Sony Ericsson Equinox User Manual
Sony Ericsson Equinox User Manual

Sony Ericsson Equinox User Manual

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Contents
Getting started......................5
Assembly............................................5
Turning on the phone.........................6
Help....................................................7
Charging the battery..........................7
Phone overview..................................8
Menu overview.................................10
Navigation........................................12
Memory............................................13
Phone language...............................14
Entering text.....................................14
Calling..................................15
Contacts...........................................17
Speed dial........................................20
More calling features........................20
Messaging...........................24
Conversations..................................25
Voice messages...............................26
Email.................................................26
Instant messaging ...........................27
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Imaging ...............................29
Using the camera.............................29
More camera features......................29
Using photos....................................30
Working with photos........................31
Printing photos.................................32
phone...............................................33
Using a USB cable...........................33
a computer.......................................34
Phone name.....................................35
technology........................................35
Backing up and restoring.................37
Music ..................................38
Stereo portable handsfree...............38
Music player.....................................38
Video player.....................................40
Radio ...............................................41
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started...5 Assembly...5 Turning on the phone...6 Help...7 Charging the battery...7 Phone overview...8 Menu overview...10 Navigation...12 Memory...13 Phone language...14 Entering text...14 Calling...15 Making and receiving calls...15 Contacts...17 Speed dial...20 More calling features...20 Messaging...24 Text and picture messages...24 Conversations...25 Voice messages...26 Email...26 Instant messaging ...27 This is an Internet version of this publication.
  • Page 2 MusicDJ™...41 Record sound ...41 Internet ...42 Bookmarks...42 History pages...43 More browser features...43 Internet security and certificates...44 Web feeds...44 Synchronizing...45 Synchronizing using a computer...45 More features...46 Flight mode...46 Gesture control...46 Location services...47 Alarms...47 Calendar...48 Tasks...49 Profiles...49 Time and date...49 Theme...50 Ringtones...50 Light effects...50 Screen orientation...51 Games...51...
  • Page 3 Sony Ericsson TM717 Equinox 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 equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice.
  • Page 4 such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM- protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software's ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. Instruction symbols These symbols may appear in the User guide. Note Warning > Use a selection or navigation key to scroll and select. See Navigation on page 12.
  • Page 6: Turning On The Phone

    To insert the battery Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Attach the battery cover. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Press and hold down .
  • Page 7: Help

    outside your home network (roaming), may incur additional costs. Contact your operator for more information. Help In addition to this User guide, Feature guides and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Help and information are also available in your phone. To access the User guide •...
  • Page 8: Phone Overview

    Phone overview 1 Ear speaker 2 Screen 3 Selection keys 4 Call key 5 Activity menu key/Camera key 6 Navigation key 7 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 8 End key, On/off key 9 C key (Clear) Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication.
  • Page 9 10 Circular light effects 11 Pulsating light effects 12 External display 13 Screen light sensor 14 Main camera 15 Volume, digital zoom keys 16 Loudspeaker This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Getting started...
  • Page 10: Menu Overview

    Menu overview People Contacts Messaging Write new Inbox /Conversations Messages Email Call voicemail Voice Notes Media Entertainment Radio Camera t-zones Games PhotoDJ™ VideoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Demo tour Settings General Profiles Time & date myFaves* Language Gesture control Voice control Help Shortcuts Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication.
  • Page 11: Getting Started 11

    * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription- dependent. ** You can use the navigation key to scroll between tabs in submenus. For more information, see Navigation on page 12. Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 12: Navigation

    Navigation To access the main menu • When Menu appears on the screen, press the corresponding selection key to select Menu. • Menu does not appear on the screen, press , and then press the corresponding selection key to select Menu.
  • Page 13: Memory

    Scroll to an option and select Edit. Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc.. Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the middle and rotates right. To go directly to a main menu item • Select Menu and press Activity menu The activity menu gives you quick access to:...
  • Page 14: Phone Language

    To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language Select Menu >...
  • Page 15: Calling

    To enter text using multitap Menu Select, for example, Messaging Write new > is displayed, press and hold down to change to multitap text input. Press – repeatedly until the desired letter appears. When a word is written, press add a space. To add words to the built-in dictionary When you enter text using T9 Text Input, select...
  • Page 16 To answer a call • Press To reject a call • Press To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To mute the microphone during a call Press and hold down Press and hold down unmute.
  • Page 17: Contacts

    You can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can synchronize your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. To quickly access your contacts • Press . Default contacts You can choose which contact information is shown as default.
  • Page 18 match the sequence of digits or corresponding letters are shown in a list. Scroll to a contact or a phone number and press To turn on or off Smart search Select Menu > Settings search. Select an option. Editing contacts To add information to a phone contact Select...
  • Page 19 New contact and select Add. Scroll to Enter the name and select OK. Enter the number and select OK. Select a number option and add more information, if available. Select Save. Deleting contacts To delete all contacts Menu People > Contacts. Select >...
  • Page 20: Speed Dial

    For each contact phone number or email address you want to mark, scroll to it and select Mark. Select Continue > Done. Speed dial Speed dialing lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quickly from standby. The contacts can be saved in positions 1-9.
  • Page 21 If the recording sounds OK, select Yes. If not, select and repeat steps 3 and Voice commands are saved in the phone memory only. They cannot be used in another phone. To voice dial Press and hold down a volume key. Wait for the tone and say a recorded name, for example “John mobile.”...
  • Page 22 Handling two voice calls You can have calls ongoing and on hold at the same time. To switch between two calls • During the call, press To join two calls • Options During the call, select calls. To connect two calls Options •...
  • Page 23 and select Add. Scroll to Select a contact or Groups. See Groups on page 19. To accept all calls • Select Menu > Settings Manage calls > Accept calls callers. Restricted dialing You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required.
  • Page 24: Messaging

    Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain text, pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. You can also create and use templates for your messages. When sending messages, the phone automatically selects the most suitable method (as a text or picture message) for sending the message.
  • Page 25: Conversations

    Scroll to a message and select Options > Save message. To view a message from the inbox Menu Messaging Select > > Inbox. Scroll to the message and select View. To call a number in a message • When you view the message, scroll to the phone number and press Templates If you often use the same phrases and...
  • Page 26: Voice Messages

    To send a message from Conversations Menu Messaging Select > Conversations. Select a conversation. Write a message and select Send. Voice messages You can send and receive a sound recording as a voice message. The sender and recipient must have a subscription supporting picture messaging.
  • Page 27: Instant Messaging

    To receive and read an email message Menu Messaging Select > Inbox > Options > Check new Scroll to the message and select View. To save an email message Select Menu > Messaging Inbox. Scroll to the message and select Options Save message.
  • Page 28 To enter Instant messaging server settings Menu Messaging Select > Configure. Scroll to a setting and select Add. To log in to the Instant messaging server • Select Menu > Messaging To log out of the Instant messaging server Options out.
  • Page 29: Imaging

    Select an option. Conversation history is saved between log out and when you log in again to let you return to chat messages from previous conversations. To save a conversation Menu Messaging Select > Conversations tab. Enter a conversation. Select Options >...
  • Page 30: Using Photos

    Select a month. Scroll to a photo and select View. Select Options > Slide show. Select a mood. Viewing photos on a map When you take a photo, you can attach your geographical position to it. This is called geo tagging. Geo-tagged photos in Media.
  • Page 31: Working With Photos

    Working with photos You can view, enhance and organize your photos and video clips on your computer by installing the Adobe™ Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition. It is available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Use Media Go™ to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 34.
  • Page 32: Printing Photos

    Select a Web site from the list or select New destination > Add. Enter the email address used for sending to the Web site. Enter the Web address and title. Select Save. Select a Web site from the list. Enter text. Continue >...
  • Page 33: Handling Content In The Phone

    Scroll to a photo and select Print. You should disconnect and re-connect the USB cable if there is a printer error. Handling content in the phone You can use File manager content saved in the phone memory or on a memory card. Tabs and icons in File manager show where the content is saved.
  • Page 34: Transferring Content To And From A Computer

    Media Go™ is available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Required operating systems You need one of these operating systems to use Sony Ericsson PC software: • Microsoft® Windows Vista™ • Microsoft® Windows XP, Service...
  • Page 35: Phone Name

    To download Media Go™ Computer: In your Internet browser, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Select a region and country. Select Software downloads. Select a phone from the list. Select Read more and download under Media Go™. Select Download now and save the file to your computer.
  • Page 36 • Play multiplayer games. A range within 33 feet (10 meters), with no solid objects in between, is recommended for Bluetooth communication. Before using Bluetooth wireless technology You must turn on the Bluetooth function to communicate with other devices. You may also have to pair your phone with other Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 37: Backing Up And Restoring

    Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Before backing up and restoring, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite, which is available from www.sonyericsson/support. You can backup and restore contacts, the calendar, tasks and bookmarks using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
  • Page 38: Music

    Phone mode. Phone: Select Computer: Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and restore your phone. Music This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts.
  • Page 39 Browse by category using the navigation key. Scroll to a title and select Play. To stop playing music • Press the center selection key. To fast forward and rewind • Press and hold down To move between tracks • Press or .
  • Page 40: Online Music And Video Clips

    earlier. If you accept, the track is downloaded to your computer and your selected music service account is charged. This service requires a subscription and account with a downloadable music service, a computer with Microsoft® Windows Media® Player 11 or subsequent compatible version of Windows Media®...
  • Page 41: Radio

    Radio Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited. To turn on the radio Connect a handsfree to the phone. When the phone is open, select > Media > Radio. To search for channels automatically Select Search.
  • Page 42: Internet

    To record a sound • Menu Organizer Select > sound > Record. To record a call During an ongoing call, select > Record. To save the recording, select Save. To listen to a recording Select Menu > Organizer manager. Scroll to Music and select Open.
  • Page 43: History Pages

    History pages You can view Web pages you have browsed. To view history pages • Select Menu > Media > Options > Go to > History. More browser features To use pan and zoom on a Web page When you browse the Internet, press Use the navigation key to move the frame.
  • Page 44: Internet Security And Certificates

    Options Advanced Select > mode > Shortcuts. Internet security and certificates Your phone supports secure browsing. Certain Internet services, such as banking, require certificates in your phone. Your phone may already contain certificates when you buy it or you can download new certificates. To view certificates in the phone •...
  • Page 45: Synchronizing

    Entertainment > program such as Microsoft Outlook®. Before synchronizing, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Sony Ericsson PC Suite software is available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. See Required operating systems on Entertainment >...
  • Page 46: More Features

    Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for how to connect. Phone: Select Phone mode. Computer: When you are notified that the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found your phone, you can start synchronizing. For usage details, see the...
  • Page 47: Location Services

    When the light appears, sweep your hand back and forth once in front of the camera lens to mute the call or snooze the alarm. The distance between your hand and the camera lens must be 0–3 inches (0–7 cm). To turn on gesture control •...
  • Page 48: Calendar

    To set the alarm signal Menu Organizer Select > Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to the tab. Scroll to Alarm signal: and select Edit. Find and select an alarm signal. Select Save. To silence the alarm • When the alarm sounds, press any key.
  • Page 49: Tasks

    To edit an appointment Menu Organizer Select > Select a date. Scroll to an appointment and select View. Select Options > Edit. Edit the appointment and confirm each entry. Select Save. To set when reminders should sound Select Menu > Organizer Select a date.
  • Page 50: Theme

    To set the date Menu Settings Select > Time & date > Date. Enter the date and select Save. To set the time zone Select Menu > Settings Time & date > My time Select the time zone you are in. If you select a city, My time zone updates the time when daylight saving...
  • Page 51: Screen Orientation

    effects to your favorite contacts. Turn off light effects to save battery power. Certain light effects cannot be turned off, for example, those you see when you open and close the phone, or when you add or remove an accessory. To turn off light effects Select Menu...
  • Page 52: Locks

    To set permissions for a Java application Menu Organizer Select > Applications. Scroll to an application and select Options > Permissions. Set permissions. Java application screen size Some Java applications are designed for a specific screen size. For more information, contact the application vendor.
  • Page 53: Imei Number

    Change the phone lock code (0000) to any four-to-eight-digit personal code. 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. To use the phone lock Select Menu >...
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 Master reset If you select...
  • Page 55 number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card. If the number to your service center is not saved on your SIM card, you must enter the number yourself. To send most picture messages, you must set an MMS profile and the address of your message server.
  • Page 56: Error Messages

    The phone cannot be detected by other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology You have not turned the Bluetooth function on. Make sure that the visibility is set to Show phone. See To turn on the Bluetooth function on page 36. I cannot synchronize or transfer content between my phone and my computer, when using a USB cable.
  • Page 57 If this works, it is probably your phone This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. that is causing the problem. Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it.
  • Page 58: Index

    Index activity menu ...13 alarms ...47 answering service ...20 applications ...51 appointments ...48 assembly ...5 audio book ...39 auto rotate ...51 backing up and restoring ...37 battery capacity ...7 charging ...7 inserting ...6 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ...35 bookmarks ...42 business card ...19 calendar ...48 call forward ...21 call list ...17...
  • Page 59 games ...51 geo tagging ...30 gesture control ...46 groups ...19 handsfree ...20, 38 Bluetooth™ wireless technology . 36 help ...7 hiding number ...23 imaging ...29 IMEI number ...53 instant messaging ...27 Internet bookmarks ...42 screen orientation ...51 security and certificates ...44 settings ...54 keys ...8 language ...14...
  • Page 60 pan and zoom Web pages ...43 PC Suite ...45 phone turning on ...6 phone memory ...7, 13 phone mode ...45 phone name ...35 PhotoDJ™ ...31 photos ...29 editing ...31 feeds ...45 geo tagging ...30 printing ...32 tags ...30 picture messages ...24 pictures ...29 PIN ...6, 52 playlists ...39...
  • Page 61 theme ...50 time ...49, 50 time zone ...50 transfer method Bluetooth™ wireless technology . 35 USB cable ...33 transferring music ...34 photos ...34 sound ...36 turning on/off Bluetooth™ function ...36 light effects ...51 phone lock ...53 SIM lock protection ...52 USB cable ...33 video editing ...31 video player ...40...

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