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  • Page 1 Mobile Phone T226m...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Security 62 SIM card lock, phone lock. Troubleshooting 64 Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want? Additional information 66 Sony Ericsson Consumer web site, safe and efficient use, warranty. Icons 73 What do the icons mean? Index 79...
  • Page 3 Please read the Guidelines for safe and efficient use and the Limited warranty chapters before you use your mobile phone. The marble logo is a trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Ericsson is a trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started About this user’s guide For ease of reference, the “Getting to know your phone” chapter gives a quick overview of the main functions of the phone, shortcuts and general information. More information and downloads are available at www.SonyEricsson.com, www.SonyEricsson.com/fun or wap.SonyEricsson.com.
  • Page 5 SIM card and battery information It may take up to 30 minutes before an icon appears when charging if the battery is completely discharged. 1. Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the metal clips. 2.
  • Page 6 For best reception, try to hold your phone so your hand does not cover the internal antenna.The antenna is located on the back of the phone under the Sony Ericsson logo. Turning On the Phone Press and hold until you hear a tone.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Key functions Volume Increase/decrease the earpiece volume during a call. Scroll through lists under menus. Enter the Status menu in standby. Press once to mute the ringtone when receiving a call. Press twice to reject an incoming call.
  • Page 8 Quick keys Useful key combinations are described below. To... When in standby: make an emergency call enter the emergency number and press enter and move through press the menus enter Call Contact press enter Call List press press and hold call your voicemail press and hold enter the + sign...
  • Page 9 To... During a call: put a call on hold press retrieve the held call press mute the microphone press and hold To... When in the menus: move through menu lists use the navigation key or press (and hold) the upper or lower side volume key enter a quick options menu press...
  • Page 10 To... When entering letters using multitap text input: turn National Characters on press National Characters (not supported in all languages) shift between multitap or press and hold T9 Text input methods (assuming T9 Text input is set to On) shift between input press and hold languages and other character or numeric...
  • Page 11 To... When entering numbers: enter a p (pause) press and hold entering numbers or saving codes Help texts/Icons More information, explanations or tips about selected menus or functions are available in your phone. To get help 1. Scroll to the menu or function and press 2.
  • Page 12 8 Release All* Switch to Line 2** Extract Part* Release Party* Parties in Conf.* Calls* (6) Web Services§ (7) Organizer 1 Sony Ericsson 1 Calendar 2 Bookmarks 2 Notes 3 Push Inbox 3 Alarms 4 Enter Address 4 Timer 5 Resume...
  • Page 13 Entering letters and characters You can enter letters, for example, when you add names to the phonebook, write text messages or enter web addresses. In addition to the way you normally enter letters in your phone, using multitap text input, you can use T9™ Text Input to enter text messages and email, for example, if the input language you select supports this.
  • Page 14 Note: Your selection of input languages and character or numeric input methods determines what you can see or enter. See the Latin alphabet, abc, table below: Press… to see/enter… - ? ! ‚ . : ; " ’ < = > ( ) _ 1 A B C Å...
  • Page 15 ™ Text Input You can use T9 Text Input when writing, for example, text messages and email. The T9 Text Input method uses a built-in dictionary to recognize the most commonly used word for each sequence of key presses. This way, you press each key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key.
  • Page 16 Tip: Press to enter a period. To enter other punctuation marks, press repeatedly. Press to accept and add a space. Press and hold to select an input method for the text you are currently writing. The list of options Press when writing to enter a list of options: •...

  • Page 17: Personalizing Your Phone

    Personalizing your phone You can adjust the phone settings to suit your own requirements. Themes You can change the appearance of the display, for example, the colors and background picture, by using themes. Your phone comes with some pre-set themes. You cannot delete these, but you can create new themes on the Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet and download them to your phone.
  • Page 18 To view your pictures • Scroll to Pictures&Sounds, The pictures are shown in thumbnail view. To get a full view, press Note: Animations for picture messages can be viewed in My Pictures. Animations for text messages can only be viewed when inserting an item in a text message. See “To insert an item in a text message (EMS)”...
  • Page 19 them to a friend in a text or picture message. You can also download standard and polyphonic melodies via WAP. Note: You are not allowed to exchange copyright- protected material. To select a ringtone • Scroll to Settings, , Sounds & Alerts, Ringtones.
  • Page 20 To use the piano 1. In the Composer, press the upper or lower side volume key to activate the piano. 2. Use the center select key See “Icons” on page 73. to move between the keys. 3. Press to select a note. 4.
  • Page 21 Sounds & Alerts You can choose to be notified of an incoming call by the buzzing of the vibrating alert. You can set the phone’s vibrating alert to one of the following: • On – all the time. • On If Silent – on when the ring volume is turned off or when you have set the phone to silent.
  • Page 22 • Scroll to the option that you want. • Press User greeting When you turn your phone on or off, the Sony Ericsson greeting appears. Your network operator’s greeting may be shown instead. You can also customize your own greeting.
  • Page 23 To select a greeting 1. Scroll to Settings, , Display, Picture, 2. Select a greeting, Your selected greeting will be shown when the phone is turned on. My phone numbers You can check your own phone number(s). To check your phone number •...

  • Page 24: Calling

    Calling Before you can make or receive any calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. See “Holding the Phone” on page 5. Making calls 1. Enter the area code and the phone number. 2.
  • Page 25 Note: Do not hold the phone to your ear while waiting. When the call is connected, the phone gives a loud signal. The phone redials the number (up to ten times) or until: • The call is connected. • You press a key or receive a call. Note: Automatic redialing is not available for data calls.
  • Page 26 Calling your voicemail service You can easily call your voicemail service by pressing and holding , if you have saved your voicemail number in the phone. You get the number from your service provider. To enter a voicemail number • Scroll to Messages, , Options, Note: The voicemail number can be obtained from your service provider.
  • Page 27 Note: If a number is stored on your SIM card, icon will display next to the number. To call a number from the call list 1. To enter the call list, press 2. Scroll to the number you want to call, To clear the call list •...
  • Page 28 To turn off Ask to Save 1. Scroll to Phonebook, , Options, YES. 2. Select Ask to Save by pressing 3. Select on or off by tilting the navigation key up or down. 4. Press to select. Pictures and personal rings You can add a picture and a personal ringtone to a contact.
  • Page 29 Updating the phonebook When needed, you can easily update or delete any contact information. To edit a contact 1. You can edit a contact that is stored on your phone or that is stored on your SIM card. Scroll to Phonebook, , Manage SIM, , Edit on SIM, stored on your SIM card) OR Manage Contact,...
  • Page 30 To set the default number 1. Scroll to Phonebook, , Manage Contact, Edit Contact, 2. Enter the first letter of the contact, 3. When the contact is highlighted, press 4. Select Default Number, . Select the number you want as default, Groups You can create a group of contacts.
  • Page 31 To send a contact 1. Scroll to Phonebook, , Manage Contact, Send Contact, 2. Enter the first letters of the contact you want to send, 3. Press to select the contact. 4. Select transfer method, Copy contacts You can copy the names and numbers in your phonebook between your phone’s memory and the SIM card.
  • Page 32 Call time During a call, the duration of the call is shown in the display. You can check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time. To check and reset the call time • Scroll to Calls, , Time &...
  • Page 33 3. Select a contact. 4. Follow the instructions in the display. An icon appears next to a contact name that has a voice command. Caller name You can choose whether you want to hear the recorded contact name when you receive an incoming call from that contact.
  • Page 34 Voice answering You can answer or reject incoming calls by using your voice, when using a portable handsfree or a car handsfree kit. To turn on voice answering and record voice answer commands 1. Scroll to Settings, Voice Control, Voice Answer. 2.
  • Page 35 Forwarding calls If you cannot answer incoming voice or data calls, you can forward them to another number: for example, your answering service. For voice calls, you may be able to choose between the following forward alternatives: • Always Forward – forward all voice calls. •...
  • Page 36 To activate or deactivate the call waiting service • Scroll to Calls, , Manage Calls, To make a second call 1. Press to put the ongoing call on hold. 2. Enter the number you want to call and press or retrieve a number from the phonebook. Note: You can only put one call on hold.
  • Page 37 To release a participant 1. Press , select Release Party, 2. Select the participant, To end the conference call • Press Having a private conversation You can have a private conversation with one of the participants and put the other participants on hold. •...
  • Page 38 Note: Calls to emergency numbers can still be made, even when the fixed dialing function is on. • Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456. • Numbers with question marks can be saved. For example, saving 01234567?0, allows calls to be made to numbers from 0123456700 to 0123456790.
  • Page 39 With a special accessory, you can use your TTY terminal , Accept Calls, with your Sony Ericsson mobile phone. For TTY to work in the GSM network, TTY must be selected in the phone and a TTY Accessory used prior to transmitting and receiving TTY calls.

  • Page 40: Setting Up Mobile Internet

    • Settings are also available at www.SonyEricsson.com 3. You may also have to register as a WAP/email user with your service provider or network operator. Note: This Sony Ericsson mobile phone does not support tethered data mode. Note: It is strongly recommended that you contact your service provider before editing or adjusting any data settings included in your phone at the time of purchase.
  • Page 41 Note: Some advanced settings that are described in the following instructions are not necessarily mandatory. Consult your network operator or service provider for more information. A data account includes connection settings for access to a server at your service provider, for example via WAP (Mobile Internet) or via email (Internet).
  • Page 42 • Password – your password to log on to the external data network. • Pwd. Request (Password request) – if this setting is on, you are asked for a password each time you log on to the external data network. •...
  • Page 43 To select preferred mode • Scroll to Connect, , Data Comm., Service and select GPRS and GSM or GSM Only. Note: If you have chosen GPRS and GSM for your preferred service and you are not connected to the GSM network, you can see the status of GPRS coverage and connection.
  • Page 44 If you select Advanced you can also do the following: • Chg. Homepage – Enter the address of the WAP site you want as the homepage. • SecondAccount – Select an alternative data account, if the first in Connect Using fails. •...

  • Page 45: Messaging

    • Download – select whether to receive headers and text or headers only. • From name: – enter your name. • Signature – select if you want to add your business card to your email messages. • Copy Outgoing – Select On, if you want email messages sent from your phone also to be sent to an email address of your choice.
  • Page 46 To set the service center number 1. Scroll to Messages, , Text, Service Centers, The service center number appears if it is saved on the SIM card. 2. If there is no number in the list, select Add New, 3. Enter the number, including the international “+” sign and country code, Sending text messages For information about entering letters, see “Entering...
  • Page 47 To set up an email gateway 1. Scroll to Messages, , Text, Email Gateways, 2. If there is no number in the list, select Add New, 3. Enter the number, including the international “+” sign and country code, You can activate, edit or delete email gateways. Text formatting (EMS) You can change the style, size and alignment of the text, and create new paragraphs, in a text message.
  • Page 48 Messages that you have saved on the SIM card remain there until you delete them. To save from a text message When the melody, phone number, WAP address, picture or animation is highlighted, press save the item and press • A melody is saved in My Sounds. •...
  • Page 49 Before you start Make sure you have the following settings: • An address to your service center. • A specific WAP profile for picture messages. Note: Contact your network operator to automatically download settings or for more information. To enter the service center address •...
  • Page 50 • Sound – Add or replace an existing sound with an alternative from My Sounds. • Page – Insert a new page. • Timing – To set how many seconds you want an item to be displayed, select the item and press Select Item Timing, .
  • Page 51 You can use your phone to send and receive email messages via the Internet, as you would from a PC. Note: This Sony Ericsson phone supports email services using POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols. Certain email services use proprietary systems that are not supported.
  • Page 52 5. Send & Receive in the Email menu – All email messages in the Outbox are sent and any new email messages are received in the Inbox. To receive and read email messages 1. Scroll to Messages, , Email, 2. When the email messages have been downloaded to the phone, scroll to Messages, , Email, read them.

  • Page 53: Using Mobile Internet

    To archive an email message 1. Open the email message. 2. Make sure that the text you want to archive is visible in the display. 3. Place the cursor in the text and press 4. Select CopyToArchive, . The text can be found in Archive in the Email menu.
  • Page 54 Using the WAP browser To start browsing • From standby, press and hold the To reset your WAP Profile, do the following: 1. First select the WAP profile you want to use. Scroll to Web Services, , Options, 2. Then select one of the following: •...
  • Page 55 Using bookmarks You use bookmarks in your mobile phone just as you do with a PC Internet browser. You can have up to a maximum of 25 bookmarks. To work with bookmarks 1. Scroll to Web Services, , Bookmarks, 2. Select the bookmark you want to work with, 3.
  • Page 56 Receiving a push message You can set your phone to either accept or reject push messages. This is valid for all your WAP profiles. To set push message acceptance 1. Scroll to Web Services, , Options, , Push Access, 2. Select one of the following settings: •...

  • Page 57: More Features

    More features Calendar You can use the calendar to keep track of important meetings that you need to attend, phone calls that you need to make or tasks that you need to complete. The calendar can be synchronized with a PC calendar For more information, see “Synchronization”...
  • Page 58 • View month – Move within and among the days or weeks by tilting the navigation key. Press a certain day. Days on which you have appointments are marked in bold. Tip: In the monthly and weekly views, you can go to next week by pressing 3, to next month by pressing 6 and to next year by pressing 9.
  • Page 59 To search for appointments or tasks 1. Scroll to Organizer, , Calendar, , Find, 2. Select if you want to search for appointments or tasks (if you have added any) by pressing 3. Enter the text you want to search for, Appointments or tasks that match your search are shown.
  • Page 60 To set the timer • Scroll to Organizer, , Timer. When the signal rings, press any key to turn it off. Calculator The phone has a built-in calculator, which can add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages. To use the calculator •...
  • Page 61 To listen to your recordings 1. Scroll to Pictures&Sounds, 2. Scroll to Recording or go to next or previous by moving the center select key up or down, respectively. 3. Press to stop playback. Note: You can also send, delete, rename, check sound information and memory status.
  • Page 62 1. Make sure you have entered WAP settings, see “Setting up Mobile Internet” on page 39. 2. Scroll to Games, , Sony Ericsson, 3. Press to download a new game via WAP. A WAP session starts.You will see the phone’s memory status and you will be asked if you want to save it to your phone.

  • Page 63: Security

    Synchronization You can synchronize the calendar and phonebook in your phone with similar programs in a PC. After installing the synchronization program from the Sony Ericsson Web site, www.SonyEricsson.com/support, you can synchronize your phone with your PC via a cable. A status bar shows the progress of the synchronization.
  • Page 64 PIN2 Certain services are protected by a second PIN. To edit your PIN2 • Scroll to Settings, , Locks, Change PIN2. To turn the SIM card lock on or off 1. Scroll to Settings, , Locks, , Protection, 2. Select On or Off, and press 3.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. The phone cannot be switched on Recharge or replace the battery. See “SIM card and battery information”...
  • Page 66 See “Fixed dialing” on page 36. Charging. Non-standard battery in use. The battery you are using is not a Sony Ericsson- approved battery and is charging slowly for safety reasons. Cannot connect to server...

  • Page 67: Additional Information

    • Canada - 1-800-668-2101 • Other countries - +1-919-472-7908 Accessible Solutions/Special Needs You can use your TTY terminal with your Sony Ericsson mobile phone (with the necessary accessory). For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs...
  • Page 68 • Do not place your product or install wireless equipment in the area above your car’s air bag. • Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not direct the infrared ray at anyone's eye and make sure that it does not disturb any other infrared units.
  • Page 69 ANTENNA Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss of performance and SAR levels above the recommended limits (see below).
  • Page 70 We recommend that you use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle...
  • Page 71 +41°F (+5°C) and +113°F (+45°C). • Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire. • Use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson branded original batteries and chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not charge sufficiently or may produce excessive heat.
  • 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 ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
  • Page 73 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 74: Icons

    Icons The table below shows icons which may appear in standby or in the menus You can access the Icon Glossary by scrolling to a particular menu or function and pressing select Icon Glossary. Icon Description Main menus Your personal phonebook. Handling of text, picture, email, and voice messages.
  • Page 75 Icon Description All incoming calls are forwarded to a defined number. No calls or only certain calls from numbers in a list are received. All sounds are off, except the alarm and timer. The alarm clock has been set and is on. The timer has been set and is on.
  • Page 76 Icon Description An ongoing call. A chat session is in progress. Phonebook A group of contacts in the phonebook. You can enter the phonebook by pressing A home number in the phonebook. A work number in the phonebook. A mobile number in the phonebook. An email address in the phonebook.
  • Page 77 Icon Description The message has not been sent. The message has been sent. A message has been delivered or read by the recipient. A sent message that has expired or been rejected by the recipient. Pre-defined message template (not editable). User-defined message template.
  • Page 78 Icon Description An answered call in the call list. A dialed number in the call list. Pictures&Sounds A standard melody saved in My Sounds. A polyphonic melody saved in My Sounds. Pictures&Sounds/Composer Turns backlight on and off. Turns vibrating alert on and off. Starts and stops a melody loop.
  • Page 79 Icon Description A recurrent calendar appointment A task in your calendar The appointment is to travel The appointment is a vacation Voice Commands A voice command has been recorded for a contact name Icons This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 80: Index

    Index Alarm clock 58 Animations 17 Answering voice 33 Answering mode 21 Assistance 66 Battery 4 Business cards 29 Calculator 59 Calendar 59 Call costs 31 minute minder 20 Call time 31 Caller Name 32 Calls accept 38 answer 5, 25 automatic redialing 23 call list 25 This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
  • Page 81 Icons (display) 73 International calls 24 emergency number 24 Key functions 6 Key sound 20 Keypad lock 22 Language (display) 20 Locks keypad 22 phone 63 SIM card 62 Melodies, see Ringtones 17 Memory full 66 Menu language 20 Menu overview 11 Minute Minder 20 Missed calls 25 Index...
  • Page 82 Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet 16 web site 66 Sound recorder 59 Speakerphone 23 Special Needs 66 Speed dialing 30 Stopwatch 58 Synchronization 58 T9 Text input 14 Text messages 44 Email gateway 39, 45 Themes 16 Time settings 20 Timer 58...
  • Page 83 www.S onyE rics s on.com S ony E ric s s on Mobile C ommunic ations AB , S E -221 88 L und, S weden AE /LZT 123 7893 R 1A. P rinted in Malays ia...

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