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- Page 1 K300a This is the internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting to know your phone ....4 Calling ........16 Messaging . - Page 4 Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. PlayNow™ is a trademark or a registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. MusicDJ™ is a trademark or a registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. This is the internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use.
- Page 5 T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered trademark of Tegic Communications. T9™ Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: 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;...
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Page 6: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Infrared port Camera button Screen Selection Back Internet button Microphone Stereo headset and charger connector This is the internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. On/off button Earpiece Selection Navigation Clear... -
Page 7: User Guide Symbols
User guide symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this user guide: % See also page ... Use the navigation key to scroll and select % 12 Navigating the menus. Important Note This symbol indicates that a service or function is network- or subscription-dependent. - Page 8 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery This is the internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use.
- Page 9 However talk-time or standby time may become noticeably shorter due to wear and you may have to replace your battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 73 Battery Use and Care. PIN (Personal Identification Number) You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your network operator to activate the services in your phone.
- Page 10 see and call an emergency number without entering a PIN % 17 Emergency calls. Press If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked and the message PIN blocked appears. To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) % 61 SIM card lock.
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Page 11: Icon Description
To make and receive calls Enter the area code and phone number } End call to end the call. When the phone rings answer the call. Icons A selection of icons in standby and on the desktop. Icon Description Tells you the strength of the GSM network signal. Tells you the status of the battery. - Page 12 Icon Description Settings – personal settings, including display, time, date, language, sounds, alerts and calls. For more information, see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. This is the internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use.
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Page 13: Menu Overview
Menu overview Camera File manager Pictures Sounds Videos Themes Games, Applications Other Connectivity Online services* Infrared port Synchronization Mobile networks Data comm. Internet settings Streaming settings Settings for Java™ Accessories *Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent. **The menu depends on which phonebook is selected as default..More settings appear. -
Page 14: Navigating The Menus
Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons on the desktop. Some submenus include tabs that appear on the screen. • Press the navigation key in the center or in a direction: Press to go to the desktop or to select items. Press •... -
Page 15: More Options
More options } More to enter a list of options. File manager Files are saved in the folders. Create subfolders to move files to. Unrecognized files are saved in the To manage files and folders } File manager Scroll to a file Select the folder you want to move the file to, or select New folder and name the folder... -
Page 16: Entering Letters
• From standby, press: 0000 for English or 8888 for Automatic language (SIM dependant). To select writing languages } Settings } General Select a language To switch between writing languages Press and hold Entering letters There are two ways of entering letters: •... - Page 17 For example, if you want to write the word “Jane”, press If the word shown is the one you want, press accept and add a space. To accept a word without adding a space, press want, press words. Accept a word and add a space by pressing Continue writing your message.
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Page 18: Calling
Calling Making and receiving calls Turn on the phone and make sure you are within range of a network to make and receive calls % 8 To turn the phone on and off. If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified, the number is displayed. -
Page 19: Emergency Calls
To select more options during a call Press and select an option. To turn off the microphone } Mute Press Unmute, or press To check your missed calls From standby To call a number from the list, scroll to a number Emergency calls Your phone supports the international emergency numbers, 112, 911 and 08. -
Page 20: To Add A Contact
To select your default phonebook } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Default phonebook. Contacts Select For information and settings in either phonebook Memory The number of entries you can save depends on the amount of memory available in the phone or on the SIM card. To check the memory status } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Memory Contacts... -
Page 21: Copying Contacts
SIM numbers Save entries as a name with a single number. To add a SIM number } Phonebook } New number } Enter the name Copying contacts Copy SIM numbers to and from contacts and the SIM card. When copying all contacts from the phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced. -
Page 22: Calling From The Phonebook
To send all contacts } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Send all To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact } Phonebook picture or personal ringtone to Select a tab and then select a This takes you to Calling from the phonebook If contacts is the default phonebook, you can call from contacts or from the SIM card. -
Page 23: Synchronizing Contacts
Select the name and number you want to edit. } More } Edit To delete a contact or a SIM number Phonebook select a contact or number, press To delete all contacts } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Delete all contacts. -
Page 24: Speed Dialing
Speed dialing Save phone numbers for speed dialing in a list of numbers from 1-9 in your phone and on your SIM card. To set or replace speed dialing numbers } Phonebook } Options } Speed Scroll to a number in the list phone number. -
Page 25: The Magic Word
To set up voice dialing and record names } Settings } General } Activate } Yes } New Select the phone number to add the voice command to. Record a voice command such as “John mobile”. Instructions appear. Lift the phone to your ear, wait for the tone and say the command that you want to record. -
Page 26: Editing Your Voice Commands
To set up and record the magic word } Settings } General Activate. Follow the instructions that appear, save when finished. To activate voice control and make a call From standby, press and hold with a handsfree, say your magic word or press the handsfree button. -
Page 27: Forwarding Calls
Forwarding calls If you cannot answer incoming calls, you can forward them to another number, for example, your answering service. When the Restrict calls function is activated, some Forward calls options are not available. To activate a call forward } Settings } Calls Select a call type and then one of the forward options Activate. -
Page 28: Receiving A Second Call
Receiving a second call When you receive a second call, you can: } Answer • and put the ongoing call on hold. } Busy • to reject and continue the ongoing call. } Replace active call • Handling two calls If you have an ongoing call and a call on hold, you can: } Switch •... -
Page 29: Two Voice Lines
To release a participant } Release part Press To have a private conversation } Talk to Press } Join calls to resume the conference call. Two voice lines Separate business and private calls on two lines with different numbers if your subscription supports alternate line service. To select a line } Settings } Calls To change the name of a line... -
Page 30: Restricted Dialing
To accept all calls } Settings } Calls callers. Restricted dialing Restrict outgoing and incoming calls when at home or abroad. You need a password from your service provider. If you forward incoming calls, you cannot activate some Restrict calls options. The following calls can be restricted: All outgoing •... -
Page 31: Call Time And Cost
Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456. When fixed dialing is activated, you cannot view or manage any phone numbers saved on the SIM card. To activate or deactivate fixed dialing } Phonebook } Options } Special numbers } Fixed dialing. -
Page 32: Setting The Call Cost
To check the call cost } Settings } Calls To reset the call cost meter } Settings } Calls Clear total cost. Setting the call cost The tariff function specifies the price per call unit. If you do not specify this unit, the number of call units appears. To enter the price per call unit } Settings } Calls } Set... -
Page 33: Closed User Groups
To check or change your standard priority level } Settings } Calls Select from available priority levels sent by the network. To change the priority for one call } More } Call priority Enter a number Closed user groups If your network supports closed user groups, you may be able to call at lower costs. -
Page 34: Showing Or Hiding Your Phone Number
Showing or hiding your phone number If your subscription supports the Calling Line Identification Restriction, you can hide your number when making a call. To show or hide your phone number Enter the phone number you want to call. } More and select To always show or hide your phone number } Settings } Calls... -
Page 35: Messaging
Messaging Your phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the services you can use or for more information, see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. Text messages Text messages can contain pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Text messages can be sent to one person, several recipients or to a group saved in the phonebook. - Page 36 To insert an item in a text message While writing your message Select an item type and then an item. Formatting text Change style, size, alignment and create new paragraphs. To format the text in a text message While writing your message Text size, select...
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Page 37: Message Options
Long messages The number of characters allowed in a text message depends on the language you are writing in. You can send a longer message by linking two or more messages. You are charged for each of the messages linked in a long message. You may not receive all parts of a long message at the same time. -
Page 38: Picture Messages
To check the delivery status of a sent message } Messaging } Sent items More } Details. Picture messages Picture messages can contain text, pictures, video clips, camera pictures, and sound recordings, business cards and are sent via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) to a mobile phone or via email. - Page 39 Additional send options Request a read report, a delivery report and set a priority for a specific message. You can also add more recipients to the message. To select additional send options When you have entered the recipient’s phone number More.
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Page 40: Before You Start
To use a predefined template for a picture message } Messaging } Templates } Use } Add to make changes or add new items. } More } Send Automatic download Select how to download your picture messages. } Messaging } Settings } Picture msg } Auto download view the following: Always •... -
Page 41: Email Message
Select a message to read it. To reply to an email message Open the email message Write your message. } Send to send the message. To save an email address or a phone number in an email message Select the email address or phone number } Save email To save an email message Open the message... -
Page 42: Area Information
} Mark for deletion messages. Select more messages by pressing Unmark. } More } Mark for Messages are deleted the next time you connect to your email server. For IMAP4 users only. With send & rec. My friends For more information, contact your service provider or see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. -
Page 43: Imaging
Imaging Camera and video recorder Take pictures and record video clips to save, send or use. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or a phonebook item % 20 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact. To take pictures } Camera } Capture Press and hold... -
Page 44: Sending Pictures And Video Clips
Camera options When the camera is activated All phones that support pictures can receive 160x120 pixel picture size. Some phones supporting pictures cannot receive sizes 1280x960, 640x480 and 320x240. The best size to view on a PC is 1280x960 pixels. Take a self-portrait Hold the phone as shown in the illustration. - Page 45 To take and send a picture Press and hold To record and send video clips Press and hold Send. Pictures Your phone comes with a number of pictures. All pictures are File manager } saved in screen saver, wallpaper, or item in your phonebook % 20 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact.
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Page 46: Editing Pictures
Editing pictures Press exit the picture editor left left left down select tool To edit and save a picture } File manager } Pictures More. want } Use } Edit. Select 160x120 or 320x240 as picture size to edit pictures taken with the camera. } More } Save picture Exchanging pictures Exchange pictures using infrared, cable, picture messages or... - Page 47 To receive and save a picture Open message you received with a picture, or turn on infrared to receive a picture. For a picture in a message For Infrared, follow the instructions that appear. Screen saver and wallpaper The screen saver activates when in idle mode for a few seconds.
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Page 48: Entertainment
Entertainment Media player The media player can play both music and video. You can play music and video clips that you download or receive in a picture message. You can also stream music and videos from Web sites. There is support for MP3, WAV (up to 16 kHz as maximum sample rate) and 3GP. - Page 49 PlayNow™ } Entertainment } PlayNow™ music via the Internet. If settings are not already in your phone % 51 Settings. For more information, contact your service provider or see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. Streaming online music and videos Play videos and listen to music on a Web site by streaming them to your phone.
- Page 50 To set the ringtone volume } Settings } Sounds & alerts to decrease or increase To set the vibrating alert } Settings } Sounds & alerts Set this alert to On, To set sounds and alerts options } Settings } Sounds & alerts Message alert •...
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Page 51: Sound Recorder
To send and receive a melody } File manager } Sounds } More } Send When you receive the melody, follow the instructions that appear. You cannot send a polyphonic melody or an MP3 file in a text message. Sound recorder Record your own memos or calls which can be set as ringtones. - Page 52 To select or change a theme } File manager } Themes To send a theme } File manager } Themes Select a transfer method. To receive and save a theme When you receive the theme, follow instructions that appear. To download a theme } File manager } Themes If settings are not already in your phone % 51 Settings.
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Page 53: Connectivity
Connectivity Settings Before you start using Internet, Messaging, PlayNow™ Settings may already be entered when you buy your phone. If not, contact your network operator, service provider or see, www.SonyEricsson.com/support for more information. In order to use the Internet, and send and receive picture and email messages, you need the following: •... -
Page 54: Options When Browsing
To stop browsing } More } Exit browser. Options when browsing } More and select from the following: Exit browser • – disconnect and go to standby. • Go to the homepage set for the current Internet profile. Bookmarks • –... -
Page 55: Internet Security
• Cookies – improve site access efficiency. • Passwords – improve server access efficiency. To allow or clear cookies in your phone } Connectivity } Internet settings } Cookies option and confirm. To clear the password list } Connectivity } Internet settings } Clear passwords to confirm. -
Page 56: Trusted Certificates
Trusted certificates These verify the WAP gateway or the HTTP server. They are contained in your phone and can also be downloaded. To check the certificates in your phone } Connectivity } Internet settings } Security } Trusted cert.. Synchronizing Synchronize your mobile phone files, contacts, appointments, tasks and notes with similar programs in, for example, a PC using infrared or a cable, and with similar programs on the... -
Page 57: Infrared Port
To enter the remote synchronization settings } Connectivity } If no account exists Continue. A list of options to enter will account appear. Add the server address of the synchronization server, a server username and a server password. when you have entered each setting. Connection Select Applications... -
Page 58: More Features
More features Time and date • To set the time Time. Enter the time • To set the time format • To set the date and date format Time & date } Date. Alarm clock The alarm rings even if the phone is set to silent or turned off. To set and use an alarm } Organizer } Alarms } Alarm •... -
Page 59: Calendar Settings
Calendar reminder options } Always if you want the reminder to sound even though the phone is turned off. When the reminder sounds } No the appointment. A reminder option set in the calendar affects a reminder option set in tasks. To view an appointment } Organizer } Calendar View. - Page 60 Enter the text you want to search for Exchanging appointments Send and receive appointments using infrared or picture messaging. To send an appointment } More } Send Select an item, Receiving an appointment Add appointment? When Tasks Save and set a reminder for up to 80 tasks. To add a new task } Organizer } Tasks } New task } Select a category...
- Page 61 To send a task In the list of tasks for a certain day, select the item you want } More } Send to send Receiving a task Add task? appears }Yes. When Notes Make up to 10 notes in your phone. To add a note } Organizer } Notes } New note } To handle the notes...
- Page 62 To select a profile } Settings } General To change a profile setting } Settings } General the setting that you want to change. To rename a profile } Settings } General name. The normal profile name cannot be changed. To reset all profile settings } Settings } General Stopwatch...
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Page 63: To Use The Calculator
Display light Automatic is a setting for the display light to turn off a few seconds after you last press a key. Power save is designed to optimize standby time. The screen turns off completely a few seconds after you last press a key. To set the display light } Settings } Display Set display light to On, Off,... - Page 64 Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Iden- tity Number) every time you turn on your phone. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked.
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Page 65: Keypad Lock
Keypad lock Lock the keypad to avoid dialing a number by accident. You can still answer an incoming call and the keypad locks again after it. The keypad remains locked until you unlock it manually. Calls to the emergency numbers 112 or 911 can still be made, even when the keypad is locked. -
Page 66: Code Memo
SIM card is inserted in the phone. It is important that you remember your new code. If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To set the phone lock } Settings } General Protection and select an alternative. -
Page 67: Forgot Your Passcode
Enter a checkword (maximum 15 characters) The checkword can consist of both letters and numbers. To add a new code } Organizer } Code memo New code } Add. Enter a name associated with the code, for example, the name of the credit card company Enter the code To change the passcode } Organizer } Code memo... -
Page 68: Troubleshooting
% 73 Battery Use and Care. Charging a non Sony Ericsson battery If the battery you are using is not a Sony Ericsson approved battery % 73 Battery Use and Care. This is the internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. -
Page 69: Menu Language
Menu language If the wrong language is shown, you can select from standby: • Press 0000 • Press 8888 Insert SIM There is no SIM card in the phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly. Insert a SIM card % 6 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery. -
Page 70: Phone Locked
PUK blocked You entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Contact your operator. Phone locked The phone is locked. To unlock the phone % 63 Phone lock. Phone lock code Your phone comes with the phone lock code, 0000. You can change it to any four- to eight-digit code % 63 Phone lock. -
Page 71: Additional Information
Accessible Solutions/Special Needs You can use your TTY terminal with your Sony Ericsson mobile phone (with the necessary accessory). For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs, call the Sony Ericsson... -
Page 72: Efficient Use
Antenna Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss of performance and SAR levels above the recommended limits (see below). - Page 73 FCC RF exposure guidelines when the handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson body worn accessory intended for this phone. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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Page 74: Personal Medical Devices
Personal Medical Devices Mobile phones may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. Please avoid placing the mobile phone over the pacemaker, e.g. in your breast pocket. When using the mobile phone, place it at the ear opposite the pacemaker. If a minimum distance of 6 inches (15 cm) is kept between the mobile phone and the pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited. -
Page 75: Battery Use And Care
• Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire. • Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries and chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not charge sufficiently or may produce excessive heat. Using other batteries and chargers could be dangerous. -
Page 76: Disposing Of The Battery
Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and its service partners reserve the right to charge a handling fee if a returned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below. - Page 77 Product from the dealer. 2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
- Page 78 4 Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability, coverage, services or range of that system.
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Page 79: Fcc Statement
Product serviced, under the conditions set out above, within the warranty period in any EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. -
Page 80: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAB-1031021-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301489-7 and EN 60950, following the provisions of,... -
Page 81: Index
Index alarm clock 56 alerts 48 animations 43 answering service 22 applications 49, 50 battery alien 69 charging and inserting 7 bookmarks 52 business cards 32 calculator 61 calendar 56 call credit limit 30 call list 21 call time and cost 29 call waiting 25 calls accepting 27... - Page 82 file manager 13 formatting text 34 games 49, 50 groups 32 HTTP 51 icons 12 infrared port 55 Internet 51 Java™ 53 keypad lock 63 language phone 13 writing 14 light 61 locks phone lock 68 SIM card 61 This is the internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. magic word 23 media player 46–47 melodies 47...
- Page 83 pictures 43–45 PIN code changing 62 entering 8 PlayNow™ 47 power save 61 profiles 59 PUK 62, 68 recording calls 49 sounds 49 video clips 41 voice commands 23–24 reset the phone 68 restricted dialing 28 ringtones 47 screen saver 45 security code memo 64 Internet 53–54...
- Page 84 T9™ Text Input entering letters 14 tasks 58–59 templates for picture messages 38 for text messages 35 text input 14 text messages 33–36 themes 49 time 56 timer 60 troubleshooting 66 turning on/off infrared port 55 phone 8 phone lock 64 ringtones, melodies 47 SIM lock protection 62 two voice lines 27...
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