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- Page 1 Sony Ericsson J108i Extended User guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting started................5 Phone overview...................6 Turning on the phone................7 Help....................9 Charging the phone................9 Maximising battery performance............10 Screen icons..................12 Menu overview..................13 Navigation..................14 Memory....................15 Phone language................16 Entering text..................16 Chinese input..................17 Calling..................18 Making and answering calls..............18 Contacts ..................20 Speed dial..................23 More calling features.................23 Music ..................27 Music player..................27 Playlists.....................28... - Page 3 Connecting your phone to a computer..........38 Transferring content to and from a computer........40 Phone name..................40 Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology..........40 Backing up and restoring..............41 Updating your phone..............42 Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Companion....42 Messaging...................43 Text and picture messages...............43 Conversations...................44 Voice messages................44 Email....................44 Internet ..................48...
- Page 4 Screen orientation................60 Ringtones..................60 Games....................61 Applications..................61 Antivirus....................61 PIN codes..................62 Keypad lock..................63 IMEI number..................63 Troubleshooting.................64 Common questions................64 Error messages.................66 Legal information...............68 Index....................70 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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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 Connector for handsfree 2 Ear speaker 3 Connector for charger and USB cable 4 Screen 5 Selection keys 6 Call key 7 Activity menu key 8 Navigation key 9 Speaker 10 Keylock key 11 End key, On/off key 12 C key (Clear) 13 Camera lens 14 Volume, digital zoom key... -
Page 7: Turning On The Phone
To insert the SIM card • Open the cover and insert the SIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. 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... -
Page 8: Sim Card
SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card. You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone. You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to activate the services and functions in your phone. -
Page 9: Help
Using other networks You may incur additional costs when you roam outside of your home network. For example, if you make calls or use messaging and Internet-based services in another network, you may have to pay more. Contact your operator for more information. Help In addition to this User guide, more information is available at www.sonyericsson.com/cn. -
Page 10: Maximising Battery Performance
GSM network; up to 485 hours in UMTS network (the test results are based on GSMA battery life test technology). Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. If you use other batteries you may not be able to charge your phone. - Page 11 • 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 maximise the battery performance. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 12: 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 diverted Ongoing call... -
Page 13: Menu Overview
Menu overview* PlayNow™ Radio Theme TrackID™ Startup screen Camera Location services Screen saver Games Brightness Alarms Record sound Calls Demo tour Speed dial Calls** Smart search Media Divert calls Photo Manage calls Music Time Video Show/hide my no. Answered Games Handsfree Web feeds Connectivity... -
Page 14: Navigation
Navigation To access the main menu • When Menu appears on the screen, press the centre selection key to select Menu. • If Menu does not appear on the screen, press , and then press the centre selection key to select Menu. To navigate the phone menus •... -
Page 15: 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 16: Phone Language
To remove a memory card • Remove the battery 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 >... -
Page 17: Chinese Input
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. Multitap input only applies when Latin characters are selected as input language. -
Page 18: Calling
Calling You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. Making and answering calls To end a call • Press To re-dial a number • When Retry? appears, select Yes. Do not hold your phone to your ear when waiting for the call to connect. When the call connects, your phone gives a loud signal. -
Page 19: Emergency Calls
Before making video calls 3G (UMTS) service is available when appears. To make a video call, both parties on the call must have a 3G (UMTS) phone subscription that supports 3G (UMTS) service and 3G (UMTS) coverage. To make a video call Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). -
Page 20: 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 Companion. Add the area code when you save fixed line numbers in your phone. -
Page 21: Editing Contacts
To call a contact written in Latin letters Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to, or enter the first letters or all letters of the contact you want to call (a maximum of 10 letters). When the contact is highlighted, press the navigation key left or right to select a number. -
Page 22: Deleting Contacts
To add a SIM contact Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to New contact and select Add. Enter the name and select OK. Enter the number and select OK. Select a number option and add more information, if available. Select Save. You need to set SIM contacts as default. -
Page 23: Speed Dial
Speed dial Speed dialling lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quickly from standby. The contacts can be saved in positions 1-9. To assign speed dial numbers to contacts Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to New contact and select Options > Speed dial. Scroll to a position number and select Add. -
Page 24: Diverting Calls
To answer a call using voice commands Say “Answer.” • To re-record a voice command Select Menu > Settings > General > Voice control > Voice dialling > Edit names. Scroll to a command and select Options > Replace voice. Wait for the tone and say the command. -
Page 25: Accept Calls
To add a new participant During the call, press . This puts the joined calls on hold. Select Options > Add call. Enter the number to call and press Select Options > Join calls to add the new participant. Repeat this task to add more participants. To release a participant During a conference call, select Options >... -
Page 26: Showing Or Hiding Your Phone Number
Showing or hiding your phone number You can decide to show or hide the number displayed on the call recipient's phone when you make a call. To hide your phone number Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Show/hide my no.. Select Hide number. -
Page 27: 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. Music player To play music Select Menu >... -
Page 28: Playlists
Video and audio MP4 (Video: MPEG4 or H.264, Audio: AAC, AAC+, .mp4 playback eAAC+) .3gp 3GPP™ (Video: MPEG4, H.263 or H.264, Audio: AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AMR-WB+, AAC, AAC+, eAAC .wmv, .asf Streaming and 3GPP™ PSS Rel6 progressive MP4 (Video: MPEG4 or H.264, Audio: AAC, AAC+, downloading - video eAAC+) 3GPP™... -
Page 29: Audio Books
To add tracks to a playlist Select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists. Select a playlist. Scroll to Add music and select Add. For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark. Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist. Audio books If you use the Media Go™... -
Page 30: Entertainment
Entertainment Radio Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited. To turn on the radio Connect a handsfree to the phone. Select Menu > Entertainment > Radio. To search for channels automatically Select Search. •... -
Page 31: Playnow™ Application
PlayNow™ application When you open the PlayNow™ application, you enter PlayNow™, where you can download music, games, ringtones, themes and wallpapers. You can preview or listen to content before you purchase and download it to your phone. If you cannot use the PlayNow™... -
Page 32: 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 1.0x + – 1.0x + – 300+ 00:00 00:00 00:0 00:00 00:00 Zoom in or out... -
Page 33: Using The Video Camera
To adjust the brightness Press the volume key upwards or downwards. • Photo fix You can use Photo fix to improve photos. In a one-click operation, brightness, light and contrast are adjusted to give you the best possible photo. The improvements are saved as a copy of the photo. -
Page 34: Viewing And Tagging Photos
Viewing and tagging photos To view photos Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to Select Options > View all photos. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll to a photo. To view video clips Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to Select Options >... -
Page 35: Using Web Albums
Using web albums If your subscription supports this service, you can send photos or videos to a web album. If you cannot send content to a web album, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 64. Web services may require a separate license agreement between you and the service provider. Additional regulations and charges may apply. - Page 36 To change the video screen size Press the navigation key downwards. • This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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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. Organising your content Phone content such as pictures, videos, sounds, themes, web pages, games and applications are saved in your phone memory or on your memory card. -
Page 38: Sending Content To Another Phone
If the necessary USB software has not been installed on your PC, you will be prompted to install Sony Ericsson PC Companion. Also, Autoplay functionality needs to be enabled on your PC. Using a USB cable supported by your phone, connect your phone to a computer ®... -
Page 39: Required Operating Systems
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. Required operating systems You need one of these operating systems to use Sony Ericsson PC software: • ® ®... -
Page 40: Transferring Content To And From A Computer
Transferring content to and from a computer You can use the Media Go™ application to transfer media content between your phone and a computer. The Media Go™ application is available for download through PC Companion or from www.sonyericsson.com/support. ® compatible software is also available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. To transfer content using Media Go™... -
Page 41: Backing Up And Restoring
Sony Ericsson/Sony Ericsson PC Companion. Follow the instructions in the Sony EricssonPC Companion on how to connect. Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Companion and make a backup of your phone content. To restore phone content using the Sony Ericsson PC Companion The Sony Ericsson PC Companion overwrites all phone content during the restore process. -
Page 42: Updating Your Phone
41. Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Companion You can update your phone using a USB cable and Sony Ericsson PC Companion. When the phone is connected, it will automatically check for and notify you of new updates. -
Page 43: 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 64. -
Page 44: 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 45 • 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 46 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 47 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.
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Page 48: Internet
Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 64. 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 49: History Pages
Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. Internet settings You can receive or enter data account settings in below ways: • Automatically by using the Sony Ericsson phone settings (if supported by your service provider). Automatically by receiving them from your service provider. •... -
Page 50: Modem Functionality
Your phone has a built-in modem. You can use it to connect a computer to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to browse the Internet or manage your email messages. You need to have Sony Ericsson PC Companion installed on your computer. Before starting Before you set up your computer and start using the modem you need: •... - Page 51 Click Disconnect in the Internet connection window. Managing connections in Sony Ericsson PC Companion When you are connected to the Internet using Sony Ericsson PC Companion, you can manage your connections from the Advanced settings menu in the Internet connection window.
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Page 52: File Transfers
Setting up a USB cable modem You can use your phone as a modem by connecting the phone to a computer using a USB cable. To set up a USB cable modem Connect a USB cable to your phone and the computer. Phone: Select Menu >... - Page 53 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 downwards, then select Options >...
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Page 54: Synchronising
To set synchronisation options in Sony Ericsson PC Companion Computer: Start Sony Ericsson PC Companion. Connect your phone to the computer. In the Synchronisation window of Sony Ericsson PC Companion, click Settings and choose your options. Synchronising your Organiser items... -
Page 55: Synchronising Using A Microsoft® Exchange Server
™ To enter settings for SyncML Phone: Select Menu > Organiser > Synchronisation. Scroll to New account and select Add > SyncML. Enter a name for the new account and select Continue. Scroll to Server address. Enter the required information and select OK. Enter Username and Password, if required. -
Page 56: Synchronising Using An Internet Service
When you are notified that the Sony Ericsson PC Companion has found your phone, you can start synchronising. For usage details, see the Sony Ericsson PC Companion Help section once the software has been installed on your computer. Synchronising using an Internet service You can synchronise your phone data through an Internet service using SyncML™, or you... -
Page 57: More Features
If you cannot use some features of Location services, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 64. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services, including but not limited to navigational services. Alarms You can set a sound or the radio as an alarm signal. The alarm sounds even if the phone is turned off. -
Page 58: Calendar
To silence the alarm When the alarm sounds, press any key. • • To repeat the alarm, select Snooze. To turn off the alarm • When the alarm sounds, press any key, then select Turn off. To cancel the alarm Select Menu >... -
Page 59: Notes
To set when reminders should sound Select Menu > Calendar. Select a date. Select Options > Advanced > Reminders. Select an option. A reminders option set in the Calendar application affects a reminders option set in Tasks. Notes You can make notes and save them. You can also show a note in the standby view. To add a note Select Menu >... -
Page 60: Time And Date
Time and date To set the time Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > Time. Enter the time and select Save. To set the date Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > Date. Enter the date and select Save. -
Page 61: 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 62: 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. To activate the phone lock Select Menu > Settings > General > PIN codes > Phone protection >... -
Page 63: Keypad Lock
To change the phone lock code Select Menu > Settings > General > PIN codes > Phone protection > Change code. Enter the old code and select OK. Enter the new code and select OK. Repeat the code and select OK. Keypad lock You can set the keypad lock to avoid accidental dialling. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Some problems can be fixed using Update Service. Using Update Service on a regular basis will optimise the phone’s performance. See Updating your phone on page 42. 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 65: Wireless Technology
The software or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to read detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting sections. How do I use my new Sony Ericsson mobile phone to upload photos to photo.blog.sina.com? First, make sure that you have registered for an account on photo.blog.sina.com. Then you have to link up your mobile phone number with photo.blog.sina.com to be able to use this... -
Page 66: Error Messages
On your computer, register and log in at photo.blog.sina.com, and then click on the Upload Photos button. Click on the Link up your mobile phone for free link in the upload page. Enter your mobile phone number in the upload page, and then click the Save button. Now your mobile phone number is linked up with photo.blog.sina.com! Use your mobile phone to edit a multimedia message and send it to 1066888817102. - Page 67 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. PUK blocked. Contact operator. You have entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in a row.
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Page 68: 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 69 Electronic Warranty Card: In order to provide more convenient after-sale services, an SMS will be sent automatically by the phone (The SMS expense is upon the mobile fee bill from the operator) to the server of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (China) Co., Ltd. once the phone is in use. Sony Ericsson and any other 3rd party will not charge any additional cost of it.
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Page 70: Index
Index flight mode ..............57 activity menu ............15 alarms ..............57 games ..............61 answering service ............23 groups ..............22 antivirus ..............61 applications .............61 appointment ............58 handsfree ..............23 audio books .............29 help ................9 automatic email checking ........46 hiding your phone number ........26 background music ...........18 imaging ..............32 backing up and restoring ........41 IMAP4 ..............44, 45... - Page 71 phone notes ..............54 turning on ............7 tasks ..............54 phone memory ............9, 15 phone name ............40 tagging photos ............34 phone overview ............6 tasks ................59 photo ...............35 text messages ............43 Photo fix ..............33 themes ..............60 photos ..............34 time ................60 feeds ..............53 time zone ..............60 improving ............33 TrackID™...