arena where you can download music games ringtones themes and wallpapers You can preview or listen to content before you purchase and download it to your phone If you cannot use PlayNow and PlayNow arena see cannot use Internet based services on page 63 This service is not available in all countries For extended functionality you can also access the PlayNow arena Web shop on a computer from www playnow arena com For more information go to www sonyericsson com support to read the PlayNow arena Feature guide To use PlayNow Select Menu gt PlayNow M 2 Scroll through PlayNow arena and follow the instructions to preview and purchase content TrackID TrackID is a music recognition service You can search for title artist and album name for a track you hear playing through a loudspeaker or on the radio in your phone If you cannot use TrackID see I cannot use Internet based se
11. browser function Key Shortcut Bookmarks cs Enter text to Enter address Search Internet or search in Bookmarks Zoom Pan amp zoom when Smart Fit is off To select Internet keypad shortcuts Select Menu Internet 49 Select Options gt Advanced gt Keypad mode Shortcuts Internet security and certificates Your phone supports secure browsing Certain Internet services such as banking require certificates in your phone Your phone may already contain certificates when you buy it or you can download new certificates To view certificates in the phone Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Security Certificates Web feeds You can subscribe to and download frequently updated content such as news podcasts or photos using Web feeds To add new feeds for a Web page When you browse a page on the Internet that has Web feeds indicated by amp select Options Web feeds 2 For each feed you want to add scroll to the feed and select Mark 3 Select Continue To search for Web feeds Select Menu Media Web feeds 50 Select New feed and enter a Web address To download content via Web feeds Select Menu gt Media gt Web feeds Scroll to an updated feed and select View or Br Select a heading to expand Select an icon depending on content Ew to open a Web page HI to download an audio podcast Bi to download a video podcast or s to down
12. control your Walkman player or radio You can lock these keys to avoid accidental touch To unlock the media player keys e Slide the keylock switch away from ra 62 More features This is an Internet version of this publication O Print only for private use Troubleshooting Some problems can be fixed using Update Service Using Update Service on regular basis will optimize the phone s performance See Update Service on page 53 Some problems will require you to call your network operator For more support go to www sonyericsson com support Common questions have problems with memory Capacity or the phone is working slowly Restart your phone every day to free memory or do a Master reset Master reset If you select Reset settings the changes that you have made to settings will be deleted If you select Reset all your settings and content such as contacts messages pictures sounds and downloaded games will be deleted You may also lose content that was in the phone at purchase To reset the phone Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Master reset 2 Select an option Follow the instructions that appear cannot charge the phone or battery Capacity is low The charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor Remove the battery and clean the connectors The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced See Charging the battery on page No battery icon appear
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14. phone lock code 0000 to any four to eight digit personal code It is important that you remember your new code If you forget it you have to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer To use the phone lock Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Security gt Locks gt Phone protection gt Protection Select an option Enter the phone lock code and select OK To unlock the phone Enter your code and select OK To change the phone lock code Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Security gt Locks gt Phone protection gt Change code Enter the old code and select OK Enter the new code and select OK Repeat the code and select OK IMEI number Keep a copy of your IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity number in case your phone is stolen To view your IMEI number Press oa 6 3 6 2 C 6 3 Style Up covers You can change the front and battery covers of your phone Extra covers may be included in some kits To change the front cover To lock the media player keys e Slide the keylock switch towards ro 1 Lift the front cover off from the notch which is located on the right side of the flip 2 Putthe new front cover on top of the flip then press the cover until it fits well into the flip To change the battery cover see To insert the SIM card on page 5 Using the flip When the phone is closed you can use the media player keys on the flip to
15. photo and select View Press and select Options New tag Enter a name and select OK Select an icon To tag the photo select Options gt Tag this photo To tag photos Select Menu Media Photo Camera album Select a month 3 Scroll to a photo and select View Press amp and scroll to a tag Select Options Tag this photo For each photo you want to tag scroll to the photo and select Options gt Tag this photo Using photos You can add a photo to a contact use it during phone startup as a wallpaper in standby or as a screen saver To use photos Select Menu Media Photo Camera album 2 Select a month gt Scroll to a photo and select View Select Options Use as Select an option Working with photos You can view enhance and organise your photos and video clips on your computer by installing the Adobe 35 Photoshop Album Starter Edition It is available for download at www sonyericsson com support Use Media Go to transfer content to and from your phone For more information see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 39 PhotoDJ and VideoDJ You can edit photos and video clips To edit and save a photo Select Menu gt Media gt Photo gt Camera album 2 Select a month Scroll to a photo and select View 1 Select Options gt Edit in PhotoDJ Edit the photo To edit and save a video clip Select Menu gt O
16. play stop 14 Media player key next fast forward 15 Screen light sensor 16 Volume digital zoom keys 17 Battery cover 18 Keylock switch 19 Memory Stick Micro M2 slot 20 Loudspeaker 21 Media player key previous rewind 22 External display 23 Main camera Video call camera may not be available in every market 10 Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication O Print only for private use HS T OS Menu overview PlayNow Camera Radio Calls f LL All m wmm Answered m wm Dialled OO Missed Internet Messaging Write new Inbox Conversations Messages Email IM Call voicemail Contacts Myself New contact Organiser File manager This is an Internet ve Alarms vg Applications Video call Calendar X Tasks Notes Synchronisation Timer Stopwatch Calculator Code memo Entertainment Online services TrackID Location services Games VideoDJ PhotoDJ MusicDJ Remote control Record sound WALKMAN Settings General Profiles Time amp date Language Update service Gesture control Voice control New events Shortcuts Flight mode Security Setup wizard Accessibility Phone status Master reset Sounds amp alerts Ring volume Ringtone Silent mode Demo tour Increasing ring Vibrating alert Media Message alert Photo Key response Music Display Video Wallpaper Games Main menu layout Web feeds Theme Settings
17. sweep your hand back and forth once in front of the camera lens to mute the call or snooze the alarm The distance between your hand and the camera lens must be 0 7 cm 0 3 inches To turn on gesture control Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Gesture control gt Turn on Location services You can get help to find your way and save your favourite locations With information from mobile towers near you you may be able to view your approximate location on a map You can get more exact information about your location with a GPS accessory supported by your phone If you cannot use some features of Location services see cannot use Internet based services on page 63 To use Google Maps for mobile e Select Menu Entertainment Location services Google Maps To learn more about Google Maps When you use Google Maps select Options Help To view your location When using Google Maps press o To view a saved location on a map Select Menu Entertainment Location services My favourites Scroll to a location and select Go to To access favourites from Google Maps Press aa Alarms You can set a sound or the radio as an alarm signal The alarm sounds even if the phone is turned off When the alarm sounds you can silence it or turn it off To set the alarm Select Menu Organiser Alarms Scroll to an alarm and select Edit gt Scroll to Time and select
18. the name and select OK Enter the number and select OK Select a number option and add more information if available Select Save Deleting contacts To delete all contacts Select Menu Contacts Scroll to New contact and select Options Advanced Delete all contacts Select an option Contact memory status The number of contacts you can save in your phone or on the SIM card depends on available memory To view contact memory status Select Menu Contacts Scroll to New contact and select Options Advanced Memory status Myself You can enter information about yourself and for example send your business card To enter Myself information Select Menu Contacts Scroll to Myself and select Open Scroll to an option and edit the information Select Save To add your own business card Select Menu Contacts Scroll to Myself and select Open Scroll to My contact info and select Add Create new Scroll between the tabs and add information to the fields Enter the information and select Save Groups You can create a group of phone numbers and email addresses from Phone contacts to send messages to See Messaging on page 43 You can also use groups with phone numbers when you create accepted callers lists See Accept calls on page 24 To create a group of numbers and email addresses Select Menu Contacts gt Scroll to New contact and select Options gt G
19. Bookmarks You can create and edit bookmarks as quick links to your favourite Web pages To create a bookmark When you browse the Internet select Options Tools Add bookmark Enter a title and an address Select Save To select a bookmark Select Menu Internet Select Options Go to Bookmarks 3 Scroll to a bookmark and select Go to History pages You can view Web pages you have browsed To view history pages Select Menu Internet Options Go to History More browser features To use pan and zoom on a Web page When you browse the Internet press ED Use the navigation key to move the frame Press Zoom To switch back to pan press amp 3 To use pan and zoom Smart Fit must be turned off To turn on or off Smart Fit Rendering Select Menu gt Internet gt Options gt Advanced gt Smart Fit 2 Select an option To make a call when you browse Press GO To save a picture from a Web page When you browse the Internet select Options gt Tools gt Save picture 2 Select a picture To find text on a Web page Select Options gt Tools gt Find on page 2 Enter text and select Find To send a link When you browse the Internet select Options gt Tools gt Send link 2 Select a transfer method Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select Internet keypad shortcuts You can use the keypad to go directly to an Internet
20. Computer Software Clauses in DFARS 252 227 7013 c 1 ii and FAR 52 227 19 c 2 as applicable Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone Instruction symbols These symbols may appear in the User guide Note Ti p Warning gt Use a selection or navigation key to scroll and select See Navigation on page 13 Getting started Assembly Before you start using your phone You need to insert a SIM card and the battery To insert the SIM card Remove the battery cover Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold coloured contacts facing down Getting started 5 This is an Internet version of this publication O Print only for private use 1 Insert the battery with the label side up 2 j 6 To insert the battery and the connectors facing each other Attach the battery cover Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down Getting started 2 Enter your SIM card PIN if requested and select OK 3 Select a language 4 Follow the instructions to use the setup wizard for basic settings and useful tips Ifyou want to correct a mistake when you enter your PIN press Co SIM card The SIM Subscriber Identity Module card which you get fro
21. Contents Getting started 5 jor ja c 5 Turning on the phone 6 Help 7 Charging the Datten iese sesse 7 Phone OVervieW EEN 9 Menu OVervlieW esse ee ee ee 11 NAVIQAU ON N 13 MENT ON gaer 14 Phone language iese ee ee 15 Entering TEX Cc us ese ese Se RE RD gek 15 Be RET 16 Making and receiving calls 16 COMAC E 18 Speed dal 21 More calling features 21 Walkman MEN 25 Stereo portable handsfree 25 Walkman player 25 Play NOW vade 29 lip sasie N NE S 30 Online music and video clips 30 Video player 30 rej P 31 MUSICDIV Y 32 Record sound E 32 Ja ge WE 33 Using the camera 33 More camera features 34 Viewing and tagging photos 34 Using photos 35 Working with photos 35 Sending content to a Web site 36 Printing photos 37 Transferring and handling content 38 Handling content in the phone 38 Sending content to another PRO NG sc 38 Using aUGbcabie iese sees 39 Transferring content to and from a COMPUET siese er 39 Phone name eere 40 Using Bluetooth wireless Te 910 210 eege 40 Backing up and restormg iss 42 Messagin
22. To create a playlist When the phone is open select Menu Media Music Playlists Scroll to New playlist and select Add Enter a name and select OK For each track you want to add scroll to the track and select Mark Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist To add tracks to a playlist When the phone is open select Menu Media Music Playlists Select a playlist Scroll to Add music and select Add For each track you want to add scroll to the track and select Mark Walkman 21 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist SensMe With SensMe you can create playlists in two ways by mood or from all the tracks in your phone By mood you first use Media Go to transfer tracks to your phone Information such as mood tempo and chords is then added The tracks are displayed as dots on a map with two axes In the All view all the tracks in your phone are placed randomly on the map To create a playlist by mood When the phone is open select Menu Media Music 2 Scroll to SensMe and select Open 3 Press amp or 4 Make sure you are in Mood view If you are not select Mood 5 To preview different tracks press Or To choose an area of tracks select Add and press or To create the playlist and play it in the Walkman player select Cr
23. To navigate your media Select Menu gt Media 2 Scroll to a menu item and press ac 3 To go back press To delete items Press to delete items such as numbers letters pictures and sounds Tabs Tabs may be available For example Calls have tabs To scroll between tabs Press the navigation key or Shortcuts You can use keypad shortcuts to go directly to functions from standby To use navigation key shortcuts Press amp e or amp to go directly to a function To edit a navigation key shortcut Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Shortcuts Scroll to an option and select Edit Getting started 13 Scroll to a menu option and select Shorte Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row To go directly to a main menu item Select Menu and press OD Cs Gem Or 5 The Main menu layout must be set to Grid See To change the main menu layout on page 58 Activity menu The activity menu gives you quick access to New events missed calls and new messages Running apps applications that are running in the background My shortcuts add your favourite functions to access them quickly Internet quick access to the Internet To open the activity menu Press Cen 14 Memory You can save content on the memory card in the phone memory and on the SIM card Photos and
24. You can change the appearance of the screen through items such as colours and wallpaper You can also create new themes and download them For 58 more information go to www sonyericsson com fun To set a theme Select Menu gt Settings gt Display gt Theme 2 Scroll to a theme and select Set Main menu layout You can change the layout of the icons in the main menu To change the main menu layout Select Menu gt Options gt Main menu layout Select an option Ringtones To set a ringtone Select Menu Settings Sounds amp alerts Ringtone Find and select a ringtone To set the ringtone volume Select Menu Settings Sounds amp alerts Ring volume 2 Press or to change the volume Select Save To turn off the ringtone Press and then press and hold down amp 3 The alarm signal is not affected To set the vibrating alert Select Menu Settings Sounds amp alerts Vibrating alert Select an option Screen orientation You can change between landscape and portrait orientation or if available select Auto rotate to have the orientation change when you rotate the phone To change screen orientation in the browser Select Menu Internet Select Options View Select Landscape or Portrait To change screen orientation in Media Select Menu gt Media gt Settings gt Orientation Select an option Games Your phone contains pr
25. You can put your phone in a pocket when you use Walk mate You can also set Walk mate as wallpaper to view in standby 60 To set Walk mate as wallpaper Select Menu Settings Display 2 Select Wallpaper gt Application gt Walk mate Locks SIM card lock This lock only protects your subscription Your phone will work with a new SIM card If the lock is on you have to enter a PIN Personal Identity Number If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row the SIM card is blocked and you need to enter your PUK Personal Unblocking Key Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator To unblock the SIM card When PIN blocked appears enter your PUK and select OK Enter a new four to eight digit PIN and select OK Re enter the new PIN and select OK To edit the PIN Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Security gt Locks gt SIM protection gt Change PIN Enter your PIN and select OK Enter a new four to eight digit PIN and select OK Re enter the new PIN and select OK If Codes do not match appears you entered the new PIN incorrectly If Wrong PIN appears followed by Old PIN you entered your old PIN incorrectly To use the SIM card lock Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Security gt Locks gt SIM protection gt Protection Select an option 3 Enter your PIN and select OK Phone lock You can stop unauthorised use of your phone Change the
26. ation between you and one of your contacts To view messages in Conversations Select Menu Messaging Inbox the Conversations tab Select a conversation To send a message from Conversations Select Menu gt Messaging gt Conversations Select a conversation Write a message and select Send Voice messages You can send and receive a sound recording as a voice message The sender and recipient must have a subscription supporting picture messaging To record and send a voice message Select Menu Messaging Write new Voice message Record the message and select Stop gt Send Contacts look up 3 Select a recipient and select Send Email You can use standard email functions and your computer email address in your phone You can synchronise your email using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Before using email You can use the setup wizard to check if settings are available for your email account or you can enter them manually You can also receive settings at www sonyericsson com support To create an email account To start the setup wizard select Menu gt Messaging gt Email 2 Follow the instructions to create the account e If you enter settings manually you can contact your email provider for more information An email provider could be the company that supplied your email adaress To write and send an email message Select Menu Messaging Email Wr
27. be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card You can synchronise your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Default contacts You can choose which contact information is shown as default If Phone contacts is selected as default your contacts show all the information saved in Contacts If you select SIM contacts as default your contacts show names and numbers saved on the SIM card To select default contacts Select Menu Contacts Scroll to New contact and select Options gt Advanced gt Default contacts Select an option Phone contacts Phone contacts can contain names phone numbers and personal information They are saved in the phone memory To add a phone contact Select Menu gt Contacts 2 Scroll to New contact and select Add gt Enter the name and select OK Scroll to New number and select Add Enter the number and select OK Select a number option Scroll between the tabs and add information to the fields gt Select Save Calling contacts To call a contact Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to a contact and press To go directly to the contacts list Press and hold down C2 To call with Smart search Press s to enter a sequence of at least two digits All entries which match the sequence of digits or corresponding letters are shown in a list Scroll to a contact or a phone number and press To turn on or off Smart search Select M
28. cipant to talk to 2 Toresume the conference call select Options gt Join calls My numbers You can view add and edit your own phone numbers To check your phone numbers 1 Select Menu gt Contacts Scroll to New contact and select Options gt Special numbers gt My numbers Select an option Accept calls You can choose to receive calls from certain phone numbers only To add numbers to the accepted callers list Select Menu gt Settings gt Calls gt Manage calls gt Accept calls gt Only from list 24 Scroll to New and select Add Select a contact or Groups e See Groups on page 21 To accept all calls Select Menu gt Settings gt Calls gt Manage calls gt Accept calls gt All callers Restricted dialling You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls A password from your service provider is required If you divert incoming calls you cannot use some restrict calls options Restrict calls options Standard options are All outgoing all outgoing calls Outgoing int all outgoing international calls Outgoing intl roam all outgoing international calls except to your home country All incoming all incoming calls Inc when roaming all incoming calls when you are abroad To restrict calls Select Menu gt Settings gt Calls gt Manage calls gt Restrict calls 2 Select an option 3 Select Activate 4 Enter your password and select OK 1 Cal
29. ctions have forgotten my code memo passcode If you forget your passcode you must reset the code memo This means that all entries in the code memo are deleted The next time you enter the code memo you must proceed as if you are opening it for the first time To reset Code memo Select Menu Organiser Code memo 2 Enter an incorrect passcode three times 3 Reset Code memo and delete all items appears Select Yes Where can find the regulatory information such as my IMEI number if cannot turn on my phone Troubleshootir g 65 Error messages Insert SIM There is no SIM card in your phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly See To insert the SIM card on page 5 The SIM card connectors need cleaning If the card is damaged contact your network operator Insert correct SIM card Your phone is set to work only with certain SIM cards Check if you are using the correct operator SIM card Wrong PIN Wrong PIN2 You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly Enter the correct PIN or PIN2 and select Yes PIN blocked PIN2 blocked You have entered your PIN or PIN2 code incorrectly three times in a row To unblock see S M card lock on page 60 Codes do not match Codes that you have entered do not match When you want to change a 66 security code for example your PIN you have to confirm the new code See SIM card lock on page 60 No netw coverage Your phone is in flig
30. ctivate To make a second call During the call press Cc This puts the ongoing call on hold 2 Select Options Add call 3 Enter the number to call and press GO To answer a second call During the call press Cc This puts the ongoing call on hold To reject a second call During the call press and continue with the ongoing call To end an ongoing call and answer a second call During the call select Replace active call Handling two voice calls You can have calls ongoing and on hold at the same time To switch between two calls During the call press Cc To join two calls During the call select Options Join calls To connect two calls During the call select Options Transfer call You are disconnected from both calls To end an ongoing call and return to the call on hold First press and then Conference calls With a conference call you can have a joint conversation with up to five people To add a new participant During the call press Cc This puts the joined calls on hold 2 Select Options gt Add call gt Enter the number to call and press GO Select Options Join calls to add the new participant 23 Repeat this task to add more participants To release a participant Select Options gt Release party Select the participant to release To have a private conversation During the call select Options gt Talk to and select the parti
31. d file Locate the downloaded Sony Ericsson PC Suite file on the computer 2 Double click the file and follow the instructions To synchronise using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Computer Start Sony Ericsson PC Suite from Start Programs Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson PC Suite Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for how to connect Phone Select Phone mode Computer When you are notified that the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found your phone you can start synchronising e For usage details see the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Help section once the software has been installed on your computer Synchronising using an Internet service You can synchronise with an Internet service using SyncML or a Microsoft Exchange Server using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync For more information go to www sonyericsson com support to read the Synchronisation Feature guide More features Flight mode In Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked to select a mode the next time you turn on your phone Normal mode full functionality Flight mode limited functionality To activate the flight mode menu Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Flight mode Continue Show at startup To select flight mode When the flight mode menu is activated turn off your phone
32. e first contact listed To update your status Select Menu Messaging IM the Contacts tab Scroll to your name and select Change Edit the information and select Save Chat group A chat group can be started by your service provider by an individual Instant messaging user or by yourself You can save chat groups by saving a chat invitation or by searching for a specific chat group To create a chat group Select Menu Messaging IM the Chat groups tab 2 Select Options Add chat group New chat group 3 Select who to invite from your contacts list and select Continue Enter a short invitation text and select Continue Send To add a chat group Select Menu Messaging IM the Chat groups tab Options Add chat group 47 gt Select an option Conversation history is saved between log out and when you log in again to let you return to chat messages from previous conversations To save a conversation Select Menu Messaging IM the Conversations tab 2 Enter a conversation Select Options Advanced Save conversation 48 Internet If you cannot use the Internet see cannot use Internet based services on page 63 To start browsing Select Search Enter a Web address a search phrase or the name of a bookmark gt Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search To exit the browser Select Options Exit browser
33. e the media player keys to control the radio when the phone is closed The keys must be unlocked For information on how to unlock the keys see To unlock the media player keys on page 62 Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited To turn on the radio Connect a handsfree to the phone When the phone is open select Menu gt Radio You can use Cw to turn on the radio when the phone is closed w starts the last used music application that is the radio or the Walkman player To search for channels automatically When the phone is open select Search is an Internet This To search for channels manually When the phone is closed press Go or CH To change the volume Press the volume key up or down o e To minimise the radio When the phone is open select Options Minimise To return to the radio When the phone is open select Menu Hadio Saving channels You can save up to 20 preset channels To save channels automatically e When the phone is open select L 4 Options gt Auto save To save channels manually When the phone is open and you have found a radio channel select Options gt Save Scroll to a position and select Insert To select saved channels When the phone is open select Options Channels 2 Select a radio channel 31 VA EI yx 03 m T VI Walkman vareinn nf thie nihiicatinn Print only far nrivate iea
34. eate Select Options Save playlist Enter a name and select OK To create a playlist from All view When the phone is open select Menu Media Music 2 Scroll to SensMe and select Open Press or Make sure you are in All view If you are not select All 5 To preview different tracks press e 9 Of 5 To choose an area of tracks select Add and press amp or To create the playlist and play it in the Walkman player select Create 8 Select Options gt Save playlist Enter a name and select OK Audio books If you use Media Go to transfer audio books to your phone from a computer you can listen to the audio books in your phone It may take a few minutes before a transferred audio book appears in the list of available audio books To access audio books When the phone is open select Menu Media Music Audio books You can find audio books in formats other than M4B and those that do not have ID3v2 chapter tags in the Tracks folder Buy Now If you subscribe to a music service allowing limited non permanent use with your phone you can mark a track you are interested in buying later The next time you synchronise your music with Windows Media Player on a computer with enabled Internet access you should be asked if you want to buy the track you marked earlier If you accept the track is downloaded to your computer and your selected music service
35. eloaded games You can also download games For more information go to www sonyericsson com fun Help texts are available for most games To start a game Select Menu Media Games Select a game To end a game Press Applications You can download and run Java applications You can also view information or set different permissions If you cannot use Java applications see cannot use Internet based services on page 63 To select a Java application Select Menu Organiser Applications 2 Select an application To set permissions for a Java application Select Menu Organiser Applications Scroll to an application and select Options Permissions gt Set permissions 59 Java application screen size Some Java applications are designed for a specific screen size For more information contact the application vendor To set the screen size for a Java application Select Menu gt Organiser gt Applications 2 Scroll to an application and select Options gt Screen size Select an option To set a Java application as a wallpaper Select Menu Settings Display Select Wallpaper Application Select a Java application You can only see the Java applications that have support for wallpaper Walk mate Walk mate is a step counter application It keeps track of how many steps you have walked and how many steps you have left towards a daily goal
36. enu gt Settings gt Calls gt Smart search Select an option Editing contacts To add information to a phone contact Select Menu gt Contacts 2 Scroll to a contact and select Options gt Edit contact Scroll between the tabs and select Add or Edit Select an option and an item to add or edit Select Save e If your subscription supports Calling Line Identification CLI service you can assign personal ringtones and pictures to contacts To copy names and numbers to phone contacts Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options Advanced Copy from SIM 19 Select an option To copy names and numbers to the SIM card Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options Advanced Copy to SIM Select an option When you copy all contacts from your phone to the SIM card all existing SIM card information is replaced To automatically save names and phone numbers on the SIM card Select Menu Contacts Scroll to New contact and select Options Advanced Auto save on SIM 3 Select an option To save contacts on a memory card Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options Advanced Back up to m card SIM contacts SIM contacts can contain names and numbers only They are saved on the SIM card To add a SIM contact Select Menu Contacts 20 Scroll to New contact and select Add Enter
37. es and select a folder 43 Scroll to a message and select Options gt Save message To view a message from the inbox Select Menu Messaging Inbox Scroll to the message and select View To call a number in a message When you view the message scroll to the phone number and press Templates If you often use the same phrases and pictures in a message you can save the message as a template To add a message template Select Menu Messaging Messages gt Templates gt New template gt Add Enter text To add items to the message press e scroll and select an item Select Save Enter a title and select OK To save a message as a template Select Menu Messaging Inbox Scroll to the message and select View Options Save as template Message options You can set some options such as the Message alert and default storage 44 location to apply to all messages You can set other options such as the Delivery priority and Delivery time for each message you send To set options for all messages Select Menu gt Messaging gt Messages gt Settings Select an option To set options for a specific message When the message is ready and a recipient is selected select Options gt Advanced Scroll to an option and select Edit Conversations You can choose whether to view your messages in Conversations or Inbox A messaging conversation shows all messaging communic
38. es for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 visual standard MPEG 4 video or the AVC standard AVC video and or ii decoding MPEG 4 or AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 and or AVC video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information including that relating to promotional internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com MPEG Layer 3 audio s an Internet version of this publica decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Java JavaScript and Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the U S and other countries End user license agreement for Sun Java Platform Micro Edition 1 Restrictions Software is confidential copyrighted information of Sun and title to all copies is retained by Sun and or its licensors Customer s
39. ess and hold down until a sign appears Enter the country code area code without the first zero and phone number Press GO To re dial a number When Retry appears select Yes A Do not hold your phone to your ear when waiting When the call connects your phone gives a loud signal To answer a call Press To reject a call Press To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down To mute the microphone during a call Press and hold down Cc Press and hold down again to resume To turn on the loudspeaker during a call Press SpkrOn A Do not hold your phone to your ear when using the loudspeaker This could damage your hearing To view missed calls Press to open the call list Networks Your phone switches automatically between GSM and 3G UMTS networks depending on availability Some network operators allow you to switch networks manually To switch networks manually Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Mobile networks gt GSM 3G networks 2 Select an option Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers for example 112 or 911 You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country with or without the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network In some countries other emergency numbers may also be promoted Your network operator may therefore have saved additio
40. fected To improve a photo with Photo fix Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to amp Make sure Review is set to On Select Options Review On j Take a photo During review select Options Photo fix Viewing and tagging photos To view photos in a slide show Select Menu Media Photo Camera album 2 Select a month Scroll to a photo and select View Select Options Slide show Select a mood Viewing photos on a map When you take a photo you can attach your geographical position to it This is called geo tagging Geo tagged photos are tagged with in Media To view photos on a map Select Menu Media Photo Camera album 2 Select a month Scroll to a photo and select View Select Options View on map To view photos on a map you need a subscription that supports data transmission and Internet settings in your phone You can download Internet settings using the setup wizard or from www sonyericsson com support To change the geo tagging setting Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to amp Select Options gt Add position 3 Select an option Photo tags You can tag photos to categorise them in Photo tags For example you can create a tag called vacation and add it to all your vacation photos To create a new photo tag Select Menu Media Photo Camera album Select a month Scroll to a
41. g 43 Text and picture messages 43 ConversatiONS iese sees see ee eek ee 44 Voice messages 45 magi eR OD 45 Instant messaging 46 Internet ssnin 48 Bookmarks 48 History pages sees 49 More browser features 49 Internet security and certificates 50 Web Teede iese ee RE ee ee ee 50 Ou MDG ARE EO N EN 51 Synchronising 52 Synchronising using a computer 52 Synchronising using an Internet g l cC SE EE EE EE 53 More features 53 Flight mode use cola Se ees ie 53 Update Gervice esse eke Ee 53 Gesture control 54 Location services 54 MA E 55 ASN NP 56 go M EEE 57 Time and date 58 TEN 58 Main menu layout 58 Ringtones ee 58 Screen orientation 59 EET 59 Applcations sesse ER ee ee 59 BOEKE MR EE CR ECCE 60 IMEI number 61 Style UP covers 61 Using the flip 62 Troubleshooting 63 Common questions 63 Error messages eeese 66 Ji Mee EO CN 67 Sony Ericsson W508 W508a W508u Walkman This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or
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43. hown select Edit Scroll to New ServiceCentre and select Add Enter the number including the international sign and country code Select Save To select an MMS profile Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Message settings gt Picture message Select an existing profile or create a new one To set the message server address Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Message settings gt Picture message Scroll to a profile and select Options gt Edit Scroll to Message server and select Edit Enter the address and select OK gt Save The phone does not ring or rings too softly Make sure that Silent mode has not been set to On See To turn off the ringtone on page 59 Check the ringtone volume See To set the ringtone volume on page 58 Check the profile See To select a profile on page 57 Check the divert call options See To divert calls on page 22 The phone cannot be detected by other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology You have not turned the Bluetooth function on Make sure that the visibility is set to Show phone See To turn on the Bluetooth function on page 41 cannot synchronise or transfer content between my phone and my computer when using a USB cable The cable or software has not been properly installed Go to www sonyericsson com support to read Feature guides which contain detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting se
44. ht mode See Flight mode on page 53 Your phone is not receiving any network signal or the received signal is too weak Contact your network operator and make sure that the network has coverage where you are The SIM card is not working properly Insert your SIM card in another phone If this works it is probably your phone that is causing the problem Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location Emerg calls only You are within range of a network but you are not allowed to use it However in an emergency some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112 See Emergency calls on page 17 PUK blocked Contact operator You entered your personal unblocking key code PUK incorrectly 10 times in a row Index A activity MENU discos sasesa eo soronc pibe setae Saad Gua 14 alat ris ege 55 answering service seesess 21 applications eeeeeeeees 59 appointments eeeeeeeeenee 56 ccce EE 5 alidio DOOK ss Ge ES EE seels De 28 auto rotate sesse EE RE ER RE RR Ee RR RE ER Re 59 B backing up and restoring 42 battery CAPS ss 7 elt pro RE 8 NSEING mete 6 Bluetooth M wireless technology 40 bookmarks ernnrvnnnvrvnnvennnrennvrernnvennvsenn 48 business card eere 21 C Gelee 56 cal ONEN P n 22 sl IE EA EE ET 18 call nu
45. inter error 37 Transferring and handling content You can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music You are not allowed to exchange some copyright protected material identifies a protected item Handling content in the phone You can use File manager to handle content saved in the phone memory or on a memory card Tabs and icons in File manager show where the content is saved If the memory is full delete some content to create space To view memory status Select Menu Organiser File manager Select Options gt Memory status Select Memory card or Phone To select more than one item in a folder Select Menu Organiser File manager Scroll to a folder and select Open Select Options Mark Mark several For each item you want to mark scroll to the item and select Mark 38 To move items between the phone memory and the memory card Select Menu Organiser File manager Find an item and select Options gt Manage file gt Move Select Memory card or Phone Scroll to a folder and select Open Select Paste To view information about content Select Menu gt Organiser gt File manager Find an item and select Options gt Information Sending content to another phone You can send content for example in messages or using Bluetooth wireless technology To send content Scroll to an item and select Options Send Select a tran
46. ite new 2 Select Add Enter email address Enter the email address and select OK To add more recipients scroll to o and select Edit Scroll to an option and select Add Enter email address Enter the email address and select OK When you are ready select Done Select Edit and enter a subject Select OK Select Edit and enter the text Select OK Select Add and choose a file to attach 8 Select Continue Send 45 To receive and read an email message Select Menu Messaging Email Inbox Options Check new email Scroll to the message and select View To save an email message Select Menu gt Messaging gt Email gt Inbox Scroll to the message and select View Options Save message To reply to an email message Select Menu gt Messaging gt Email gt Inbox Scroll to the message and select Options gt Reply Write the reply and select OK Select Continue gt Send To view an attachment in an email message When you view the message select Options gt Attachments gt Use gt View Active email account If you have several email accounts you can change which one is active To change the active email account Select Menu gt Messaging gt Email gt Accounts Select an account 46 Push email You can receive notification in your phone from your email server that you have new email messages To turn on push email notification Select Menu gt
47. its local affiliated company without any warranty Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and or equipment may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice Such changes will however be incorporated into new editions of this User guide All rights reserved Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB 2009 Publication number 1225 4690 1 Attention Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported by all networks and or service providers in all areas Without limitation this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112 Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply Please read the mportant information before you use your mobile phone Your mobile phone has the capability to download store and forward additional content e g ringtones The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws You and not Sony Ericsson are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your mobile phone Prior to your use of any additional content please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is other
48. l time and cost During a call the phone shows how long you have been talking You can also check on the duration of your last call your outgoing calls and the total time of all your calls To check the call time Select Menu Settings Calls Time amp cost gt Call timers Showing or hiding your phone number You can decide to show or hide your phone number when you make a call To hide your phone number Select Menu gt Settings gt Calls gt Show hide my no 2 Select Hide number Walkman You can listen to music audio books and podcasts Use Media Go to transfer content to and from your phone For more information see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 39 Stereo portable handsfree To use a handsfree Connect a portable handsfree Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended Walkman player Walkman 25 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 26 You can use the media player keys to control the Walkman player when the phone is closed The keys must be unlocked For information on how to unlock the keys see To unlock the media player keys on page 62 To play music When the phone is open select Menu Media Music 2 Browse by category using the navigation key 3 Scroll to a title and select Play You can use Cw to start playing music when the phone is closed O
49. lect Options Send To Web site Select a Web site from the list or select New Web site Add Enter the email address used for sending to the Web site Enter the Web address and title Select Save Select a Web site from the list Enter text Select Continue Send To send photos or video clips you have just taken to a Web site When you have taken a photo or recorded a video clip select Send gt To Web site Select a Web site from the list or select New Web site Add Enter the email address used for sending to the Web site Enter the Web address and title 5 Select Save and select the Web site Enter text Select Continue gt Send To go to a Web address from contacts Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to a contact and select Open Scroll to a Web address and select Go 1 Printing photos You can print photos using a USB cable connected to a PictBridge compatible printer e You can also print using a Bluetooth compatible printer that supports the Object Push Profile To print photos using a USB cable Connect a USB cable to the phone 2 Connect the USB cable to the printer Wait for feedback in the phone and select OK Enter printer settings if required and select Print Select Menu Media Photo Camera album Select a month Scroll to a photo and select Options gt Print You should disconnect and re connect the USB cable if there is a pr
50. load a photo You can also subscribe to and download content to a computer via feeds using Media Go You can then transfer the content to your phone Updating Web feeds You can manually update your feeds or schedule updates When there are updates sy appears on the screen To schedule Web feed updates Select Menu Media Web feeds 2 Scroll to a feed and select Options Schedule update Select an option Frequent updates may be costly Web feeds in standby You can show news updates on the standby screen To show Web feeds in standby Select Menu Media Web feeds 2 Scroll to a feed and select Options Settings Standby ticker Show in standby To access Web feeds from standby Select Ticker To read more about a feed press or to scroll to a headline and select Go to Podcasts Podcasts are files for example radio programmes or video content that you can download and play You subscribe to and download podcasts using Web feeds To access audio podcasts Select Menu gt Media gt Music gt Podcasts To access video podcasts Select Menu gt Media gt Video gt Podcasts Photo feeds You can subscribe to Photo feeds and download photos To start using Photo feeds see Web feeds on page 50 To access photo feeds Select Menu gt Media gt Photo gt Photo feeds YouTube You can watch video clips on your phone by using the YouTube Ja
51. lways allow This is only possible with devices that require access to a secure service To pair the phone with a Bluetooth handsfree for the first time Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Bluetooth gt Handsfree Select a device Enter a passcode if required Power saving You can save battery power with the Power save function In Power save mode you can only connect with a single Bluetooth device If you want to connect with more than one Bluetooth device at the same time you must turn this function off To turn on power save Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Bluetooth gt Power save gt On Transferring sound to and froma Bluetooth handsfree You can transfer the sound to and from a Bluetooth handsfree using a phone key or the handsfree key To transfer sound Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Bluetooth gt Handsfree gt Incoming call 41 gt Select an option In phone transfers sound to the phone In handsfree transfers sound to the handsfree You need to answer the call with the phone key for this setting to apply To transfer sound during a call During a call select Sound Select from the list Backing up and restoring You can backup and restore contacts the calendar tasks notes and bookmarks using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Before backing up and restoring you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite which is available from
52. m starts the last used music application that is the Walkman player or the radio To stop playing music When the phone is closed press Gm To fast forward and rewind When the phone is closed press and hold down D or Ge To move between tracks e When the phone is closed press D or Gee To minimise the player When the phone is open select Options Minimise TM IN ion of this publication To return to the player e When the phone is open and you are not in any menu press amp Shake control To switch tracks When the phone is closed and music is playing press and hold down C and move the phone to the right with a flick of your wrist to go to the next track 2 To go to the previous track use the same action to the left A Drint nanlu far nriuata ries Print only Tor private use To shuffle tracks When the phone is closed and music is playing press and hold down C and shake your phone To change the volume 1 N E When the phone is closed and music is playing hold the phone out in front of you facing upwards Press and hold down Ga and bend your arm upwards towards you to increase the volume To decrease the volume repeat the action in the opposite direction Playlists You can create playlists to organise your music You can add tracks and folders to a playlist It may take a few minutes for the phone to create a playlist
53. m your network operator contains information about your subscription Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card e You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone See To copy names and numbers to the SIM card on page 20 PIN You may need a PIN Personal Identification Number to activate the services and functions in your phone Your PIN is supplied by your network operator Each PIN digit appears as unless it starts with emergency number digits for example 112 or 911 You can This is an Internet version of this publication O Print only for private use see and call an emergency number without entering a PIN If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row the SIM card is blocked See SIM card lock on page 60 Standby After you have turned on your phone and entered your PIN the name of the network operator appears This view is called standby Your phone is now ready for use Using other networks Making and receiving calls using messaging and data transfer for example Internet based services outside your home network roaming may incur additional costs Contact your operator for more information Help In addition to this User guide Feature guides and more information are available at www sonyericsson com support Help and information are also available in your phone To access the User guide Select Menu gt
54. mbers in message 44 FME NE UE 25 caller specific ringtones 19 calls ste ss opi gre em EI N 24 answering and rejecting 17 emerdgency E 17 handling two calls 23 international ss 16 making and receiving 16 putting on hold 22 sero qo gro NEED 32 je es EO deua 18 n EE OE c 33 POM TING BEE 37 COGS MENIG E 65 conference calls 23 contacts adding phone contacts 19 default contacts 18 8 0 00 gt RE EE 21 Smart search rrrnnnnnnnvvrnnnnrvrnnnnnr 19 ro c a 7 covers CHANGING RE 61 D a 5 gt EE 58 download le Le 64 downloading MUSIC 29 E cu me ER EE EE 45 emergency numbers 17 entering text essere 15 F file manager sies ENE EE EE De 38 leng Lee EE o3 flip LOCKING AR N ES 62 UNGEKING m 62 G NES ie ege 59 geo tagging EEN 34 gesture control eese 54 ele de eR 21 H handsfree een 22 25 Bluetooth wireless technology 41 i eR Tcr 7 MANG NUMDET suos EE EES Ne 25 MEINE PR T 33 IMEI number sessies sesse sd sie ee ei oe se 61 instant messaging 46 Internet bookmarks
55. music are saved on the memory card if a memory card is inserted If not or if the memory card is full photos and music are saved in the phone memory Messages and contacts are saved in the phone memory but you can choose to save them on the SIM card Memory card You may have to purchase a memory card separately Your phone supports Memory Stick Micro M2 memory card adding more storage space to your phone It can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices You can move content between a memory card and the phone memory See Handling content in the phone on page 38 To insert a memory card amp e Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing down Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone To change the phone language Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Language gt Phone language Select an option Entering text You can use multitap text input or T9 M Text Input 1 to enter text The T9 Text Input method uses a built in dictionary To change text input method e When you enter text press and hold down aa To shift between capitals and lower case letters When you enter text press Ga To enter numbers When you enter text press and hold down 8 To enter full stops and commas e When you enter text press CD To enter a symbol When you enter text
56. nal local emergency numbers on the SIM card To make an emergency call Enter 112 the international emergency number and press To view your local emergency numbers Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options Special numbers Emergency nos 17 Video call You can share experiences with friends and family as they happen or save them to share later You see the person you are talking to on your screen The other person sees what is on your camera Before making video calls 3G UMTS service is available when 3G appears To make a video call both parties on the call must have a 3G UMTS phone subscription that supports 3G UMTS service and 3G UMTS coverage To make a video call Enter a phone number with international country code and area code if applicable Select Options Make video call To use the zoom with an outgoing video call Press or To share photos and videos during a video call During a video call press to switch to the video share mode tab 2 Scroll to a video clip or photo and select Share 18 To view video call options During the call select Options Call list You can view information about recent calls To call a number from the call list Press and scroll to a tab Scroll to a name or a number and press Ce Contacts You can save names phone numbers and personal information in Contacts Information can
57. one name Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Phone name 2 Enter the phone name and select OK Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth function is free of charge and makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices possible You can for example Connect to handsfree devices gt Connect to several devices at the same time Connect to computers and access the Internet Exchange items Play multiplayer games A range within 10 metres 33 feet with no solid objects in between is recommended for Bluetooth communication Before using Bluetooth wireless technology You must turn on the Bluetooth function to communicate with other devices You may also have to pair your phone with other Bluetooth devices To turn on the Bluetooth function Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Bluetooth gt Turn on Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth function activated and Bluetooth visibility turned on To pair the phone with a device Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Bluetooth gt My devices Scroll to New device and select Add to search for available devices Select a device Enter a passcode if required To allow connection to the phone Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Bluetooth gt My devices Select a device from the list Select Options gt Allow connection Select Always ask or A
58. r to add the voice command to 3 Record a voice command such as 22 John mobile Follow the instructions that appear Wait for the tone and say the command to record The voice command is played back to you 5 If the recording sounds OK select Yes If not select No and repeat steps 3 and 4 Voice commands are saved in the phone memory only They cannot be used in another phone To voice dial Press and hold down a volume key 2 Wait for the tone and say a recorded name for example John mobile The phone plays the name back to you and connects the call Diverting calls You can divert calls for example to an answering service When Restrict calls is used some divert call options are not available See Restricted dialling on page 24 To divert calls Select Menu gt Settings gt Calls gt Divert Calls Select a call type and a divert option 3 Select Activate Enter the number to divert calls to and select OK More than one call You can handle more than one call at a time For example you can put an ongoing call on hold while you make or answer a second call You can also switch between the two calls You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls Call waiting You will hear a beep if you receive a second call while call waiting is active To activate call waiting Select Menu gt Settings gt Calls gt Manage calls gt Call waiting gt A
59. rganiser gt File manager gt Videos 2 Scroll to a video clip and select Options gt Edit in VideoDJTM Edit the video clip Select Options gt Save To trim a video clip Select Menu gt Organiser gt File manager gt Videos 36 Scroll to a video clip and select Options gt Edit in VideoDJ gt Edit gt Trim j Select OK gt Set gt Start to set the starting point Select Set gt End to set the ending point Select Trim gt Options gt Save Sending content to a Web site If your subscription supports this service you can send photos or video clips to a Web site If you cannot send content to a Web site see cannot use Internet based services on page 63 Web services may require a separate license agreement between you and the service provider Additional regulations and charges may apply Contact your service provider To send photos saved in your phone to a Web site Select Menu Media Photo Camera album Select a month Scroll to a photo and select View Select Options Send To Web site Select a Web site from the list or select New Web site Add Enter the email address used for sending to the Web site Enter the Web address and title 8 Select Save 9 Select a Web site from the list Enter text Select Continue Send To send video clips saved in your phone to a Web site Select Menu Media Video Videos Scroll to a video clip and se
60. roups Scroll to New group and select Add Enter a name for the group and select Continue Scroll to New and select Add For each contact phone number or email address you want to mark scroll to it and select Mark Select Continue gt Done Speed dial Speed dialling lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quickly from standby The contacts can be saved in positions 1 9 To add contacts to speed dial numbers Select Menu gt Contacts Scroll to New contact and select Options Speed dial Scroll to a position number and select Add Select a contact To speed dial Enter the position number and press Ce More calling features Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call 21 To enter your voicemail number Select Menu Messaging Messages Settings the Message settings tab Voicemail number Enter the number and select OK To call your voicemail service Press and hold down CD Voice control By creating voice commands you can Voice dial call someone by saying their name Answer and reject calls when you use a handsfree To record a voice command using voice dialling Select Menu gt Settings gt General gt Voice control gt Voice dialling gt Activate Select Yes gt New voice command and select a contact If the contact has more than one number select the numbe
61. rvices on page 63 To search for track information When you hear a track through a loudspeaker select Menu gt Entertainment gt TrackID gt Start When the radio in your phone is playing select Options gt TrackIDTM e For best results use TrackID in a quiet area Online music and video clips You can view video clips and listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet If you cannot use the Internet see cannot use Internet based services on page 63 To select a data account for streaming Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Streaming settings gt Connect using Select the data account to use Select Save 30 To stream music and video clips Select Menu gt Internet 2 Select Options gt Go to gt Bookmarks Select a link to stream from Video player To play videos Select Menu gt Media gt Video gt Videos 2 Scroll to a title and select Play To stop playing videos Press the centre selection key To fast forward and rewind e Press and hold down or To move between videos Press or To change the volume Press the volume key up or down To change the video screen size Select Options gt Video size Select an option To save a picture from a video clip To pause the video clip press the centre selection key To save the paused image as a picture select Options gt Save picture No e bd Radio You can us
62. s when start charging the phone It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen Some menu options appear in grey A service is not activated Contact your network operator I cannot use Internet based services Your subscription does not include data capability Settings are missing or incorrect 63 You can download settings using the setup wizard or by going to www sonyericsson com support To download settings Select Menu gt Settings gt User help gt Settings download Follow the instructions that appear Contact your network operator or service provider for more information cannot send messages from my phone Most messages require a service centre number to send them The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card If the number to your service centre is not saved on your SIM card you must enter the number yourself To send most picture messages you must set an MMS profile and the address of your message server If no MMS profile or message server exists you can receive all the settings automatically from your network operator download settings using the setup wizard or at www sonyericsson com support To enter a service centre number Select Menu gt Settings gt Connectivity gt Message settings gt Text message and scroll to Service centre The number is shown if it is saved on the SIM card If there is no number s
63. select Options Add symbol 2 Scroll to a symbol and select insert To enter text using T9 Text Input Select for example Menu Messaging Write new Message f w is not displayed press and hold down to change to T9 Text Input 3 Press each key only once even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key For example to write the word Jane press Cs GE C3 Write the whole word before looking at the suggestions 4 Use amp or to view suggestions Press to accept a suggestion 15 Getting started To enter text using multitap From standby select for example Menu gt Messaging gt Write new gt Message If t is displayed press and hold down to change to multitap text input Press Ce repeatedly until the desired letter appears i When a word is written press to add a space To add words to the built in dictionary When you enter text using T9 Text Input select Options Spell word Write the word using multitap input and select Insert 16 Calling Making and receiving calls You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network To make a call Enter a phone number with international country code and area code if applicable 2 Press You can call numbers from your contacts and call list See Contacts on page 18 and Call list on page 18 To end a call Press To make international calls Pr
64. sfer method Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select Using a USB cable You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable to synchronise transfer and back up phone content and use your phone as a modem For more information go to www sonyericsson com support to read Feature guides You may have to purchase a USB cable separately Before using a USB cable See Required operating systems on page 39 Only use a USB cable supported by your phone Do not remove the USB cable from your phone or computer during transfer as this may corrupt the memory card or the phone memory To disconnect the USB cable safely Computer Close any software that you are using with your phone Disconnect the USB cable Drag and drop content You can drag and drop content between your phone a memory card and a computer in Microsoft Windows Explorer To drag and drop content Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable 2 Phone Select Media transfer The phone will remain activated during file transfer Computer Wait until the phone s r memory and memory card appear as external disks in Windows Explorer Drag and drop selected files between the phone and the computer Transferring content to and from a computer You can use Media Go to transfer media content between your phone and a computer Media Go is available for download at www sonyericsson com suppor
65. t Required operating systems You need one of these operating systems to use Sony Ericsson PC software Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher To download Media Go Computer In your Internet browser go to www sonyericsson com support isferring and handling content 39 Select a region and country Select Software downloads Select a phone from the list Select Head more and download under Media Go Select Download now and save the file to your computer Remember where you save the file To install Media Go from the downloaded file Locate the downloaded Media Go file on the computer Double click the file and follow the instructions To transfer content using Media Go Do not remove the USB cable from your phone or computer during transfer as this may corrupt the memory card or the phone memory Connect the phone to a computer with a USB cable supported by your phone 2 Computer Select Start Programs Sony Media Go M Phone Select Media transfer Computer Select Transfer to or from Device using Media Go and click OK Wait until the phone appears in Media Go 40 ansferring and handling cont Move files between your phone and the computer in Media GoTM Phone name You can enter a name for your phone that is shown to other devices when using for example Bluetooth wireless technology To enter a ph
66. tlook Appointments You can add new appointments or reuse existing appointments 56 To add an appointment Select Menu gt Organiser gt Calendar Select a date Scroll to New appointment and select Add Enter the information and confirm each entry Select Save To view an appointment Select Menu gt Organiser gt Calendar Select a date Scroll to an appointment and select View To edit an appointment Select Menu gt Organiser gt Calendar Select a date Scroll to an appointment and select View Select Options gt Edit Edit the appointment and confirm each entry Select Save To set when reminders should sound Select Menu Organiser Calendar Select a date Select Options gt Advanced gt Reminders Select an option A reminders option set in calendar affects a reminders option set in tasks Notes You can make notes and save them You can also show a note in standby To add a note Select Menu gt Organiser gt Notes 2 Scroll to New note and select Add j Write a note and select Save To show a note in standby Select Menu gt Organiser gt Notes Scroll to a note and select Options gt Show in standby To hide a note from standby Select Menu gt Organiser gt Notes Scroll to the note shown in standby This is marked with an icon Select Options Hide in standby Tasks You can add new tasks or reuse existing tasks To add a task
67. uitable method as a text or picture message for sending the message If you cannot use picture messages see cannot use Internet based services on page 63 Sending messages You can send messages from your phone The maximum size of a standard text message is 160 characters including spaces if no other items are added to the message If you enter more than 160 characters a second message is created Your messages are sent as one concatenated message To create and send a message Select Menu Messaging Write new Message gt Enter text To add items to the message press e scroll and select an item Select Continue Contacts look up Select a recipient and select Send If you send a message to a group you will be charged for each member To copy and paste text in a message When you write the message select Options Copy amp paste Select Copy all or Mark amp copy Scroll to and mark text in the message Select Options Copy amp paste Paste Receiving and saving messages You are notified when you receive a message Messages are automatically saved in the phone memory When the phone memory is full you can delete messages or save them on a memory card or on the SIM card To save an incoming message on a memory card Select Menu Messaging Messages Settings Save to Memory card To save a message on the SIM card Select Menu Messaging Messag
68. um Starter Edition is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Microsoft ActiveSync Windows Outlook Windows Media and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries T9 Text Input is a trademark or a registered trademark of Tegic Communications T9 M Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following 3 Print only for private use U S Pat Nos 5 818 437 5 953 541 5 187 480 5 945 928 and 6 011 554 Canadian Pat No 1 331 057 United Kingdom Pat No 2238414B Hong Kong Standard Pat No HK0940329 Republic of Singapore Pat No 51383 Euro Pat No 0 842 463 96927260 8 DE DK FI FR IT NL PT ES SE GB and additional patents are pending worldwide This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licens
69. va application You can search for video clips or upload your own videos To access YouTube Select Menu gt Media gt Video gt YouTube To upload videos to YouTube you need to access YouTube and follow the instructions in the application 51 52 Synchronising You can synchronise in two different ways You can synchronise your phone using a computer program or you can synchronise using an Internet service Use only one of the synchronisation methods at a time with your phone For more information go to www sonyericsson com support to read the Synchronisation Feature guide Synchronising using a computer You can use a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology to synchronise phone contacts appointments bookmarks tasks and notes with a computer program such as Microsoft Outlook Before synchronising you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Sony Ericsson PC Suite software is available for download at www sonyericsson com support See Required operating systems on page 39 To download Sony Ericsson PC Suite Computer In your Internet browser go to www sonyericsson com support 2 Select a region and country j Select Software downloads Select a phone from the list Select Read more and download under PC Suite Select Download now and save the file to your computer e Remember where you save the file To install Sony Ericsson PC Suite from the downloade
70. version of this publication Print only foi private use To switch between saved channels When the phone is closed press and hold down or Ge MusicDJ You can compose and edit your own melodies to use as ringtones Pre arranged sounds with different characteristics are available To compose a melody Select Menu gt Entertainment gt MusicDJTM 2 Select to Insert Copy or Paste sounds Use amp or to scroll between the sounds 4 Select Options gt Save melody Record sound You can record a voice memo or a call Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones In some countries or states it is required by law that you inform the other person before recording the call To record a sound Select Menu gt Entertainment gt Record sound gt Record 32 To record a call During an ongoing call select Options gt Record 2 To save the recording select Save To listen to a recording Select Menu gt Organiser gt File manager Scroll to Music and select Open 3 Scroll to a recording and select Play Imaging You can take photos and record video clips to view save or send You find saved photos and video clips in Media and in File manager Using the camera To activate the camera e Select Menu Camera Viewfinder and camera keys Zoom in or out Take photos Record video Select still camera or video camera Brightness Self timer
71. wise authorized Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable s an Internet version of this publicat in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content Smart Fit Rendering is a trademark or a registered trademark of ACCESS Co Ltd Bluetooth is a trademark or a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such mark by Sony Ericsson is under license The Liquid Identity logo SensMe PlayNow MusicDJ PhotoDJ TracklD and VideoDJ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB TrackID is powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID Gracenote and Gracenote Mobile MusiclD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gracenote Inc WALKMAN WALKMAN logo Sony Memory Stick Micro M2 and Media Go are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation PictBridge is a trademark or registered trademark of Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation Style Up is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB Google Google Maps YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc SyncML is a trademark or registered trademark of Open Mobile Alliance LTD Ericsson is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Adobe Photoshop Alb
72. www sonyericsson support You can backup and restore contacts within your phone using a Memory Stick Micro M2 memory card You can move content between the memory card and the phone memory See Handling content in the phone on page 38 Back up your phone content regularly to make sure you do not lose it To make a backup using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Computer Start the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from Start Programs Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson PC Suite 2 Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for how to connect Phone Select Phone mode Computer Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and make a backup To restore phone content using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite The Sony Ericsson PC Suite will overwrite all the phone content during the restore process You may damage your phone if you interrupt the process Computer Start the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from Start Programs Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson PC Suite Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for how to connect Phone Select Phone mode Computer Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and restore your phone Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain text pictures sound effects animations and melodies You can also create and use templates for your messages When sending messages the phone automatically selects the most s

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