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Getting started..............................................................................4
Phone overview...................................................................................5
Turning on the phone..........................................................................6
Help....................................................................................................7
Charging the battery...........................................................................7
Maximizing battery performance..........................................................7
Screen icons.......................................................................................9
Menu overview..................................................................................10
Navigation.........................................................................................11
Memory............................................................................................12
Phone language................................................................................13
Entering text......................................................................................13
Calling..........................................................................................15
Making and answering calls..............................................................15
Contacts ..........................................................................................17
Speed dial.........................................................................................19
More calling features.........................................................................19
Imaging .......................................................................................23
Viewfinder and camera keys..............................................................23
Using the still camera........................................................................23
Using the video camera.....................................................................25
Working with photos.........................................................................25
Viewing and tagging photos..............................................................25
Using photos.....................................................................................26
Printing photos..................................................................................27
Using web albums............................................................................27
Accessing videos in your phone........................................................28
Music ..........................................................................................29
Stereo portable handsfree.................................................................29
Music player......................................................................................29
Playlists.............................................................................................29
SensMe™.........................................................................................30
Audio books......................................................................................31
Buy Now...........................................................................................31
PlayNow™........................................................................................31
TrackID™ .........................................................................................31
Online music and video clips.............................................................32
Radio ...............................................................................................32
Recording sound ..............................................................................33
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................4 Phone overview...................5 Turning on the phone................6 Help....................7 Charging the battery................7 Maximizing battery performance............7 Screen icons..................9 Menu overview..................10 Navigation..................11 Memory....................12 Phone language................13 Entering text..................13 Calling..................15 Making and answering calls..............15 Contacts ..................17 Speed dial..................19 More calling features.................19 Imaging ..................23 Viewfinder and camera keys..............23 Using the still camera................23 Using the video camera..............25...
  • Page 2 Transferring content to and from a computer........35 Phone name..................35 Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology..........36 Backing up and restoring..............37 Updating your phone..............38 Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Suite......38 Updating your phone wirelessly............38 Messaging...................39 Text and picture messages...............39 Conversations...................40 Voice messages................40 Email....................40...
  • Page 3 Themes.....................54 Main menu layout................54 Screen orientation................54 Ringtones..................54 Games....................55 Applications..................55 Antivirus....................56 PIN codes..................56 Keypad lock..................57 IMEI number..................57 Troubleshooting.................59 Common questions................59 Error messages.................61 Legal information...............62 Index....................63 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started Important information Please read the Important information before you use your phone. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 5: Phone Overview

    Phone overview 1 Ear speaker 2 Video call camera 3 Gaming keys 4 Screen 5 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 6 Selection keys 7 Call key 8 Activity menu key 9 Navigation key 10 End key, On/off key 11 C key (Clear) 12 Main camera 13 Flash light...
  • Page 6: Turning On The Phone

    To insert the battery Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Attach the battery cover. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down Enter your SIM card PIN (Personal Identification Number), if requested, and select Select a language.
  • Page 7: Help

    Using other networks Making and receiving calls, using messaging and data transfer, for example, Internet-based services, outside your home network (roaming) may incur additional costs. Contact your operator for more information. Help In addition to this User guide, Feature guides and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 8 • If you are in an area with no coverage, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks. This consumes power. If you cannot move to an area with better coverage, turn off your phone temporarily. • Do not cover the phone antenna when you are engaged in a call. Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to learn more about how to maximize your battery's performance.
  • Page 9: Screen Icons

    Screen icons These icons may appear on the screen: Icon Description The battery is almost fully charged The battery needs charging The network coverage is good No network coverage (also shown in flight mode) A 3G network is available A UMTS HSPA network is available Missed calls Calls forwarded Ongoing call...
  • Page 10: Menu Overview

    Menu overview* PlayNow™ Stopwatch Wallpaper Flashlight Main menu layout Camera Calculator Theme Startup screen Entertainment Location services Screen saver Online services Clock size Google Maps Radio Brightness Navigation TrackID™ Edit line names Tracker Record sound My favorites Calls Demo tour Settings Speed dial Smart search...
  • Page 11: Navigation

    Navigation To access the main menu • When Menu appears on the screen, press the center selection key to select Menu. • If Menu does not appear on the screen, press , and then press the center selection key to select Menu. To navigate the phone menus •...
  • Page 12: Memory

    To edit a navigation key shortcut Select Menu > Settings > General > Shortcuts. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc.. Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row.
  • Page 13: Phone Language

    To remove a memory card • Open the cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language Select Menu > Settings > General > Language > Phone language. Select an option.
  • Page 14 To enter text using the multitap method Select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Message. is displayed, press and hold down to change to multitap text input. Press – repeatedly until the desired letter appears. Press to add a space. To add words to the phone dictionary When you enter text using Quick text input, select Options >...
  • Page 15: Calling

    Calling You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. Making and answering calls To make a call Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). Press You can call numbers from your contacts and call list. To end a call •...
  • Page 16: Video Call

    To stop playing background music during a call Press the center selection key. • To change the background music volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. • Only the music volume can be changed when the music is playing. Video call During a video call, the person you are talking to can see you on their screen.
  • Page 17: Contacts

    You can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can synchronize your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Default contacts You can choose which contact information is shown as default. If Phone contacts is selected as default, your contacts show all the information saved in Contacts.
  • Page 18: Editing Contacts

    Editing contacts To add information to a phone contact Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to a contact and select Options > Edit contact. Scroll between the tabs and select Add or Edit. Select an option and an item to add or edit. Select Save.
  • Page 19: Speed Dial

    Myself You can enter information about yourself and, for example, send your business card. To enter Myself information Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to Myself and select Open. Scroll to an option and edit the information. Select Save. To add your own business card Select Menu >...
  • Page 20: Voice Control

    Voice control By creating voice commands you can: • Voice dial – call someone by saying their name • Answer and reject calls when you use a handsfree To record a voice command using voice dialing Select Menu > Settings > General > Voice control > Voice dialing > Activate. Select Yes >...
  • Page 21: More Than One Call

    More than one call You can handle more than one call at a time. For example, you can put an ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call. You can also switch between the two calls. You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls.
  • Page 22: Restricted Dialing

    To add numbers to the accepted callers list Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Manage calls > Accept calls > Only from list. Scroll to New and select Add. Select a contact or Groups. To accept all calls • Select Menu >...
  • Page 23: Imaging

    Imaging You can take photos and record videos to view, save or send. You can find saved photos and videos in Media and in File manager. Viewfinder and camera keys Activate the camera/Take photos/Record video Zoom in or out Still: Flash Video: Light Still: Scenes Video: Night mode To activate the camera •...
  • Page 24: Face Detection

    Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off-center face into focus. The camera automatically detects up to three faces, indicated by white frames. A green frame shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera. To set face detection Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to Select...
  • Page 25: Using The Video Camera

    Hold it steady Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it against a solid object. You can also use the self-timer to make sure that the phone is steady when the photo is taken. Get closer By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can avoid relying on the zoom.
  • Page 26: Using Photos

    I cannot use Internet-based services on page 59. Information provided by use of Geo Tagging is approximate and will require use of a compatible application. Sony Ericsson makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the accuracy of such location data.
  • Page 27: Printing Photos

    Printing photos You can print photos using a USB cable connected to a PictBridge™ compatible printer. You can also print using a Bluetooth compatible printer that supports the Object Push Profile. To print photos using a USB cable Select Menu > Organizer > File manager > Camera album > Open. Select Options >...
  • Page 28: Accessing Videos In Your Phone

    Accessing videos in your phone You can browse and play videos using the video player from Media and File manager. You can find videos you recorded using the camera under Camera videos. You can access other videos from Video clips. To play videos Select Menu >...
  • Page 29: Music

    Music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Media Go™ to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 35. Stereo portable handsfree To use a handsfree •...
  • Page 30: Sensme

    To create a playlist Select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists. Scroll to New playlist and select Add. Enter a name and select OK. For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark. Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist. To add tracks to a playlist Select Menu >...
  • Page 31: Audio Books

    Audio books If you use Media Go™ to transfer audio books to your phone from a computer, you can listen to the audio books in your phone. It may take a few minutes before a transferred audio book appears in the list of available audio books. To access audio books •...
  • Page 32: Online Music And Video Clips

    Online music and video clips You can view video clips and listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet. If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 59. To select a data account for streaming Select Menu >...
  • Page 33: Recording Sound

    Recording sound You can record a voice memo or a call. Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones. In some countries or states, it is required by law that you inform the other person before recording a call. To record a sound Select Menu >...
  • Page 34: Transferring And Handling Content

    Transferring and handling content You can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. identifies a protected item. Handling content in the phone You can use File manager in your phone, to handle content saved in the phone memory or on a memory card.
  • Page 35: Transferring Content To And From A Computer

    Computer: Wait until the phone memory and memory card appear as external disks in Microsoft® Windows® Explorer. Drag and drop selected files between the phone and the computer. Required operating systems You need one of these operating systems to use Sony Ericsson PC software: • Microsoft® Windows Vista™ •...
  • Page 36: Using Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology The Bluetooth™ function is free of charge and makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices possible. You can, for example: • Connect to handsfree devices. • Connect to several devices at the same time. • Connect to computers and access the Internet. •...
  • Page 37: Backing Up And Restoring

    You can back up and restore contacts, the calendar, tasks, notes and bookmarks using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Before backing up and restoring, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite, which is available through PC Companion or from www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 38: Updating Your Phone

    37. Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Suite You can update your phone using a USB cable and Sony Ericsson PC Suite. When the phone is connected, it will automatically check for and notify you of new updates.
  • Page 39: Messaging

    Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain text, pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. When sending messages, the phone automatically selects the most suitable method (as a text or picture message) for sending the message. If you cannot use picture messages, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 59.
  • Page 40: Conversations

    To set options for all messages Select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Settings. Select an option. To set options for a specific message When the message is ready and a recipient is selected, select Options > Advanced. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Conversations You can choose whether to view your messages in Conversations or the Inbox.
  • Page 41 To write and send an email message Select Menu > Messaging > Email. If you have several email accounts, select the account you want to send the message from. Select Write new. To add a recipient, scroll to To: and select Add > Enter email address. Enter the email address and select OK.
  • Page 42 To set the interval for checking for new email messages Select Menu > Messaging > Email. If you have several email accounts, select an account. Select Settings > the Download tab > Check interval. Select an option. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 43: Internet

    Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 59. To start browsing Select Search. Enter a web address, a search phrase or the name of a bookmark. Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search. To exit the browser When you are browsing the web, select and then select...
  • Page 44: History Pages

    History pages You can view and go to web pages you have previously visited. To view history pages Select Menu > Internet. Select and then select Select History. More browser features To turn on or off Smart-Fit Rendering™ Select Menu > Internet. Select and then select Select Settings >...
  • Page 45: Web Feeds

    photo uploads to web sites, such as web albums and blogs. In the File transfer manager you can also install downloaded Java applications, and to pause, resume or cancel downloads. To access a file using File transfer Select Menu > Organizer > File transfer. Scroll to the file.
  • Page 46: Youtube

    To access web feeds from standby From standby, select Ticker. To read more about a feed, press the navigation key upwards or downwards to scroll to a headline, then select View. Podcasts Podcasts are files, for example, radio programs or video content, that you can download and play.
  • Page 47: Gps

    Your phone has a GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location. Some GPS features use the Internet. Data rates and charges may apply. If you cannot use some GPS features, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 59. Using GPS Your location can be found when you have a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 48: Google Maps™ For Mobile

    The Wisepilot™ application guides you to your destination using voice instructions. A trial version of the Wisepilot application may be included in the phone. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services including but not limited to turn-by-turn navigational services.
  • Page 49 To compare results during training Select Menu > Location services > Tracker > Start training. Select Route based. Scroll to Route:, select Edit and select a route. Scroll to Live compare and select Edit. Scroll to the result you want to compare and select Compare. Select Done and then Start.
  • Page 50: Synchronizing

    When you are notified that the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found your phone, you can start synchronizing. For usage details, see the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Help section once the software has been installed on your computer. Synchronizing using an Internet service You can synchronize with an Internet service using SyncML™...
  • Page 51: More Features

    More features Flight mode In Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked to select a mode the next time you turn on your phone: •...
  • Page 52: Calendar

    To set the snooze duration Select Menu > Organizer > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Snooze duration: and select Edit. Select an option. The alarm in silent mode You can set the alarm not to sound when the phone is in silent mode. To set an alarm to sound or not in silent mode Select Menu >...
  • Page 53: Tasks

    To add a note Select Menu > Organizer > Notes. Scroll to New note and select Add. Write a note and select Save. To show a note in standby Select Menu > Organizer > Notes. Scroll to a note and select Options > Show in standby. To hide a note from standby Select Menu >...
  • Page 54: Themes

    To set the time zone Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > My time zone. Select the time zone you are in. If you select a city, My time zone also updates the time when daylight saving time changes. To change the clock size of the standby screen Select Menu >...
  • Page 55: Games

    To set the vibrating alert Select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts > Vibrating alert. Select an option. Games Your phone contains preloaded games. You can also download games. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Help texts are available for most games. To start a game Select Menu >...
  • Page 56: Antivirus

    To set a Java™ application as a wallpaper Select Menu > Settings > Display. Select Wallpaper > Application. Select a Java application. You can only see the Java applications that have support for wallpaper. Walk mate Walk mate is a step counter application. It keeps track of how many steps you have walked and how many steps you have left towards a daily goal.
  • Page 57: Keypad Lock

    It is important that you remember your new code. If you forget it, you need to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To use the phone lock Select Menu > Settings > General > PIN codes > Phone protection >...
  • Page 58 To view your IMEI number Press • This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Some problems can be fixed using Update Service. Using Update Service on a regular basis will optimize the phone’s performance. See Updating your phone on page 38. Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Common questions Where can I find the regulatory information such as my IMEI number if I cannot turn on my phone?
  • Page 60: Wireless Technology

    To download settings Select Menu > Settings > User help > Settings download. Follow the instructions that appear. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. I cannot send messages from my phone To send messages, you need to set a service center number. The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card.
  • Page 61: Error Messages

    The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112.
  • Page 62: 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 63: Index

    Index activity menu ............12 games ..............55 alarms ..............51 geo tagging .............26 answering service ............19 gesture ..............55 antivirus ..............56 Google Maps™ ............48 applications .............55 GPS .................47 appointments ............52 groups ..............19 audio book ..............31 auto rotate ...............54 handsfree ............20, 29 automatically checking for email ......41 help ................7 hiding number ............22 background music ...........16...
  • Page 64 phone tasks ................53 turning on ............6 text messages ............39 phone memory ............7, 12 theme ..............54 phone name ............35 time ..............53, 54 photo ...............27 time zone ..............54 photo feed ...............44 Tracker ..............48 photo fix ..............24 TrackID™ ..............31 photos ..............25 training ..............48 feeds ..............46 transfer method geo tagging .............26...

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