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Sony Ericsson K500 User Manual

Sony Ericsson K500 User Manual

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Contents
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting to know your phone . . . . . . . . 8
Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Sony Ericsson K500
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
More features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Messaging ..... 35 Additional information ... . 78 Text messaging, picture messaging, email, Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, safe and efficient My friends, messaging glossary. use, warranty, declaration of conformity.
  • Page 2 GSM 900/1800/1900 not limited to restriction under applicable copyright Second edition (July 2004) laws. You, and not Sony Ericsson, are entirely This user guide is published by Sony Ericsson responsible for additional content that you download Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty.
  • Page 3 Java and all Java based trademarks and logos exported or re-exported (i) into, or to a national are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun or resident of, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other Libya, Sudan, Syria (as such listing may be countries.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a network Assemble the phone, SIM card, battery, make operator, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) a call. card. The SIM card contains a computer chip that More information and downloads are available at keeps track of your phone number, the services www.SonyEricsson.com.
  • Page 5 Getting started To insert the SIM card and charge the Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card battery is placed under the silvery holders. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.

  • Page 6: Available Services

    Getting started To remove the battery If you make a mistake while entering your PIN, delete the number by pressing If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked and the message PIN blocked appears.
  • Page 7 Getting started Setup wizard Press and hold You can use the setup wizard to help you get started Enter your SIM card PIN, if you have one. with the basic settings in your phone. The wizard At first start-up, select the language you want also gives you tips on how to use the keypad.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Getting to know your phone Infrared port Press and hold to activate the camera and Phone overview, use the menus, enter letters, file video recorder manager. Volume buttons Phone overview Screen 5, 11 Selection keys Press once to go back one level in the menus.
  • Page 9 Getting to know your phone Overview, menu 1. PlayNow™* 2. Internet services* 3. Entertainment 4. Camera 5. Messaging 6. My friends* Write new 6. Calls* 1. Sony Ericsson* Games Inbox MusicDJ™ Call voicemail Record sound Email Drafts 7. File manager 8.

  • Page 10: Phone Language

    Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus case, the predefined language is English. If you use the setup wizard to help you get started with your The main menus are shown as icons on the desktop. phone, you will be asked to select phone language, Some submenus include tabs that appear on the 7 Setup wizard.

  • Page 11: More Options

    Getting to know your phone Shortcuts To edit a standby shortcut } Settings } the General tab } Shortcuts and A quicker way to move through the menus is to use select which shortcut you want to edit } Edit. shortcuts.
  • Page 12 Getting to know your phone Writing languages Press… to get… Before you start entering letters, you need to select G H I ì 4 the languages that you want to use when writing. When writing, you can switch to one of your J K L 5 Λ...
  • Page 13 Getting to know your phone • You can use the volume buttons as a shortcut to To add words to the T9 Text Input dictionary certain letters. To enter a ‘B’, press and hold the While entering letters } More } Spell word. top of the volume button and press .

  • Page 14: File Manager

    Getting to know your phone • Text format – change style, size and alignment. To move a file to a folder } File manager and select a folder. • Writing language – a list of available languages is shown. Scroll to a file, for example, a picture that you want to move } More } Manage files } Move to •...

  • Page 15: Quick Keys

    Getting to know your phone Quick keys Useful key combinations are described below. Making and receiving calls Navigating menus Make an emergency call enter the international Enter the main menu press and select menu items. emergency number } Call Navigate in the menu and lists.
  • Page 16 Getting to know your phone Turn off the ringtone press the lower end Enter a p (pause) press and hold when receiving a call of the volume button when entering once or press numbers or saving codes } Hold Put a call on hold Using multitap text input } Retrieve Retrieve a call...

  • Page 17: Calling

    Calling Calling To make a call Enter the area code and the phone number. Calls, phonebook, voice control, call options. } Call to make the call. } End call to end the call. Making calls Before you can make or receive any calls, you must To change the speaker volume turn on the phone and be within range of a network.

  • Page 18: Making International Calls

    Calling To answer a call } Yes. Do not hold the phone to your ear while waiting. When the call is connected, the phone gives a loud signal. To reject a call } No or quickly press a volume button twice. To re-dial a number If the connection of the call failed and Retry? Missed calls...
  • Page 19 Calling Contacts In some countries, other emergency numbers may also You can save up to 510 numbers in your contacts. be promoted. Your network operator may therefore You can also add pictures, ringtones and personal have saved additional local emergency numbers on information, such as email, Web and street addresses, the SIM card.
  • Page 20 Calling To select contacts or SIM numbers Pictures and personal ringtones as your phonebook You can add a picture and a personal ringtone to a } Phonebook } Options } Advanced phonebook contact. When that person calls, the } My phonebook. picture is displayed (provided your subscription Select Contacts or SIM numbers.
  • Page 21 Calling Updating the phonebook To call a contact } Phonebook. Scroll to, or enter the first letters You can easily update and edit any information of the contact you want to call. in your phonebook. When the contact is highlighted, press to select a number } Call.

  • Page 22: Copying Contacts

    Calling } Yes and enter the phone lock code } OK. The names and phone numbers that you add or edit in default phone lock code is 0000. Names and the phonebook are also saved on the SIM card. The numbers that are saved on the SIM card are not number of phone numbers that can be saved depends deleted.

  • Page 23: Call List

    Calling To send a contact To synchronize contacts } Phonebook and select a contact } More } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Send contact. } Sync. contacts. Select a transfer method. If you have more than one account, select which account to use } Select.

  • Page 24: Speed Dialling

    Calling Speed dialling Voicemail You can save the phone numbers that you want to If your subscription includes an answering service, reach easily in positions 1-9 in your phone and on callers can leave a voicemail message when you your SIM card. To speed dial with contacts as default cannot answer a call.

  • Page 25: Voice Control

    Calling Voice control If the contact has more than one number, use to view the numbers. Select the phone With your phone, you can use your voice to: number to which you want to add the voice • Voice dial – call someone by saying the name. command.

  • Page 26: Voice Dialling

    Calling Voice dialling Choose a long, unusual word or phrase that can easily You can voice dial by saying a pre-recorded voice be distinguished from ordinary background speech. command. Start voice dialling from standby using the phone, a portable handsfree, or by saying your To activate and record the magic magic word.
  • Page 27 Calling To activate voice answering and Editing your voice commands record voice answer commands You can keep all your voice commands up to date } Settings } the General tab } Voice control by re-recording them or deleting the ones you do } Voice answer } Activate.

  • Page 28: Diverting Calls

    Calling • You spoke too late or too soon – speak immediately To activate a call divert } Settings } the Calls tab } Divert calls. after the tone. • You did not record the voice command when the Select a call type and then one of the divert handsfree was attached –...

  • Page 29: Conference Calls

    Calling To make a second call • You cannot answer a third call without ending } Hold to put the ongoing call on hold. one of the first two calls or joining them into a Enter the number you want to call } Call. conference call.

  • Page 30: Two Voice Lines

    Calling } Join calls. Press To select a line } Settings } the Calls tab and select line 1 or 2. Repeat steps 1-3 to include more participants. To change the name of a line To release a participant } Settings } the Display tab } Edit line names and } Release part and select the participant Press select one of the lines to edit the name.

  • Page 31: Fixed Dialling

    Calling To add numbers to the accepted • All incoming calls – All incoming. callers list • All incoming calls when you are abroad } Settings } the Calls tab } Manage calls (when roaming) – Inc. when roaming. } Accept calls } Only from list. } Edit } New } Add.

  • Page 32: Call Time And Cost

    Calling To activate or deactivate fixed To reset the call time meter } Settings } the Calls tab } Time & cost dialling } Phonebook } Options } Special numbers } Call timers } More and select Reset total } Fixed dialling. or Reset outgoing.

  • Page 33: Closed User Groups

    Calling Credit limit for calls To change the priority for one call You can enter a total amount of money that can be Enter the phone number you want to call. } More } Call priority and select a priority. used for making calls.
  • Page 34 Calling Additional calling functions can hide your phone number when making a call. You can do this per call, or select this as a default setting. } More in standby to quickly change this Tone signals You can use telephone banking services or control default setting.

  • Page 35: Messaging

    Messaging } New number } Add to find the contact in your Messaging phonebook. Text messaging, picture messaging, email, Select a number from the contact. My friends, messaging glossary. Repeat steps 3-4 to add more numbers to the group. } Done to save the group. Your phone supports various messaging services.
  • Page 36 Messaging To set the service centre number below the send options shows the last 10 } Messaging } Settings } Text message recipients. You can also select a recipient from } Service centre. If the service centre number this list. } Send.
  • Page 37 Messaging } Yes to read the text message or } No if you want To save a message } Messaging } Inbox } More } Save message and to read the message later. While reading the text message you can, for select the folder where you want to save the message.
  • Page 38 Messaging To delete a message To create a template } Messaging } Inbox } More } Delete. } Messaging } Templates } New template } Add } Text. To delete all messages Write the message } OK. } Messaging } Inbox } More } Delete all msgs. Enter a title for the message } OK.

  • Page 39: Picture Messages

    Messaging To check the delivery status of a sent Internet and email. You can also download all message the settings you need automatically from your } Messaging } Sent items and select a text message network operator or from View } More } View status. www.SonyEricsson.com/support.
  • Page 40 Messaging When you have finished writing your message the additional send options 48 Messaging } More } Send. glossary. } Enter phone no. and enter the recipient’s phone To select additional send options number, or } Phonebook look up to retrieve a When you have entered the recipient’s phone number or a group from the phonebook.
  • Page 41 Messaging Delete picture messages To use a predefined template for a picture message Picture messages are saved in the phone memory. } Messaging } Templates and select a template. When the phone memory is full, you must delete } Use } Picture msg. } Add to make changes messages to be able to receive new messages.
  • Page 42 Messaging Email To create an email account manually } Messaging } Email } Settings } New account. You can use your phone to send and receive email Enter a name for the account, for example messages. Please note that you need a subscription “Home”...
  • Page 43 Messaging } Messaging } Email } Inbox } Send&rec (when To reply to an email message inbox is empty) or } Messaging } Email } Inbox Open the email message } Reply. } More } Send & receive offers the fastest way to Write your message.
  • Page 44 Messaging My friends To delete an email message (POP3 users) } Messaging } Email } Inbox and select the The My friends function gives you more options message } More. when messaging. You can create a list of favourite contacts, either from the phonebook or from the Select Mark for deletion.
  • Page 45 Messaging To set automatic log in Select Home network if you want to be } My friends } Myself } More } Accounts and disconnected from My friends when you enter select an account. a roaming network. Select Anywhere if you want } Auto-login: } On or } Edit } Auto-login: } On to be logged in independently of network.
  • Page 46 Messaging Status Receiving a message You can view the status of your contacts and choose When you receive a message, a message alert sounds to show your own status to others. To change your and an icon appears in the status bar. own status, you have the following options: Contact list •...
  • Page 47 Messaging Strangers Chatroom A stranger is someone that is not in your list of A chatroom can be started by your service provider, contacts. An icon indicates a message from a stranger. by an individual My friends user or by yourself. You can add the stranger to your list of contacts, or You can save chatrooms either by saving a chat you can block the stranger.

  • Page 48: Area Information

    Messaging To join a chatroom } My friends and select a chatroom } Join chat. Please consult your service provider for more information about area information. To start a chatroom } My friends } More } Start chatroom. To turn area information on or off } Messaging } Settings } Area info } Reception.
  • Page 49 Messaging • Check interval – select how often you want the • Outgoing server – enter the name or IP address phone to connect to your email server and check of the SMTP server to be able to send email for incoming email messages.

  • Page 50: Imaging

    Imaging Imaging • SMS type – the phone supports different types of messages. Your service provider may offer the Camera, video recorder, pictures, screen saver. facility of converting a text message into a format (email or fax, for example) that suits the equipment Camera and video recorder that is going to receive the message.
  • Page 51 Imaging Before you start To take pictures The phone that you are sending the picture or video clip to needs to support data transmission and picture messaging in order to receive and show the picture or video clip. Before you send a picture or video clip using MMS make sure that: •...
  • Page 52 Imaging Press and hold to activate the video recorder Camera options or } Camera. You record video clips with the When the camera is activated } More to view more phone held in a vertical position. options. Press to switch to video recorder if the camera All phones that support pictures can receive the picture is activated.
  • Page 53 Imaging • Self-timer – the picture is taken a few seconds Take a self-portrait later. • Default name – Change the default name for your pictures. When changed, all pictures taken will have the new default name. Video options When the video recorder is activated } More to view more options.
  • Page 54 Imaging To take and send a picture Animations Activate the camera. Press to switch to You can save animations in your phone. camera if the video recorder is activated. Animations are handled like pictures. } Capture } Send and create your picture Handling pictures message.
  • Page 55 Imaging To receive and save a picture left down down right down Open the message you received the picture in, or turn on the infrared port if this transfer select tool select colour method is being used to send the picture. If you received the picture in a message } More To edit and save a picture } Save items } Save.

  • Page 56: Entertainment

    Entertainment Entertainment Media player control • } Pause to pause the playback. Media player, sounds, themes, games. • Press and hold to rewind and fast forward when playing music tracks. Media player • Press to move up in the music list. The media player can play both music and video.
  • Page 57 Entertainment Online music and videos Before you start You can view videos and listen to music on a Web First make sure that: site by streaming them to your phone. When you • You have a phone subscription that supports GPRS select a link for streaming, the media player opens data transmission.

  • Page 58: Ringtones And Melodies

    Entertainment To set the ringtone volume } Settings } the Sounds & alerts tab } Volume The service may not always be available in all countries or when you are using a network other than your network and press to decrease or increase the operator´s –...

  • Page 59: Sound Recorder

    Entertainment Sounds and alerts options Sending and receiving From Settings } the Sounds & alerts tab, you can set: You can send and receive melodies in several ways, for example using the infrared port, email or text or • Message alert – select how you want to be notified of an incoming message.
  • Page 60 Entertainment Themes In some countries or states it is required by law that You can change the appearance of the screen, for you inform the other person before recording the call. example, the colours and wallpaper, by using themes. Your phone comes with some predefined themes. Recording options You cannot delete these, but you can create new } More to view the following options:...

  • Page 61: Connectivity

    Connectivity Connectivity To download a theme } File manager } Themes and scroll to a direct link } Go to. Internet and email settings, synchronizing, infrared. Internet Games Your phone has several entertaining games. You can Setting up Internet and email also download games and applications directly to the In order to use the Internet, and send and receive folders in your phone.
  • Page 62 • Go to the homepage set for the current Internet profile, for example, Sony Ericsson. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 63 Internet } Internet services } More } Bookmarks by selecting Make a call. } End call to end the call } Sony Ericsson. and continue browsing. Select what you want to download and follow the instructions that appear.
  • Page 64 Connectivity Stored information You need an HTTP Internet profile to allow When browsing, you can save information in your applications for Java™ to connect to the Internet. phone. Please contact your network operator or service provider for the correct settings. It is advisable to clear any sensitive information about previously visited Internet services.
  • Page 65 Connectivity Trusted certificates Synchronization with nearby devices To establish a secure connection when using certain Install the synchronization program after downloading Internet services, for example, banking, you need it from www.SonyEricsson.com/support. certificates in your phone. For more information, please refer to the Trusted certificates are used to verify the WAP synchronization software online help.
  • Page 66 Connectivity Select Connection and select the WAP or To turn the infrared port on } Connectivity } Infrared port } 10 minutes to turn HTTP profile that you want to use for the synchronization. on infrared for 10 minutes only. Select Applications and select the applications To connect two devices.

  • Page 67: More Features

    More features More features Alarm clock The alarm can be set to ring at a specific time within Time and date, alarm clock, calendar, tasks, 24 hours, or recurrently at a specific time on several SIM card lock, etc. days. You can have both these alarms set at the same time.
  • Page 68 More features Calendar A reminders option set in the calendar affects You can use the calendar to keep track of important a reminders option set in tasks. meetings. The calendar can be synchronized with a PC calendar or with a calendar on the Web To view an appointment 65 Synchronizing.
  • Page 69 More features Calendar settings To send an appointment } Organizer } Calendar } More and select an option. In the list of appointments for a certain day, select the item you want to send } More } Send and select •...
  • Page 70 More features To set reminders Receiving a task } Organizer } Tasks and select a task } More When Add task? is displayed }Yes to save the } Reminders. appointment or task. Reminders options Notes } Always if you want the reminder to sound even If you need to remember something, you can make though the phone is turned off.
  • Page 71 More features To send a note To change a profile setting } Organizer } Notes and select the note that you } Settings } the General tab } Profiles } Edit profile want to send } More } Send and select a transfer and select the setting that you want to change.
  • Page 72 More features Calculator To set the timer } Organizer } Timer and enter the hours, minutes and The phone has a calculator, which can add, subtract, seconds after which you want the timer to go off. divide and multiply. Display light To use the calculator } Organizer }Calculator.

  • Page 73: Keypad Lock

    More features Keypad lock If the message appears when you Codes do not match You can lock the keypad to avoid dialling a number edit your PIN, you entered the new PIN incorrectly. by accident. If the message appears, followed by Wrong PIN Old PIN: you entered your old PIN incorrectly.

  • Page 74: Code Memo

    If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone If you enter the incorrect passcode, the checkword to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. and the codes that are shown are also incorrect. To set the phone lock...

  • Page 75: Online Services

    More features Re-enter the new passcode to confirm. To reset code memo } More } Reset. Enter a checkword (maximum 15 characters) } Done. The checkword can consist of both Reset code memo? is displayed } Yes. The code letters and numbers. The next time you open memo is reset and all entries are cleared.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting To reset the phone } Settings } the General tab } Master reset. Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want? } Reset settings or } Reset all. This chapter lists some problems that you might Enter the phone lock code (0000 or the new code if you have changed it) } OK.
  • Page 77 Troubleshooting Grey menu options Wrong PIN/Wrong PIN2 Grey text indicates a function that is temporarily You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. Enter the correct PIN or PIN2 } Yes. unavailable, for example, if a service is not activated, 72 SIM or if your subscription does not support the function.

  • Page 78: Additional Information

    31 Fixed dialling. and tips on how to use your product more efficiently. Charging, alien battery Guidelines for Safe and The battery you are using is not a Sony Ericsson- approved battery , 81 Battery use and care. Efficient Use Please read this information before using your mobile phone.
  • Page 79 Only use an antenna that has been specifically persons, regardless of age and health, and to account designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. for any variations in measurements. Use of unauthorised or modified antennas could...
  • Page 80 Mobile phones may affect the operation of cardiac safety. While there may be differences in SAR levels pacemakers and other implanted equipment. Please among mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone avoid placing the mobile phone over the pacemaker, models are designed to meet radio frequency e.g.
  • Page 81 • Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire. the cord or plug. If the plug will not fit into the outlet, • Use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson branded have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. original batteries and chargers intended for use with your mobile phone.

  • Page 82: Limited Warranty

    Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, • Keep out of children's reach. Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from • Use the battery for the intended defects in design, material and workmanship at the purpose only.
  • Page 83 Product from the dealer. services or range of that system. 2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, 5 This warranty does not cover Product failures the repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted...
  • Page 84 EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Centre.

  • Page 85: Declaration Of Conformity

    Additional information Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAB-1021043-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...

  • Page 86: Icons

    Icons Icons Icon Description Icon descriptions. Operator services The table below describes the icons which appear Games, MusicDJ™, sound recorder on the desktop and in standby. Audio and video player, streaming Icon Description PlayNow™ Desktop Calls Your personal phonebook Handling of text, picture, email and voice My friends status icon messages Standby...
  • Page 87 Icons Icon Description Icon Description You cannot receive any incoming calls You have received a WAP push message You have received a message via cell You have missed an incoming call broadcast All incoming calls are diverted to a defined The infrared port is on number No calls or only certain calls from numbers...

  • Page 88: Index

    Index Index block calls accept calls 30 contacts 47 accepting 30 account settings, email 42 strangers 47 answering 18 alarm clock 67 bookmarks, Internet 62 automatic redialling 18 alerts 58 business cards 35 diverting 28 animations 54 buttons 8 emergency 18 answering fixed dialling 31 calls 17...
  • Page 89 Index closed user groups 33 international calls 18 email code memo 74 Internet receiving settings 62 codes cookies 64 using 42–44 PIN 6 security 64–65 wizard 62 PUK 6, 77 settings 61–62 emergency calls 18 conference calls 29 wizard 62 connectors 8 contacts 19 file manager 14...
  • Page 90 Index locks model name 15 passcodes phone lock 78 multitap text input code memo 74 SIM card 72 entering 12 passwords, Internet 64 long messages 38 quick keys 16 pause 16 music, playing 56 phone language 10 MusicDJ™ 59 magic word 26 phone lock 73, 78 My friends 44–46 making calls 15...
  • Page 91 Index Internet 64–65 SOS numbers 18 quick keys 15 SIM card lock 72 sound recorder 59 self-portrait 53 speaker volume 17 sending speed dialling 24 recording appointments 69, 70 start-up screen 72 calls 59 business cards 35 stopwatch 71 sounds 59 contacts 22 strangers 47 video clips 51...
  • Page 92 Index infrared port 66 setting ringtone 58 key sound 59 vibrating alert 58 phone 7 phone lock 74 WAP See Internet 61 ringtones, melodies 58 warranty 82 SIM lock protection 73 wizard two voice lines 30 for Internet or email settings 62 setup 7 unblocking writing...

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