Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting started...6 Assembly...6 Turning on the phone...7 Help...8 Charging the battery...9 Phone overview...10 Menu overview...12 Navigation...14 Memory...15 Phone language...16 Entering text...16 Internet...18 Bookmarks...18 History pages...18 More browser features...18 Internet security and certificates...20 Web feeds...20 Wi-Fi™...21 DLNA™...22 Calling...23 Making and receiving calls...23 Contacts...25 Speed dial...28 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Page 2 Transferring and handling content...47 Handling content in the phone...47 Sending content to another phone...48 Transferring content to and from a computer...48 Using the USB cable...49 Phone name...50 Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology...50 Backing up and restoring...52 GPS...54 Using GPS...54 Google Maps™ for mobile...54 Driving directions...55 More GPS features...55 Tracker...56...
Page 3 Sony Ericsson G705 UMTS/HSDPA band 1 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current...
Page 4 Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057, United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB;...
Page 5: Instruction Symbols
Data and Computer Software Clauses in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
Page 6: 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 Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Unlock the battery cover lock.
Page 7: Turning On The Phone
To insert the battery Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Attach the battery cover and lock it. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested,...
Page 8: Help
operator, contains information about your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card. You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone. See To copy names and numbers to the SIM card on page 26.
Page 9: Charging The Battery
To view the phone status • From standby press the volume key. Phone, memory and battery information is shown. Charging the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it. To charge the battery This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Connect the charger to the phone.
Page 10: Phone Overview
Phone overview Ear speaker Light sensor Screen Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Selection keys Call key Activity menu key Video call camera End, on/off key C key (Clear) Navigation key Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 11 Play/stop key Indicator light Camera lens Volume, digital zoom keys Light Loudspeaker Camera key This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Getting started...
Page 12: Menu Overview
Menu overview PlayNow™ Camera Location services Google Maps* Navigation* My favourites Status info Settings Calls Answered Dialled Missed Internet Messaging Write new Inbox /Conversations* Messages Email Call voicemail Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Contacts Myself New contact...
Page 13 Wallpaper Main menu layout Theme Startup screen Screen saver Clock size Brightness Edit line names* Calls Speed dial Smart search Divert calls Switch to line 2* Manage calls Time & cost* Show/hide my no. Handsfree Open to answer Close to end call Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth...
Page 14: Navigation
Navigation To navigate the phone menus From standby select Menu. Use the navigation key to move through the menus. To select actions on the screen • Press the left, centre or right selection key. To view options for an item •...
Page 15: Memory
To edit a navigation key shortcut From standby select Menu > the General tab > Shortcuts. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc.. Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row.
Page 16: Phone Language
To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold- coloured contacts facing up. Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. To remove a memory card •...
Page 17 To change text input method • When you enter text, press and hold down To shift between capitals and lower- case letters • When you enter text, press To enter numbers • When you enter text, press and hold down –...
Page 18: Internet
Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 68. To start browsing From standby select Search. Enter a Web address, a search phrase or the name of a bookmark. Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search.
Page 19 To make a call when you browse • Press To save a picture from a Web page When you browse the Internet, select Options > Tools > Save Select a picture. To find text on a Web page When you browse the Internet, select Options >...
Page 20: Internet Security And Certificates
You can also subscribe to and download content to a computer via feeds using Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can then transfer the content to your phone. Updating Web feeds You can manually update your feeds, or schedule updates.
Page 21: Wi-Fi
Web feeds in standby You can show news updates on the standby screen. To show Web feeds in standby From standby select Menu feeds. Scroll to a feed and select Settings > Standby ticker standby. To access Web feeds from standby From standby select Ticker.
Page 22: Dlna
To turn on Wi-Fi • From standby select Menu > the Connectivity tab > To connect to a network From standby select Menu > the Connectivity tab > Wi-Fi. Scroll to a network and select Connect. To start browsing using Wi-Fi Make sure is showing in status bar.
Page 23: 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). Press You can call numbers from your contacts and call list.
Page 24 Some network operators allow you to switch networks manually. To switch networks manually From standby select Menu > the Connectivity tab > networks > GSM/3G networks. Select an option. Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911.
Page 25: Contacts
Contacts. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can synchronise your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Default contacts You can choose which contact information is shown as default. If...
Page 26: Edit Contact
To go directly to the contacts list • From standby press and hold down – To call with Smart search From standby press enter a sequence of (at least two) digits. All entries which match the sequence of digits or corresponding letters are shown in a list.
Page 27 To save contacts on a memory card From standby select Menu Contacts. Scroll to New contact Options > Advanced > card. SIM contacts SIM contacts can contain names and numbers only. They are saved on the SIM card. To add a SIM contact From standby select Menu Contacts.
Page 28: Speed Dial
Enter the information and select Save. Groups You can create a group of phone numbers and email addresses from Phone contacts to send messages to. See Messaging on page 32. You can also use groups (with phone numbers) when you create accepted callers lists. See Accept calls on page 31.
Page 29 Voice control By creating voice commands you can: • Voice dial – call someone by saying their name • Answer and reject calls when you use a handsfree To record a voice command using voice dialling From standby select Menu >...
Page 30 To activate call waiting • From standby select Menu > the Calls tab > Manage calls waiting > Activate. To make a second call During the call, press the ongoing call on hold. Select Options > Enter the number to call and press To answer a second call •...
Page 31 To have a private conversation During the call, select Options and select the participant to talk to. To resume the conference call, select Options > Join calls. My numbers You can view, add and edit your own phone numbers. To check your phone numbers From standby select Menu Contacts.
Page 32: Messaging
Call time and cost During a call, the phone shows how long you have been talking. You can also check on the duration of your last call, your outgoing calls and the total time of all your calls. To check the call time •...
Page 33 To copy and paste text in a message When you write the message, select Options > Copy & paste. Select Copy all Mark & to and mark text in the message. Select Options > Copy & paste Paste. Receiving and saving messages You are notified when you receive a message.
Page 34: Voice Messages
To set options for all messages From standby select Menu Messaging > Messages Scroll to an option and choose Select. To set options for a specific message When the message is ready and a recipient is selected, select Advanced. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Voice messages You can send and receive a sound recording as a voice message.
Page 35: Instant Messaging
Scroll to an option and select Enter email address. Enter the email address and select OK. When you are ready, select Done. Select Edit and enter a subject. Select Select Edit and enter the text. Select Select and choose a file to attach. Select Continue >...
Page 36 Before using Instant messaging If no settings exist in your phone, you need to enter server settings. Your service provider can provide standard settings information such as: • Username • Password • Server address • Internet profile To enter Instant messaging server settings From standby select Menu...
Page 37: Imaging
To add a chat group From standby select Menu Messaging > > the Chat groups > Options > Add chat 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.
Page 38: More Camera Features
To take a photo Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to Press to take a photo. The photo is automatically saved. To record a video clip Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to Press fully down to start recording.
Page 39: Viewing And Tagging Photos
Camera key guide Viewing and tagging photos To view photos in a slide show From standby select Menu Photo > Camera album. Select a month. Scroll to a photo and select View. Select Options > Slide Select a mood. Viewing photos on a map When appears on the screen, your geographical position is saved with the...
Page 40: Working With Photos
Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition. It is included on the CD that comes with your phone and available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 48.
Page 41: Blogging
Blogging A blog is a personal Web page. If your subscription supports this service, you can send photos or video clips to a blog. If you cannot use blogging, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 68. Web services may require a separate license agreement between you and the service provider.
Page 42: Printing Photos
Select Options > Send Select Blogger. Enter a title and text and select Publish. To go to a blog address from contacts From standby select Menu Contacts. Scroll to a contact and select Open. Scroll to a Web address and select Printing photos You can print photos using the USB cable connected to a compatible...
Page 43: Music
Music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 48. Stereo portable handsfree To use the handsfree •...
Page 44: Playnow
This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Audio books You can listen to audio books you have transferred to your phone from a computer using Sony Ericsson Media Manager. It may take a few minutes before a transferred audio book appears in the list of available audio books.
Page 45: Trackid
To use PlayNow™ From standby select Menu PlayNow™. Scroll the PlayNow™ Web site and follow the instructions to preview and purchase content. TrackID™ TrackID™ is a music recognition service. You can search for title, artist and album name for a track you hear playing through a loudspeaker or on the radio.
Page 46: Musicdj
From standby select Menu Entertainment > Radio. To search for channels automatically • Select Search. To search for channels manually • Press To change the volume • Press the volume key up or down. To minimise the radio • Select Options >...
Page 47: Record Sound
Record sound You can record a voice memo or a call. Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones. In some countries or states it is required by law that you inform the other person before recording the call. To record a sound •...
Page 48: Sending Content To Another Phone
This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Transferring content to and from a computer > You can use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content between Options > your phone and a computer.
Page 49: Using The Usb Cable
Click Install Sony Ericsson Media Manager and follow the instructions. To transfer content using Sony Ericsson Media Manager Connect the phone to a computer with a USB cable supported by your phone. Computer: Start/Programs/ Sony Ericsson/Sony Ericsson Media Manager. Phone: Select Media transfer.
Page 50: Phone Name
Drag and drop content You can drag and drop content between your phone, a memory card and a computer in Microsoft Windows Explorer. To drag and drop content Connect your phone to a computer using the USB cable. Phone: Select Media transfer.
Page 51 To turn on the Bluetooth function • From standby select Menu > the Connectivity tab > Turn Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth function activated and Bluetooth visibility turned on. To pair the phone with a device From standby select Menu >...
Page 52: Backing Up And Restoring
Sony Ericsson Media Manager Before backing up and restoring, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and the Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can backup and restore contacts within your phone using a Memory Stick Micro™...
Page 53 You can also connect your phone to a computer using Bluetooth. To restore phone content using the Sony Ericsson Media Manager The Sony Ericsson Media Manager will compare your phone content with your computer backup and then restore files missing in your phone. You may damage your phone if you interrupt the process.
Page 54: Gps
Your phone has a GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location. If you cannot use some GPS features, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 68. Using GPS Your location can be found when you have a clear view of the sky. If your location is not found after a few minutes, move to another location.
Page 55: Driving Directions
A free three-month trial version of Wayfinder Navigator is included in the phone. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services including but not limited to turn-by-turn navigational services. To start Wayfinder Navigator •...
Page 56: Tracker
Tracker Tracker is a GPS-based sports application which allows you to keep track of your speed, distance, route and energy consumption during training. You can base the training on how long time you want to train or on what distance you want to cover. You can also base it on a previous training route which has GPS data.
Page 57: Synchronising
Microsoft Outlook®. Before synchronising, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Sony Ericsson PC Suite software is included on the CD with your phone and available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Page 58: Synchronising Using An Internet Service
To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Turn on your computer and insert the CD. The CD starts automatically and the installation window opens. Select a language and click OK. Click Install Sony Ericsson PC suite and follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 59: More Features
More features Flight mode Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked to select a mode the next time you turn on your phone: •...
Page 60: Alarms
Update Service using a PC You can update your phone using the provided USB cable and an Internet connected PC. Make sure all personal data on your phone's memory is backed up before you perform an update using a PC. To use Update Service using a PC •...
Page 61: Calendar
To set an alarm to sound or not in silent mode From standby select Menu Organiser > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to the tab. Scroll to Silent mode: Select an option. To set the snooze duration From standby select Menu Organiser...
Page 62: Notes
Select an option. A reminders option set in calendar affects a reminders option set in tasks. Notes You can make notes and save them. You can also show a note in standby. To add a note From standby select Menu Organiser >...
Page 63: Time And Date
Scroll to a profile and select View and edit. You cannot rename the Time and date To set the time From standby select Menu > the General tab > Time & date Time. Enter the time and select Save. To set the date From standby select Menu >...
Page 64: Screen Orientation
To turn off the ringtone • From standby press and hold down The alarm signal is not affected. To set the vibrating alert From standby select Menu > the Sounds & alerts alert. Select an option. Screen orientation You can change between landscape and portrait orientation, or select rotate to have the orientation change...
Page 65: Locks
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. To set the screen size for a Java application From standby select Menu...
Page 66 (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 From standby select Menu >...
Page 67: Troubleshooting
To view your IMEI number • From standby press This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. 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...
Page 68 I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is low The charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor. Remove the battery and clean the connectors. The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. See Charging the battery on page 9.
Page 69 Service centre. The number is shown if it is saved on the SIM card. If there is no number shown, select Edit. Scroll to New ServiceCentre select Add. Enter the number, including the international “+” sign and country code. Select Save. To select an MMS profile From standby select Menu...
Page 70: Error Messages
I have forgotten my code memo passcode If you forget your passcode, you must reset the code memo. This means that all entries in the code memo are deleted. The next time you enter the code memo, you must proceed as if you are opening it for the first time.
Page 71: Important Information
• Global and local Web sites providing support. • A global network of call centres. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners. • A warranty period. Learn more about the warranty conditions in the Important information. At www.sonyericsson.com/support, you can find the latest support tools and information.
Page 72 Anguilla 1-800-080-9518 (Toll Free) Antigua and Barbuda 1-800-081-9518 (Toll Free) Argentina 0800-333-7427 (número gratuito) Australia 1300 650-050 (Toll Free) The Bahamas 1-800-205-6062 (Toll Free) Barbados 1-800-082-9518 (Toll Free) Belgique/België 02-0745 1611 Belize AN 815, PIN 5597 (Toll Free) Bermuda 1-800-083-9518 (Toll Free) Bolivia 800-100-542 (número gratuito) Brasil...
Page 73 Haïti/Ayiti AN 193, PIN 5598 (numéro gratuit / nimewo gratis) Honduras AN 8000122, PIN 5599 (número gratuito) Hong Kong/香港 +852 8203 8863 Hrvatska 062 000 000 India/भारत 1800 11 1800 (Toll Free) +91 (011) 39011111 Indonesia 021 2701388 Ireland 1850 545 888 (Local rate) Italia 06 48895206 (tariffa locale) Jamaica...
Page 74 Portugal 808 204 466 (chamada local) República Dominicana 1-800-751-3370 (número gratuito) România +40 21 401 0401 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1-800-087-9518 (Toll Free) Saint Vincent and the 1-800-088-9518 (Toll Free) Grenadines Schweiz/Suisse/ 0848 824 040 Svizzera Singapore +65 6744 0733 Slovensko 02 5443 6443 South Africa...
Page 75: Efficient Use
To avoid this small energy waste, disconnect the power supply when the product is fully charged. Use of charging devices that are not Sony Ericsson branded may pose increased safety risks. Important information...
Page 76: Emergency Calls
Sony Ericsson branded may pose increased safety risks. Replace the battery only with another Sony Ericsson battery that has been qualified with the product per the standard IEEE-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
Page 77 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. While the device does employ security measures to resist such efforts, Sony Ericsson does not warrant or represent that the device will be impervious to the introduction of malware.
Page 78: Disposing Of The Battery
Sony Ericsson call centre. Do not attempt to remove internal batteries. Internal batteries shall be removed only by a waste treatment facility or trained service professional. Disposing of the battery Check local regulations or call a Sony Ericsson call centre for information.
Page 79: End User Licence Agreement
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...
Page 80 Product from the dealer. If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repair for the defect concerned, or the replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
Page 81: Fcc Statement
Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 82: Industry Canada Statement
Important information This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Declaration of Conformity for G705 We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our...
Page 83: Index
Index activity menu ...15 alarms ...60 answering service ...28 applications ...64 appointments ...61 assembly ...6 audio book ...44 auto rotate ...64 backing up and restoring ...52 battery charging ...9 inserting ...7 use and care ...76 blog ...41 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ...50 bookmarks ...18 business card ...27 calendar ...61...
Page 84 emergency numbers ...24 end user licence agreement ...79 entering text ...16 file manager ...47 flight mode ...59 games ...64 geo tagging ...39 Google Maps™ ...54 GPS ...54 groups ...28 handsfree ...29, 43 Bluetooth™ wireless technology . 51 help ...8 hiding number ...32 imaging ...37 IMEI number ...66 instant messaging ...35...
Page 85 notes ...62 online music and video clips ...45 pan and zoom, Web pages ...18 PC Suite ...57 phone memory ...15 phone mode ...58 phone name ...50 phone, turning on ...7 photo fix ...38 PhotoDJ™ ...40 photos ...39 editing ...40 feeds ...21 geo tagging ...39 improving ...38 tags ...39...
Page 86 tagging photos ...39 tasks ...62 templates ...33 text messages ...32 theme ...63 time ...63 time zone ...63 Tracker ...56 TrackID™ ...45 training ...56 transfer method Bluetooth™ wireless technology . 50 USB cable ...49 transferring music ...48 photos ...48 sound ...51 turning on/off Bluetooth™...

Sony Ericsson G705 User Manual

Getting Started

Internet

Calling

Messaging

Imaging

Music

Transferring and Handling Content

Gps

Tracker

Synchronising

More Features

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Index

Quick Links

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