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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson W890i. A slim and stylish phone with everything you need to enjoy your music wherever you go. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get a suite of tools, free online storage, special offers, news and competitions at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone.
- Page 2 Accessories – More for your Phone Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH- DS200 Enjoy wireless music without missing a call. Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-83 Street-style neck band headset with superior audio performance. Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100 A wireless sphere of music. These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in every market.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting started......5 Messaging......28 Assembly........5 Receiving and saving Turning on the phone.....6 messages........28 Help in your Phone......7 Text Messages......29 Charging the Battery......7 Picture Messages......30 Phone Overview......8 Message Options......31 Menu Overview......10 Templates........31 Navigation........12 Voice Messages......31 File Manager.........13 Email..........32 Phone Language......15 My Friends ........33 Entering Text........15 Area and Cell Information.....35 Calling........16... - Page 4 Music and video controls.....40 TrackID™........43 Common Questions.....63 Radio..........44 Error Messages......65 PlayNow™........44 Important Information..66 Ringtones and Melodies....45 MusicDJ™........45 Sony Ericsson Consumer Sound Recorder......46 Web Site........66 Games..........46 Service and Support.....66 Applications........46 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use.........68 Connectivity......47 End User License Agreement..73 Settings........47...
- Page 5 UMTS 2100 GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 Smart-Fit Rendering is a trademark or a registered This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson trademark of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated Bluetooth is a trademark or a registered trademark company, without any warranty.
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Page 6: Instruction Symbols
Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic Other product and company names mentioned of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 herein may be the trademarks of their respective 463(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, owners. GB;... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started To insert the battery Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery. To insert the SIM card Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Slide the battery cover into place and lock it. -
Page 8: Turning On The Phone
Turning on the phone phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card. To turn on the phone You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone. See To copy names and numbers to the SIM card on page 20. -
Page 9: Help In Your Phone
Help in your Phone To charge the battery Help and information are available in your phone. See Navigation on page 12. To use the setup wizard From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Setup wizard. Select an option. To view information about functions •... -
Page 10: Phone Overview
Phone Overview On/off key Video call camera Walkman® key Selection keys Call key Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Activity menu key Memory card slot (under the cover) Key lock key Ear speaker Screen light sensor Screen End key C key (Clear) Navigation key, Walkman®... - Page 11 Main camera Battery cover locks Volume, digital zoom keys Camera key Strap hole Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 12: Menu Overview
Menu Overview PlayNow™ Contacts Media Myself New contact Camera WALKMAN Organizer Radio Settings File manager ** Alarms General Calls Applications Profiles Video Call Time & date Calendar Language Tasks Update service Answered Notes Voice control Synchronization New events Dialed Timer Shortcuts Stopwatch Flight mode... -
Page 13: Getting Started 11
Screen saver Clock size Brightness Edit line names* Calls Speed dial Smart search Forward calls Switch to line 2* Manage calls Time & cost* Show/hide my no. Handsfree Connectivity Bluetooth Phone name Network sharing Synchronization Device management Mobile networks Internet settings Streaming settings Message settings* Accessories... -
Page 14: Navigation
Navigation To scroll between the tabs • Scroll to a tab by pressing the The main menus are shown as icons. navigation key left or right. Some submenus include tabs. To return to standby To navigate the phone menus • Press To end a function •... -
Page 15: File Manager
To edit a navigation key shortcut Memory card From standby select Menu > Settings Your phone supports Memory Stick > the General tab > Shortcuts. Micro™ (M2™) memory card adding Scroll to an option and select Edit. more storage space to your phone. It Scroll to a menu option and select can also be used as a portable memory Shortc.. - Page 16 To remove a memory card Handling files You can move and copy files between your phone, a computer and a memory card. Files are saved on the memory card first and then in the phone memory. Unrecognized files are saved in the Other folder.
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Page 17: Phone Language
To move a file in the file manager Entering Text From standby select Menu > You can use multitap text input or T9™ Organizer > File manager. Text Input to enter text. The T9 Text Find a file and select Options >... -
Page 18: Calling
Calling Press to accept a suggestion. To enter text using multitap Making and Receiving Calls From standby select, for example, You need to turn on your phone and be Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text within range of a network. message. - Page 19 To redial a number Networks • When Retry? appears select Yes. Your phone switches automatically between GSM and 3G (UMTS) Do not hold your phone to your ear when networks depending on availability. waiting. When the call connects, your Some network operators allow you to phone gives a loud signal.
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Page 20: Contacts
To view your local emergency Information can be saved in the phone numbers memory or on the SIM card. From standby select Menu > Default contacts Contacts. You can choose which contact Scroll to New contact and select information is shown as default. If Options >... -
Page 21: Edit Contact
To turn Smart search on or off Select a number option. Scroll between tabs and select the From standby select Menu > Settings fields to add information. > the Calls tab > Smart search. Select Save. Select an option. Calling contacts Editing contacts To call a phone contact To add Information to a phone... - Page 22 To copy names and numbers to the To add a SIM contact SIM card From standby select Menu > From standby select Menu > Contacts. Contacts. Scroll to New contact and select Add. Scroll to New contact and select Enter the name and select OK. Options >...
- Page 23 Myself Scroll to a contact and select Options > Send contact. You can enter information about Select a transfer method. yourself and, for example, send your business card. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. To enter Myself information From standby select Menu >...
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Page 24: Call List
To call a number from the call list Select a transfer method. From standby press and scroll to a Make sure the receiving device supports tab. the transfer method you select. Scroll to a name or a number and press Groups You can create a group of phone To add a call list number to contacts... -
Page 25: Voicemail
To speed dial To record a voice command using voice dialing • From standby enter the position From standby select Menu > Settings number and press > the General tab > Voice control > Voicemail Voice dialing > Activate. Select >... - Page 26 Voice dialing Follow the instructions that appear and select Cont.. Wait for the tone and say You can hear your recorded contact the magic word. name when you receive a call from that Select to accept or for a new contact.
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Page 27: Forwarding Calls
More than One Call Follow the instructions that appear and select Cont.. Wait for the tone and say You can handle more than one call at a “Busy”, or another word. time. For example, you can put an Select to accept or for a new ongoing call on hold, while you make or recording. -
Page 28: Conference Calls
To end an ongoing call and answer a Enter the number to call and press second call Select Options > Join calls to add the • During the call, select Replace active new participant. call. Repeat this task to add more participants. -
Page 29: Restricted Dialing
To add numbers to the accepted • Inc. when roaming – all incoming callers list calls when you are abroad From standby select Menu > Settings To restrict calls > the Calls tab > Manage calls > From standby select Menu >... -
Page 30: Call Time And Cost
Messaging Select again to confirm. To save a fixed number Receiving and saving From standby select Menu > messages Contacts. You are notified when you receive a Scroll to New contact and select message. Messages are automatically Options > Special numbers >... -
Page 31: Text Messages
Text Messages Write the message and select Cont. > Contacts lookup. Text messages can contain simple Select a recipient and select Send. pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. If you send a text message to a group, you will be charged for each member. See Before you use messaging Groups on page 22. -
Page 32: Picture Messages
Picture Messages To create and send a picture message From standby select Menu > Picture messages can contain text, Messaging > Write new > Picture pictures, slides, sound recordings, msg. video clips, signatures and Enter text. To add items to the attachments. -
Page 33: Message Options
Message Options Insert text or select Options to add items. Select OK. You can set standard options for all Enter a title and select OK. messages or choose specific settings each time you send a message. To add a picture message template From standby select Menu >... -
Page 34: Email
Select a recipient and select Send. Scroll to an option and select > Enter email address. Enter the email Email address and select OK . When you are ready, select Done. You can use standard email functions Select Edit and enter a subject. Select and your computer email address in your phone. -
Page 35: My Friends
To view an attachment in an email Scroll to the message and select message Options > Mark for deletion. • When you view the message, select Select Options > Clear inbox. Options > Attachments > > View. Marked email messages will be deleted in the phone and on the server. - Page 36 To enter My friends server settings To show my status From standby select Menu > From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > Configure. Messaging > My friends > Options > Scroll to a setting and select Add. Settings >...
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Page 37: Area And Cell Information
Imaging To add a chat group From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > the Chat Camera and Video Recorder groups tab > Options > Add chat You can take pictures and record video group. clips to view, save or send. Select an option. -
Page 38: Using The Camera
Using the Camera To view a video clip, press the center navigation key. To activate the camera Camera Icons and Settings • From standby press Icons on the screen inform what the To take a picture current setting is. More camera Activate the camera and press settings are available in Settings. -
Page 39: Transferring Pictures
Adobe™ Add title and text. Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition or Select > Publish. the Sony Ericsson Media Manager. To go to a blog address from contacts These are included on the CD that From standby select Menu >... -
Page 40: Camera Printing
To receive a picture or video clip Using pictures • Follow the instructions that appear. You can add a picture to a contact, use it during phone startup, as a wallpaper Camera Printing in standby or as a screen saver. You can print camera pictures using To use pictures the USB cable connected to a... -
Page 41: Photodj™ And Videodj
For each picture you want to tag, use Edit the video clip. to scroll to the picture and Select Options > Save. press the center navigation key. To trim a video clip To create a new photo tag From standby select Menu >... -
Page 42: Entertainment
Entertainment To stop playing music • Press the center navigation key. To navigate your media see Navigation on page 12. To fast forward and rewind • When you listen to music, press and Stereo Portable Handsfree hold down To move between tracks •... - Page 43 Browsing files To create a playlist Music and video files are saved and From standby select Menu > Media categorized. and scroll to Music > Playlists. Scroll to New playlist and select Add. • Artists – list tracks you have Enter a name and select OK.
- Page 44 Select to add the track to the to the phone memory or a memory playlist. card. To remove tracks from a playlist Sony Ericsson Media Manager software is From standby select Menu > Media also available for download at and scroll to Music >...
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Page 45: Trackid
Select a language and click OK. already in your phone, see Settings on Click Install Sony Ericsson Media page 47. For more information, Manager and follow the instructions. contact your network operator or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. To use Media Manager... -
Page 46: Radio
Radio Select a radio channel. Do not use your phone as a radio in places To save channels in positions 1 to 10 where this is prohibited. • When you have found a radio channel, press and hold down – To listen to the radio Connect the handsfree to the phone. -
Page 47: Ringtones And Melodies
To set the vibrating alert phone bill or prepay card is debited when a purchase is accepted. From standby select Menu > Settings > the Sounds & alerts tab > Vibrating To download a music file alert. When you have listened to a music file Select an option. -
Page 48: Sound Recorder
To start a game Break. You compose a melody by adding music blocks to the tracks. From standby select Menu > Entertainment > Games. To compose a melody Select a game. From standby select Menu > To end a game Entertainment >... -
Page 49: Connectivity
Connectivity To set permissions for a Java application From standby select Menu > Settings Organizer > Applications. Before you synchronize with an Internet Scroll to an application and select service, use the Internet, PlayNow™, Options > Permissions. My friends, Java, picture messaging, Set permissions. -
Page 50: Using The Internet
To enter a phone name Select an option. From standby select Menu > Settings History pages > the Connectivity tab > Phone name. You can view Web pages you have Enter the phone name and select OK. browsed. Using the Internet To view history pages •... -
Page 51: Web Feeds
banking, require certificates in your Shortcut phone. Your phone may already Bookmarks contain certificates when you buy it or you can download new certificates. Enter text to Enter To view certificates in the phone address, Search Internet or search in Bookmarks. •... -
Page 52: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology
To update Web feeds manually • Connect to computers and access the Internet. From standby select Menu > • Exchange items and play multiplayer Messaging > feeds. games. Scroll to a feed and select Options > Update. We recommend a range within 33 feet (10 Select an option. - Page 53 To pair the phone with a device Power saving From standby select Menu > Settings You can save battery power with the > the Connectivity tab > Bluetooth > Power save function. You can only devices. connect with a single Bluetooth device. Scroll to New device and select...
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Page 54: Using The Usb Cable
Microsoft ®Windows® 2000 • Microsoft ®Windows® XP (Pro and Before transferring files you must install Home) the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on • Microsoft ®Windows Vista™ (32 bit your computer. See To install the Sony and 64 bit versions of: Ultimate, Ericsson PC Suite on page 54. -
Page 55: Synchronizing
Phone: Select Media transfer and the Computer: When you are notified that phone will remain activated during file the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found transfer. your phone, you can start using the Computer: Wait until the phone phone mode applications. - Page 56 Business, Home Premium, Home > SyncML. Basic) Enter a name for the new account and select Cont.. To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Select Server address. Enter the Turn on your computer and insert the required information and select OK.
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Page 57: Update Service
Scroll to an account and select Start. Enter a name for the new account and select Cont.. Synchronization using a Microsoft® Enter the required settings. Exchange Server Scroll between the tabs to enter You can access and synchronize additional settings. corporate exchange information such Select Save. -
Page 58: More Features
PC Suite software if You can use the Bluetooth™ function in installed on your computer. See To Flight mode. install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 54. To activate the flight mode menu Select a region and country. -
Page 59: Location Services
Location services Scroll to a location and select You can get help to find your way, view When you use Google Maps you can your approximate location and save press to access your favorites. your favorite locations. Alarms With the accessory GPS Enabler You can set a sound or the radio as an HGE-100 you can get more exact alarm signal. -
Page 60: Calendar
Find and select an alarm signal. Select Exchange Server (Microsoft® Save. Outlook®). For more information see Synchronizing on page 53. To silence the alarm Default view • When the alarm sounds, press any key. • To repeat the alarm, select Snooze. You can choose whether month, week or day view will appear first when you To turn off an alarm... -
Page 61: Notes
To set when reminders should sound Select a date. Scroll to an appointment and select From standby select Menu > View. Organizer > Calendar. Select a date. To edit an appointment Select Options > Advanced > From standby select Menu >... -
Page 62: Tasks
Tasks To set when reminders should sound From standby select Menu > You can add new tasks or reuse Organizer > Tasks. existing tasks. Scroll to a task and select Options > To add a task Reminders. From standby select Menu >... -
Page 63: Time And Date
Time and Date If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked To set the time and you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key). Your PIN From standby select Menu > Settings and PUK are supplied by your network >... - Page 64 If you forget it, you have to take > the General tab > Security > Not yet your phone to your local Sony Ericsson translated. retailer. Select an option. To use the phone lock To lock the keypad manually From standby select Menu >...
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Page 65: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is low Some problems will require you to call The charger is not properly connected your network operator. or the battery connection is poor. Remove the battery and clean the For more support go to connectors. - Page 66 The phone does not ring or rings too See Help in your Phone on page 7 or go softly to www.sonyericsson.com/support to order settings and follow the Make sure that Silent mode has not instructions on the screen. See been set to On. See To turn the Settings on page 47.
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Page 67: Error Messages
Where can I find the regulatory Wrong PIN/Wrong PIN2 information such as my IMEI number You have entered your PIN or PIN2 if I cannot turn on my phone? incorrectly. Enter the correct PIN or PIN2 and select Yes. See To insert the SIM card on page 5. -
Page 68: Important Information
Global and local Web sites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers. key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service a row. partners. • A warranty period. Learn more about the Charging - Non-standard battery warranty conditions in this User guide. -
Page 69: Phone Number
You will be charged for a call to one of our Call taxes, unless the phone number is a toll-free Centers according to national rates, including local number. Country Phone number Email address Argentina 800-333-7427 questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com Australia 1-300 650-600 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com Belgique/België... -
Page 70: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Pakistan 111 22 55 73 questions.PK@support.sonyericsson.com (92-21) 111 22 55 73 Philippines/Pilipinas 02-6351860 questions.PH@support.sonyericsson.com Polska 0 (prefiks) 22 6916200 questions.PL@support.sonyericsson.com Portugal 808 204 466 questions.PT@support.sonyericsson.com România (+4021) 401 0401 questions.RO@support.sonyericsson.com Россия 8(495) 787 0986 questions.RU@support.sonyericsson.com Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera 0848 824 040 questions.CH@support.sonyericsson.com Singapore 67440733 questions.SG@support.sonyericsson.com... -
Page 71: Other Accessories
• Do not close your product with an object inserted Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers between keypad and display if you have a intended for use with your phone. Other chargers clamshell phone; this may damage your product. -
Page 72: Personal Medical Devices
Do not let the provided “AS IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS”. metal contacts on the battery touch another metal Sony Ericsson does not make any representation or object. Doing this could short-circuit and damage warranty as to the accuracy of such location the battery. - Page 73 For phones sold in the US, you can use your TTY measurements. terminal with your Sony Ericsson phone (with the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of necessary accessory). For information on...
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Page 74: Disposing Of The Battery
• Do not let dirt, dust, or foreign objects get into the Sony Ericsson Call Center for insert port of any memory card adapter. information. • Check you have inserted the memory card The battery should never be placed in municipal correctly. -
Page 75: End User License Agreement
(“Software”). your phone, and/or your mobile computing product As user of this Device, Sony Ericsson grants you a (hereinafter referred to as “Product”). non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable Should your Product need warranty service, please... -
Page 76: Our Warranty
Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse warranty Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from service if this information has been removed or defects in design, material and workmanship at the changed after the original purchase of the Product time of its original purchase by a consumer. -
Page 77: Fcc Statement
If you have purchased your Product in a country Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible member of the European Economic Area (EEA) or in for the operation, availability, coverage, services or Switzerland or the Republic of Turkey, and such range of that system. -
Page 78: Declaration Of Conformity For W890I
Declaration of Conformity for W890i We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAD-3052041-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards EN 301 511:V9.0.2, EN 301... -
Page 79: Index
Index calls activity menu.........13 accepting........26 alarms............57 answering and rejecting....17 answering service........23 emergency........17 applications...........46 handling two calls......26 appointments........58 international........16 assembly..........5 making and receiving....16 putting on hold......25 recording........46 battery video..........18 charging..........7 camera inserting...........5 overview........35 use and care........69 settings..........36 blog conference calls........26 pictures.........37 contacts video..........37 adding phone contacts....18... - Page 80 emergency numbers......17 keys............8 entering text..........15 language..........15 file manager...........13 Limited warranty........73 fixed dialing...........27 location services........57 flight mode..........56 lock keypad...........62 phone..........62 games............46 SIM card........61 Google Maps™........57 groups...........22 magic word...........24 master reset..........63 handsfree........23, 40 Media Manager........42 Bluetooth technology....51 memory card.........13 help............7 memory status........21 menu overview........10 menus............12 IMEI number..........62...
- Page 81 business cards......21 navigating menus........12 music..........42 notes.............59 pictures.........37 SensMe™..........41 settings Phone name..........47 Internet..........47 photo tags..........38 Java™...........47 PhotoDJ™..........39 shortcuts..........12 photos SIM card blog..........37 copying to/from.......19, 20 picture messages........30 lock and unblock......61 pictures..........38 SMS See text messages blog..........37 SOS See emergency numbers edit..........39 sound recorder........46 PIN code speed dialing.........22...
- Page 82 transfer method Walkman® player........40 Bluetooth technology....50 Web feeds..........49 USB..........52 transferring camera pictures......37 zoom.............36 files..........52 music..........43 sound..........51 turning on/off Bluetooth........50 phone lock........62 SIM lock protection.......61 Update service........55 video blog..........37 edit..........39 video player...........40 video recorder........35 VideoDJ™..........39 voice answering........24 voice control..........23 voice messages........31 voicemail..........23 volume ear speaker........17...