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  • Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson W580im. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get free online storage and special offers at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 2 Added dimensions – Accessories from Sony Ericsson Portable Speakers MPS-60 Small yet powerful speakers that fit in your pocket. Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-85 Designed for powerful sound. Music Cable MMC-70 Connects your music mobile phone to your stereo system. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ... 63 Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? Important information ... 66 Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, service and support, safe and efficient use, end user license agreement, warranty, declaration of conformity. Index ... 77...
  • Page 4 Sony Ericsson W580im GSM 850/900/1800/1900 This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or 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...

  • Page 5: Contents

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  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Some functions use more battery power than others and may require more frequent recharging. If talk time or standby time becomes noticeably shorter, replace the battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 69 Battery. ≈ 2.5 h...

  • Page 7: Turning On The Phone

    Lanyard To insert the lanyard With the battery door off, create a loop in the lanyard and slide it into the lanyard slot. Ensure the lanyard loop is secured beneath the plastic hook by gently pulling the lanyard away from the phone.

  • Page 8: Help In The Phone

    Download settings You can set up functions in your phone that use the Internet, such as Internet, picture messaging, email, and Sony Ericsson Update Service. You can use Settings download your SIM card supports the service, your phone is connected to a network, it is started in normal mode and does not already have settings.

  • Page 9: Making And Receiving Calls

    To view the phone demonstration Menu } • From standby select Entertainment } Demo Flight mode You can use your phone in: • Normal mode for full functionality. • Flight mode with limited functionality. Flight mode, network, radio and Bluetooth transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Phone

    Getting to know the phone Phone overview, icons, menus, entering letters, i-mode™ activity menu, File manager, Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) 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. 13 14...
  • Page 11 Selection keys Camera shortcut on navigation key Back key Walkman® key Clear key Navigation key i-mode™ key Silent key Volume keys, camera zoom Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable On/off key Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) slot Lanyard holder Microphone Camera lens Battery cover For more information % 12 Navigation...

  • Page 12: Menu Overview

    Menu overview* Games & apps Fitness Running Walking Results Settings File manager** Camera album Music Pictures Videos Themes Web pages Java app Fitness Other Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. i-mode i-Menu Bookmarks...
  • Page 13 Calls** Answered Settings*** General Sounds & alerts Profiles Ring volume Time & date Ringtone Language Silent mode Update service** Light effects Voice control Increasing ring New events Vibrating alert Shortcuts Message alert Flight mode Key sound Security Setup wizard Phone status Master reset * Menus and desktop items may vary by service provider.
  • Page 14 Navigation The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right and selecting an option. Go to the main menu or select highlighted items Move through menus and tabs Select options shown immediately above these keys on the screen Go back one level in the menus.
  • Page 15 From standby press and hold down any of these keys to reach a contact beginning with the matching letter. From standby press a number key and select Turn off the ringtone when receiving a call. Press and hold down 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 GSM network signal strength EDGE is available GPRS is available Battery status Battery charging, appears with battery status icon Missed incoming call Text message received iMail message received Picture message received Voice message received Ongoing call Handsfree is connected...

  • Page 17: Entering Letters And Characters

    To change the phone language Menu } Settings From standby select } General } Language } Phone language. Select a language. Most SIM cards automatically set the menu language to the country where you bought your SIM card. If not, the predefined language is English.

  • Page 18: File Manager

    Next word prediction When writing a message, you can use T9 Text Input to predict the next word, if previously used in a sentence. To turn next word prediction on/off • When entering letters, select Writing options } Next word pred. } Select.

  • Page 19: Micro™ (M2™)

    To set games and applications to standby Menu } Games & From standby select apps and select an application or a game. More } Set to Select standby. Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Add additional memory to your phone with the Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) memory card.
  • Page 20 To move a file to memory Menu } File From standby select manager. Scroll to a folder and select Open. Scroll to a file and select Manage file } Move. Select to transfer the file to Memory Stick } Select. To copy a file to memory Menu } File From standby select...

  • Page 21: Calling

    Calling Calls, contacts, voice control, call options Making and receiving calls You must turn on your phone and be within range of a network. % 6 Help in the phone. To make a call From standby enter a phone number. Select Call.

  • Page 22: Emergency Calls

    To check missed calls from standby • If i-mode activity menu is set to default, press and use to the New events tab. Scroll to select a number and • Pop-up is set to default, select and use to scroll to the tab.

  • Page 23: Using Contacts

    Enter the name and select OK. Enter the number and select OK. Select a number option. Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information. To enter symbols More } Add such as @, select scroll to a symbol and select Insert. When all information is added, select Save.
  • Page 24 To send a contact Menu } From standby select Contacts. Select a contact. More } Send Select contact. Select a transfer method. Calling This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. To send all contacts Menu } From standby select Contacts.

  • Page 25: Speed Dial

    Scroll to a tab and field and select Edit. Edit the information and select Save. To edit a SIM contact With SIM contacts as the default phonebook: Menu } From standby select Contacts. Scroll to a name and number and More } Edit contact.

  • Page 26: Voice Control

    Voicemail If your subscription includes voicemail, callers may leave a message when you cannot answer a call. Contact your network operator for more information. To call your voicemail service • From standby press and hold down To edit your voicemail number Menu } From standby select Messaging } Settings } Voicemail...
  • Page 27 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 voice dial with a handsfree • From standby press and hold down the handsfree key. The magic word You can record and use a voice command as to activate voice control...

  • Page 28: Call Options

    To edit contact commands Menu } From standby select Contacts and scroll to a contact. More } Edit Select contact. Select the voice command to edit. Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to an answering service. When the restrict call function is activated, some forward call options are not available.
  • Page 29 Press More to view call options: • Switch to toggle between the two calls. • Join calls to join the two calls. • Transfer call to connect the two calls. You are disconnected from both calls. Conference calls With a conference call, you can have a joint conversation with up to five people.

  • Page 30: Accept Calls

    To have a private conversation More } Talk to Select participant to talk to. To resume the conference call, press More } Join calls. Two voice lines If your subscription supports Alternate Line Service (ALS), you can make calls with different phone numbers. To select a line for outgoing calls Menu } Settings From standby select...

  • Page 31: Fixed Dialing

    Fixed dialing The fixed dialing function allows calls to be made to numbers saved on the SIM card. The PIN2 protects the fixed numbers. Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456.

  • Page 32: Messaging

    To call or save from the notepad • During a call, enter a phone number: • Call to call the number. • More } Save number number. Showing or hiding your number With Caller ID, you can show or hide your number when you make a call.
  • Page 33 To enter a service center number Menu } From standby select Messaging } Settings } Text message } Service centre. If there is no number shown, select Edit } New Service Centre the number, including the international “+” prefix and country/region code. Select Save.
  • Page 34 Saving and deleting text messages Received text messages are saved in the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, delete messages or move them to the SIM card. To save a message on the SIM card Menu } From standby select Messaging } Inbox, Sent messages...
  • Page 35 Picture message options Select how to download your picture messages. You can also create a signature for your picture messages, and set how pictures should be resized. To set picture message options Menu } From standby select Messaging } Settings } Select an option.
  • Page 36 To save an item in a picture message • When you view a picture message, More } Save items select an item. To save or delete picture messages % 32 Saving and deleting text messages. iMail You can read your iMail messages on your phone at any time.
  • Page 37 Press to select the attachment field and select Add. Select the attachment type to add. To add more attachments, select Add. Continue } Select Send. Receiving iMail messages A message notification appears on the screen when you have a new iMail to download, or the new iMail automatically appears in your inbox (depending on how you have selected...

  • Page 38: Imaging

    Imaging Camera, pictures, PhotoDJ™ Camera and video recorder You can take pictures or record video clips with your phone. Camera keys To take pictures and video clips Open the phone. From standby press camera. Press to take the picture or start the video.

  • Page 39: Pictures And Video Clips

    Camera album printing You can save pictures to a Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) and print them later, if your printer supports this. For more information, see the Getting started guide with additional information at www.sonyericsson.com/support. To view your camera pictures Menu } File From standby select manager } Camera...
  • Page 40 Scroll to a picture and select View. Imaging This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. More } Edit in Select PhotoDJ™. Edit the picture and select Save picture. To edit and save a video clip Menu } File From standby select manager }...

  • Page 41: Entertainment

    Entertainment Handsfree, Walkman®, Shake control, radio, TrackID™, PlayNow™, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™, games and applications, themes and more Stereo portable handsfree To use the handsfree Connect the portable handsfree to your phone to use it for calls, listening to music, or the radio. Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call ends.
  • Page 42 To play videos Menu } From standby select Entertainment } Video Scroll to a title and select Play. Transferring music Transfer music from your own CD, digital music library or purchase music from the Internet. Disc2Phone computer software and USB drivers are included on the CD that comes with the phone.
  • Page 43 More information about moving files to your phone is available in the Managing files Getting started guide available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Browsing files Music and videos are saved and categorized in the files: • Artists – lists songs on your phone by artist name.
  • Page 44 For more information about WALKMAN® options, see the WALKMAN® Getting started guide with additional information at www.sonyericsson.com/support. To delete a playlist Menu } From standby select WALKMAN } More } My music } Playlists. Scroll to a playlist and press Online music You can view videos and listen to music by streaming them to your...

  • Page 45: Ringtones And Melodies

    Connect the handsfree to your phone before using. The radio can also be used as an alarm signal % 58 Alarms. To listen to the radio Connect the handsfree to your phone. Menu } From standby select Entertainment } Radio. To change the volume •...
  • Page 46 To set the vibrating alert Menu } Settings From standby select Sounds & alerts alert. Select an option. To send a ringtone Menu } File From standby select manager } Music } Ringtone. Scroll to a ringtone and select Send. Select a transfer method.

  • Page 47: Sound Recorder

    VideoDJ™ You can create and edit your own video clips by using video clips, pictures and text. To create a video clip Menu } From standby select Entertainment } VideoDJ™. Select Add, then select an option. Press and select items. More } Select Save.

  • Page 48: Games And Applications

    Games and applications 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. You can set a game or application to appear in standby % 16 Games and applications in standby, and you can view information or set different permission levels.

  • Page 49: Fitness Application

    Information provided by use of Fitness applications is approximate. Sony Ericsson makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the accuracy of the Fitness applications. Any serious health and fitness concerns should be referred to a health care professional.

  • Page 50: Options

    Training setup You can use options to enhance your training. Training setup options • Lap distance – base your training session on a specific lap distance to keep track of the time spent per lap. • Lap time – base you training session on a specific time interval to track the distance covered per interval.
  • Page 51 Advanced calibration You can achieve more accurate measurements by calibrating the phone. To calibrate the phone Menu } Fitness From standby select } Settings } Advanced Select Start. Walk a known distance (at least 100 meters). Select Stop. Enter the covered distance and press Unit settings Set units for speed, distance and calories.

  • Page 52: Connectivity

    Connectivity Settings, using Internet, synchronizing, Bluetooth™ device, USB cable, update service Using Internet You can use i-mode to browse i-mode™ pages and other Web pages, and access online services, for example, news and banking. To start browsing • From standby press a service such as i-Menu, or address to manually enter the address...
  • Page 53 • Select Refresh page – reload the current content. • Select Settings for the following: • Show pictures – set on or off. • Show animations – set on or off. • Video Autoplay – set on or off. • Set timeout –...
  • Page 54 USB cable, which is included with the phone. Sony Ericsson PC Suite software You can install synchronization software for your computer found in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on the CD included with your phone. The software includes help information. You can also visit www.sonyericsson.com/support to download the software or the Synchronization Getting started guide.
  • Page 55 To start remote synchronization Menu } From standby select Organizer } Synchronization. Scroll to an account and select Start. Bluetooth™ wireless technology The Bluetooth™ function makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices possible. You can: • connect to handsfree devices. •...
  • Page 56 To pair a device with your phone Menu } Settings From standby select Connectivity My devices } New device for available devices. Make sure the other device is visible. Select a device from the list. Enter a passcode, if required. To allow connection or edit your device list Menu } Settings...

  • Page 57: Transferring Files Using The Usb Cable

    File transfer You can synchronize, transfer files, Contacts use the phone as modem and more using Bluetooth communication % 52 Sony Ericsson PC Suite software. Transferring files using the USB cable You can connect your phone to a } Bluetooth } computer, via the USB cable.
  • Page 58 Windows XP (Pro and Home) with SP1/SP2. USB drivers are installed automatically with the PC Suite software. To use phone mode Computer: Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from the CD that came with your phone. Computer: Start PC Suite from Start/ Programs/Sony Ericsson/PC Suite.

  • Page 59: Update Service

    • Over the air via your phone • Via the provided USB cable and an Internet-connected computer The Sony Ericsson Update Service requires data access (GPRS). Your operator will provide you with a subscription with data access and price information.

  • Page 60: More Features

    More features Alarm clock, calendar, tasks, profiles, time and date, SIM card lock Alarms You can set the alarm signal as a sound or radio. To set an alarm Menu } From standby select Organizer } Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Time: and select Edit.
  • Page 61 To reuse an existing appointment Menu } From standby select Organizer } Calendar. Select a date. Scroll to an appointment and select View. More } Select Edit. Edit the appointment and confirm each entry. Select Save. To send an appointment Menu } From standby select Organizer } Calendar.
  • Page 62 To set when reminders should sound Menu } From standby select Organizer } Tasks. Select a task. More } Select Reminders. Select an option. A reminders option set in tasks affects a reminders option set in the calendar. Notes You can make notes and save them. You can also show a note in standby.

  • Page 63: Sim Card Lock

    Profiles Profiles adapt your phone to different situations, for example, while in a meeting. Some profiles, such as ring volume, adjust automatically. To select a profile Menu } Settings From standby select General Profiles. Select a profile. To view and edit a profile Menu } Settings •...

  • Page 64: 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. PIN. To set the phone lock From standby select } Phone protection } Select an alternative.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    To set automatic key lock Menu } Settings • From standby select } Security } Locks General } Automatic keylock. Display Brightness You can change the brightness level of the display. To set the brightness • Menu } Settings From standby select Display Brightness.
  • Page 66 Select an option. When instructions appear, select Continue. If you select Reset all, content such as melodies and pictures that you have downloaded, received or edited is also deleted. No battery icon appears when I start charging the phone It may take up to 30 minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen.
  • Page 67 Check the profile % 61 To select a profile. Check the Call Forward options % 26 Forward call options. I cannot synchronize or transfer data between my phone and my computer, when using the USB cable provided The cable has not been properly installed and detected on your computer.

  • Page 68: 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 On www.sonyericsson.com, under the support...
  • Page 69 In the unlikely event that your product needs service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased, or one of our service partners. Save your proof of purchase, you will need it if you need to claim warranty. Support Argentina 800-333-7427 Australia...

  • Page 70: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Philippines/Pilipinas Polska Portugal România Россия Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Singapore Slovensko South Africa Suomi Sverige Türkiye Україна United Kingdom United States Venezuela Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this information before using your mobile phone. These instructions are intended for your safety. Please follow these guidelines.
  • Page 71 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 and performance standards.

  • Page 72: Personal Medical Devices

    Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference...

  • Page 73: Disposing Of The Battery

    (with the necessary accessory). For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at www.sonyericsson-snc.com.
  • Page 74 To delete personal data, perform a master reset and remove the memory card. DELETION OF MATERIAL FROM THE PHONE MEMORY DOES NOT ENSURE THAT SAID INFORMATION CANNOT BE RECOVERED BY A SUBSEQUENT USER. SONY ERICSSON DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST A SUBSEQUENT USER OF THE DEVICE...

  • Page 75: End User License Agreement

    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 76: Our Warranty

    Our warranty Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects in design, material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer. This Limited Warranty will last for a period of two (2) years...
  • Page 77 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.

  • Page 78: Fcc Statement

    This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Declaration of Conformity for W580im We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our...

  • Page 79: Index

    Index alarms ... 58 answering service ... 24 applications ... 46 appointments ... 58 battery ... 4 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ... 53 buttons, see keys calendar ... 58 call forward ... 26 call list ... 23 call numbers in message ... 31 call time ...
  • Page 80 icons ... 14 iMail ... 34 iMMS See picture messaging (iMMS) ... 32 Internet bookmarks ... 51 i-mode™ ... 50 passwords and cache ... 51 profiles ... 51 security and certificates ... 51 keys ... 12 lock phone ... 62 SIM card ...
  • Page 81 sending melodies and ringtones ... 44 notes ... 60 setup wizard ... 5 shortcuts ... 14 Shuffle Shake ... 39 SIM card contact numbers ... 21 copying to/from ... 22 lock and unblock ... 61 SOS See emergency numbers ... 20 sound recorder ...

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