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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting to know your phone ....6 Calling ........26 Messaging .
  • Page 3 Prior to your use of any additional content, please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content.
  • Page 4 PlayNow™ and MusicDJ™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Bluetooth™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. 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.
  • Page 5 Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Note: Sony Ericsson advised users to backup their personal data information. All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.

  • Page 6: User Guide Symbols

    User guide symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this User guide: Use the navigation key to scroll and select % 14 Navigating the menus. Press the navigation key centre. Press the navigation key up. Press the navigation key down. Press the navigation key to the left.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Volume buttons Selection key Back key Activity menu Microphone Charger and USB connector This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Navigation key Infrared port Selection key C key On/off key...
  • Page 8 Camera lens The icon display lights up when the phone is in silent mode and shows information about new events and battery charging. The external display shows information such as time. Press a volume button to activate the external display. This is the Internet version of the user's guide.

  • Page 9: Menu Overview

    Menu overview PlayNow™* Camera File manager Camera album Ringtones Pictures Themes Web pages Games Applications Other Calls*** All tab Answered tab Dialled tab Missed tab This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write new...

  • Page 10: Status Bar Icons

    *Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent. **Options when phone contacts are set to default. Options change when SIM contacts are set to default. ***Use the navigation key to move across tabs in submenus. For more information % 14 Navigating the menus. Status bar icons Icon Description GSM network signal strength.

  • Page 11: Assembling Your Phone

    Assembling your phone Insert the SIM card and the battery to use your phone. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription, and your contacts information, among other things.
  • Page 12 To charge the battery Connect the charger plug to the phone and to the mains. The flash symbol on the charger plug must face upwards. It may take 30 minutes for the battery icon to appear on the screen. Wait approximately 2.5 hours or until the battery icon indicates a full charge.
  • Page 13 You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your network operator for your SIM card. When you enter the PIN, each digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example 112 or 911. This is so you can make emergency calls without entering a PIN.
  • Page 14 Settings download settings you need for MMS and Internet usage. No personal data will be transferred to or processed by Sony Ericsson. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. Shut down menu Use the shut down menu to turn off the phone, turn silent mode on or activate a profile.
  • Page 15 To view information about functions Scroll to a function Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. • Press the centre of the navigation key main menus from standby or to select menu items. •...

  • Page 16: File Manager

    To edit a standby shortcut From standby select Shortcuts. Select a shortcut you want to edit Scroll to and select a function Activity menu Use the activity menu to view and handle new events, and access bookmarks and shortcuts. To open the activity menu Press and use Activity menu tabs...

  • Page 17: Memory Status

    To move or copy a file From standby select a folder and scroll to a file Select Move or Copy. Select a folder or Name the folder Paste. To select several files From standby select } More } file Mark. 2 } Mark several } Mark Unmark.

  • Page 18: Entering Letters

    Entering letters To enter letters using multitap text input Scroll to a function where text input is possible, for Menu } Messaging } Write new } Text example, message. • Press – • Press to shift between capitals and lower-case letters. •...
  • Page 19 To enter letters using T9™ Text Input Scroll to a function where text input is possible, for example, Menu } Messaging } Write new } Text For example, if you want to write the word “Jane”, press If the word shown is not the one you want, press repeatedly to view alternative words.

  • Page 20: 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 and holding General instructions...

  • Page 21: Stroke Input

    Stroke input Chinese character is built up of strokes. There are more than 30 basic strokes, which are grouped into 5 stroke categories. Each category is represented on the keypad by one of the keys when you are not sure of which stroke to use. Stroke categories The 5 stroke categories are defined in the table below: Number...
  • Page 22 Number Stroke Category This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Basic Stroke Stroke Name Right Slope Down- Curved-Over Down-Over Left Slope- Over Left Slope- Down-Lift Right Slope- Hook Down-Over- Hook Down-Over- Curved-Hook Down-Over- Left Slope Down-Over-...
  • Page 23 Number Stroke Category ? (Wild card key) This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Basic Stroke Stroke Name Over-Down Over-Down- Hook Over- Left Slope Over-Down- Over- Left Slope Over- Left Slope- Curved-Hook Over-Down- Over-Hook Over-Down-...
  • Page 24 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. Using components is a fast method for entering complex characters.

  • Page 25: Pinyin Input

    Pinyin input Press the keys containing the required Pinyin letters, and the phone will make various proposals on the screen, according to the pronunciation rules of Mandarin. Below is the key mapping of Pinyin letters on the keypad. Number Key On the keypad, the letter u is replaced by v.
  • Page 26 For example, to enter " Press When "xin" is highlighted, press " 信 ", then press (If you want to enter any of the other suggested Pinyin combinations, scroll up or down to the desired combination, then press again to select " 息 ", When " 息 " is highlighted. Press Input punctuation, symbols and smilies Under any Chinese input mode, press...

  • Page 27: Calling

    Calling Making and receiving calls Turn on the phone and make sure that you are within range of a network to make and receive calls % 12 To turn the phone on and off. • If your subscription includes a Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified, the number is displayed.
  • Page 28 To change the ear speaker volume During a call, press volume. To select more options during a call } More and select an option. To turn off the microphone Press and hold To use the loudspeaker during a voice call } More } Turn on speaker Missed calls When you have missed a call, it appears in the activity...

  • Page 29: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 and 911. These numbers can normally be used to make an emergency call in any country/region, with or without a SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is within range.
  • Page 30 To add a picture, light effect or a ringtone to a phone contact From standby select contact. 2 } More } Edit Picture, Ringtone Select a picture, sound or light effect the contact. To set the default number for a phone contact To set the first phone number to be displayed for a contact, Menu } Contacts } Default number...
  • Page 31 To call a phone contact When Chinese has been selected as the phone language To call a contact written in Chinese characters Contacts. Press and hold language to Chinese. Then enter the first strokes or all strokes of the contact you want to call (a maximum of 10 strokes).
  • Page 32 To call a SIM contact • SIM contacts name and number from the list, when the contact is highlighted Call. • Phone contacts } Options } SIM from the list, when the contact is highlighted Managing contacts You can select what contact information - SIM contacts - is shown as default.
  • Page 33 To automatically save contacts to the SIM card From standby select } Advanced } Auto save on Select On. To send contacts • To send a selected contact, select a transfer method. • To send all contacts, } Advanced } Send all contacts method.

  • Page 34: Voicemail Number

    To check memory status From standby select } Advanced } Memory The number of entries you can save in the phone or on the SIM card depends on the available memory. Synchronizing contacts For more information, % 59 Synchronizing. Speed dialling Save numbers in positions 1-9 to access them easily.

  • Page 35: Diverting Calls

    Diverting calls Divert calls, for example, to an answering service. When the Restrict calls function is activated, some Divert calls options are not available. To activate a call divert From standby select calls. Select a call type and divert option Enter the phone number to divert your calls to } Look up to select a contact.
  • Page 36 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 call. Handling two calls If you have an ongoing call and a call on hold, you can: •...

  • Page 37: Conference Calls

    Conference calls Start a conference call by joining an ongoing call and a call on hold. Put the conference on hold and add up to five participants or make another call. To join the two calls into a conference call } More } Join calls.

  • Page 38: Call Time

    Call time During a call, the duration of the call is shown on the screen. Check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time. To check the call time From standby select } Call timers. Tone signals Use telephone banking services or control an answering machine by sending tone signals during a call.

  • Page 39: 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. If there is no memory available, you must delete messages or email messages before you can receive new ones % 40 Long messages.
  • Page 40 Select Enter phone no. Contacts look-up Contacts. You can also select from the last used recipients list. To change the options for your message, for example, request a delivery report, } Edit option and select a setting If you send a message to a group, you are charged for each member of that group.
  • Page 41 To save messages • To save a selected message, } Saved messages • To save several messages in a folder, select a message } More } Mark } More } Save messages. To delete messages • To delete a selected message, press •...
  • Page 42 Picture messaging (MMS) Picture messages can contain text, pictures, camera pictures, sound recordings and signatures. They are sent via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) to a mobile phone or via email. Sending and receiving phones must have subscriptions that support picture messaging. Before you start If settings are not already in your phone % 56 Settings.

  • Page 43: Picture Message

    To create your own signature for picture messages From standby select } Picture message. 2 } Signature } New signature To save an item in a picture message When viewing a picture message select an item to save from the list that appears. Automatic download Select how to download your picture messages.

  • Page 44: Voice Messages

    Voice messages Send and receive a sound recording as a voice message. Sending and receiving phones must have subscriptions that support picture messaging. To record and send a voice message From standby select } Voice message. Record your message 3 } Send to send the message.

  • Page 45: Write New

    Email Connect to a POP3 or IMAP4 mail server to send and receive email messages with your phone. You can use the same email settings in your phone as in your computer email program. With a POP3 email account, messages are downloaded to each computer or device used for access.
  • Page 46 To reply to an email message Open the email message Select if you want to include the received message. Write your message To save an item or attachment in an email message • To save an email address, a phone number or a Web address, select the item •...
  • Page 47 Push email Receive a notification in your phone from your email server that you have new email, if supported by your email provider. To turn on push email notification Send & receive } Yes • When using • From standby select Settings.

  • Page 48: Imaging

    Imaging Camera Your phone has a digital camera to take pictures to save or send. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or to add to a contact. To start the camera and take a picture From standby, press start the camera.
  • Page 49 To adjust brightness Use the volume buttons to increase or decrease brightness. If you take a picture of a strong light source such as direct sunlight or a lamp in the background, the screen may black out or the picture may be distorted.
  • Page 50 Your personal blog Publish your pictures on your personal Web page, called a blog. The phone creates the blog for you. To blog a photo } More } Blog Take a photo Follow the instructions for first-time use. Add title and text You will receive a text message with your Web address and log-in information.
  • Page 51 Exchanging pictures Exchange pictures with friends using one of the available transfer methods. You may not be allowed to exchange copyright-protected material. You can also transfer pictures to a computer % 63 Transferring files. To send a picture From standby select Select a picture method.

  • Page 52: Entertainment

    Entertainment PlayNow™ PlayNow™ to pre-listen, buy and download ringtones via the Internet. If settings are not in your phone % 56 Settings. For more information, contact your service provider or see www.sonyericsson.com/support. Ringtones, sounds and alerts Your phone comes with melodies that can be used as ringtones.
  • Page 53 To set sounds and alerts options From standby select You can set: • Light effects— select a light effect to use. • Increasing ring • Message alert • Key sound – select a key press sound. Composing ringtone melodies Use MusicDJ™ to compose and edit melodies to use as ringtones.

  • Page 54: Sound Recorder

    Sound recorder Record your own memos or calls to set as ringtones. In some countries/regions or states it is required by law that you inform the other person before recording the call. To start a sound recording From standby select To listen to your recordings From standby select and select a recording.
  • Page 55 To receive and save a theme When you receive the theme, follow the instructions that appear. Unrecognized formats are saved in Other. Alternating themes Your phone automatically switches themes between day and night. This function is default in your phone and can be deactivated.
  • Page 56 To select a light effect for incoming calls From standby select } Light effects } Call Select a light effect. Games and applications To start and end a game From standby select select a game. Press and hold To start and end an application From standby select and select an application.

  • Page 57: Connectivity

    Connectivity Settings You need the correct settings in your phone to use the Internet, Messaging, Settings may be in your phone when you buy it. If not, contact your network operator, service provider or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support for more information. To use the Internet, and send and receive picture and email messages, you need the following: •...

  • Page 58: Using Internet

    The menu contains the following options but depends on the Web page you are visiting. } Go to for options: • Sony Ericsson • Bookmarks – create, use or edit bookmarks to Web pages. • Enter address •...

  • Page 59: Rss Reader

    } View for options: • Fullscreen – select normal or full screen. • Text only – select full content or text only. • Zoom – zoom in or out on the Web page. } Options – to enter settings for the browser. } Exit browser to disconnect.
  • Page 60 Ericsson PC Suite software for synchronization. You can also download the Getting started guide for synchronization. Synchronization with a computer Install Sony Ericsson PC Suite software by downloading it from www.sonyericsson.com/support. The software includes help information. Remote synchronization via Internet Synchronize online via an Internet service.
  • Page 61 • Remote initiation accept or always ask when starting from a service. • Remote security 3 } Save to save your new account. To start remote synchronization From standby select select an account Bluetooth™ wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices, for example a Bluetooth headset possible.
  • Page 62 To show or hide your phone From standby select } Bluetooth } Visibility } Show phone If set to hide, other devices will not be able to identify your phone via Bluetooth wireless technology. To pair a device with your phone From standby select } Bluetooth } My devices } New device available devices.

  • Page 63: Infrared Port

    Infrared port The infrared port in your phone can be used to exchange information with another device equipped with infrared. To turn on the infrared port in your phone From standby select } Infrared port } On minutes. To connect two devices Turn on infrared in both devices.

  • Page 64: Transferring Files

    To start a USB connection Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on your computer. Download and install the PC Suite from www.sonyericsson.com/support. Turn on your phone. Connect the USB cable to your phone and computer. Launch the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and use applications it contains to transfer files, synchronize and more.

  • Page 65: Update Service

    Visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. Select a region and country/region. Enter the product name. Select Sony Ericsson Update Service and follow the instructions. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Menu } Settings } General...

  • Page 66: More Features

    More features Time and date Time and date are always displayed in standby. To set the time and date From standby select } Time & date: • To set time and time format, } Format and select a format • To set date and date format, } Format and select a format...
  • Page 67 Profiles Your phone has predefined profiles that are set to suit a certain environment. You can reset all profile settings to the way they were set when you bought your phone. To use profiles From standby select • Select a profile to use. •...
  • Page 68 To view an appointment From standby select select a day. Select an appointment To view a calendar week From standby select } View week. To set reminders options From standby select } More } Advanced } Select an option. Select even though the phone is turned off or in silent mode.
  • Page 69 Navigating in your calendar Use the navigation key to move between days or weeks. Calendar settings From standby select and select an option: • View week – view appointments of the week. • New appointm. • Change date – go to another date in the calendar. •...
  • Page 70 To set reminders From standby select } More } select a task Follow step 2 and 3 in % 67 To set reminders options. A reminder option set in option set in the calendar. To send a task From standby select select a task for a certain day.

  • Page 71: Sim Card Lock

    SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription from unauthorized use. Most SIM cards are locked at time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number) every time you turn on your phone.

  • Page 72: 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. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 73: Code Memo

    Code memo Save security codes, such as for credit cards, in the code memo. Set a passcode to open the code memo. To confirm that you have entered the correct passcode for the code memo, enter a checkword. When you enter your passcode to open the code memo, the checkword is shown briefly.
  • Page 74 To change the passcode From standby select and enter your passcode passcode. Enter your new passcode Re-enter the new passcode Enter a checkword To reset code memo From standby select and enter a passcode 2 Reset code memo? reset and all entries are cleared % 72 To open code memo for the first time.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    The phone cannot be turned on The battery is discharged % 11 To charge the battery. Charging a non-Sony Ericsson battery % 82 Battery. The wrong menu language is shown % 16 To change the phone language.

  • Page 76: Master Reset

    Master reset Delete your settings and the content you have added/edited. To reset your phone From standby select } Master reset. Select Reset settings Reset all to delete your changes to settings, all contacts, messages, personal data, and content you have downloaded, received or edited.
  • Page 77 Codes do not match To change a security code you have to confirm the new code by entering it twice. PIN blocked PIN2 blocked To unblock % 70 SIM card lock. PUK blocked Contact your network operator. Phone locked The phone is locked. To unlock the phone % 71 Phone lock. Phone lock code: The phone lock code is required % 71 Phone lock.

  • Page 78: 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 section in the...
  • Page 79 country/region Australia Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Central Africa Chile China Colombia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Phone Number/Email Address 1-300 650 050 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com 800-333-7427 questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com...
  • Page 80 Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Italy Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Romania This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. 801-11-810-810 210-89 91919 (from mobile phone) questions.GR@support.sonyericsson.com 8203 8863 questions.HK@support.sonyericsson.com +36 1 880 47 47...
  • Page 81 Russia Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Venezuela This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. 8(495) 787 0986 questions.RU@support.sonyericsson.com 67440733 questions.SG@support.sonyericsson.com 02-5443 6443 questions.SK@support.sonyericsson.com...

  • Page 82: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    • Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. • Do not paint your product. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not close your product with an object inserted between keypad and display;...
  • Page 83 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 84: 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 to electronic...

  • Page 85: Efficient Use

    Check with your local service provider. Antenna This phone contains a built-in antenna. Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson specifically for this model could damage your mobile phone, reduce performance, and produce SAR levels above the established limits (see below).
  • Page 86 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 accessory intended for this phone and worn on the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 87: Disposing Of The Battery

    Sony Ericsson mobile phone (with the necessary accessory). For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at www.sonyericsson-snc.com.

  • Page 88: Limited Warranty

    If you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions set out in this license, it will terminate with immediate effect. 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.

  • Page 89: Our 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 90 However, it will eventually wear out – this is not a defect. When the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
  • Page 91 Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country/region you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere than in the country/...

  • Page 92: Fcc Statement

    (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity 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 AAB-1022051-BV...

  • Page 93: Index

    Index activity menu 15 alarm clock 65 answering service 33 applications 53 battery charging 10, 11 use and care 82 birthday reminder 29 Bluetooth™ 60 calculator 69 calendar 66 call time 37 call waiting 34 calls answering 26 emergency 28 hold 34 list 27 making 26...
  • Page 94 language phone 16 writing 16 light effects 54 locks phone lock 76 SIM card 70 loudspeaker 27 melodies 51 memory status contacts 33 file manager 16 menus 14 messaging 38 microphone, off/on 27 MMS 41–42 My friends 46 navigation key 14 networks 26 notes 69 phone lock 71, 76...
  • Page 95 settings email 56 Internet 56 picture messages 56 setup wizard 12 time and date 65 shortcuts 14 SIM card copying to/from 31 inserting 10 lock 70 save automatically 32 unblocking 70 SMS 38–40 SOS numbers 28 speaker volume 27 standby 12 synchronizing 59–60 T9™...
  • Page 96 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden EN/LZT 108 9014 R1A Printed in XXXXXX This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.

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