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Sony Ericsson T300 User Manual

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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.
Use the phone book, call options.
Set up WAP and e-mail.
Chat, e-mail, text and multimedia messages.
WAP browser, bookmarks.
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Data, events, alarm clock, stopwatch, timer, games.
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.
What do the icons mean?
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SIM card lock, phone lock. Troubleshooting 74 Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want? Additional information 76 Sony Ericsson Consumer web site, safe and efficient use, warranty, declaration of conformity. Icons 85 What do the icons mean? Index 89...
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Page 5 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 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide.

  • 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 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 enter Call contact press enter Call list press press and hold call your voice mail press and hold enter the + sign...
  • Page 8 To... put a call on hold retrieve a call turn off the microphone To... move through menus or lists enter a quick options menu or help, if available. delete an item go back to standby To... reach the second letter or character of a key reach the third letter or character of a key...

  • Page 9: Using Shortcuts

    When entering letters To... using T9 Text Input: view alternative words press press accept a word and add a space press enter a full stop view alternative press punctuation marks repeatedly press shift between capital and lower-case letters enter numbers press and hold any of the number keys delete letters and numbers press...

  • 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 of deleting items: • Select an item and press • Select an item, press There are two ways of editing items: •...
  • Page 11 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: Chinese Input

    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. Chinese input Your phone has different input methods for entering Chinese characters. These include: • Stroke input •...
  • Page 13 Input methods in detail Stroke input A Chinese character is built up of strokes. There are more than 30 basic strokes, which are grouped into 8 stroke categories. Each category is represented on the keypad by one of the keys Wildcard key, , is used when you are not sure of which stroke to use.
  • Page 14 Stroke Basic Category Stroke Getting to know your phone This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. Character R ; S T = U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ _ ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p...
  • Page 15 The Wildcard key, , is used to supplement unclear strokes in entering characters. For example, if you want to enter “°”, but you only know that “±” is the first and the last stroke of the character and that the total number of strokes is four: •...
  • Page 16 Below is the key mapping of Pinyin letters on the keypad. Pinyin letter a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u ü w x y z 1 2 3 4 5 Note: are tone marks in the phonetic scheme.
  • Page 17 To enter the phrase “ ·¸·¹ ” using Simplified Pinyin: • Enter , press four times to select the suggested characters. The phrase “ ·¸·¹ ” appears. Input of Chinese punctuation marks • To enter Chinese punctuation, when in Chinese input mode, briefly press Select and enter the appropriate punctuation by means of the joystick and...
  • Page 18 Note: Your selection of input languages and or/other character or numeric input methods determines what you can see or enter. See the table of the Latin alphabet below: Press… to see/enter… - ? ! ‚ . : ; " ’ < = > ( ) _ 1 A B C Å...
  • Page 19 The following example shows how to start writing a text message: To enter letters using T9 Text Input 1. Scroll to Messages, , Text, 2. For example, if you want to write “Jane”, press 3. Press repeatedly to view alternative words (candidates).
  • Page 20 • Input method – A list of input methods available for the current input language is shown. • Candidates – For T9 Text Input only A list of alternative words is shown. • Help. To turn T9 Text Input on or off •...

  • Page 21: Personalizing Your Phone

    Personalizing your phone You can adjust the phone settings to suit your own requirements. Note: If you change a setting which is included in a profile, the active profile is also changed. See “Profiles” on page 31. Master reset You can reset all the settings in the phone to the way they were when you bought your phone by selecting Reset settings.
  • Page 22 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 23 Handling pictures You can also add, delete or rename pictures in My pictures. The number of pictures that can be saved depends on the size of the pictures. File types supported are GIF, JPEG and WBMP. To view your pictures •...
  • Page 24 To receive and save a picture 1. From standby, press 2. When you receive the picture, press My pictures. • When you receive a picture via a text message or a multimedia message, a new message appears in your Inbox. Highlight the picture in the message, press and select Save to save in My pictures.
  • Page 25 Warning! The ring signal/volume may be uncomfortably loud at the higher volume levels if the phone is close to your ear. To turn the ring signal on or off • Press and hold from standby and select Turn on silent or Turn off silent. All signals except the alarm and timer signals are turned off.
  • Page 26 To send a melody 1. Scroll to Fun & Games, 2. Select a melody and press 3. Select Send, 4. Select a transfer method. Note: To send a ring signal or melody in a text message, see “To insert an item in a text message” on page 56.

  • Page 27: Display Light

    To set the vibrating alert 1. Scroll to Settings, , Sounds & alerts, Vibrating alert, 2. Select the setting you want, From Settings/Sounds & alerts, you can also select: • Message alert when messages are received. • Key sound when using the keypad. •...

  • Page 28: Answering Mode

    To select answering mode • Scroll to Settings/Handsfree/Answering mode. 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 29 Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to avoid dialling a number by accident. Note: Calls to the international emergency number 112 can still be made, even when the keypad is locked. Automatic keylock Automatic keylock means the keypad is locked 25 seconds after you last press a key.

  • Page 30: Calling

    To change a profile setting 1. Scroll to Settings, , Profiles, 2. Select a setting, 3. Change the profile settings and press To rename a profile • Scroll to Settings/Profiles/Edit profile/Profile name. You can reset all profile settings to the way they were set when you bought your phone.

  • Page 31: Emergency Calls

    Automatic re-dialling 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 re-dials the number (up to ten times) or until: •...

  • Page 32: 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 33 To add a contact 1. Scroll to Phone book, , Add contact, 2. Scroll to the field you want to fill in, press 3. Enter the information, 4. When you have entered the information, scroll to Save and exit?, Tip: To enter an unsaved number, when you are in a number field, press and select a number from the unsaved numbers list.
  • Page 34 3. When the contact is highlighted, press 4. Select Edit info., 5. Scroll to the field you want to fill in, 6. Enter the information, 7. When you have entered the information, scroll down to Save and exit?, To delete a contact •...

  • Page 35: Business Cards

    Business cards You can add your own business card to the phone book. To add your own business card • Scroll to Phone book, , Manage contact, My card, . Select Add, Exchanging business cards You can exchange business cards via IR, SMS or MMS.

  • Page 36: Speed Dialling

    If you insert a SIM card with saved names and phone numbers in your phone, you can call a person by selecting Phone book/Advanced/Call from SIM. If you want to edit a name or phone number saved on the SIM card, you first need to copy it to the phone.

  • Page 37: Call Time

    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 the call time and reset • Scroll to Calls/Time and cost/Call timers and select an option.

  • Page 38: Diverting Calls

    Credit limit for calls You can enter a total amount of money that can be used for making calls. When the amount reaches zero, no more calls can be made. Please note that the credit limit is only an estimated value. To set a credit limit 1.
  • Page 39 To check the status of all call diverts • Select Check all in the Divert calls menu. More than one call You can handle more than one call simultaneously. For example, you can put an ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call, and then switch between the two calls.

  • Page 40: Conference Calls

    Note: You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls. Conference calls In a conference call, you can have a joint conversation with up to four other people. You can also put a conference on hold and make another call.
  • Page 41 All outgoing calls are made on this line until you change it. Incoming calls can still be received on either line. You can change the names of the lines, and have different settings for each line, for example, different ring signals. To change the name of a line •...

  • Page 42: Restricted Dialling

    To make a calling card call 1. Enter the phone number of the person you want to call, or retrieve the number from the phone book. 2. Press and hold The access number of the calling card server is called. 3.
  • Page 43 Note: Calls to the international emergency number 112 can still be made, even when the fixed dialling function is on. • Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456. •...

  • Page 44: Accept Calls

    Accept calls With the accept calls service, you can choose to receive calls only from certain numbers. Other calls are automatically rejected by a busy tone. The phone numbers of calls you have rejected are saved in the Call List. To add numbers to the accepted callers list 1.

  • Page 45: Setting Up Mobile Internet

    Showing or hiding your number If your subscription supports the Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR) service, you can hide your phone number when making a call. To show or hide your phone number 1. Enter the phone number you want to call. 2.
  • Page 46 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. 2. When the message arrives, New settings received.
  • Page 47 A data account includes connection settings for access to a server at your service provider, for example via WAP (Mobile Internet) or via e-mail (Internet). A WAP profile includes user settings that allow WAP browsing and multimedia messaging. An e-mail account includes user settings that allow e-mail messaging direct from your phone, such as those provided by your Internet service provider.
  • Page 48 • Passwd request (Password request) – if this setting is on, you are asked for a password each time you log on to the external data network. • Allow calls (Preferred service) – if you want to be able to accept incoming calls during a GPRS session, select Automatic.
  • Page 49 To select preferred mode • Scroll to Connect/Data comm./Pref. service and select GPRS and GSM or GSM only. Note: To see the status of GPRS coverage and connection, slide the volume key up or down from standby to enter the Status menu and then scroll to GPRS.
  • Page 50 • Second account – Select an alternative data account, if the first in Connect using fails. • User id – Enter your user id for the WAP gateway. • Password – Enter your password for the WAP gateway. • Security – See WAP security settings. •...
  • Page 51 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 52 the same e-mail settings in your phone as in your PC e-mail program. If you do not have an e-mail service, contact your operator to get all the necessary settings. • Protocol – select POP3 or IMAP4. • Inc. server (Incoming server)– enter the name or IP address of the service provider for incoming e-mail messages.

  • Page 53: Messaging

    Messaging Your phone supports various messaging services – text messages, chat messages, multimedia messages and e-mail. Please contact your service provider for details on which services you can use. Text messages Text messages are sent via SMS (Short Message Service). They can be sent to one person or to a number of recipients, for example, that you may have saved in the phone book.
  • Page 54 After inserting an item, press replace options. Note: Options to insert other items such as sounds and 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.
  • Page 55 Receiving text messages When you receive a text message, the phone beeps and the message New messages Read now? appears in the display. If you receive a text message from someone you have saved as a contact in your phone book, the name of that contact appears in the display along with the text message.

  • Page 56: Message Options

    Note: You are charged for the number of linked messages. To turn long messages off • Scroll to Messages, , Text, Long messages, , select Off, Templates If you have one or more messages that you send often, you can save these as templates. Your service provider may also have saved some templates in your phone.

  • Page 57: Area Information

    To enter a chat nickname 1. Scroll to Messages, , Chat, 2. Select Nickname, 3. Enter your nickname (maximum of 6 characters), To start a chat session 1. Scroll to Messages, , Chat, 2. Enter the recipient’s phone number, or retrieve it from the phone book by pressing 3.

  • Page 58: Multimedia Messages

    Multimedia messages Multimedia messages can be sent to a mobile phone and an e-mail account via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). A multimedia message can contain text, pictures, animations, melodies and sound. You can also send contacts, event entries and sound recordings as attachments.
  • Page 59 To use a pre-defined template for a multimedia message • Scroll to Messages, , Multimedia, Templates, To edit the message before sending it • To edit an item, select it and press • Pictures – Add or replace an existing picture with one from My pictures.
  • Page 60 When you have viewed a multimedia message, you can use the joystick to scroll through the message again. When an item is highlighted, press it in your phone. When you have read the message, select Proceed to select one of the following options such as: Reply, Forward, Save template or Delete the message.
  • Page 61 • Save to drafts – The e-mail message is saved in the Drafts folder 4. Send & receive in the E-mail menu – All e-mail messages in the Outbox are sent and any new e-mail messages are received in the Inbox. To receive and read e-mail messages 1.

  • Page 62: Using Mobile Internet

    4. Select Copy to arch., . The text can be found in Archive in the E-mail menu. To delete an e-mail message (POP3 users) 1. Scroll to Messages, , E-mail, 2. Scroll to the message and press 3. Select Mark f.deletion, The message is deleted the next time you connect to your e-mail server by selecting Send &...
  • Page 63 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 64 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, 2. Select the bookmark you want to work with, 3.
  • Page 65 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: •...

  • Page 66: 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 67 • 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 68: Sound Recorder

    To view or edit your events • Scroll to Organizer, , Events, event, Events options • Scroll to an event, press of the 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 69 The recording stops automatically if you receive an incoming call or when the call ends. You hear a tone a few seconds before the memory is full. Listening to recordings You can listen to your recordings at any time, even during a call, and both persons will hear them.

  • Page 70: Security

    To download a new game 1. Make sure you have entered WAP settings, see “Setting up mobile Internet” on page 47. 2. Scroll to Fun & Games, New games, 3. Press to download a new game via WAP. A WAP session starts. 4.
  • Page 71 , SIM lock, Note: It is important that you remember your new code. If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To set the phone lock 1. Scroll to Settings, Protection, 2.

  • Page 72: 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 73 See “Fixed dialling” on page 44. 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...

  • Page 74: Additional Information

    This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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...
  • Page 75 Exchangeable front covers You can replace the front cover with an accessory. 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.
  • Page 76 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. ANTENNA Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorised 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 77 All Sony Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to operate within these stringent levels. The levels include a safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health, and to account for any variations in measurements.
  • Page 78 • 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...

  • Page 79: Limited Warranty

    This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use. 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.
  • Page 80 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 81 EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center.

  • Page 82: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 83: 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 84 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 85 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 86 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.

  • Page 87: Index

    Index Alarm clock 68 Animations 25 Answering mode 30 Area information 59 Battery 6 Business cards 37 Calculator 69 Call costs 39 calling card 43 credit limit 40 minute minder 29 Call time 39 Calls accept 46 answer 7, 34 automatic re-dialling 33 call list 34 divert 40...
  • Page 88 Groups 36 closed user groups 45 conference calls 42 Handsfree 30 Help texts 11 Icons (display) 85 Infrared port 23 Input method (Chinese) 14 International calls 33 emergency number 33 Key functions 8 Key sound 29 Keypad lock 31 Language (display) 29 Locks keypad 31 phone 73...
  • Page 89 SIM card 6, 12 copy contacts 37 lock 72 unblock 72 SMS, see Text messages 55 Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet 24 web site 76 Sound recorder 70 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. © Print only for private use.

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