Sony Ericsson Z610i User Manual

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Imaging ... 47 Camera, video, blog, pictures, PhotoDJ™, themes. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Sony Ericsson Z610i Entertainment ... 52 Music and Video player, PlayNow™, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™, ringtones and melodies, games.
Page 2: Under No Circumstances Will Sony Ericsson Be
Sony Ericsson UMTS 2100 GSM 900/1800/1900 This user guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 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.
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or otherwise reverse engineer Software. Software may not be leased, assigned, or sublicensed, in whole or in part. Export Regulations: Software, including technical data, is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated regulations, and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries.
Page 4: Getting Started
Some functions use more battery power than others and may cause a need for more frequent re-charging. If talk time or standby time becomes noticeably shorter, you may have to replace the battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 85 Battery...
Page 5: Sim Card And Battery
SIM card and battery To insert SIM card and battery Remove the battery cover by pressing and sliding it as shown in the picture. Slide the SIM card into its holder with the contacts facing down. Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
Page 6: Turning On Your Phone
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. You may be asked to register your phone at Sony Ericsson. If you accept to register your phone, no personal data, such as your phone number, will be transferred to or processed by Sony Ericsson.
Page 7: Activity Menu
Help in your phone Help and information is available in your phone at any time. To use the setup wizard } Settings } General wizard and select an option: • Settings download • Basic setup • Tips and tricks To view information about functions } More } Scroll to a function available.
Page 8 Activity menu tabs • New events – When you have missed a call or received a new message, New events tab appears. Press to dismiss an event. New events can also be set to appear as pop-up } Settings } text instead, } New events } •...
Page 9: Take Pictures Or Record Video Clips
Take pictures or record video clips Screen options Back Take pictures Record video Memory stick slot Adjust brightness This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. To take a picture or record video From standby, press and hold activate the camera.
Page 10: Getting To Know The Phone
Getting to know the phone Keys, menus, navigation, icons, shortcuts, phone language, entering letters, file manager, memory card. Phone overview Some icons on keys may differ. Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 11 Ear speaker Screen Selection key Navigation key/Music player control Back key Internet key Video call camera Selection key Clear key Activity menu key Camera button Silent key Power on/off button Play/stop button Volume, camera adjust brightness buttons Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) slot Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Camera lens External display...
Page 12: Menu Overview
Menu overview PlayNow™* Camera File manager* Camera album Music Pictures Videos Themes Web pages Games Applications Other Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write new Inbox Email RSS reader...
Page 13 Calls** Answered Settings** General Sounds & alerts Profiles Ring volume Time & date Ringtone Language Silent mode Update service Increasing ring Voice control Vibrating alert New events Message alert Shortcuts Key sound Flight mode Security Setup wizard Phone status Master reset * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.
Page 14 Navigation The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. Scroll to a tab by pressing the left or right part of the navigation key. Go to the main menus or select highlighted items. Move through the menus and tabs. Select options shown above these keys on the screen.
Page 15 Press a number key and then Press for shortcuts when browsing shortcuts or access keys View a shortcut guide when using the camera. Turn off the ringtone when receiving a call. Press and hold to set the phone to silent. The alarm signals even if the phone is set to silent.
Page 16: Status Bar
Status bar Some of the icons that may appear: Icon Description 3G (UMTS) network is available. GSM network signal strength. Battery status. Battery charging, appears with battery status icon. Missed incoming call. Text message received. Email message received. Picture message received. Voice message received.
Page 17: Phone Language
Phone language Select the language to use in the phone menus or when writing text. To change the phone language } Settings } General Language } Phone language. Select a language. In standby, you can also press: • 8888 for automatic language. •...
Page 18: File Manager
To enter letters using T9 Text Input To enter text, you have to be in a function where text input is possible, } Messaging } Write new for example, } Text message. For example, to write the word “Jane”, press If the word shown is the one you want, press to accept and add a...
Page 19 Create subfolders to move or copy files to. Games and applications can be moved within the Games Applications folders and from the phone memory to the memory card. Unrecognized files are saved in the Other folder. When handling files, you can select several or all files in a folder at the same time for all items except Games...
Page 20: Calling
To move or copy files to a computer % 67 Transferring files using the USB cable To create a subfolder 1 } File manager and open a folder. 2 } More } New folder and enter a name for the folder. 3 } OK to save the folder.
Page 21 Your phone also switches automatically between GSM and 3G (UMTS) networks depending on availability. Some network operators allow you to switch networks manually, as searching for unavailable networks consumes battery power. To switch networks 1 } Settings } Connectivity } Mobile networks } GSM/3G networks.
Page 22: Emergency Calls
To reject a call • Quickly press • Close your phone. • } Busy. To turn off the microphone Press and hold To resume the conversation press and hold again. To turn the loudspeaker on or off during a voice call } More } Turn on speaker speaker.
Page 23: Video Call
Video call See a person on screen during calls. Before you start To make a video call, both you and the person you are calling need a subscription that supports the 3G (UMTS) service, and you need to be within range of a 3G (UMTS) network. 3G (UMTS) service is available when the 3G icon appears in the status bar.
Page 24 • Sound – options during a video call • Turn off speaker/Turn on speaker – incoming sound. • Mute microphone/Unmute mic. – microphone off or on. • Transfer sound – to and from Bluetooth handsfree equipment. • Layout – options •...
Page 25: Using Contacts
Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information. To enter } More } Add symbols such as @, symbol and select a symbol When all information is added To delete a contact 1 } Contacts and scroll to a contact. Press and select Yes.
Page 26 To call a SIM contact • SIM contacts is default and when the contact is highlighted press to select a number. } Call to make a voice call, or } Make video call to make a video call. • Phone contacts is set as default } Contacts } More } Options } SIM and select the contact...
Page 27: Synchronizing Contacts
Synchronizing contacts You can synchronize your contacts with a contacts application on the Web. For more information % 64 Synchronizing To save and restore contacts with a memory card } Contacts } More } Options } Advanced } Back up to M.S. Restore from M.S.
Page 28: Voice Control
Contact your network operator for your voicemail number or for more information. To call your voicemail service Press and hold . If you have not entered a voicemail number, and enter the number. To edit your voicemail number } Messaging } Settings } Voicemail number.
Page 29 To make a call From standby, press and hold one of the volume keys. Wait for the tone and say a recorded name, for example “John mobile”. The name is played back to you and the call is connected. To make a call with a handsfree From standby, press and hold the handsfree button, or press the Bluetooth headset button.
Page 30: Diverting Calls
To edit your voice commands 1 } Contacts and scroll to a contact. 2 } More } Edit contact the relevant tab. To re-record a voice command 1 } Settings } General control } Voice dialling } Edit } More } Replace Select a command voice.
Page 31: Conference Calls
Handling two voice calls If you have calls ongoing and on hold, you can: } More for options: • Switch – to switch between the two calls. • Join calls – to join the two calls. • Transfer call – to connect the two calls.
Page 32: Restricted Dialling
To change the name of a line } Settings and use } Edit line to the Display Select the line to edit. My numbers View, add and edit your own phone numbers. To check your phone numbers } Contacts } More } Options } Special numbers } My numbers select one of the options.
Page 33: Call Time And Cost
You can still call the international emergency number, 112, even when the fixed dialling function is activated. Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456. When fixed dialling is activated, you may not be allowed to view or manage any phone numbers saved on the SIM card.
Page 34: Business Cards
} New contact to create a new contact to save the number to. Showing or hiding your number If your subscription supports the Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR) service, you can hide your phone number when making a call. To always show or hide your phone number 1 } Settings } Calls...
Page 35: Messaging
Messaging Text messaging, picture messaging, voice messaging, email, My friends. Your phone supports various messaging services. Please contact your service provider about the services you can use, or for more information, visit www.sonyericsson.com/support Text messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain simple pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies.
Page 36 To insert an item in a text message When writing your message } Add item. Select an option and then an item, for example, a picture. You can convert your text message to a picture message. When writing your message More To picture msg continue creating a picture message,...
Page 37 To save or delete several messages 1 } Messaging and select a folder. } More } Delete all Select a message msgs to delete all messages in the } Mark several folder or select messages by pressing Unmark. 3 } More } Save message } Delete messages messages or delete messages.
Page 38 To check the delivery status of a sent message } Messaging } Sent messages select a text message } View status. Picture messaging (MMS) Picture messages can contain text, pictures, camera pictures, slides, sound recordings, video clips, signatures and attachments. You can send picture messages to a mobile phone or an email address.
Page 39 To select additional send options When the message is created and a recipient is selected 2 } Add recipient to add another } Edit recipients recipient or } Edit subject and add recipients. to change the message subject or } Advanced for more send options.
Page 40: Voice Messages
To add a template 1 } Messaging } Templates } New template } Picture msg. 2 } More to add new items. } OK Save, enter a title template. To use a template 1 } Messaging } Templates a template from the list the template as it is or template to edit the template,...
Page 41 The email address that you use on your computer can also be used in your phone. To do this, your phone needs the same email settings as used by your computer for email address. To use your computer email address in your phone, do one of the following: •...
Page 42 To create an email account 1 } Messaging } Email } Settings } New account } Add. Enter a name for the account } Setup For help instructions, or press to a setting Press to a setting and enter the following minimum required settings: •...
Page 43 Press to select the subject field, type an email subject the subject Edit. Press to select the text field, write your message OK. To edit the message Edit. Press to select the attachment field. } Add and choose the attachment } Select type to add to select the...
Page 44 Push email Receive a notification in your phone from your email server that you have new email, if supported by your email provider. To turn on push email notification • When using send & receive, turn on, if required or •...
Page 45 To send a chat message from My friends 1 } Messaging } My friends } Contacts tab and select a contact from the list. 2 } Chat and type your message You can also continue a chat conversation from the Conversations Status Show your status to your contacts...
Page 46: Area And Cell Information
To save a conversation } Messaging } My friends } Conversations tab and open a } More } Save conv. conversation To view a saved conversation } Messaging } My friends } } More } Saved Conversations conv. To view watching users } Messaging } My friends } } More } Watching Contacts...
Page 47: Imaging
Imaging Camera, video, blog, pictures, PhotoDJ™, themes. Camera and video recorder Take pictures and record video clips to save, view and send in messages % 9 Take pictures or record video clips Camera settings When you are in the viewfinder for options to adjust and enhance your pictures and video clips before taking or recording them.
Page 48: Transferring Pictures
• White balance – adjust colours to lighting conditions. Select from Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent Incandescent. • Picture quality (camera): • Normal • Fine • Microphone (video) – set microphone. • Shutter sound (camera) – select different shutter sounds. • Time and date (camera) –...
Page 49: Pictures And Video Clips
A text message is sent to your phone with your Web address and log-in information. Your Web address will also be bookmarked. You can forward the bookmark for others to access your Web page photos. To send pictures to a blog 1 } File manager and select a picture in a folder.
Page 50 To send a picture } File manager } Pictures } More } Send to a picture. a transfer method. Some phones cannot receive large picture sizes. To receive a picture } Settings } Connectivity a transfer method. To save a picture in a message % 36 To save an item in a text % 39 To save an item in a message...
Page 51 PhotoDJ™ Edit pictures using PhotoDJ™. To edit and save a picture 1 } Entertainment } PhotoDJ™ } File manager } Pictures } More } Edit in a picture Select an option. After you have edited the selected } More } Save picture Themes Change the appearance of the screen,...
Page 52: Entertainment
Entertainment Music and Video player, PlayNow™, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™, ringtones and melodies, games. Music and video player Your phone supports, for example, the following file types: MP3, MP4, M4A, 3GPP, AMR, MIDI, iMelody, eMelody, WMA, WMV, WAV (16 kHz maximum sample rate) and Real®8. The phone also supports streamed files that are 3GPP compatible.
Page 53 To use Disc2Phone Connect the phone to a computer with the USB cable that came with your phone and select File phone turns off and prepares to transfer files. % 67 For more information Transferring files using the USB cable Computer: Start/Programs/ Disc2Phone.
Page 54 To create a playlist 1 } Music player } Playlists } New playlist } Add. Enter a name Select from the files that are available in the file manager. You can add several files at a time and you can also add folders.
Page 55 Online music and videos View videos and listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet. If settings are not already % 60 Settings in your phone information, contact your network operator or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support To select a data account for streaming } Settings } Connectivity...
Page 56: Ringtones And Melodies
To download a music file When you have listened to a music file preview, you can agree to accept the } Yes conditions to download or not. A text message is sent to confirm payment and the file is made available to download.
Page 57 To edit a MusicDJ™ melody } File manager } Music } More } the melody Edit. Exchanging MusicDJ™ melodies Send and receive melodies using one of the available transfer methods. You are not allowed to exchange copyright-protected material. You cannot send a polyphonic melody or an MP3 file in a text message.
Page 58: Sound Recorder
• Duration – to select the display time for the text. • Delete – to remove the text. • Move – to move the text to another position. • Copy – to copy the text. VideoDJ™ options } More for options: •...
Page 59 To listen to a recording } File manager } Music } Play a recording Games Your phone contains several games. You can also download games and applications directly to the folders in your phone. Help texts are available for most games. To start and end a game 1 } Entertainment } Games, select game...
Page 60: Connectivity
Web page you are visiting: } RSS feeds feeds for the Web page. } Go to tab, and select • Sony Ericsson defined homepage set for the current profile. • Bookmarks bookmarks to Web pages. and select a service such as to any Web page.
Page 61 • Enter address – enter the address of a Web page. • Search Internet – use Google to search. • History – list of previously visited Web pages. • Saved pages – list of your saved Web pages. } Tools for the following: •...
Page 62 To work with bookmarks 1 } Internet } More } Go to } Bookmarks and select a bookmark Select an option, such as sending a bookmark as a text message. Internet shortcuts When using the Internet, you can use keypad shortcuts to menu options. To use Internet keypad shortcuts or access keys When browsing, press and hold...
Page 63: Rss Reader
Before you start If settings are not in your phone % 60 Settings To select a profile for Java } Settings } Connectivity } Internet settings } Settings for Java and select an Internet profile. Saved information When browsing, you can save the following information: •...
Page 64 Internet services or the USB cable included with the phone. Synchronization with a computer Install synchronization software for your computer found in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on the CD, included with the phone. The software includes help information. You can also visit www.sonyericsson.com/support...
Page 65 Bluetooth™ wireless technology The Bluetooth™ function makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices possible. You can: • connect to handsfree devices. • connect to stereo headsets. • connect to several devices at the same time. • connect to computers and access the Internet.
Page 66 Select a device from the list. Enter a passcode, if required. To allow connection or edit your device list 1 } Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth } My devices a device from the list. 2 } More to view a list of options. To add a Bluetooth handsfree 1 } Settings } Connectivity...
Page 67: Transferring Files Using The Usb Cable
Sony Ericsson PC Suite to synchronize, transfer files, use the phone as modem and more via Bluetooth communication. Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from the CD that came with the phone or download www.sonyericsson.com/support it at The PC Suite also includes help.
Page 68 File transfer Drag and drop files between your memory card and computer in Microsoft Windows Explorer. Use Sony Disc2Phone (music transfer) or Adobe™ Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition (picture transfer/storage). These applications are found on the CD that came with the phone or at www.sonyericsson.com/support...
Page 69: Update Service
Synchronization, File manager and Mobile Networking Wizard. For other applications, use the file transfer mode. You need to install and use Sony Ericsson PC Suite, included on the CD that came with the phone or found at www.sonyericsson.com/support...
Page 70: More Features
Visit Select a region and country. Enter the product name. Select Sony Ericsson Update Service and follow the instructions. More features This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. More features Alarm clock, calendar, tasks, profiles, time and date, SIM card lock, etc.
Page 71 Calendar You can use the calendar to keep track of important meetings. The calendar can be synchronized with a computer calendar or with a calendar on the % 64 Synchronizing Appointments Add new appointments or use existing appointments as templates. To add a new appointment 1 } Organizer } Calendar } Select } New appointm.
Page 72 • Delete – delete old or all appointments. • Help – for more information. Exchanging appointments Exchange appointments using a transfer method. You can also synchronize appointments with % 64 Synchronizing a computer To send an appointment Select an appointment in the list for a } More } Send certain day a transfer method.
Page 73: Code Memo
Exchanging notes Exchange notes using one of the available transfer methods. You can also synchronize notes with a % 64 Synchronizing computer To send a note } More } Send Select a note select a transfer method. Timer Your phone has a timer. When the signal rings, press any key to turn it off or select Restart.
Page 74 To open code memo for the first time 1 } Organizer } Code memo. A message with instructions appears Enter a four-digit passcode Re-enter the new passcode to confirm. Enter a checkword (maximum 15 characters) Done. The checkword can consist of both letters and numbers. To add a new code 1 } Organizer } Code memo } New code }...
Page 75: Time And Date
To reset profiles } Settings } General } More } Reset profiles. Time and date The time is always displayed in standby. To set the time and time format 1 } Settings } General date } Time. Enter the time. 3 } Format and select an option.
Page 76: Phone Lock
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 set the phone lock 1 } Settings } General } Security } Locks } Phone protection } Protection and select an alternative.
Page 77: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your network operator, but you can easily correct most of the problems yourself.
Page 78 I cannot turn on the phone Possible cause : The battery is discharged. Solution : Recharge the battery % 5 To charge the battery Solution : Turn the phone on with the charger attached. If the phone starts, restart the phone with no charger attached.
Page 79 % 7 Help in your phone Solution www.sonyericsson.com/support choose your phone model, then choose “Phone setup – MMS” and % 60 Settings follow the instructions I cannot use the Internet Possible cause : Your subscription does not include data capability. Solution : Please contact your network operator.
Page 80 To reset the phone 1 } Settings } General reset. 2 } Reset settings } Reset When instructions appear If you select , content such as Reset all melodies and pictures that you have downloaded, received or edited is also deleted.
Page 81 (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Solution : Contact your network operator. Charging, alien battery Possible cause : The battery that you are using is not a Sony Ericsson- approved battery. % 85 Battery Solution Troubleshooting...
Page 82: Important Information
• Global and local Web sites providing support • A global network of Call Centers • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners • A warranty period. Learn more about the warranty conditions in this User guide Country...
Page 83 Finland 09-299 2000 France 0 825 383 383 Germany 0180 534 2020 Greece 801-11-810-810 210-89 91 919 (from mobile phone) Hong Kong 8203 8863 Hungary +36 1 880 47 47 India 1800 11 1800 (Toll free number) 39011111 (from mobile phone) Indonesia 021-2701388 Ireland...
Page 84: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety...
Page 85: Emergency Calls
The battery should only be charged in temperatures between +5°C (+41°F) and +45°C (+113°F). Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. Using other batteries and chargers could be dangerous.
Page 86 15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson accessory intended for this phone and worn on the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 87: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ab
Communications AB and its affiliated companies (“Sony Ericsson”) and its third party suppliers and licensors (“Software”). As user of this Device, Sony Ericsson grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to use the Software solely in conjunction with the Device on which it is installed and/or delivered with.
Page 88: Our Warranty
Software. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the Software contains material or code of a third party, such third party, shall be entitled third party beneficiaries of these terms.
Page 89 – this is not a defect and corresponds to normal wear and tear. When the talk time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
Page 90 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS;...
Page 91: Conformity
Bluetooth™ Qualified Design ID is B011122. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our...
Page 92: Index
Index Activity menu ... 7 alarms ... 70 animation ... 49 answering service ... 27 applications ... 59 appointments ... 71 automatic redialling ... 21 battery inserting and charging ... 5 use and care ... 85 blog ... 48 Bluetooth wireless technology ... 65 business cards ...
Page 93 date ... 75 delivery status ... 38 Disc2Phone ... 52 display, brightness ... 76 downloading files ... 62 email ... 40 entering letters ... 17 file manager ... 18 fixed dialling ... 32 games ... 59 groups ... 34 handsfree ... 11, 24, 28, 29 Bluetooth ...
Page 94 messages area and cell information ... 46 delivery status ... 38 email ... 40 picture ... 38 text ... 35 voice ... 40 microphone ... 22 music transferring ... 53 music player ... 52 MusicDJ™ ... 56 My friends ... 44 my numbers ...
Page 95 setup wizard ... 6 shortcuts ... 16 SIM card contact numbers ... 25 copying to/from ... 26 lock and unblock ... 75 text messages ... 35 emergency numbers ... 22 sound recorder ... 58 sound, transferring and directing ... 67 speed dialling ...
Page 96 wallpaper ... 49 warranty ... 87 writing languages ... 17 zoom camera ... 47 Web page ... 61 Index This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.

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