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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson Z555a. Discover gesture control. Show it off. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get a suite of tools, free online storage, special offers, news and competitions at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
- Page 2 Accessories – More for your Phone Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-105 A portable handsfree solution for use in the car Bluetooth Headset HBH-PV770 A lightweight headset with high performance Design Collection IDC-22 Phone case in soft leather with integrated mirror These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in every market.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ... 5 Assembly ... 5 Turning on the Phone ... 6 Making and Receiving Calls ... 7 Help in your Phone ... 7 Charging the Battery ... 8 Phone Overview ... 9 Menu Overview ... 11 Navigation ... 13 Shortcuts ... - Page 4 IMEI Number ... 59 Troubleshooting ... 60 Common Questions ... 60 Error Messages ... 61 Important Information ... 63 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use ... 65 Limited Warranty ... 69 Declaration of Conformity for Z555a ... 72 Index ... 73...
- Page 5 Sony Ericsson Z555a GSM 850/1800/1900 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 6 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. Customer agrees to comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that it has the responsibility to obtain licenses to export, re-export, or import Software.
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Page 7: Getting Started
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 contacts facing down. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. -
Page 8: Turning On The Phone
Turning on the Phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested. Select a language. Select Yes to use the setup wizard. If you make a mistake when you enter your PIN, you can press numbers from the screen. -
Page 9: Making And Receiving Calls
Standby After you have turned your phone on and entered your PIN, the name of the network operator appears on the screen. This is called standby. Making and Receiving Calls You must turn on your phone and be within range of a network. To make a call From standby enter a phone number (with international country code and... -
Page 10: Charging The Battery
Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. Charging the Battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it. To charge the battery Getting Started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Connect the charger to the phone. -
Page 11: Phone Overview
Phone Overview Screen Selection key Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Back key Internet key On/off key Selection key Clear key Activity menu key Navigation key Silent key This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Getting Started... - Page 12 Gesture control light Camera Memory card slot (under the cover) Volume buttons External display Getting Started 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 PlayNow™* Camera File Manager** Calls** Answered This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write New Sent Messages Inbox Saved Messages Email My Friends* RSS Reader Call Voicemail Drafts Templates Outbox Settings... - Page 14 Settings** General Sounds & Alerts Profiles Ring Volume Time & Date Ringtone Language Silent Mode Update Service Increasing Ring Gesture control Vibrating Alert New Events Message Alert Shortcuts Key Sound Security Setup Wizard Phone Status Master Reset * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent. ** You can use the navigation key to scroll between tabs in submenus.
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Page 15: Navigation
Navigation The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. To navigate the phone menus From standby select Menu. Use the navigation key to move through the menus. To scroll between the tabs • Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right. -
Page 16: Shortcuts
Press and hold down a number key to reach a contact beginning with a specific letter Press a number key and select Call to speed dial Press to turn off the ringtone when you receive a call. Press and hold down to set the phone to silent. The alarm signals even if your phone is set to silent Press to change letter case when writing a message. -
Page 17: Activity Menu
To edit a navigation key shortcut From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Shortcuts. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Scroll to a menu option and select Shortcut. Activity Menu The activity menu gives you fast access to certain functions. - Page 18 To insert a memory card Remove the battery cover. Insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down. Getting Started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. To remove a memory card Press the edge to release and remove the memory card.
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Page 19: Phone Language
To view memory card options From standby select Menu > File Manager > the On Memory Stick tab. Select More. Handling files You can move and copy files between your phone, a computer and a memory card. Files are saved on the memory card first and then in the phone memory. -
Page 20: Entering Text
To change the phone language From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Language > Phone Language. Select an option. Entering Text You can use multitap text input or T9™ Text Input text. The T9 Text Input method uses a built-in dictionary. -
Page 21: Calling
Calling Making and Receiving Calls You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. To make a call From standby enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). Select Call. You can call numbers from the contacts and call list. -
Page 22: Contacts
In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted. Your network operator may therefore have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card. To make an emergency call • From standby enter 112 (the international emergency number) and select Call. To view your local emergency numbers From standby select Menu >... - Page 23 If your subscription supports Calling Line Identification (CLI) service, you can assign personal ringtones to contacts. To copy names and numbers to the SIM card From standby select Menu > Contacts. Select More > Options > Advanced > Copy to SIM. Select an option.
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Page 24: Groups
Sending contacts To send a contact From standby select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to a contact and select More > Send Contact. Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. Memory status The number of contacts you can save in your phone or on the SIM card depends on available memory. -
Page 25: Speed Dial
To add a call list number to contacts From standby select Calls and scroll to a tab. Scroll to the number and select More > Save Number. Select New Contact to create a new contact or select an existing contact to add the number to. -
Page 26: More Than One Call
To forward calls From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Forward Calls. Scroll to a call type and forward option and select Activate. Enter the number to forward calls to and select OK. More than One Call You can handle more than one call at the same time. -
Page 27: Conference Calls
Receiving a third voice call You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls or joining them into a conference call. Conference Calls With a conference call, you can have a joint conversation with up to five people. -
Page 28: Restricted Dialing
Restricted Dialing You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. If you forward incoming calls, you cannot use some restrict calls options. Restrict calls options Standard options are: • All Outgoing – all outgoing calls •... -
Page 29: Business Cards
To check the call time • From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Time & Cost > Call Timers. Business Cards To add your own business card From standby select Menu > Contacts. Select More > Options > My Business Card. - Page 30 To write and send a text message From standby select Menu > Messaging > Write New > Text Message. Write the message and select Continue > Contacts Lookup. Select a recipient and select Send. If you send a text message to a group, you will be charged for each member.
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Page 31: Picture Messages
Picture Messages Picture messages can contain text, pictures, slides, sound recordings, signatures and attachments. You can send picture messages to a phone or an email address. Before you use picture messaging You must set an Internet profile and the address of your message server. -
Page 32: Templates
To view a picture message from standby • If the activity menu is set: select View. • If pop-up is set: follow the instructions on the screen. To view a picture message from the inbox From standby select Menu > Messaging > Inbox. Scroll to the message and select View. -
Page 33: Voice Messages
To use a picture message template From standby select Menu > Messaging > Templates. Scroll to a template and select Use. When the message is ready, select Continue and select a recipient. To add a text message template From standby select Menu >... - Page 34 Entering email settings manually You can also enter the email settings manually. To do this, you need to ask your email provider for the settings information: Settings types Examples Connection Type POP3 or IMAP4 Email Address joe.smith@ example.com Incoming Server mail.example.com Username jsmith...
- Page 35 To save an email message From standby select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox. Scroll to the message and select More > Save Message > Saved Email. To reply to an email message From standby select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox. Scroll to the message and select More >...
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Page 36: My Friends
My Friends You can connect and log in to the My friends server to communicate online with chat messages. Before you use My friends If no settings exist in your phone, you need to enter server settings. Standard settings information supplied by your service provider is: •... -
Page 37: Area And Cell Information
Chat group A chat group can be started by your service provider, by an individual My friends 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 From standby select Menu >... -
Page 38: Imaging
Imaging Camera You can take pictures to view, save or send. Zoom out Adjust brightness Zoom in Take pictures Imaging This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. To activate the camera • From standby select Menu >... -
Page 39: Transferring Pictures
To delete pictures From standby select Menu > File Manager > Camera Album. Scroll to an item and press Camera settings You can select different settings before you take a picture. To view settings • When the camera is activated, select More. -
Page 40: Pictures
To go to a blog address from contacts From standby select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to a contact. Scroll to a Web address and select Go To. Pictures You can view, add, edit or delete pictures in File Manager. File types supported are, for example, GIF, JPEG, BMP and PNG. -
Page 41: Entertainment
Entertainment Stereo Portable Handsfree To use the handsfree • Connect the portable handsfree. Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended. Transferring Music from a Computer With Sony Ericsson Media Manager, you can transfer music from CDs, your computer or that you have purchased to the phone memory or a memory card. -
Page 42: Radio
Explorer and select Eject. See Using the USB Cable on page 49. For details on transferring music, see Media Manager Help. Click corner of the Media Manager window. Radio Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited. To listen to the radio Connect the handsfree to the phone. -
Page 43: Ringtones And Melodies
This service is not available in all countries. Contact your network operator for more information. In some countries you can purchase music from some of the world’s top musical artists. Before you use PlayNow™ You must have the required settings in your phone. -
Page 44: Musicdj
Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. To receive a ringtone • Follow the instructions that appear. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. A protected file has a key symbol. MusicDJ™ You can compose and edit your own melodies to use as ringtones. -
Page 45: Video Player
Video Player To play videos From standby select Menu > Entertainment > Video Player. Scroll to a title and select Play. Video controls To stop playing videos • Press To resume playing videos • Press To go to the next or previous clip •... -
Page 46: Connectivity
To set permissions for a Java application From standby select Menu > File Manager > Applications. Scroll to an application and select More > Permissions. To set the screen size for a Java application From standby select Menu > File Manager >... - Page 47 To exit the browser • When you browse the Internet, select More > Exit Browser. To view options • When you browse the Internet, select More. When you browse the Internet You can make a call or send a link when you browse the Internet.
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Page 48: Rss Reader
Downloading You can download files, for example, pictures, themes, games and ringtones from Web pages. To download from a Web page When you browse the Internet, select a file to download. Follow the instructions on the screen. Internet profiles You can select another Internet profile if you have more than one. - Page 49 • Synchronize information with computers. • Use media viewer accessories. • Exchange items and play multiplayer games. We recommend a range within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between, for Bluetooth communication. Before you use Bluetooth wireless technology You must turn on the Bluetooth function to communicate with other...
- Page 50 Phone name You can enter a name for your phone to be shown when other devices find it. To enter a phone name From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity tab > Bluetooth > Phone Name. Enter the phone name and select OK. Visibility If you want other Bluetooth devices to be able to discover your phone,...
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Page 51: Using The Usb Cable
Using the USB Cable You can connect your phone to a computer with the USB cable to transfer files using File Transfer and you can synchronize your phone with a computer using Phone Mode. Before you use the USB cable You need one of these operating systems to transfer files using a USB cable:... -
Page 52: Pc Suite
Supported applications in phone mode include: • Synchronization • File manager • Mobile Networking Wizard Before using phone mode you must install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on your computer. install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 50. To use phone mode Computer: Start PC Suite from Start/ Programs/Sony Ericsson/PC Suite. -
Page 53: Update Service
Synchronization using a computer Before synchronizing you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to download the software. The software includes help information. Remote synchronization using Internet You can synchronize online using an Internet service. If Internet settings are not in your phone, see Settings on page 44. -
Page 54: More Features
Before you use the Update service If settings are not in your phone, see Settings on page 44. To view the current software in the phone From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Update Service. Select Software Version. To use Update service using the phone From standby select Menu >... -
Page 55: Alarms
To snooze the alarm • When the alarm sounds, sweep your hand back and forth once in front of the camera lens. The distance between your hand and the camera lens must be 0-3 inches (0-7 cm). To turn gesture control on •... - Page 56 To add an appointment From standby select Menu > Organizer > Calendar. Select a date. Scroll to New Appointmnt and select Add. Enter the information and confirm each entry. Select Save. To view an appointment From standby select Menu > Organizer >...
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Page 57: Tasks
Shortcut Back a week Back a month Back a year Today’s date Next week Next month Next year Calendar settings To view calendar options From standby select Menu > Organizer > Calendar. Select More. Tasks You can add new tasks or reuse existing tasks. -
Page 58: Timer, Stopwatch And Calculator
To add a note From standby select Menu > Organizer > Notes. Select New Note > Add. Write a note and select Save. To show a note in standby From standby select Menu > Organizer > Notes. Scroll to a note and select More >... -
Page 59: Profiles
To open code memo for the first time From standby select Menu > Organizer > Code Memo. Follow the instructions on the screen and select Continue. Enter a passcode and select Continue. Confirm the passcode and select Continue. Enter a checkword and select Done. To add a code From standby select Menu >... -
Page 60: Time And Date
To select a profile From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Profiles. Select a profile. To view and edit a profile From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Profiles. Scroll to a profile and select More >... -
Page 61: Imei Number
To edit the PIN From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Security > Locks > SIM Protection > 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. -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Common Questions I have problems with memory capacity or the phone is working slowly Restart your phone every day to free memory or do a Master Reset. -
Page 63: Error Messages
See Help in your Phone on page 7 or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to order settings and follow the instructions on the screen. See Settings on page 44. How do I turn on and off T9 text input when writing a text message? When you enter text, press and hold down You will see “T9”... - Page 64 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.
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Page 65: Important Information
Important Information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site On www.sonyericsson.com/support is a support section where help and tips are only a few clicks away. Here you will find the latest computer software updates and tips on how to use your product more efficiently. Service and support From now on you will have access to a portfolio of exclusive service advantages such as:... - Page 66 France Hong Kong/ Hrvatska India/ Indonesia Ireland Italia Lietuva Magyarország Malaysia México Nederland New Zealand Norge Österreich Pakistan Philippines/Pilipinas Polska Portugal România Россия Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Singapore Slovensko South Africa Suomi Sverige Türkiye Україна United Kingdom United States Venezuela Important Information This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. 0 825 383 383 questions.FR@support.sonyericsson.com 8203 8863...
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Page 67: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this information before using your phone. These instructions are intended for your safety. Please follow these guidelines. If the product has been subject to any of the conditions listed below or you have any doubt as to its proper function make sure you have the product checked by a certified service partner before charging or using it. -
Page 68: Personal Medical Devices
Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards. Battery We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use your phone for the first time. - Page 69 Antenna This phone contains a built-in antenna. Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson specifically for this model could damage your phone, reduce performance, and produce SAR levels above the established limits (see below). Efficient use Hold your phone as you would any other phone. Do not cover the top of the phone when it is in use, as this affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than...
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Page 70: Disposing Of The Battery
Disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment This symbol indicates that all electrical and electronic equipment included shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be left at the appropriate collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by... -
Page 71: Limited Warranty
PHONE AND MEDIA MEMORIES 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 ACCESSING YOUR INFORMATION AND DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBSEQUENT DISCLOSURE OF SAID INFORMATION EVEN IF A MASTER RESET AND A MEDIA MEMORY FORMAT HAS BEEN PERFORMED. -
Page 72: 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 one (1) year as from the original date of purchase of the Product. - Page 73 Minor variations in display brightness and color may occur between the phones. There may be tiny bright or dark dots on the display. These are called defective pixels and occur when individual dots have malfunctioned and can not be adjusted. Two defective pixels are deemed acceptable.
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Page 74: Declaration Of Conformity For Z555A
Important Information This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Declaration of Conformity for Z555a We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product... -
Page 75: Index
Index activity menu ... 15 alarms ... 53 answering service ... 23 applications ... 43 appointments ... 53 assembly ... 5 automatic redialing ... 19 battery charging ... 8 inserting ... 5 use and care ... 66 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ... 46 business cards ... - Page 76 email ... 31 emergency calls ... 19 entering text multitap ... 18 T9™ Text Input ... 18 error messages ... 61 file manager ... 15 fixed dialing ... 26 games ... 43 gesture control ... 52 groups ... 22 handsfree ... 39 Bluetooth technology ...
- Page 77 music transferring ... 39 MusicDJ™ ... 42 My friends ... 34 my numbers ... 25 navigating menus ... 13 notes ... 55 PC Suite ... 50 phone language ... 17 lock ... 59 phone overview ... 9 picture message ... 29 pictures ...
- Page 78 transfer method Bluetooth technology ... 46 USB ... 49 transferring files ... 49 music ... 39 pictures ... 37 troubleshooting ... 60 turn on the phone ... 6 turning on/off phone lock ... 59 SIM lock protection ... 59 unblock SIM card ... 58 update service ...