Sony Ericsson Aspen Extended User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SlideView..................21 Panels..................22 Switching between panels and applications........22 Managing panels................22 Auto panel switching.................23 Panel manager settings..............23 Sony Ericsson panel................24 Support panel...................24 MS Today panel................24 Spb Mobile Shell panel..............24 On the Road panel................25 Facebook panel................25 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 3 Finding company contacts using Microsoft® Exchange Server..31 Calendar..................32 Using the calendar................32 Managing meeting requests using Microsoft® Outlook®....32 Synchronizing................34 Synchronization methods..............34 Synchronizing using Sony Ericsson Sync..........34 Synchronizing with a Microsoft® Windows® computer using Microsoft® ActiveSync®..............35 Synchronizing wirelessly with a Microsoft® Exchange Server....37 Messaging...................40 SMS and MMS.................40 E-mail....................41...
  • Page 4 Media...................55 Photos....................55 Music....................56 Video....................59 Streaming media................60 FM radio...................60 PlayNow™..................62 Camera..................63 Using the camera................63 Photo and video storage..............64 Using the still camera................64 Using the video camera..............66 Transferring content..............68 Transferring files between your phone and a computer.....68 Media Go™..................68 Location services...............70 Using the internal GPS receiver............70 FastGPS...................70 Google Maps™.................70 Getting driving directions..............71...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    For applications accessed on or through a third-party Web site, please review such Web sites’ terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony Ericsson does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third-party Web sites or offered services.
  • Page 6 To insert the battery Remove the battery cover. Insert the battery with the Sony Ericsson hologram side up and the connectors facing each other. To insert a memory card Remove the battery cover. Insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down.
  • Page 7: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Press and hold down the power key until the phone starts. At first startup, a setup guide leads you through the essential settings of the phone. You need to set the phone language when you start the device for the first time. Be careful when you set this language.
  • Page 8 To align the screen > Settings > System > Screen > the Alignment tab. Tap Align Screen. Use the stylus and tap each target firmly and accurately. You need to align the screen in order to align the touch points on it. This is an Internet version of this publication.
  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 3.5 mm headset Power key Ear speaker Touch screen Connector for charger/USB cable Selection key Call key SlideView key Navigation key End call key OK key Stylus Volume key Loudspeaker Camera lens Strap holder To use the strap hole Remove the cover.
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. When you start to charge, it may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen. You can still use your phone while it is charging. The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a certain time.
  • Page 11: Status Bar

    To use the handsfree Connect a portable handsfree. To answer a call, press the call handling key. If you are listening to music, it stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended. To end a call, press the call handling key. If a portable handsfree is not included with the phone, you may purchase one separately.
  • Page 12: Screen Lock

    Screen lock To lock the screen • Press and hold To unlock the screen • Drag towards left or right. To use a screen lock code Select > Settings > Lock. Checkmark the Prompt if phone unused for box, select a time interval, and enter a code for unlocking the screen.
  • Page 13: Personalizing The Start Menu

    • Press the navigation key upwards, downwards, left or right to move around the screen. Press the selection key (at the center of the navigation key) to select an item. Personalizing the start menu You can customize what to display on the start menu. Some of the customized changes may also be applicable to the MS Today panel.
  • Page 14: Alarms And Notifications

    To turn on power save mode > Settings > Connections > Communication Manager. Tap Power save. Power save mode can also be turned on or off in the Sony Ericsson panel. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 15: Owner Information

    Owner information To enter owner information > Settings > Personal > Owner Information. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information. Phone name The phone name is used to identify your phone in the following situations: • Synchronizing with a computer •...
  • Page 16: Handling Content With The File Explorer In The Phone

    To view available networks Press Tap Menu > Tools > Options, then find and tap the Network tab. Under Network selection, select Manual. The list of available networks appears. To set preferred networks Press Tap Menu > Tools > Options and tap the Network tab. Tap Set Networks and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 17: Settings

    • To type accented characters, press the letter key first, and then press until the required character appears. • To enter a number or a symbol, press and then press the relevant key. • To use all number or symbol keys, press twice and enter the relevant numbers or symbols.
  • Page 18: Recommended Accessories

    Phone Customize phone settings such as ring tone, setting a SIM PIN TTY Setting Enable or disable TTY. Keyboard On screen keyboard System folder overview About View basic information such as the Windows® Mobile version and the type of processor used in your phone.
  • Page 19 • 4 or 8 GB SD card • Car charger AN300 For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 20: Updating Your Phone

    Updating your phone You can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements. Updates can be downloaded using the Update Service application on your computer. You will need to connect your phone to the computer using a supported USB cable.
  • Page 21: Slideview

    SlideView Slideview gives you quick access to: • Messages • Calendar • Media • Panels To open SlideView • Press To navigate SlideView To open a phone activity, tap the activity. To minimize SlideView and go back to the default panel or an application, tap the icon from the Slideview main view.
  • Page 22: Panels

    Panels Panels let you personalize your phone with the content you want most. Your phone comes with a number of panels pre-loaded. You can view your chosen panels in different views, set panels to switch automatically, and also download new panels. Some panels described in this User guide are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
  • Page 23: Auto Panel Switching

    To open a panel from the Favorites view • Tap the panel you want to open. All panels view In All panels view you can view all the panels including favorites and downloaded panels. You can also read information about some of them. To open a panel from All panels view Flick right or left through the panels until the desired panel is highlighted.
  • Page 24: Sony Ericsson Panel

    Panel manager application is the latest version, the Update is disabled Get more panels - Download new panels for your device Sony Ericsson panel This panel shows the time, weather, messaging and other useful shortcuts to manage your phone and to show its status.
  • Page 25: On The Road Panel

    On the Road panel This panel is designed like a car dashboard, with large touch icons and a simplified layout. It is suitable to use if you are on the move and need easy access to, for example, your phonebook, music or navigation tools. Facebook panel The Facebook panel lets you experience social networking right from your phone.
  • Page 26: Calling

    Calling Making and receiving calls You can use your phone to make, receive and keep track of calls and messages. You can also dial directly from Contacts or from the Call History. To make or receive a phone call, your phone must be within range of a network. Making calls To make a call using the keyboard Press...
  • Page 27: More Call Features

    To turn off the ringtone without answering a call • Press the volume key. Rejecting a call with an SMS text message This feature lets you reject a call by sending an SMS text message with a pre-defined content to the calling party. Before you use this feature you need to enable it. To enable the Reject call with text message feature Press Tap Menu >...
  • Page 28: Phone Services

    Phone services Your phone can directly link to your mobile phone network and allow you to access and change the settings of various phone services. Phone services may include Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Voicemail and more. You can contact your service provider to find out more about the availability of services for your phone.
  • Page 29: Contacts

    Contacts In Contacts you can store information about the people and businesses you communicate with. For each contact you can store phone numbers, e-mail addresses, instant messaging (IM) names, and additional information such as company and home addresses. You can also assign a picture and a ringtone to a contact.
  • Page 30: Sim Contacts

    To call a contact > Contacts. Tap the desired contact. Tap the phone number you want to call. To send a text or multimedia message to a contact or group > Contacts. Tap the desired contact or group. For a contact, tap Send text message and the desired number. For a group of contacts, tap Edit the message and tap To send an e-mail message to a contact or group...
  • Page 31: Finding Company Contacts Using Microsoft® Exchange Server

    To copy contacts from the phone memory to the SIM card > Contacts. > Select Contacts > Several. Tap the phone contacts you want to copy. > Copy Contact > To SIM. Finding company contacts using Microsoft® Exchange Server In addition to having contacts in your phone, you can access contact information from your organization's Company Directory.
  • Page 32: Calendar

    Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. For information on synchronizing the phone calendar with a Microsoft® Exchange Server or your computer, see Synchronizing on page 34. To open the calendar • Press , then tap Calendar. You can also tap >...
  • Page 33 To create and send a meeting request , then tap Calendar. Press Enter the relevant details in the Subject: and Location: fields. To change the start date, tap the date and edit as desired. Do the same for the start time, end date and end time.
  • Page 34: Synchronizing

    This account can be created and set up from your phone, or you can create one at www.sonyericsson.com/user. The Sony Ericsson Sync application can be set up to connect to any SyncML™ service. To set up Sony Ericsson Sync in your phone >...
  • Page 35: Synchronizing With A Microsoft® Windows® Computer Using Microsoft® Activesync

    To set up a synchronization schedule in Sony Ericsson Sync > Sony Ericsson Sync. Tap Edit. Mark the Sync interval checkbox. Select a synchronization interval and tap Set. Select a start time for the synchronization and tap Set. Select a start date for the synchronization and tap Set.
  • Page 36: Changing Which Information Is Synchronized

    To synchronize with Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Microsoft® Windows® 7 using a USB cable Connect your phone to the computer using the USB cable. Computer: Select Windows Mobile Device Center from the start menu. Click at the lower left part of the Windows Mobile® Device Center window. Synchronizing your phone with Microsoft®...
  • Page 37: Synchronizing Wirelessly With A Microsoft® Exchange Server

    Computer: If not already installed, download and install Windows Media® Player version 10 or later from www.microsoft.com. Connect the phone to the computer using the USB cable that comes with the phone and wait for a few seconds. If prompted, follow any on-screen instructions to continue the media synchronization setup.
  • Page 38 To change an existing local synchronization setup Perform these steps only if you have previously synchronized your e-mails, calendars or contacts by using a Bluetooth™ wireless technology connection or a USB connection to a Microsoft® Windows® computer. > ActiveSync. Tap Menu > Add Server Source . Enter your e-mail address and tap Next.
  • Page 39 Direct Push, where all changes and new items are immediately pushed from your phone to a computer and from the computer to your phone. With scheduled synchronizations you can set a regular schedule for synchronizing Microsoft® Outlook® e-mails and other information. You can set how often to synchronize during peak times (which usually refer to your working hours) when the e-mail volume is high, as well as during off-peak times when the e-mail volume is low.
  • Page 40: Messaging

    Messaging You can send and receive text messages (sent via SMS), multimedia messages (sent via MMS), e-mails and Windows™ Live instant messages with your phone. SMS and MMS Before using SMS and MMS You can send and receive text messages with your phone using SMS (Short Message Service).
  • Page 41: E-Mail

    To save a received multimedia message attachment Press Tap Messages > SMS/MMS. Tap the desired message. When the message is shown, tap Menu > View Objects. Tap Menu, then tap Save or Save All. Select a location and tap Save. To reply to a text or multimedia message Press Tap Messages >...
  • Page 42 To set up an e-mail account of a common type , then tap Messages > Add new account. Press Enter your e-mail address and password, and, if desired, mark the Save password box. Tap Next. Mark the Try to get e-mail settings automatically from the Internet checkbox, then tap Next.
  • Page 43 To delete an e-mail message , then tap Messages. Press Tap an e-mail account, then tap the message you want to delete. > Delete. To search for an e-mail message > E-mail. Tap the e-mail account and folder that you want to open. Enter the first characters of the sender name or message subject that you want to look for.
  • Page 44: Windows™ Live Messenger

    To flag or unflag a message > E-mail > Outlook E-mail. Tap the message you want to flag or unflag. > Follow up and select an option. E-mail message reminders are displayed in your phone if the messages are flagged with reminders and synchronized from the Microsoft®...
  • Page 45: Getting Connected

    Getting connected Bluetooth™ technology The Bluetooth™ function creates a wireless connection to other Bluetooth™ devices, for example, handsfree devices. A range within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between, is recommended. Bluetooth™ modes The Bluetooth™ functionality in your phone can be set in different modes: •...
  • Page 46 To rename a Bluetooth™ partnership Tap and hold the name of the partnership on the Devices tab of the Bluetooth™ settings view. Tap Edit and change the name. Tap Save. To delete a Bluetooth™ partnership Tap and hold the name of the partnership on the Devices tab of the Bluetooth™ settings view.
  • Page 47: Wi-Fi

    To beam a contact to a computer Before you can begin to beam information make sure to turn on Bluetooth™ functionality in your phone. Also, you need to set your phone to visible and create a Bluetooth™ partnership with the computer. In your phone, select a contact to beam.
  • Page 48: Internet Sharing

    To turn Wi-Fi™ on and off > Settings > Connections > Communication Manager. next to Phone or Power save depending on your selected communication profile. Mark or unmark the Wi-Fi checkbox to turn the function on or off, as desired. Using Wi-Fi™...
  • Page 49 To end the Internet connection • Tap Disconnect on the Internet sharing screen. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 50: Web Browser

    Web browser The Web browser in your phone is Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Mobile 6. You can use the browser to visit Web sites, watch online streamed content or play games. The Web sites can be viewed in full-screen, or in a single-column to avoid side-to-side scrolling. Before browsing the Web Your phone allows you to access the Internet using a Wi-Fi™...
  • Page 51: Zooming

    To view menu options • View options From the View menu, you can change the way you view Web pages: • Text size - Select the text size. • Enable ActiveX Controls – Enable interactive Web pages via ActiveX. • Mobile –...
  • Page 52: History Pages

    To create a folder for your favorite Web pages In the browser, tap , then tap Enter the name of the folder to organize your Web pages. Tap OK. To edit a favorite Web page When you are viewing the Web page, tap Edit the name or address, or change the destination folder, as desired.
  • Page 53: Applications And Games

    Applications and games You can use Windows® Marketplace to download applications and games to your phone. Windows® Marketplace can be found in the Windows® main menu. Installing applications You can install additional programs for your phone. The programs must be compatible with your phone, meaning they must be compatible with Windows Mobile®...
  • Page 54: Games

    To start Express News • > Express News™. Options Flick through the screen to get an icon menu. The following icons at the bottom of the screen provide some additional options: Switch to flight mode Share your favorites with others Get and manage more applications Manage favorites There are more options available in the menu button at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 55: Media

    Media You can use Media in SlideView to browse and manage media files such as photos, music and videos. You can use the Media Go™ application on your computer to transfer content between your memory card and the computer. Media in SlideView also contains the FM radio.
  • Page 56: Music

    Working with photos You can delete, send or use your photos as background or contact photos. You can use the Media Go™ application on your computer to transfer content to and from your phone memory card. For more information on how to transfer files from your computer, see Transferring content on page 68.
  • Page 57: Playing Music In Random Order

    To play music Press to open SlideView. Tap Media > Music. Browse by track , artist , album , or playlist by tapping the buttons. Tap a track to play it. To view music content by category • When you are browsing your music in SlideView, tap to view music by track, tap to view music by artist, tap to view music by album, or tap...
  • Page 58 To repeat the current track In the music player, tap until appears. To repeat all tracks in the current play queue In the music player, tap until appears. Playlists You can use playlists that you have created on a computer or in other applications. You can transfer playlists to your phone using the Media Go™...
  • Page 59: Video

    To recommend a track using TrackID™ technology When a track has been recognized by TrackID™ technology after a search, tap Share. Select one of the available transfer methods. Finish the message and tap Send. Video You can use Videos in SlideView to browse and play videos. You can use the Media Go™...
  • Page 60: Streaming Media

    To send a video > Pictures & Videos. Tap the drop-down box in the top left of the screen. Browse to the video file. Highlight the video file. Tap Menu > Send…. Select one of the available transfer methods. To send a video using Bluetooth™ wireless technology >...
  • Page 61: Fm Radio Overview

    FM radio overview 102,0 Minimize the radio Preset a radio channel Listen through a portable handsfree or headphones Listen through the phone speaker Fine tune backwards Search backwards Mute the volume Volume bar – tap to increase/decrease volume Preset channel button – the blank indicator denotes no channel saved 10 Preset channel button –...
  • Page 62: Playnow

    To select saved radio channels • When the radio is open, tap one of the saved channel preset keys. A preset key that has been assigned to a saved channel displays a grey indicator at the top of the key .
  • Page 63: Camera

    Camera You can take photos and record videos using the camera in your phone. Photos and videos are automatically saved. You can view saved photos and videos from the camera application, or under Media in SlideView. To activate the camera •...
  • Page 64: Photo And Video Storage

    Photo and video storage Photos and videos that you take and record when there is a memory card inserted are automatically saved on the memory card. If you take or record photos and videos when there is no memory card in the phone, they are saved in the phone memory. •...
  • Page 65: Tips On Using The Camera

    Taking photos using the self-timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use it to take self- portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self- timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. To turn on the self-timer Activate the camera.
  • Page 66: Using The Video Camera

    Using the video camera To record a video Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, tap Press the selection key to start recording. Press the selection key to stop recording. You can now review the video. Tap to review the video.
  • Page 67 To turn on or off the microphone Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, tap Tap Settings >Microphone Select an option. To return to the viewfinder, tap Back. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 68: Transferring Content

    Transferring content You can move and copy files between your phone and a computer. Follow the instructions below for the version of Microsoft® Windows® you are running on your computer. To transfer files at high speeds you can enable Disk Drive Mode in your phone. You can also transfer files wirelessly between your phone and another Bluetooth™...
  • Page 69 To transfer media files using the Media Go™ application Make sure you have downloaded and installed the Media Go™ application from www.sonyericsson.com/support. Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Computer: Select Media Go™ from the start menu to start the Media Go™ application.
  • Page 70: Location Services

    Some location services may download data from the Internet. Data rates and charges may apply. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services.
  • Page 71: Getting Driving Directions

    The Gokivo™ application guides you to your destination using voice instructions. It also makes it easy to find restaurants, people, events and weather information. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services including but not limited to turn- by-turn navigational services.
  • Page 72: Locking And Protecting Your Phone

    Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Keep a copy of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number in case your phone is stolen. To view your IMEI number • You can find the IMEI number under the battery. To view your IMEI number in the phone >...
  • Page 73: Phone Protection

    You can stop unauthorized use of your phone by setting a phone password. It is important that you remember your phone password. If you forget it, you need to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To activate phone protection >...
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Resetting the phone You can reset your phone, when required. It is the soft reset and is similar to, as rebooting your computer. You can also use Master Reset to reset your phone to factory settings and delete all the phone content simultaneously, for example if you want to let someone else use your phone.
  • Page 75: Legal Information

    Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
  • Page 76 Restricted Rights: Use, duplication or disclosure by the United States government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clauses in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 77: Index

    Index fine tuning ActiveSync® - see Microsoft® ActiveSync® FM radio frequency .........61 alarms ..............14 FM radio ..............60 antivirus overview ............61 F-Secure Mobile Security™ ......73 automatic turn off ............7 games ..............54 geotagging photos ..........65 battery ...............6 Google Maps™ ............70 beaming GPS .................70 photos .............56 videos ..............60 handwriting ..............16...
  • Page 78 ......57 presets ..............61 Smart Dialing ............28 FM radio channels ...........61 SMS .................40 selecting radio ..........62 Sony Ericsson Sync ..........34 protection SOS See emergency numbers phone ..............73 Speed Dial ...............27 PUK .................72 to create a Speed Dial entry ......27 purchasing status icons .............11...
  • Page 79 turning on radio ..............60 twilight mode ............66 Update Service ............20 updating your phone ..........20 video camera ............66 Video player controls ..........59 videos deleting ............59 playing .............59 sending ............60 sending using Bluetooth™ ......60 storage ............64 suitable for multimedia messages ....66 viewing ............63 watching on YouTube™...

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