Sony Ericsson ELM Extended User Manual

Sony Ericsson ELM Extended User Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ Extended User guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................5 Phone overview...................6 Turning on the phone................7 Help....................8 Charging the battery................8 Maximizing battery performance............9 Screen icons..................10 Menu overview..................11 Navigation..................12 Memory....................13 Phone language................14 Entering text..................14 Calling..................16 Making and answering calls..............16 Contacts ..................18 Speed dial..................20 More calling features.................21 Imaging ..................25 Viewfinder and camera keys..............25 Using the still camera................25 Using the video camera..............27...
  • Page 3 Transferring content to and from a computer........40 Phone name..................41 Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology..........41 Backing up and restoring..............42 Updating your phone..............44 Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Suite......44 Updating your phone wirelessly............44 Messaging...................45 Text and picture messages...............45 Conversations...................46 Voice messages................46 Email....................46...
  • Page 4 Synchronizing using a computer............64 Synchronizing using an Internet service..........64 More features................65 Flight mode..................65 Alarms....................65 Calendar...................66 Notes....................66 Tasks....................67 Profiles....................67 Time and date...................67 Themes.....................68 Main menu layout................68 Screen orientation................68 Ringtones..................68 Games....................69 Applications..................69 Antivirus....................69 PIN codes..................70 Keypad lock..................71 IMEI number..................71 Troubleshooting.................72 Common questions................72 Error messages.................74 Legal information...............75 Index....................77...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 6: Phone Overview

    Phone overview 1 Ear speaker 2 Light sensor 3 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 4 Screen 5 Selection keys 6 Call key 7 Activity menu key 8 Navigation key 9 Keylock key 10 Video call camera* 11 End key, On/off key 12 C key (Clear) 13 Silent key 14 Microphone...
  • Page 7: 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 8: Help

    Widget Manager You can show, hide, or add widgets using Widget Manager. A widget is a live update on a website, web page or desktop, for example, Facebook™, Twitter™. Widgets contain personalized content or applications selected by the user. This application may not be available in all markets. To manage widgets From standby, press the navigation key up.
  • Page 9: Maximizing Battery Performance

    To charge the battery Connect the charger to the phone. Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards. Maximizing battery performance • Charge your phone often. The battery lasts longer if you charge it frequently. • If you're in an area with no coverage, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks. This consumes power.
  • Page 10: 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 Diverted calls Ongoing call...
  • Page 11: Menu Overview

    Menu overview* PlayNow™ Flashlight Main menu layout Calculator Theme Camera Startup screen Entertainment Screen saver Location services Online services Clock size Radio Brightness Google Maps TrackID™ Edit line names Navigation Games Tracker Calls Record sound My favorites Speed dial GreenHeart™ Settings Noise shield Demo tour...
  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: Phone Language

    To remove a memory card • Remove the battery cover and slide the memory card to 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 15 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 16: 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 17: 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. Call sound quality The Noise Shield filters out sound around you that can make it difficult for the other party to hear your voice, while the Clear Voice function helps you hear better in a crowded...
  • Page 18: 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 synchronise your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Default contacts You can choose which contact information is shown by default. If Phone contacts is selected as the default, only contact information saved to the phone memory is listed in Contacts.
  • Page 19: Editing Contacts

    To make a call using Smart search Press – to enter a sequence of (at least two) digits. All entries that match the sequence of digits, or corresponding letters, are shown in a list. Scroll to a contact or a phone number and press To turn on or off Smart search Select Menu >...
  • Page 20: Speed Dial

    Deleting contacts To delete all contacts Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Delete all contacts. Select an option. Contact memory status The number of contacts you can save in your phone or on the SIM card depends on available memory.
  • Page 21: More Calling Features

    To speed dial Enter the position number and press • More calling features Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call. To enter your voicemail number Select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Settings > the Message settings tab >...
  • Page 22: Forwarding Calls

    Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to an answering service. When Restrict calls is used, some forward call options are not available. To forward calls Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Forward calls. Select a call type and a forward option. Select Activate.
  • Page 23: Accept Calls

    To release a participant Select Options > Release party. Select the participant to release. To have a private conversation During the call, select Options > Talk to and select the participant to talk to. To resume the conference call, select Options > Join calls. My numbers You can view, add and edit your own phone numbers.
  • Page 24 To hide your phone number Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Show/hide my no.. Select Hide number. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 25: 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 Zoom in or out Indicates photo mode View photos and video clips Indicates video mode Activate the camera/Take photos/Record video clips To activate the camera...
  • Page 26: Tips On Using The Camera

    To set face detection Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to Select > Focus > Face detection. Smile detection Smile detection allows you to capture the smiles of family and friends. The camera detects up to three faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. A yellow frame shows which face is selected.
  • Page 27: Using The Video Camera

    Get closer By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can avoid relying on the zoom. Try to fill the viewfinder with your subject. Stay within the flash range Photos taken beyond the maximum flash range will be too dark. The maximum flash range is about four steps from the subject.
  • Page 28: Using Photos

    Media. If you cannot view photos on a map, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 72. Information acquired by cell-id is approximate. Sony Ericsson takes no responsibility for the accuracy of such location data. To view photos on a map Select Menu >...
  • Page 29: Using Web Albums

    To print photos using a USB cable Select Menu > Media > Photo > Camera album. Select a month. Select Options > Mark > Mark several or Mark all. Select Options > Print and follow the instructions. Connect the USB cable to the phone. Connect the USB cable to the printer.
  • Page 30 To play videos Select Menu > Media > Video > Videos or Camera album. Scroll to a title and select Play. To stop playing a video • Press the center selection key. To fast forward and rewind • Press and hold down the navigation key right or left. To move between videos •...
  • Page 31: Music

    Music You can listen to music, audio books, and podcasts. Use the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 40. Stereo portable handsfree To use a handsfree •...
  • Page 32 Feature Formats Extensions Ringtone playback .3gp .aac .mp4 .m4a .mp3 .amr AMR-WB .awb .wav SMF (GM, GML, SP-MIDI supported) .mid iMelody .imy XMF (Mobile XMF/DLS supported) .xmf, .mxmf .wma Video and audio MP4 (Video: MPEG4 or H.264, Audio: AAC, AAC+, .mp4 playback eAAC+)
  • Page 33: Playlists

    Music playback MPEG-1/2/2.5, audio layer 3 AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ 3GP/AAC/MP4/M4A WMA version 2,7,8: Class 1 WMA version 9: Level 3 WMA Pro (profile M0a) Linear/A-law/μ-law PCM Playlists You can create playlists to organize your music. You can add tracks and folders to a playlist. It may take a few minutes for the phone to create a playlist.
  • Page 34: Audio Books

    To create a playlist by mood Select Menu > Media > Music. Scroll to SensMe™ and select Open. Press the navigation key upward, downward, right, or left. Make sure you are in Mood view. If you are not, select Mood. To preview different tracks, press the navigation key upward, downward, right, or left.
  • Page 35: Trackid™ Application

    content before you purchase and download it to your phone. If you cannot use the PlayNow™ application, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 72. This service is not available in all countries. For extended functionality, you can also access the PlayNow™ web store on a computer from www.sonyericsson.com/playnow.
  • Page 36: Recording Sound

    To change the volume Press the volume keys up or down. • To minimize the radio Select Options > Minimise. • To return to the radio • Select Menu > Entertainment > Radio. Saving channels You can save up to 20 preset channels. To save channels automatically •...
  • Page 37: 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. Organizing your content Phone content such as pictures, videos, sounds, themes, web pages, games, and applications are saved on your phone memory or on your memory card.
  • Page 38: Sending Content To Another Phone

    To view information about content Select Menu > Organizer > File manager. Find an item and select Options > Information. To copy items Select Menu > Organizer > File manager. Find an item and select Options > Manage file > Copy. Select Memory card or Phone.
  • Page 39: Required Operating Systems

    To connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: If you have not already installed Sony Ericsson PC Suite, the Install Sony Ericsson PC software dialog box appears. Click Install to install the necessary software automatically.
  • Page 40: Transferring Content To And From A Computer

    ® Computer: Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Microsoft ® Windows Explorer application. Select the drives you want to disconnect. Select Stop. Wait until you are notified that it is safe to remove the drive. Disconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 41: Phone Name

    Media Home You can use Media Home to transfer content automatically from the Media Go™ application to your phone. You can also use Media Home to download content from a DLNA server. Before using Media Home, you must install Media Go™ on your computer and enable Media sharing.
  • Page 42: Backing Up And Restoring

    Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on how to connect. Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and make a backup of your phone content. To restore phone content using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite The Sony Ericsson PC Suite overwrites all phone content during the restore process.
  • Page 43 Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on how to connect. Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and restore your phone content. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 44: Updating Your Phone

    42. 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 45: 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 72.
  • Page 46: 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 47 • Email username – the name you use to log in to your email account. Depending on your email account, this may be the same as your email address. Email password – the password you use to log in to your email account. •...
  • Page 48 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 49 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 50: Internet

    Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 72. To start browsing Select Menu > Internet. 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 51: History Pages

    You can receive or enter data account settings in four ways: • Automatically by using the Settings download function on your phone. • Automatically by using the Sony Ericsson phone settings (if supported by your service provider). • Automatically by receiving them from your service provider.
  • Page 52: Modem Functionality

    Setting up an Internet connection using Sony Ericsson PC Suite Sony Ericsson PC Suite lets you access the Internet using a cable connection between your phone and a computer. When you connect the two devices using an approved cable, the How to connect wizard in the PC Suite guides you through the process.
  • Page 53 Click Disconnect in the Internet connection window. Managing connections in Sony Ericsson PC Suite When you are connected to the Internet using Sony Ericsson PC Suite, you can manage your connections from the Advanced settings menu in the Internet connection window.
  • Page 54: Internet Security And Certificates

    Setting up a Bluetooth™ modem If your computer supports Bluetooth™ wireless technology, you can connect and use your phone as a modem. The connection appears in the Network connections folder on the computer. The Bluetooth™ function on the phone and computer must be turned on before you start setting up the modem.
  • Page 55 To download content via web feeds Select Menu > Media > Web feeds. Select Options >Update feed. Scroll to an updated feed and select View. Scroll to a heading by pressing the navigation key left or right. Scroll to the item you want to download by pressing the navigation key downward, then select Options >...
  • Page 56: Facebook™ Application

    Facebook™ application The Facebook™ application is a social utility that helps you communicate with your friends, family, and coworkers. This application may not be available in all markets. To access Facebook • Select Menu > Organizer > Applications > Facebook. Twitter™...
  • Page 57: Connected Home

    Connected home The Connected home concept makes your phone a part of everyday living in terms of music and media handling in your home environment. It connects Hi-Fi, TV, movies, gaming, etc., on your home network. Wi-Fi™ Using a Wi-Fi™ connection, you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. You can browse the Internet using personal (home) networks and hotspots (public access zones).
  • Page 58 To play music stored in your phone on another DLNA device Select Menu > Media > Music. Browse by category using the navigation key. Scroll to and select a title. Select Options > Play on. Select a DLNA device from the list. To play music stored on another DLNA device in your phone Select Menu >...
  • Page 59: 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 72. Using GPS Your location can be found when you have a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 60: Google Maps™ For Mobile

    You can also base it on a previous training route which has GPS data. Information provided by use of the Tracker application is approximate. Sony Ericsson makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the accuracy of the Tracker application. Any serious health and fitness concerns should be referred to a health care professional.
  • Page 61 To end a training session manually During a training session, select Pause > End. • Results The training result is shown after a session is ended. You can view past results anytime, and compare them if they have GPS data. To view a training result Select Menu >...
  • Page 62: Synchronizing

    Try to connect again. Contacts, calendar items, tasks, notes, and bookmarks In the Settings window of Sony Ericsson PC Suite, you can choose synchronization settings for your contacts, calendar items, tasks, notes, and bookmarks. For contacts, calendar items, tasks, and notes, you can use the drop-down list to select your Personal Information Manager (PIM).
  • Page 63: Synchronizing Using Syncml

    Schedule You can activate the Automatic synchronization feature in the Schedule window. This lets you set how often the phone will synchronize with the computer. Synchronizing using SyncML™ Before synchronizing To be able to synchronize your phone with an Internet server, you need to create an account on your phone.
  • Page 64: Synchronizing Using A Computer

    When you are notified that the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found your phone, you can start synchronising. 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 your phone data through an Internet service using SyncML™, or you...
  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 shown in standby Select Menu >...
  • Page 68: 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 displayed on the standby screen Select Menu >...
  • Page 69: Games

    To turn off the ringtone Press and hold down appears. • The alarm signal is not affected. 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.
  • Page 70: Pin Codes

    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. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 71: Keypad Lock

    To activate the phone lock Select Menu > Settings > General > PIN codes > Phone protection > Protection. Select On if you want to enter a lock code every time you start the phone, or select Automatic if you want the code to be entered only when the phone restarts after a new SIM card is inserted.
  • Page 72: 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 44. 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 73: Wireless Technology

    To download settings Select Menu > Settings > User help > Settings download. Follow the instructions that appear. This feature might not be available in all markets. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. I can't send messages from my phone To send messages, you need to set a service center number.
  • Page 74: 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 75: Legal Information

    Bluetooth is a trademark or a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such mark by Sony Ericsson is under license. The Liquid Identity logo, Elm , PlayNow and TrackID are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.
  • Page 76 Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All illustrations are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 77: Index

    Index activity menu ............13 email ................46 alarms ..............65 email account ............46 answering service ............21 email settings ............46 antivirus ..............69 emergency numbers ..........17 applications .............69 entering settings manually ........51 appointment ............66 audio book ..............34 face detection ............25 automatic email checking ........48 file manager .............37 file transfers .............54 background music ..........16, 17...
  • Page 78 settings navigating menus ............12 download ............73 NDIS5 ..............53 Internet ............72 notes ................66 shortcuts ..............12 web browser ............50 SIM card online copying to/from ..........19 music ...............35 inserting .............6 video clips ............35 locking .............70 organizing your content ...........37 unblocking ............70 SMS See text messages SOS See emergency numbers pan and zoom sound recorder ............36...

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