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Sony Ericsson CS8 Cyber-shot User Manual

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Contents
Getting started......................5
Assembly............................................5
Turning on the phone.........................6
Help....................................................7
Charging the battery..........................7
Phone overview..................................9
Menu overview.................................11
Navigation........................................13
Memory............................................14
Phone language...............................15
Entering text.....................................15
Calling..................................16
Contacts...........................................18
Speed dial........................................21
More calling features........................21
Cyber-shot™ ......................25
Using the camera.............................25
More camera features......................26
Camera tips and tricks.....................29
Working with photos........................30
Printing photos.................................32
phone...............................................33
Using a USB cable...........................33
a computer.......................................34
Phone name.....................................35
technology........................................35
Backing up and restoring.................36
Messaging...........................38
Conversations..................................39
Voice messages...............................40
Email.................................................40
Instant messaging ...........................41
Music ..................................43
Stereo portable handsfree...............43
Music player.....................................43
Video player.....................................45
Radio ...............................................46
MusicDJ™........................................46
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started......5 Printing photos.........32 Handling content in the phone..32 Assembly..........5 Sending content to another Turning on the phone......6 phone..........33 Help............7 Using a USB cable......33 Charging the battery......7 Transferring content to and from Phone overview........9 a computer........34 Menu overview.........11 Phone name........35 Navigation........13 Using Bluetooth™...
  • Page 2 Record sound ........46 Ringtones.........57 Screen orientation......58 Internet .......47 Games..........58 Bookmarks........47 Applications........58 History pages........48 Locks..........59 More browser features.....48 IMEI number........60 Internet security and certificates..49 Troubleshooting....61 Web feeds........49 Wi-Fi™..........50 Common questions......61 DLNA™..........51 Error messages........63 GPS........51 Index........65 Using GPS........51 Google Maps™ for mobile....52 More GPS features......52 Synchronizing.....53 Synchronizing using a computer..53...
  • Page 3 Sony Ericsson CS8 Cyber-shot™ Smart-Fit Rendering is a trademark or a registered trademark of ACCESS Co., Ltd. This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Bluetooth is a trademark or a registered trademark Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
  • Page 4 T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. trademark of Tegic Communications. T9™ Text See http://www.mpegla.com. MPEG Layer-3 audio Input is licensed under one or more of the following: decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS U.S.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Restricted Rights: Use, duplication or disclosure by the United States government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clauses in DFARS Assembly 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as Before you start using your phone, you applicable.

  • Page 6: Turning On The Phone

    Remove the battery cover. Turning on the phone Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-colored contacts facing To turn on the phone down. To insert the battery Press and hold down Insert the battery with the label side up Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested, and the connectors facing each other.

  • Page 7: Help

    Follow the instructions to use the setup Help wizard for basic settings and useful In addition to this User guide, Feature tips. guides and more information are available at If you want to correct a mistake when you www.sonyericsson.com/support. enter your PIN, press Help and information are also available SIM card in your phone.
  • Page 8 To charge the battery hours. You can interrupt the charging without damaging the battery. Connect the charger to the phone. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery. Press a key to view the screen. Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards.

  • Page 9: Phone Overview

    Phone overview Photo key, gaming key B Photo key, gaming key A Light sensor Screen Selection keys Memory card slot Call key Activity menu key Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 10 Ear speaker 11 End, on/off key 12 C key (Clear) 13 Navigation key Getting started...
  • Page 10 Self-portrait mirror Volume, digital zoom keys Camera lens Flash Camera view key Camera mode key Camera key Strap holder Getting started...

  • Page 11: Menu Overview

    Menu overview Inbox /Conversations Location services Entertainment Messages Google Maps Radio Call voicemail TeleNav Navigator Games Voice Notes My favorites MusicDJ™ Status info Remote control Demo tour Contacts Settings My Profile New contact Settings Cyber-shot™ General Cyber-shot™ Profiles Organizer Photo Mate Time &...
  • Page 12 Startup screen ** You can use the navigation Screen saver key to scroll between tabs in Clock size submenus. For more Brightness information, see Navigation on page 13. Calls Speed dial Smart search Forward calls Manage calls Time & cost Show/hide my no.

  • Page 13: Navigation

    Navigation To end a function • Press To access the main menu To return to standby • When Menu appears on the screen, • Press press the corresponding selection key to select Menu. To navigate your media Menu • does not appear on the screen, Select Menu >...

  • Page 14: Memory

    • My shortcuts – add your favorite To use navigation key shortcuts functions to access them quickly. • Press to go directly to a • Internet – quick access to the function. Internet. You cannot use all navigation key shortcuts when myFaves is running. To open the activity menu •...

  • Page 15: Phone Language

    See Handling content in the phone on Entering text page 32. You can use multitap text input or T9™ Text Input to enter text. The T9 Text To insert a memory card Input method uses a built-in dictionary. To change text input method •...

  • Page 16: Calling

    “Jane”, press Calling Write the whole word before looking at the suggestions. Making and receiving calls to view suggestions. You need to turn on your phone and be Press to accept a suggestion. within range of a network. To enter text using multitap To make a call From standby select, for example, Enter a phone number (with...
  • Page 17 To answer a call To switch networks manually • Press Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Mobile networks GSM/3G networks. > To reject a call Select an option. • Press Only available when roaming in foreign countries. To change the ear speaker volume during a call Emergency calls •...

  • Page 18: Contacts

    Scroll between the tabs and add memory or on the SIM card. information to the fields. You can synchronize your contacts using Select Save. the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Calling contacts Default contacts To call a contact You can choose which contact Menu >...
  • Page 19 Scroll to a contact or a phone number To copy names and numbers to the and press SIM card Menu > Contacts. Select To turn on or off Smart search Scroll to New contact and select Select Menu > Settings >...
  • Page 20 Enter the name and select OK. Scroll to an option and edit the Enter the number and select OK. information. Select a number option and add more Select Save. information, if available. To add your own business card Select Save. Select Menu >...

  • Page 21: Speed Dial

    For each contact phone number or To enter your voicemail number email address you want to mark, scroll Select Menu > Messaging > Messages to it and select Mark. Settings Message settings > > the tab > Select Continue > Done. Voicemail number.
  • Page 22 If the recording sounds OK, select Yes. ongoing call on hold, while you make or If not, select and repeat steps 3 and answer a second call. You can also switch between the two calls. You cannot answer a third call without Voice commands are saved in the phone ending one of the first two calls.
  • Page 23 Handling two voice calls Repeat this task to add more participants. You can have calls ongoing and on hold at the same time. To release a participant To switch between two calls Select Options > Release party. Select the participant to release. •...
  • Page 24 Scroll to and select Add. Select an option. Select a contact or Groups. Select Activate. Enter your password and select OK. See Groups on page 20. Call time and cost To accept all calls During a call, the phone shows how •...

  • Page 25: Cyber-Shot

    Cyber-shot™ Viewfinder and camera keys You can take photos and record video clips to view, save or send. You find saved photos and video clips in Media and in File manager. Using the camera To activate the camera Take a photo/Record a video clip Select camera mode View photos and video clips Zoom in or out...

  • Page 26: More Camera Features

    More camera features 10 Brightness To change settings • Activate the camera and select To take a photo Activate the camera and press To view information about settings select • Scroll to a setting and select Press halfway down to use auto focus.
  • Page 27 frame shows which face has been When you see the yellow frame, press selected when auto-focus is used. fully down. When appears, smile Focus is set to the face closest to the detection is activated. camera. The camera automatically takes the photo when the subject smiles.
  • Page 28 landscape, portrait and To adjust red-eye reduction sport Activate the camera and press select Picture size Select Menu > Cyber-shot™ > > Flash > Red-eye reduct. Focus/Face detection Smart contrast Metering mode. Determines a well-balanced exposure Taking images of scenes with bright by measuring the light in the parts and dark shadows is a problem in viewfinder.

  • Page 29: Camera Tips And Tricks

    Camera tips and tricks Keep your lens clean Phones are used in all manner of Rule of thirds weather and places and carried in pockets and bags. This results in the Don’t place your subject in the middle camera lens becoming dirty and of the frame.

  • Page 30: Working With Photos

    Press and scroll to a tag. transmission and Internet settings in your phone. You can download Internet Options Tag this photo. Select > settings using the setup wizard or from For each photo you want to tag, scroll www.sonyericsson.com/support. to the photo and select Options >...

  • Page 31: Sending Content To A Web Site

    PhotoDJ™ and VideoDJ™ Sending content to a Web site You can edit photos and video clips. If your subscription supports this service, you can send photos or video To edit and save a photo clips to a Web site. If you cannot send Select Menu >...

  • Page 32: Printing Photos

    Scroll to a Web address and select To send video clips saved in your phone to a Web site Menu Media Video > Videos. Select > > Printing photos Scroll to a video clip and select Options > Send > To online album.

  • Page 33: Sending Content To Another Phone

    saved. If the memory is full, delete Sending content to another some content to create space. phone To view memory status You can send content, for example, in messages or using Bluetooth™ Select Menu > Organizer > File wireless technology. manager.

  • Page 34: Transferring Content To And From A Computer

    To disconnect the USB cable safely Required operating systems Computer: Close any software that you You need one of these operating are using with your phone. systems to use Sony Ericsson PC Disconnect the USB cable. software: • Microsoft® Windows Vista™...

  • Page 35: Phone Name

    Using Bluetooth™ wireless To transfer content using Media Go™ technology Do not remove the USB cable from your phone or computer during transfer, as this The Bluetooth™ function is free of may corrupt the memory card or the charge and makes wireless connection phone memory.

  • Page 36: Backing Up And Restoring

    You can backup and restore contacts, You can save battery power with the the calendar, tasks, notes and Power save function. In Power save bookmarks using the Sony Ericsson PC mode you can only connect with a Suite. single Bluetooth device. If you want to connect with more than one Bluetooth Cyber-shot™...
  • Page 37 Before backing up and restoring, you To restore phone content using the need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Sony Ericsson PC Suite Suite, which is available from The Sony Ericsson PC Suite will overwrite www.sonyericsson/support. all the phone content during the restore process.

  • Page 38: Messaging

    Messaging Enter text. To add items to the message, press , scroll and select an item. Text and picture messages Select Continue > Get from Contacts. Messages can contain text, pictures, Select a recipient and select Send. sound effects, animations, and If you send a message to a group, you melodies.

  • Page 39: Conversations

    Scroll to a message and select location, to apply to all messages. You Options Save message. > can set other options, such as the Delivery priority and Delivery time, for To view a message from the inbox each message you send. Select Menu >...

  • Page 40: Voice Messages

    Write a message and select Send. Follow the instructions to create the account. Voice messages If you enter settings manually, you can You can send and receive a sound contact your email provider for more recording as a voice message. information.

  • Page 41: Instant Messaging

    To save an email message To turn on push email notification Select Menu > IM & Email > Email > • Select Menu > IM & Email > Email > Inbox. Settings Push email. > Scroll to the message and select View When using push email, the phone stays >...
  • Page 42 Scroll to your name and select To log in to the Instant messaging Change. server Edit the information and select Save. Menu IM & Email • Select > > > Chat group To log out of the Instant messaging A chat group can be started by your server service provider, by an individual Instant messaging user or by yourself.

  • Page 43: Music

    Music To save a conversation Select Menu > IM & Email > > the You can listen to music, audio books Conversations tab. and podcasts. Use Media Go™ to Enter a conversation. transfer content to and from your Select Options >...
  • Page 44 Browse by category using the Enter a name and select OK. navigation key. For each track you want to add, scroll Scroll to a title and select Play. to the track and select Mark. Select to add the marked tracks to To stop playing music the playlist.

  • Page 45: Online Music And Video Clips

    earlier. If you accept, the track is To stream music and video clips downloaded to your computer and Select Menu > t-zones. your selected music service account is Options Go to > Bookmarks. Select > charged. This service requires a Select a link to stream from.

  • Page 46: Radio

    Radio To select saved channels Select Options > Channels. Do not use your phone as a radio in places Select a radio channel. where this is prohibited. To switch between saved channels To turn on the radio • Press Connect a handsfree to the phone. Select Menu >...

  • Page 47: Internet

    Internet To record a call During an ongoing call, select Options If you cannot use the Internet, see I > Record. cannot use Internet-based services on To save the recording, select Save. page 61. To listen to a recording To start browsing Select Menu >...

  • Page 48: History Pages

    History pages Select a picture. You can view Web pages you have To find text on a Web page browsed. Select Options > Tools > Find on page. Enter text and select Find. To view history pages • Select Menu >...

  • Page 49: Internet Security And Certificates

    Select Options > Advanced > Keypad Select New feed and enter a Web mode > Shortcuts. address. To download content via Web feeds Internet security and Select Menu > Media > feeds. certificates Scroll to an updated feed and select Your phone supports secure browsing.

  • Page 50: Wi-Fi

    Podcasts • Personal networks – usually protected. A pass phrase or a key is Podcasts are files, for example, radio required from the owner. programs or video content, that you • Hot spots – usually non-protected can download and play. You subscribe but often requires you to log on to the to and download podcasts using Web operator’s service before you get...

  • Page 51: Dlna

    DLNA™ Your phone has a built-in DLNA™ Your phone has a GPS receiver that (Digital Living Network Alliance) server uses satellite signals to calculate your that connects to the home network location. through Wi-Fi. Other DLNA devices If you cannot use some GPS features, see connected to the same home network I cannot use Internet-based services on can access, view and play images and...

  • Page 52: Google Maps™ For Mobile

    When you start Google Maps, your approximate location is shown using information from nearby mobile towers. Your location is updated with a more precise position when the GPS receiver finds your location. To use Google Maps • Select Menu > Location services >...

  • Page 53: Synchronizing

    > Privacy. program such as Microsoft Outlook®. Select an option. Before synchronizing, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Turn off GPS The GPS receiver turns off Sony Ericsson PC Suite software is automatically when it is not in use. You...

  • Page 54: More Features

    Remember where you save the file. transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. To install Sony Ericsson PC Suite from the downloaded file When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked to select a mode the next...

  • Page 55: Calendar

    Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. The alarm in silent mode Time: and select Edit. Scroll to You can set the alarm not to sound Enter a time and select > Save. when the phone is in silent mode. To set the recurring alarm To set an alarm to sound or not in Select...

  • Page 56: Tasks

    Scroll to New appointment and select Tasks Add. You can add new tasks or reuse Enter the information and confirm each existing tasks. entry. Select Save. To add a task Select Menu > Organizer > Tasks. To view an appointment New task and select Add.

  • Page 57: Time And Date

    Scroll to a profile and select Options > The large clock size is only active if View and edit. myFaves is minimized or not enabled. You cannot rename the Normal profile. Theme You can change the appearance of the Time and date screen through items such as colors Time and date may be reset if the battery and wallpaper.

  • Page 58: Screen Orientation

    To set the ringtone volume To change screen orientation in Media Select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts Ring volume. Menu Media Settings > Select > > > Press to change the volume. Orientation. Select Save. Select an option. To turn off the ringtone Games •...

  • Page 59: Locks

    and you need to enter your PUK To set permissions for a Java application (Personal Unblocking Key). Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network Menu Organizer Select > > operator. Applications. Scroll to an application and select To unblock the SIM card Options >...

  • Page 60: Imei Number

    > new code. If you forget it, you have to take Security > Automatic key lock. your phone to your local Sony Ericsson Select an option. retailer. To unlock the keypad manually To use the phone lock • From standby press any key and select...

  • Page 61: 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 62 number is supplied by your service Select Save. provider and is usually saved on the To select an MMS profile SIM card. If the number to your service Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > center is not saved on your SIM card, Message settings >...

  • Page 63: Error Messages

    The phone cannot be detected by Reset Code memo and delete all items? other devices using Bluetooth appears. wireless technology Select Yes. You have not turned the Bluetooth Where can I find the regulatory function on. Make sure that the visibility information such as my IMEI number is set to Show...
  • Page 64 SIM card. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. Please Wrong PIN/Wrong PIN2 contact the nearest Sony Ericsson You have entered your PIN or PIN2 service location. incorrectly. Emergency calls only Enter the correct PIN or PIN2 and select Yes.

  • Page 65: Index

    Index answering and rejecting ....17 emergency ........17 activity menu ........14 handling two calls ......23 alarms ...........54 international ........16 answering service .........21 making and receiving ....16 applications ..........58 putting on hold ......22 appointments ........55 recording ........46 assembly ..........5 camera ..........25 audio book ...........44 overview ........25 auto rotate ..........58 printing .........32...
  • Page 66 face detection ........26 language ..........15 file manager ..........32 location services ........51 flight mode ...........54 lock keypad ..........60 phone ...........60 SIM card ........59 games ...........58 geo tagging ..........29 Google Maps™ ........52 GPS ............51 master reset .........61 groups ..........20 Media Go™ ..........34 media transfer ........35 memory ..........14 memory card ........14...
  • Page 67 online radio .............46 music ..........45 recording video clips ........45 listening to ........47 restricted dialing ........24 ringtones ..........57 setting ..........57 pan and zoom roaming ..........7 Web pages ........48 RSS feeds See Web feeds PC Suite ..........53 phone turning on ........6 phone memory .........7, 14 screen orientation .........58 phone mode .........54 search...
  • Page 68 voicemail ..........21 volume T9™ Text Input ........15 ear speaker ........17 tagging photos ........29 ringtone ........58 tasks .............56 templates ..........39 text messages ........38 theme ...........57 Web feeds ..........49 time ............57 Web pages time zone ..........57 history ...........48 transfer method Wi-Fi™ ..........50 Bluetooth™...

  • Page 69: Important Information

    Please note that Sony Ericsson and its service partners reserve the right to charge a handling fee if a returned In the US, compatible Sony Ericsson phones may offer compatibility with TTY connected to it, as available, and update it regularly, to better protect your device.
  • Page 70 Dispositivo con cui è stato fornito il Software, purché l'altra parte dati dell'agenda e dei contatti prima di portare il Prodotto a un centro Sony Ericsson per la Sony Ericsson non riconosce alcuna garanzia, esplicita o implicita, qualora tale of splinters veroorzaken die verwondingen of schade kunnen veroorzaken.

  • Page 71: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity Sony Ericsson CS8 Cyber-shot™ UMTS HSDPA band 1/4 GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900...
  • Page 72 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 73: Industry Canada Statement

    Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 74 Declaration of Conformity for CS8 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-3152021-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 301 908-1:V3.2.1, EN 301...
  • Page 75 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden...

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