Sony Ericsson J120c User Manual
Sony Ericsson J120c User Manual

Sony Ericsson J120c User Manual

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This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
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  • Page 1 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Messaging ....... 35 Radio (J120c only) ......40 Settings .
  • Page 3: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ab

    Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide.
  • Page 4: Instruction Symbols

    Instruction symbols Standard icons that appear in the User guide are: Use the navigation key to scroll and select. Press the navigation key up. Press the navigation key down. Press the navigation key to the left. Press the navigation key to the right. See also page ...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly You have to insert a SIM card and the battery. To insert SIM card and battery Remove the battery cover. 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 The Phone

    Turning on the phone To turn the phone on Press and hold down Enter your PIN if requested. To correct mistakes, select Clear. Select OK. Select a language. Enter the time and date and select OK. If the screen turns dark when you enter your PIN, press the left Standby After you have turned the phone on and entered your PIN,...
  • Page 7 To make a call From standby enter the area code and phone number. Press To end a call • Press To answer a call • Press SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about your subscription.
  • Page 8 You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to activate the services in your phone. Your PIN is supplied by your network operator. Each PIN digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example, 112 or 911. You can call an emergency number without entering a PIN.
  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it. To charge the battery Connect the charger to the phone. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery. Press a key to view the screen. To remove the charger, tilt the plug upwards.
  • Page 10: Phone Overview

    Phone overview Strength of network signal 2, 8 Selection key options 3, 9 Selection keys Call key Keylock This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Stereo headset and battery charger connector Battery status Navigation key with shortcuts End and on/off key...
  • Page 11: Phone Menu

    Phone menu The menu name and an icon are shown. To navigate the menus From standby select Menu. Press To scroll through a sub menu, press To go back one step in the menu • Select Back. To select text on the screen •...
  • Page 12 J120c From standby you can use the navigation keys to go directly to a function: • Press to play the radio (J120c only). • Press to go to contacts. • Press to write a text message.
  • Page 13: Phone Language

    To lock the keypad • Press and select Lock. To unlock the keypad • Press and select Unlock. Calls to the international emergency number 112 can still be made, even when the keypad is locked. To turn the screen light on •...
  • Page 14: Entering Text

    Entering text There are two methods you can use to enter text: • Multitap • Predictive text input To change text input methods When you write the message, select Dictionary. Select an option. To enter text using multitap • Press –...
  • Page 15: Writing Tips

    If the word shown is the one you want, press accept and add a space. To accept a word without adding a space, press one you want, press alternative words. To accept a word and add a space, press Continue writing your message. To enter full stops and commas, press To add words to the dictionary When you write the message, select...
  • Page 16: Chinese Input

    Chinese input This mobile phone has different input methods for entering Chinese characters: • Stroke input • Pinyin input You can use these methods, for example, to enter Chinese names and Chinese short messages. Switching between Chinese input methods In the Chinese editing mode, you can select and switch quickly to another input method by pressing repeatedly.
  • Page 17 Stroke categories The 5 stroke categories are defined in the table below: Number Stroke Category This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Basic Stroke Stroke Name Over Lift Down Down-Hook Short Slope Down Long Left Slope 八...
  • Page 18 Number Stroke Category This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Basic Stroke Stroke Name Down-Over- Curved-Hook Down-Over- Left Slope Down-Over- Down-Hook Down-Over- Down Over-Hook Over-Down Over-Down- Hook Over-Left Slope 又 之 登 多 社 Over-Down- Over-Left Slope Over-...
  • Page 19 Number Stroke Category ? (Wild card key) Components The basic building units of Chinese characters are components that are made up of strokes. After entering the first two strokes of the desired character, the component and character candidates that started with that stroke are displayed in the candidate row.
  • Page 20: Pinyin Input

    Example of using the wild card key The wild card key strokes in entering characters. If you want to enter “ 互 ”, but you only know that “ 一 ” is the first and the last stroke of the character and that the total number of strokes is four, enter displayed in the candidate row.
  • Page 21 For example, to enter “ Press When “xin” is highlighted, press “ 信 ”, then press other suggested Pinyin combinations, scroll up or down to the desired combination, then press Select). again to select “ 息 ”, When “ 息 ” is Press Select highlighted.
  • Page 22: Menu Overview J110C

    Menu overview J110c Messaging Contacts Calls Settings Extras Alarms This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Text message Inbox Sent messages Drafts View contacts Add contact My number Voicemail Delete contacts Call list Call timer Call tips Call settings...
  • Page 23: Menu Overview J120C

    Menu overview J120c Messaging Contacts Calls Settings Extras Radio This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Text message Inbox Sent messages Drafts View contacts Add contact My number Voicemail Delete contacts Call list...
  • Page 24 The keypad is locked % 11 Press to set the alarm. Divert calls is activated* % 26 Diverting calls. The radio has been minimized and is playing in the background % 40 Radio (J120c only). For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/cn.
  • Page 25: Calling

    Calling Making and receiving calls You must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. To make a call From standby enter the area code and phone number. Press To end a call • Press To answer a call •...
  • Page 26: Call List

    To turn the loudspeaker on during a call Options } Loudspeaker • Select Do not hold the phone to your ear when using the loudspeaker. This could damage your hearing. To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press Do not hold the phone to your ear when using high ringtones.
  • Page 27: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 and 911. These numbers can normally be used to make emergency calls in any country/region, with or without the SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is within range. In some countries/regions, other emergency numbers may also be promoted.
  • Page 28: More Than One Call

    To divert calls From standby select } Divert all calls } Select an option. Save } Select To cancel a call divert • From standby select } Divert all calls } Deactivate } More than one call You can handle more than one call at the same time. For example, you can put an ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call.
  • Page 29: Conference Calls

    To make a second call During the call, select ongoing call is put on hold. Enter the number to call and press To switch between two calls • During the call, select Switch. To join two calls • During the call, select To end both calls •...
  • Page 30: Restrict Calls

    Restricted dialling options Standard options are: • All outgoing • Outgoing intl phone. • Outg. intl roam phone except to your home country/region. • All incoming • Inc. in roaming are abroad (when roaming). • Change passw. restricting calls. To restrict calls From standby select } Restrict calls.
  • Page 31: Call Time

    Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456. When fixed dialling is used, you may not be allowed to view or manage any phone numbers saved on the SIM card.
  • Page 32: Showing Or Hiding Your Phone Number

    Showing or hiding your phone number You can show or hide your phone number when you make a call. To hide your phone number From standby select } Hide/show no.. Select Hide number. Call tips You can view tips and information about calls. To view call tips •...
  • Page 33: Contacts

    Contacts You can save names and numbers in the phone memory or on the SIM card. Contacts are automatically saved in the phone memory. You can copy contacts from the phone memory to the SIM card. To add a contact From standby select Enter the name and select Continue.
  • Page 34: Speed Dialling

    To delete a contact From standby select Contact. Scroll to the contact and select } Delete contact } To copy a contact to the SIM card From standby select Contact. Scroll to the contact and select Select an option. Speed dialling Speed dialling lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quickly.
  • Page 35: My Number

    My number You can view and edit your own phone number. If your number is not saved on your SIM card, you can enter it yourself. To view your own phone number • From standby select Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call.
  • Page 36: Messaging

    Messaging Your phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the services you can use. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/cn. Before you use messaging You must have a service centre number. The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card.
  • Page 37 Writing and sending text messages For information about entering text % 13 Entering text. To write and send a text message From standby press Select Text message. Write the message and select } Send message. Select an option. Continue } Select To add a symbol to a text message When you write the message, select...
  • Page 38: Delivery Report

    To receive delivery reports for sent text messages From standby select } Delivery report. Select an option. Drafts Text messages that you do not wish to send immediately can be saved in Drafts. Messages that fail to be sent are also saved in Drafts To write a text message and save it as a draft...
  • Page 39 To forward a text message From standby select Scroll to the message and select } Forward } Options } Send Select an option. Select Send. Saving text messages Text messages are automatically saved in Inbox. When Inbox is full, they are automatically saved on the SIM card. When both Inbox delete messages to be able to receive new messages.
  • Page 40: Messaging Tips

    To delete all text messages in a folder From standby select } Delete msgs. Scroll to a folder and select Messaging tips You can view tips and information about messaging. To view messaging tips • From standby select } Messaging tips.
  • Page 41: Radio (J120C Only)

    Radio (J120c only) The radio is included in the J120c only. To listen to the radio Connect the handsfree to the phone. From standby press Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited. To view radio options •...
  • Page 42: Radio Tips

    To return to the radio • From standby press Saving radio channels You can save up to 10 preset channels. To save radio channels in positions 1 to 10 • When you have found a radio channel, press and hold down –...
  • Page 43: Settings

    You can also select to be alerted by the vibrating alert. To set the ringtone volume (J110c) From standby press Select an option. To set the ringtone volume (J120c) From standby select } Ring volume. Select an option.
  • Page 44 To set the vibrating alert From standby select Vibration. Select an option. To set the message alert sound From standby select } Message alert. Select an option. To set the key sound From standby select } Key sound. Select an option. To set the alarm sound From standby select } Alarm...
  • Page 45: Time And Date

    Time and date The time is shown when the phone is in standby. You can select between the 24-hour or 12-hour (am/pm) time format. You can also select different date formats. To select the time format From standby select } Format } Time.
  • Page 46 Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. To set the brightness From standby select Brightness. Press Select Save. Locks Automatic keylock Automatic keylock in standby means the keypad is locked a short while after you last press a key. To turn the automatic keylock on From standby select } Auto...
  • Page 47 network operator. You can edit your PIN and turn off your SIM card lock at any time. If the message appears when you edit your PIN, you entered the PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. To unblock your SIM card When PIN blocked. Enter PUK provided by your operator is displayed, enter your PUK and select OK.
  • Page 48 It is important that you remember your code. If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To turn the phone lock on From standby select } Security } Phone lock } Protection } Enter the phone lock code and select OK.
  • Page 49: Imei Number

    IMEI number You can keep a copy of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number in case your phone should be stolen. To view your IMEI number • From standby press Master reset You can reset some of the settings in your phone by performing a master reset.
  • Page 50 Networks When you turn on your phone, it automatically selects your home network. If your home network is not within range, you may use another network, provided your network operator allows it. You can select the network you want to use. To select a network From standby select } Networks } Select...
  • Page 51: Extras

    When the alarm sounds you can silence it for 9 minutes or turn it off. To set the alarm From standby press Enter the time and select Save. To set the radio alarm (J120c) Connect the handsfree to the phone. From standby select } Alarm signal } Press From standby press Enter the time and select Save.
  • Page 52 To silence the alarm • Press any key. To silence the radio alarm (J120c) • Select Snooze. To turn the alarm off • When the alarm sounds, select To cancel the alarm From standby press Select Turn off. Reminders You can set a reminder for important occasions.
  • Page 53: My Sounds

    Calculator Your phone has a calculator, which can add, subtract, divide and multiply. To use the calculator From standby select Press Please note that the accuracy of the calculator is limited. Press the number keys to enter digits. My sounds Your phone comes with a number of standard and polyphonic melodies.
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Some problems require that you call your network operator, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. Remove the SIM card before you hand your phone in for repair. Master reset If you experience problems with your phone such as screen flickering or freezing, navigation problems, etc.
  • Page 55 Memory capacity and speed If you have not restarted the phone for a while, you may experience problems with its memory capacity and speed. You can restart the phone to improve its capacity. Turn the phone off. Remove the battery cover. Remove the phone battery and then put it back in place.
  • Page 56: Common Questions

    Common questions Q: I cannot turn the phone on. A: Charge the phone until it has finished charging. Make sure that the phone is charged. Attach the charger and charge the phone for 2.5 hours. The battery icon may not appear until the phone has charged for a few minutes. This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
  • Page 57 Q: I cannot charge the phone. A: Attach the charger properly. Look carefully at the picture to see how to attach the charger and charge the phone. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 58 Q: How do I change phone language? A: From standby select and select a language. Q: What is my phone lock code? A: The default phone lock code is 0000. The phone lock protects the phone against unauthorized use if it is stolen and the SIM card is exchanged. To change it to any four-digit personal code: From standby select } Security } Phone lock } Change...
  • Page 59 Q: How do I set up text messages? A: Check the service centre number in the phone. If the number to your service centre is not saved on your SIM card, you must specify the number yourself to be able to reply to received messages or send your own messages.
  • Page 60: Error Messages

    Error messages Insert SIM card There is no SIM card in the phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly. Insert a SIM card % 4 To insert SIM card and battery. Insert correct SIM card This error message is shown in two cases: •...
  • Page 61 Password error You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. % 45 Locks. Enter the correct PIN or PIN2 and select PIN blocked. Enter PUK provided by your operator PIN2 blocked. Enter PUK2 given by your operator You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three times in a row.
  • Page 62: Important Information

    Important information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site On www.sonyericsson.com/cn there is a support section where help and tips are only a few clicks away. Here you find the latest computer software updates and tips on how to use your product more efficiently.
  • Page 63 • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should perform service. • Do not close your product with an object inserted between keypad and display; this may damage your product. <only for products with a clamshell design>...
  • Page 64: Personal Medical Devices

    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. Battery We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use your mobile phone for the first time. A new battery or one that has not been used for a long time could have reduced capacity the first few times it is used.
  • Page 65: Efficient Use

    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 to electronic...
  • Page 66 Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure guidelines do not mean that there are variations in safety. While there may be differences in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines.
  • Page 67: Disposing Of The Battery

    Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Call Center for information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available.
  • Page 68 Declaration of substances When this product is operated under the conditions in the product manual, the environmental protection period (EPUP) is 20 years. Part Name Lead Mercury (Pb) (Hg) Phone Battery Accessories and charger O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.
  • Page 69 Please adjust the audio volume cautiously when using third-party audio accessories to avoid volume levels that may be harmful to your hearing. Sony Ericsson does not test use of third-party audio accessories with this mobile phone. Sony Ericsson recommends using only Sony Ericsson original audio accessories.
  • Page 70: End User Licence Agreement

    Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors are the sole and exclusive owner of and retain all rights, title and interest in and to the 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 71: Limited Warranty

    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 72 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 thirty (30) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
  • Page 73 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. 5 This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorised person.
  • Page 74: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 75 Declaration of Conformity J110c We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAA 1002042-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, EN 60950, following the provisions of...
  • Page 76 Declaration of Conformity J120c We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAA 1002041-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, EN 60950, following the provisions of...
  • Page 77: Index

    37 emergency calls 26 entering text multitap 13 predictive text 13 error messages 59 games 52 GSM frequencies 2 handsfree 40 hide your phone number 31 icons 23 IMEI number 48 important information 61 keys J110c 11 keys J120c 12...
  • Page 78 45 phone lock 45 SIM card lock 45 master reset 48 memory status 33 menu overview J110c 21 menu overview J120c 22 messaging add item 36 add symbol 36 before you use 35 change language 36 deleting 38...
  • Page 79 silent mode 12, 42 SIM card 6 locking 46 unblocking 46 SOS numbers 26 speed dialling 33 standby mode 5, 7 stopwatch 51 Stroke input 15 time 44 time format 44 troubleshooting 53 turn the phone on 5 vibrating alert 43 voicemail 34 volume loudspeaker 25...
  • Page 80 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden EN/LZT 108 9323 R2A Printed in China This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.

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