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Make and receive the first call.
Key functions, quick keys, entering letters and characters.
Choose ring signal, theme and other settings.
Calling 26
Use the phone book, call options.
Set up WAP and e-mail.
Messaging 48
Chat, e-mail, text and multimedia messages.
WAP browser, bookmarks.
Data, events, alarm clock, stopwatch, timer, games.
Security 65
SIM card lock, phone lock.
Why doesn't the phone work the way I want?
Sony Ericsson Consumer web site, safe and efficient use,
warranty, declaration of conformity.
Icons 79
What do the icons mean?
Index 83
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SIM card lock, phone lock. Troubleshooting 67 Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want? Additional information 69 Sony Ericsson Consumer web site, safe and efficient use, warranty, declaration of conformity. Icons 79 What do the icons mean? Index 83... - Page 2 Sony Ericsson First edition (May 2002) This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual 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.
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Page 3: 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/ or wap.SonyEricsson.com/. Available services Some services and functions described in this user’s guide are network- or subscription-dependent. - Page 4 SIM card and battery information It may take up to 30 minutes before an icon appears when charging. 1. Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders. 2. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the connectors facing each other.
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Page 5: Making And Receiving Calls
Making and receiving calls Welcome PIN: My Network 12:18 To turn on the phone • Press and hold until you hear a tone. • Enter your PIN (Personal Identity Number), if you have one for your SIM card. Your PIN is provided by your network operator. If you make a mistake while entering your PIN, delete the wrong number by pressing emergency number, for example 911, the digits are... -
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Key functions Volume Increase/decrease the earpiece volume during a call. Scroll through menus, lists and text. Enter the Status menu in standby. Slide twice to reject an incoming call. Slide once to turn off the ring signal when receiving a call. -
Page 7: Quick Keys
Quick keys Useful key combinations are described below. To... When in standby: make an emergency call enter the international emergency number and press press enter and move through the main menus press enter Call contact enter Call list press press and hold call your voice mail press and hold enter the + sign... - Page 8 To... During a call: put a call on hold press answer a call press press and hold turn off the microphone To... When in the menus: move through menus or slide (and hold) the lists volume key up or down or use the joystick press enter a quick options menu...
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Page 9: Using Shortcuts
To... When entering letters using T9 Text Input: press view alternative words press accept a word and add a space press enter a period press view alternative repeatedly punctuation marks press shift between capital and lower-case letters enter numbers press and hold any of the number keys delete letters and numbers press press and hold... -
Page 10: Online Services
Delete, edit and rename If you add items, for example, a contact, an event or a WAP bookmark, it can be deleted, edited or renamed. There are two ways to delete items: • Select an item and press • Select an item, press , select Delete or Delete all. -
Page 11: Menu Overview
Menu overview (1) Phone book (2) Messages 1 Call contact 1 Text 2 Add contact 2 Multimedia 3 Manage contact 3 Call voice mail 4 Pictures 4 E-mail 5 Personal rings 5 Chat 6 Special numbers 6 Area info 7 Advanced 7 Options 8 Options Find and send*... -
Page 12: Entering Letters And Characters
Entering letters and characters You can enter letters, for example, when you add names to the phone book, write text messages or enter WAP addresses. In addition to the way you normally enter letters in your phone, using multitap text input, you can use T9™... - Page 13 Press… to see/enter… J K L 5 Λ M N O Ñ Ö Ø ò 6 P Q R S ß 7 Π Σ T U V Ü ù 8 W X Y Z 9 + & @ / ¤ % $ € £ ¥ \ § ¿ ¡ 0 Θ Ξ Ψ Ω Space # * ↵...
- Page 14 • press to accept without a space. If the candidates do not include a word you want, you can add a new word to the list during selection. To add a word to candidates 1. Scroll to a similar candidate to the word you want to add, press , select Edit word, 2.
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Page 15: Personalizing Your Phone
Your phone comes with some pre-set themes. You cannot delete these, but you can create new themes on Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet and download them to your phone. For more information, visit wap.SonyEricsson.com/. - Page 16 To select a theme • Scroll to Fun & Games/Themes. Note: If you need to adjust the display contrast, scroll to Settings/Display/Contrast. Exchanging themes You can send and receive a theme via IR and MMS or download it via WAP. For more information on sending themes in messages, see “Messaging”...
- Page 17 Note: Animations for multimedia 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” on page 49. To view your camera pictures (if connected) •...
- Page 18 To turn the screen saver On or Off • Scroll to Settings/Display/Screen saver/Activate. To use a picture as the screen saver You can select a picture, saved in the phone, and use it as the screen saver. 1. Scroll to Settings, , Display, 2.
- Page 19 • Press a key to enter a note. • Press to make the note shorter or longer. There are six different lengths of notes. • Press to change octave. • Press once to raise the note one semitone. • Press twice to lower the note one semitone.
- Page 20 Note: To send a ring signal or melody in a text message, see “To insert an item in a text message” on page 49. To receive a sound or melody 1. From standby, press , scroll to Activate IR, 2. When you receive the sound or melody, press save it in My sounds.
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Page 21: Display Light
Menu language Most SIM cards automatically set the menu language to the language of the country where you bought your SIM card. If this is not the case, the preset language is English. To change the menu language 1. Scroll to Settings, , Language, 2. -
Page 22: User Greeting
To select answering mode • Scroll to Settings/Handsfree/Answering mode. Personalizing your phone User greeting When you turn your phone on or off, the Sony Ericsson greeting appears. Your network operator’s own greeting may be shown instead. To select a greeting 1. - Page 23 Automatic keylock Automatic keylock means the keypad is locked 25 seconds after you last press a key. To turn automatic keylock On or Off • Scroll to Settings/Locks/Auto keylock. To lock the keypad manually • Press and hold in standby, and select Lock keypad, The keypad remains locked until you answer an incoming call or until you unlock the keypad manually.
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Page 24: Calling
To reset all profiles • Scroll to Settings/Profiles/Reset profiles. Automatic activation Some profiles, for example In car, are automatically activated when used with a specific accessory. When disconnected, the profile is changed back. Calling Calling Before you can make or receive any calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. -
Page 25: Automatic Redialing
Automatic redialing If the connection of the call failed and the display shows Retry?, press 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: •... -
Page 26: Receiving Calls
Receiving calls When you receive a call, the phone rings and Answer? appears. If the number is a restricted number, Withheld appears. To answer a call • Press To reject a call • Press Missed calls If you have missed a call, Missed calls:1 appears in standby, indicating the number of missed calls. - Page 27 Tip: To enter an unsaved number, when you are in a number field, press and select a number from the unsaved numbers list. Pictures and personal rings You can add a picture and personal ring signal to a contact. To add a picture to a phone book contact 1.
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Page 28: Business Cards
To delete a contact • Scroll to Phone book/Manage contact/Delete contact. Then select the contact and press To delete all contacts • Scroll to Phone book/Advanced/Delete all?. Note: Contacts that are saved on the SIM card are not deleted. Default (standard) number Each contact has a default phone number. -
Page 29: Copy Contacts
To send your business card 1. Scroll to Phone book, , Manage contact, My card, , Send, 2. Select a transfer method, To receive a business card via IR 1. From standby, press , scroll to Activate IR, When you receive the business card, press 2. -
Page 30: Speed Dialing
the phone by pressing and then selecting Copy to phone. Speed dialing You can save the phone numbers that you want to reach easily in positions 1-9 on your SIM card. To call any of these phone numbers from standby •... -
Page 31: Call Cost
• Select Reset timers to reset the call time meter. Call cost For cost information you need to check with your network operator or service provider if you can subscribe to such a service, where call cost (or the number of call units) is displayed. -
Page 32: Forwarding Calls
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 can choose between the following forward alternatives: • Always forward – forward all voice calls. •... -
Page 33: Conference Calls
To activate or deactivate the call waiting service • Scroll to Calls/Manage calls/Call waiting. To make a second call 1. Press to put the ongoing call on hold. 2. Enter the number you want to call and press retrieve a number from the phone book. Note: You can only put one call on hold. - Page 34 To add a new participant 1. Press to put the conference call on hold. 2. Call the next person you wish to include in the conference call. 3. Press , select Join calls, Repeat steps 1 to 3 to include more participants. To release a participant 1.
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Page 35: Restricted Dialing
Before making a calling card call, you need to select and activate a card. Note: You cannot use the calling card service for data calls. To turn the calling card service on or off 1. Scroll to Calls, , Time & cost, , Use callingcards, 2. -
Page 36: Fixed Dialing
use this service, you need a password which you get from your service provider. Note: If you forward incoming calls, you cannot activate some Restrict calls options. The following calls can be restricted: • All outgoing calls – All outgoing. •... - Page 37 To save a fixed number • Scroll to Phone book/Special numbers/Fixed numbers. Select Add new? and enter the number. Closed user groups The Closed User Group function is a way of lowering call costs. On some networks it is cheaper to make calls within a call group.
- Page 38 another network, provided your network operator has an agreement that allows you to do so. This is called roaming. You can select the network you want to use, or you can add a network to your list of preferred networks. You can also change the order in which networks are selected during an automatic search.
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Page 39: Setting Up Mobile Internet
WAP and e-mail settings direct to your phone in a text message (SMS). To request settings from Sony Ericsson 1. Use a PC to go to http://www.SonyEricsson.com/. Select your region and then use the Configurators to request that a text message be sent to your phone with the settings you need. - Page 40 Advanced setting information To use the WAP browser, via a WAP service provider, you need settings for: • a specific data account for WAP, and a WAP profile. To use e-mail messaging, via an Internet service provider, you need settings for: •...
- Page 41 Note: Please contact your network operator for charging details. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) allows fast and efficient access where you can always be online. Note: You need a subscription that supports GPRS. GPRS settings that are available: • APN (Access point name address) – the address of the external data network you want to connect to, either an IP address or a text string.
- Page 42 4. Enter the settings that you have received from your network operator or service provider. Confirm each setting by pressing 5. Scroll to Save?, To edit a data account 1. Scroll to Connect, , Data comm., accounts, 2. Select a data account, 3.
- Page 43 When selecting Add profile? enter a name for the profile, , Connect using:, account to be used, and enter the IP address:, A list appears. Scroll to Save?, When selecting an existing profile, you can do the following: • Rename – Change the name of the profile. •...
- Page 44 If you have a security module, it may also contain trusted certificates. You can also download trusted certificates from Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet or other WAP pages. 3. Client certificates are located in a security module together with your private keys.
- Page 45 E-mail account settings An e-mail account specifies, for example, the server that is used for your e-mail messages. To create an e-mail account 1. Scroll to Messages, , E-mail, 2. Select Edit account, 3. Select Add new?, 4. Enter a name for the account, for example Home or Office.
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Page 46: Messaging
If you have both an office and a home e-mail account, you can set one of them as default: • Select Set account from the Messages/E-mail/Options menu and select the account. See “E-mail” on page 55 for information about how to use e-mail. - Page 47 Note: Options to insert other items such as sounds and , Write new, melodies are available only for Sony Ericsson picture formats, not for picture messages. E-mail gateway Your network operator may have a phone number to an e-mail gateway that allows you to send a text message to an e-mail address.
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Page 48: Receiving Text Messages
To set up an e-mail gateway 1. Scroll to Messages, , Text, E-mail 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 e-mail gateways. Text formatting You can change the style, size and alignment of the text, and create new paragraphs, in a text message. -
Page 49: Message Options
text messages are saved on the SIM card. 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 select to save the item and press •... -
Page 50: Area Information
• Validity period – If your message cannot be delivered, for example, if the recipient has turned off the phone, your service center can save the message to send it later. • Request reply – Include a reply request if you want the recipient of your message to reply. -
Page 51: Cell Information
appears. You cannot save area messages. Please consult your service provider for more information about area information codes. To turn area information on or off • Scroll to Messages/ Area info/Reception. To enter an area information code • Scroll to Messages/ Area info/Message list/Add new?. Cell information The cell information channel is used by some network operators to send messages to their subscribers within... - Page 52 To compose and send a new multimedia message 1. Scroll to Messages , Multimedia, 2. Select from the submenus, press 3. Enter the information you want to send, press Press again to continue. 4. Select to add other items or more options. 5.
- Page 53 Automatic download options From the Messages/Multimedia/Options/Auto download menu select one of the following: • On – Messages are automatically downloaded to your phone by default. • Confirm – Press to download or your network operator’s server. • Off – A new message icon appears in the inbox. Select the message and press to download.
- Page 54 • Cc: – If you want to send a copy of the message to someone. • Priority: – Set the message priority. • Subject: – Write a title, • Text: – Write your message, • Attachments – Add up to five pictures to a message. 3.
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Page 55: Using Mobile Internet
Archiving You can archive an e-mail message in order to read it later, or if you want to save important information. You can archive only as much text as the display shows. To archive an e-mail message 1. Open the e-mail message. 2. - Page 56 WAP Services, , Select profile, 2. Then select one of the following: • Open your homepage (Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet is default). • Go to one of your bookmarks. Select Bookmarks, • Enter the address of a WAP site. Select Enter address, , New address? to enter a new WAP address or select one of the 10 latest entered addresses.
- Page 57 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 WAP Services, Bookmarks 2. Select the bookmark you want to work with, 3.
- Page 58 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 WAP Services, , Options, , Push access, 2. Select one of the following settings: •...
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Page 59: More Features
More features Data calls Data calls To make data calls you need to connect your phone to a computer, and then start the appropriate software program. Receive data calls The procedure of receiving data calls depends on your network and subscription. If you have separate numbers for voice and data calls, your phone will recognize the type of call. - Page 60 • To change the alarm time, scroll to Organizer/Alarms/ Alarm/New time. • Press any key to turn the alarm signal off when it rings. If you do not want the alarm to be repeated, press • To cancel the alarm, scroll to Organizer/Alarms/Alarm or Recurrent alarm/Cancel.
- Page 61 To view or edit your events • Scroll to Organizer, , Events, event, Events options • Scroll to an event, press options to reschedule, edit, send, delete or delete all. Exchanging events You can send and receive an event via IR. To send an event 1.
- Page 62 Listening to recordings You can listen to your recordings at any time, even during a call, and both persons will hear them. To listen to your recordings 1. Scroll to Fun & Games, , My sounds, 2. Scroll to Recording or go to next or previous by moving the joystick up or down, respectively.
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Page 63: Security
To download a new game 1. Make sure you have entered WAP settings, see “Setting up mobile Internet” on page 41. 2. Scroll to Fun & Games, , Games, 3. Press to download a new game via WAP. A WAP session starts. 4. - Page 64 , SIM lock, Note: It is important that you remember your new code. If you should forget it, you will have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To set the phone lock 1. Scroll to Settings, Protection, 2.
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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 38. Charging, alien battery The battery you are using is not a Sony Ericsson- approved battery and is charging slowly for safety reasons. Cannot connect to server...
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Page 67: Additional Information
Note: Some factory default files and information cannot be deleted. Additional information Sony Ericsson Consumer web site On www.SonyEricsson.com/ there is a support section where help and tips are only a few clicks away. Here you find the latest software updates, tips on how to use your product more efficiently, function guides for some of the products and additional help when you require it. - Page 68 To replace the front cover 1. Press and hold the release button on the top of the phone. 2. Pull the front cover away at the sides. 3. Put the keypad in place. 4. Place the bottom of the new front cover on the phone and push the top until it clicks into place.
- Page 69 • 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 70 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 71 Sony Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines. A separate leaflet with SAR information for this mobile phone model is included with the material that comes with this mobile phone. This information can also be found, together with more information on radio frequency exposure and SAR, on www.SonyEricsson.com/.
- Page 72 • 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.
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Page 73: Limited Warranty
Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed. DISPOSING OF THE BATTERY Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center for information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available. - Page 74 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.
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Page 75: Declaration Of Conformity
** In some countries/regions additional information is requested. If so, this is clearly shown on the valid proof of purchase. Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden. declare under our sole responsibility that our product... -
Page 76: For Canadian Customers
FCC for each model. Body worn measurements are made while the phone is in use and worn on the body with an Ericsson or Sony Ericsson branded original accessory intended for use with the phone. The design and composition of an accessory can affect the body worn SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) levels for the phone. -
Page 77: Icons
Icons The table below shows icons which may appear in standby or in the menus. Icon Description Main menus Your personal phone book. Handling of text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), e-mail and voice messages. Handling of outgoing/incoming calls, call time and cost information. Handling of ongoing calls. - Page 78 Icon Description The timer has been set and is on. A profile other than Normal has been chosen. The keypad is locked. The card lock or phone lock is on. A secure WAP connection is established. You have received a text message. You have received an e-mail message.
- Page 79 Icon Description An e-mail address in the phone book. A picture is connected to the contact. Messages A text message is saved on the SIM card. A voice message has not been checked. A message has not been read. A message has been read. Only part of a read e-mail or a multimedia message is saved in the phone.
- Page 80 Icon Description An event is attached to a multimedia message. A theme is attached to a multimedia message. A multimedia message contains a melody. A multimedia message contains a recorded sound. Cursor in a multimedia message. More message options. Chat message prompt. Calls A missed call in the call list.
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Page 81: Index
Index Alarm clock 61 Animations 19 Answering mode 24 Area information 52 Battery 6 Business cards 30 Calculator 62 Call costs 32 calling card 36 credit limit 33 minute minder 22 Call time 32 Calls accept 39 answer 7,28 automatic redialing 27 call list 28 emergency 27 fixed dialing 38... - Page 82 Icons (display) 79 Infrared port 17 International calls 27 emergency number 27 Key functions 8 Key sound 22 Keypad lock 24 Language (display) 23 Locks keypad 24 phone 66 SIM card 65 Melodies, see Ring signals 20 Memory full 69 status 69 Menu language 23 Menu overview 13...
- Page 83 Shortcuts 9,11,25 Silent ring signal 20 SIM card 6,12 copy contacts 31 lock 65 unblock 65 SMS, see Text messages 48 Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet 17 web site 69 Sound recorder 63 Sounds memory status 69 Speed dialing 32 Stopwatch 62...