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Sony Ericsson GSM 850/1800/1900 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 information, or improvements to programs and/ or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company at any time and without notice.
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Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. End-user license agreement for Sun™ Java™ JME™. 1 Restrictions: Software is confidential copyrighted information of Sun and title to all copies is retained by Sun and/or its licensors. Customer shall not modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, or otherwise reverse engineer Software.
User Guide Symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this User guide: % See also page... Use the navigation key to scroll and select % 16 Navigating the Menus. Note This symbol indicates that a service or function is network- or subscription- dependent.
Status Bar Icons Icon Description GSM network signal strength. GPRS is within range and can be used. Battery status. Battery charging. Missed incoming call. Call and messaging alerts are off, alarm is still on. Text message received. Email message received. Picture message received.
Assembling your Phone Insert the SIM card and charge the battery to use your phone. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a service provider, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card contains a computer chip that keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription, and your contacts information, among other things.
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To insert the SIM card and charge the battery Slide the cover open and lift it off. Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders. Place the battery in the phone with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
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Talk-time and standby time may become noticeably shorter due to wear and you may have to replace your battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 69 Battery. Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Your phone supports Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™). A memory card adds more storage space to your phone for, for example, music, ringtones, video clips and pictures.
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To insert and remove a Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Open the cover and insert the memory card (with the contacts facing down). Press the edge to release and to remove. You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your service provider to activate the services in your phone. Each PIN digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example, 112 or 911.
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To turn the phone on and off Press and hold Select whether you want to use the phone with all functionality or the Walkman® player only % 16 Startup Menu. Enter your SIM card PIN, if you have one. At first startup, select the language for phone menus. Select if you want the setup wizard to help you with instructions and tips or select No.
Startup Menu Each time you turn on the phone, you can select to listen to music only - instead of using the phone with full functionality. phone are turned off, preventing disturbance of sensitive equipment, for example, in an airplane or in a hospital. You cannot make calls, receive calls, or send messages, but you can receive calendar and task reminders and the alarm sounds.
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• Press (navigation key) to go to the main menu or to select items. • Press tabs. • Press to go back one level in the menus or to end a function or application. • Press and hold • Press to select the options shown immediately above these keys on the screen.
File Manager Files such as pictures, videos, sounds, themes, games and applications are saved in folders in the phone memory or on the memory card. To manage files and folders From standby select a folder. Scroll to a file an option. Select a folder or To select several files From standby select...
Languages Select the language for menus and when writing text. To change the phone language • From standby select } Language } Phone Language • From standby, press: for English or 0000 for Automatic language (SIM-dependent). 8888 To select writing languages From standby select } Language } Writing Scroll and select languages by pressing...
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T9™ Text Input 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.
Calling Making and receiving calls Turn on the phone and make sure that you are within range of a network to make and receive calls % 15 To turn the phone on and off. If your subscription includes the Caller ID service and the caller’s number is identified, the number is displayed.
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Missed calls When Missed calls: } Call to call the missed number. To call a number from the call list From standby select Scroll to the name or number you want to call To add a call list number to contacts 1 } Calls from standby and select a tab.
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Contacts Contacts is your personal phonebook. Choose Contacts for detailed information saved in the phone memory or SIM Contacts the SIM card. To select default contacts From standby select } Advanced } Default Select Phone Contacts To check the memory status From standby select } Advanced } Memory The number of entries you can save depends on the...
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It is recommended to enter the + sign and country code for all numbers. To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact From standby select } More } Edit contact. Select the relevant tab and then select Ringtone } Add.
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When copying all contacts from the phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced. To copy SIM contacts to phone contacts From standby select } Advanced } Copy from Select Copy All To always save to the SIM card From standby select } Advanced } Auto Save on Select On.
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To delete contacts • From standby select press • From standby select } Advanced } Delete All Contacts } Yes Names and numbers on the SIM card are not deleted. Speed dialing Save numbers in positions 1-9 in your phone to access them easily.
Forwarding Calls Forward calls, for example, to an answering service. To activate a call forward From standby select } Forward Calls. Select a call type and forward option Enter a phone number to forward your calls to, } Lookup to find a contact To deactivate a call forward Scroll to the forward option To check all forward options...
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Receiving a second call When you receive a second call, select one of the following options: • To answer and put the ongoing call on hold • To reject and continue the ongoing call • To answer and end the ongoing call Active Call.
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Additional Calling Functions Notepad Write down a phone number during a call. When you end the call, the number remains on the screen to call or save in your contacts. Showing or hiding your phone number If your subscription supports the Calling Line Identification Restriction, you can hide your number when making a call.
Messaging Your phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the services you can use or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. Text Messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Before you start A service center number is provided by your service provider for you to send and receive text messages.
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Select Enter Phone No. number, or Contacts Lookup a group, or select from the last used recipients list. To change the default options for your message, for example, to request a read report select an option Send. You can convert your text message to a picture message.
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To delete a message Select a message and press To delete several messages in a folder Select a message Several. 2 } Mark to select messages Long messages The number of characters allowed in a text message depends on the language used for writing. You can send a long message by linking two or more messages.
Creating and sending picture messages Select to write text and add pictures, sound, video, your signature, and other attachments. To create and send a picture message From standby select } Picture Msg. Add text and message. 3 } More to add more options such as a picture or a sound.
Voice Messages Send and receive a sound recording as a voice message. Sending and receiving phones must have subscriptions that support picture messaging. To record and send a voice message From standby select } Voice Message. Record your message 3 } Send to send the message.
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Before you start If required settings are not already in your phone % 49 Settings. To write and send an email message From standby select } Write New. Select to enter an email address, or Lookup to find an address in Contacts, or an email address from the last used recipients list.
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To reply to an email message Open the email message Write your message 3 } OK } Continue } Send To save an item or attachment in an email message • To save an email address, a phone number or a Web } More address •...
Imaging Camera and Video Camera Your phone has a camera which also works as a video camera. Take pictures and record video clips to save, send or use. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or a contact item % 24 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact.
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To use the zoom • Camera options When the camera is activated • View All Pictures. • Shoot Mode combine several pictures into one wide picture, to add a frame to your picture and pictures in rapid succession. • Picture Size –...
Pictures and Video Clips Your phone comes with a selection of pictures and video clips, which you can delete to free memory. All pictures and videos are saved in pictures or video clips that you can save depends on the size of the files.
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To send a picture or video clip From standby select Videos. Select a picture or video clip a transfer method. To receive and save a picture or video clip From a message containing the item % 30 Messaging. • • Via another transfer method, make sure the transfer method is activated and follow the instructions that appear.
Entertainment Walkman Player ® The Walkman player is an all in one music and video ® player. The following file types are supported: MP3, MP4, 3GP, AAC, AMR, MIDI, IMY, EMY and WAV (16 kHz maximum sample rate). You can also use streamed files that are 3GPP compatible.
Phone: If your phone is turned off, it automatically sets to File Transfer. If your phone is turned on Transfer in the pop-up. Your phone will turn off and prepare for file transfer. Start Disc2Phone by double-clicking the icon on the computer desktop or through the Start menu.
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• Press playlist during playback. • Press Play to select a highlighted file in a list. • When a video clip is playing, press in slow motion. • When a video clip is paused, press one frame at a time. •...
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To add files to a playlist From standby select Scroll to a playlist Select from the files that are available in To remove files from a playlist From standby select a playlist Open. Select the file and press Online music and videos View videos and listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet.
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Radio Listen to FM radio with RDS (Radio Data System) functionality. You must connect the handsfree to your phone as it works as an antenna. The radio can also be used as an alarm signal % 54 Alarm clock. Do not use the phone in areas where mobile phones are prohibited, % 68 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use.
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PlayNow™ From standby select buy and download music via the Internet. If required settings are not already in your phone % 49 Settings. Ringtones, Melodies, Sounds and Alerts Use standard and polyphonic melodies as ringtones. You can exchange melodies via a transfer method. A sound file that cannot be set as a ringtone is not supported.
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To set sounds and alerts options From standby select you can set: • Message Alert • Key Sound – select the key press sound. To send and receive a melody From standby select and select a melody. 2 } More } Send When you receive a melody, follow the instructions that appear.
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To listen to your recordings From standby select and select a recording. 2 } Play to listen to the recording. Press the previous or next recording. } More to view options. Themes Your phone comes with predefined themes. You can also download new content to your phone.
Connectivity Settings Before you start using the Internet, messaging, My friends or PlayNow™, specific settings are required in your phone. Settings may already be entered when you buy your phone. If not, contact your service provider or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support for more information. In order to use the Internet, and send and receive picture and email messages, you need the following: •...
Using Internet Browse modified Internet services via HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). To select an Internet profile From standby select } Internet Settings } Internet Profiles to use. To start browsing From standby select } More a service. To stop browsing } More } Exit Browser.
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To check the certificates in your phone From standby select } Internet Settings } Security } Synchronizing Synchronize phone contacts, appointments, tasks and notes with a computer via a transfer method or by using an Internet service. Synchronization software for your computer is available on the CD included with the phone.
Phone mode Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on your computer. It is available on the CD included with the phone or you can download and install the PC Suite from www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Connect the USB cable to your phone and computer. Select Phone Mode phone. When finished, remove the USB cable from your phone and computer. You cannot view the transferred items in your phone until you have removed the USB cable from the phone. Infrared Port The infrared port in your phone can be used to exchange information with another device equipped with infrared.
More Features Time and date The time is always displayed in standby. To set the time and date • From standby select & Date. • To set the time and time format } Format and select a format • To set the date and date format } Format and select a format Alarm clock...
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To use profiles From standby select Profiles: • Select a profile to use. • To view and edit a profile • To reset profiles Normal Startup screen When you turn the phone on or off, a startup screen appears. To select a startup screen From standby select Screen and select an option.
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Calendar You can add appointments with reminders in your calendar. The calendar can be synchronized with a computer calendar or with a calendar on the Web. Visit www.sonyericsson.com/support to download software and Getting started guides for synchronization. To add a new appointment From standby select and select a date } Continue...
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Calculator Use the calculator to add, subtract, divide and multiply. From standby select • To select ÷ x - + . % =, press • To delete the figure, press SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not the phone itself, from unauthorized use.
Enter a new four- to eight-digit PIN Re-enter the new PIN to confirm To turn the SIM card lock on or off From standby select } Locks } SIM Lock } Protection Enter your PIN Keypad lock Lock the keypad to avoid dialing a number by accident. You can still answer an incoming call and the keypad is locked after the call.
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 set the phone lock From standby select } Locks } Phone Lock } Protection option.
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To open code memo for the first time From standby select Instructions appear Enter a four-digit passcode Re-enter the new passcode to confirm. Enter a checkword (maximum 15 characters) The checkword can consist of both letters and numbers. To add a new code From standby select and enter your passcode Add.
The phone cannot be turned on/Flashing red light (LED) Recharge the battery % 12 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery. Charging a non-Sony Ericsson battery % 69 Battery. The wrong menu language is shown % 19 To change the phone language.
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Master reset Reset the phone by deleting changes you have made to settings, and content you have added or edited. To reset the phone 1 } Settings } General } Master Select Reset Settings appear Continue. Error messages Insert SIM % 12 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery.
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Wrong PIN/Wrong PIN2 You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. Enter } Yes % 57 SIM card lock. the correct PIN or PIN2 Codes do not match When you want to change a security code you have to confirm the new code by entering exactly the same code again.
• Global and local Web sites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners. • A warranty period. Learn more about the warranty conditions in this User guide.
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Country Phone Number/Email Address Australia 1-300 650 050 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com Argentina 800-333-7427 questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com Austria 0810 200245 questions.AT@support.sonyericsson.com Belgium 02-7451611 questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com Brazil 4001-0444 questions.BR@support.sonyericsson.com Canada 1-866-766-9374 questions.CA@support.sonyericsson.com Central Africa +27 112589023 questions.CF@support.sonyericsson.com Chile 123-0020-0656 questions.CL@support.sonyericsson.com China 4008100000 questions.CN@support.sonyericsson.com Colombia 18009122135 questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Croatia 062 000 000 questions.HR@support.sonyericsson.com Czech Republic 844 550 055 questions.CZ@support.sonyericsson.com...
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Greece 801-11-810-810 210-89 91919 (from mobile phone) questions.GR@support.sonyericsson.com Hong Kong 8203 8863 questions.HK@support.sonyericsson.com Hungary +36 1 880 47 47 questions.HU@support.sonyericsson.com India 1800 11 1800 (Toll free number) 39011111 (from mobile phone) questions.IN@support.sonyericsson.com Indonesia 021-2701388 questions.ID@support.sonyericsson.com Ireland 1850 545 888 questions.IE@support.sonyericsson.com Italy 06 48895206 questions.IT@support.sonyericsson.com Lithuania 8 700 55030...
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Romania (+4021) 401 0401 questions.RO@support.sonyericsson.com Russia 8(495) 787 0986 questions.RU@support.sonyericsson.com Singapore 67440733 questions.SG@support.sonyericsson.com Slovakia 02-5443 6443 questions.SK@support.sonyericsson.com South Africa 0861 632222 questions.ZA@support.sonyericsson.com Spain 902 180 576 questions.ES@support.sonyericsson.com Sweden 013-24 45 00 questions.SE@support.sonyericsson.com Switzerland 0848 824 040 questions.CH@support.sonyericsson.com Taiwan 02-25625511 questions.TW@support.sonyericsson.com Thailand 02-2483030 questions.TH@support.sonyericsson.com Turkey 0212 47 37 777...
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. • Do not paint your product. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission from your treating physician or authorized medical staff.
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Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards.
Please verify whether local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference to electronic...
Check with your local service provider. Antenna This phone contains a built-in antenna. Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson specifically for this model could damage your mobile phone, reduce performance, and produce SAR levels above the established limits (see below).
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FCC RF exposure guidelines when the handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson accessory intended for this phone and worn on the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Sony Ericsson mobile phone (with the necessary accessory). For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at www.sonyericsson-snc.com.
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the memory card, use a compatible device. Do not use the standard operating system format when formatting the memory card on a PC. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device or contact customer support. WARNING: If your device requires an adapter for insertion into the handset or another device, do not insert the card directly without the required adapter.
Please adjust the audio volume cautiously when using third-party audio accessories to avoid volume levels that may be harmful to your hearing. Sony Ericsson does not test use of third-party audio accessories with this mobile phone. Sony Ericsson recommends using only Sony Ericsson original audio accessories.
Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors are the sole and exclusive owner of and retain all rights, title and interest in and to the Software. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the Software contains material or code of a third party, such third party, shall be entitled third party beneficiaries of these terms.
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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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4 Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability, coverage, services or range of that system.
Product serviced, under the conditions set out above, within the warranty period in any EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorized Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center.
Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAB-1032013-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301489-7, and EN 60950, following the provisions...