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Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman User Manual

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Draft for Sony Ericsson Internal Use Only - PA2
Thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman®
phone. Enjoy hours of music – up to 8000* tracks – and
a sound that is as true as possible to that of the original
recording.
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.
For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
*Assumes eAAC+ encoded files
This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.

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  • Page 1 Draft for Sony Ericsson Internal Use Only - PA2 Thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman® phone. Enjoy hours of music – up to 8000* tracks – and a sound that is as true as possible to that of the original recording.
  • Page 2 Draft for Sony Ericsson Internal Use Only - PA2 Accessories – More for your phone Active Speaker MAS-100 Protective case with built-in speaker and FM radio antenna: Bring and share your music outdoors. Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-105 A portable handsfree solution for use in the car.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started ....6 Transferring and handling content ......24 Assembly .......... 6 Turning on the phone ....... 7 Handling content within the phone........24 Help ..........8 Sending content to another Charging the battery ......8 phone..........24 Phone overview .......
  • Page 4 Imaging ......40 More features ....57 Viewfinder and camera keys... 40 Flight mode ........57 Using the camera ......40 Update service ....... 57 Getting more from the camera ..41 Location services......58 Viewing and tagging pictures ..41 Alarms ..........
  • Page 5 Text Input is licensed under one or more of the other third party content. Under no circumstances following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Canadian improper use of additional content or other third Pat.
  • Page 6 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 and/or AVC video. HK0940329; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; No license is granted or shall be implied for any Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, other use. Additional information including that FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB;...

  • Page 7: Instruction Symbols

    Instruction symbols on any other export prohibition list that may be maintained from time to time by the United These symbols may appear in the States Government, including but not limited to User guide. the U.S. Commerce Department’s Denied Persons List or Entity List, or the U.S.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To insert the battery 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.

  • Page 9: Turning On The Phone

    Turning on the phone your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before To turn on the phone you insert or remove the SIM card. 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 33.

  • Page 10: Help

    Help To charge the battery In addition to this User guide, Getting started guides and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Help and information are also available in your phone. To view tips and tricks From standby select Menu > Settings >...

  • Page 11: Phone Overview

    Phone overview Video call camera Screen Selection keys Call key Activity menu key ® Walkman Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Ear speaker End key C key (Clear) On/off key Navigation key Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 12 Music sync light External navigation key External display Indicator light Camera lens Volume keys External applications key Key lock Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 13: When The Phone Is Closed

    When the phone is closed To switch between the applications The following applications are available when the phone is closed: • Walkman® player • Standby • Radio To activate the external display • If the phone is open, close it. •...

  • Page 14: When The Phone Is Open

    When the phone is open The menu is available from standby when the phone is open. Menu overview PlayNow™* Internet* Entertainment Online services* TrackID™ Location services Games VideoDJ™ PhotoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Remote control Record sound Demo tour Camera Messaging Media Write new Photo Inbox Music...
  • Page 15 Calls** Organizer File manager Alarms Answered Dialed Missed Applications Video Call Calendar Tasks Notes Synchronization Timer Stopwatch Calculator Code memo Settings** General Sounds & alerts Display Calls Connectivity Profiles Ring volume Wallpaper Speed dial Bluetooth Time & date Ringtone Main menu layout Smart search Language Silent mode...

  • Page 16: Navigation

    Navigation To navigate your media From standby select Menu > Media. To navigate the phone menus Scroll to a menu item and press the navigation key right. To go back, press the navigation key left. To delete items • Press to delete items such as numbers, letters, pictures and sounds.

  • Page 17: Memory

    To edit a navigation key shortcut Memory From standby select Menu > Settings You can save content in the phone > the General tab > Shortcuts. memory and on the SIM card. Images, Scroll to an option and select Edit. text messages, picture messages Scroll to a menu option and select and contacts are saved in the phone...
  • Page 18 To shift between capitals and To enter text using multitap lower-case letters From standby select, for example, • When you enter text, press Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message. To enter numbers is displayed, press and hold •...

  • Page 19: Walkman

    Walkman® To stop playing music • Press You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Sony Ericsson To fast forward and rewind Media Manager to transfer content to • Press and hold down and from your phone. See Transferring...
  • Page 20 Shake control To change the volume To switch track • When the phone is closed and the music is playing, press and hold down and move the phone to the right When the phone is closed and the with a flick of your wrist to go to music is playing, hold the phone the next track.
  • Page 21 To create playlists by mood, your music Enter a name and select OK. tracks must be transferred to your phone For each track you want to add, using Sony Ericsson Media Manager. scroll to the track and select Mark. For information on how to analyze Select to add the tracks to the your music, see Media Manager Help.
  • Page 22 You can listen to audio books that you have transferred to your phone from a To transmit music to an FM radio computer using Sony Ericsson Media Place the phone up to 33 feet Manager. (10 meters) from the radio, with no solid objects in between.

  • Page 23: Playnow

    to select the same To use PlayNow™ frequency as on the external radio. From standby select Menu Select Start. > PlayNow™. Select Done to go back to the Scroll the PlayNow™ Web site and Walkman® player view. follow the instructions to preview and purchase content.

  • Page 24: Video Player

    To select a data account for streaming To listen to the radio From standby select Menu > Settings Connect the handsfree to the phone. > the Connectivity tab > Streaming When the phone is closed, press settings > Connect using:. to go to the radio view.

  • Page 25: Musicdj

    To save channels To compose a melody From standby select Menu > Radio. From standby select Menu > Entertainment > MusicDJ™. When you have found a radio channel select Options > Save. Select to Insert, Copy Paste blocks. Scroll to a position and select Insert. to scroll between the blocks.

  • Page 26: Transferring And Handling Content

    Menu > Organizer Transferring content to and > File manager. from a computer Scroll to a folder and select Open. You can use Sony Ericsson Media Select Options > Mark > Mark several. Manager to transfer content For each item you want to mark, between your phone and a computer.

  • Page 27: Using The Usb Cable

    Turn on your computer and insert Media Manager Help. Click in the top the CD. The CD starts automatically right corner of the Sony Ericsson Media and the installation window opens. Manager window. Select a language and click OK. Click Install Sony Ericsson Media Using the USB cable Manager and follow the instructions.

  • Page 28: Phone Name

    as a modem. For more information, Do not copy the files immediately if you go to www.sonyericsson.com/support formatted the phone drive on the PC. to read Getting started guides. In that case, remove the USB cable and restart the phone first. Drag and drop content You can drag and drop content between your phone memory and...

  • Page 29: Using Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    Using Bluetooth™ wireless To pair the phone with a device technology From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity tab > Bluetooth The Bluetooth function makes wireless > devices. connection to other Bluetooth devices Scroll to New device and select possible.

  • Page 30: Backing Up And Restoring

    > Settings Before backing up and restoring, > the Connectivity tab > Bluetooth you need to install the Sony Ericsson > Powersave > On. PC Suite and the Sony Ericsson Media Transferring sound to and from Manager. a Bluetooth handsfree...
  • Page 31 To restore phone content using the The Sony Ericsson Media Manager will Sony Ericsson PC Suite compare your phone content with your Computer: Start the Sony Ericsson computer backup and then restore files PC Suite from Start/Programs/ missing in your phone. You may damage Sony Ericsson/PC Suite.

  • Page 32: Calling

    Calling To re-dial a number • When Retry? appears select Yes. Making and receiving calls Do not hold your phone to your ear You need to turn on your phone when waiting. When the call connects, and be within range of a network. your phone gives a loud signal.

  • Page 33: Contacts

    Networks To view your local emergency numbers Your phone switches automatically From standby select Menu > Contacts. between GSM and 3G (UMTS) Scroll to New contact and select networks depending on availability. Options > Special numbers Some network operators allow >...
  • Page 34 Scroll between the tabs and add You can synchronize your contacts information to the fields. using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Select Save. Default contacts Calling contacts You can choose which contact information is shown as default. To call a phone contact...
  • Page 35 Scroll between the tabs and select To automatically save names and phone numbers on the SIM card or Edit. From standby select Menu > Contacts. Select an option and an item to add or edit. Scroll to New contact and select Options >...

  • Page 36: Call List

    Contact memory status Groups The number of contacts you can You can create a group of phone save in your phone or on the SIM numbers and email addresses from card depends on available memory. Phone contacts to send messages to. See Messaging on page 45.

  • Page 37: Speed Dial

    To add a call list number to contacts To enter your voicemail number From standby press and scroll From standby select Menu to a tab. > Messaging > Settings > Voicemail number. Scroll to the number and select Save. Enter the number and select OK. Select New contact to create a new...
  • Page 38 If the recording sounds OK, select Follow the instructions that appear Yes. If not, select and repeat and select Continue. Wait for the steps 3 and 4. tone and say “Busy”, or say any other word of your choosing. Voice commands are saved in the phone Select to accept or for a new...

  • Page 39: More Than One Call

    More than one call To end an ongoing call and answer a second call You can handle more than one call • During the call, select Replace active at a time. For example, you can put call. an ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call.

  • Page 40: Restricted Dialing

    Enter the number to call and press To add numbers to the accepted callers list Select Options > Join calls to add the From standby select Menu > Settings new participant. > the Calls tab > Manage calls > Accept Repeat this task to add more calls >...

  • Page 41: Call Time And Cost

    • All incoming – all incoming calls. Enter your PIN2 and select OK. • Inc. when roaming – all incoming Select again to confirm. calls when you are abroad. To save a fixed number To restrict calls From standby select Menu >...

  • Page 42: Imaging

    Imaging Using the camera You can take pictures and record To activate the camera video clips to view, save or send. • From standby select Menu > Camera. You find saved pictures and video To take a picture clips in Media and in File...

  • Page 43: Getting More From The Camera

    To use zoom Camera shortcuts • Press the navigation key up or down. Shortcut When taking a picture, zoom is available Zoom out only in VGA mode. Zoom in To adjust brightness Camera: Shoot mode • Press the volume keys up or down. Video: Video length To view pictures and video clips...
  • Page 44 To view pictures on a map To create a new photo tag From standby select Menu > Media From standby select Menu > Media > Photo > Cam. album. > Photo > Cam. album. Select a month. Select a month. Scroll to a picture and select View.

  • Page 45: Photodj™ And Videodj

    Scroll to a video clip and select Options > VideoDJ™ > Edit > Trim. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager Select to set the starting point to transfer content to and from your and select Start. phone. Transferring content to and from a computer on page 24 for...

  • Page 46: Printing Photos

    To send camera pictures to a blog Printing photos From standby select Menu > Media You can print camera pictures > Photo > Cam. album. using the USB cable connected Select a month. to a compatible printer. Scroll to a picture and select View. You can also print using a Bluetooth Select Options...

  • Page 47: Messaging

    Messaging If you send a text message to a group, you will be charged for each member. Receiving and saving messages See Groups on page 34. You are notified when you To copy and paste text in a text receive a message. Messages are message automatically saved in the phone When you write the message,...

  • Page 48: Message Options

    If you cannot use picture messages, Message options see Troubleshooting on page 65. You can set standard options for all messages or choose specific settings To create and send a picture message each time you send a message. From standby select Menu >...

  • Page 49: Voice Messages

    Insert text or select Options to add Email items. Select OK. You can use standard email functions Enter a title and select OK. and your computer email address in your phone. To add a picture message template From standby select Menu You can synchronize your email using >...

  • Page 50: My Friends

    Scroll to an option and select To view an attachment in an email message > Enter email address. Enter the email address and select OK. When you are • When you view the message, select ready, select Done. Options > Attachments >...
  • Page 51 If you cannot use My friends, To send a chat message see Troubleshooting on page 65. From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends Before you use My friends > the Contacts tab. If no settings exist in your phone, Scroll to a contact and select Chat.

  • Page 52: Area And Cell Information

    Chat group To save a conversation A chat group can be started by your From standby select Menu service provider, by an individual > Messaging > My friends My friends user or by yourself. You > the Conversations tab. can save chat groups by saving Enter a conversation.

  • Page 53: Internet

    Internet To view history pages • From standby select Menu > Internet If you cannot use the Internet, > Options > Go to > History. see Troubleshooting on page 65. Getting more from the browser To start browsing From standby select Menu >...

  • Page 54: Internet Security And Certificates

    To send a link Internet security and When you browse the Internet, certificates select Options > Tools > Send link. Your phone supports secure Select a transfer method. browsing. Certain Internet services, such as banking, require certificates in Make sure the receiving device supports your phone.
  • Page 55 > Media You can also subscribe to and download > feeds. content to a computer via feeds using Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can Scroll to a feed and select Options then transfer the content to your phone. > Settings >...

  • Page 56: Synchronizing

    Microsoft Outlook. Before synchronizing, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Sony Ericsson PC Suite software is included on the CD with your phone and available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support.

  • Page 57: Synchronizing Using An Internet Service

    To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite cannot synchronize with an Internet service, see Troubleshooting Turn on your computer and insert on page 65. the CD. The CD starts automatically and the installation window opens. SyncML Select a language and click OK.
  • Page 58 Scroll to the Application settings Before you synchronize with Exchange tab and select an application. ActiveSync, you must enter the correct Select Database name and enter time zone in your phone. the required information. To enter settings for Microsoft® Scroll to the Advanced tab to enter Exchange ActiveSync...

  • Page 59: More Features

    Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support lose personal or phone information. or click the Sony Ericsson Update service in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software if installed on your computer. More features This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 60: Location Services

    To view your approximate location Follow the instructions on the screen. • When you use Google Maps, press See To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 55. To view a saved location To set a reminder to use Update From standby select...

  • Page 61: Calendar

    To select another day, scroll to the day To set an alarm to sound or not in silent mode and select Mark. From standby select Menu > Organizer Select Done > Save. > Alarms. To set the alarm signal Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. From standby select Menu >...

  • Page 62: Notes

    To set default view Scroll to an appointment and select View. From standby select Menu > Organizer > Calendar. Select Options > Edit. Select Options > Advanced > Default Edit the appointment and confirm view. each entry. Select an option. Select Save.

  • Page 63: Tasks

    To show a note in standby To set when reminders should sound From standby select Menu > Organizer From standby select Menu > Organizer > Notes. > Tasks. Scroll to a note and select Options Scroll to a task and select Options >...

  • Page 64: Time And Date

    Time and date To set a theme From standby select Menu > Settings To set the time > the Display tab > Theme. From standby select Menu > Settings Scroll to a theme and select Set. > the General tab > Time &...

  • Page 65: Games

    Applications All signals except the alarm signal are affected. You can download and run Java applications. You can also view To set the vibrating alert information or set different permissions. From standby select Menu > Settings > the Sounds & alerts tab >...

  • Page 66: Locks

    PIN blocked appears, enter new code. If you forget it, you have to take your PUK and select OK. your phone to your local Sony Ericsson Enter a new four-to-eight-digit PIN retailer. and select OK. Re-enter the new PIN and select OK.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    To use the phone lock Troubleshooting From standby select Menu > Settings Some problems will require you > the General tab > Security > Locks to call your network operator. > Phone protection > Protection. Select an option. For more support go to Enter the phone lock code and www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 68 I have problems with memory capacity No battery icon appears when or the phone is working slowly I start charging the phone Restart your phone every day to It may take a few minutes before the free memory or do a Master reset.
  • Page 69 I cannot use picture messages Check the ringtone volume. See To set on my phone the ringtone volume on page 62. You must set an MMS profile and Check the profile. See To select a the address of your message server. profile on page 61.

  • Page 70: Error Messages

    I have forgotten my code memo Error messages passcode Insert SIM If you forget your passcode, you must There is no SIM card in your phone reset the code memo. This means or you may have inserted it incorrectly. that all entries in the code memo are deleted.

  • Page 71: Important Information

    • Global and local Web sites providing support If this works, it is probably your phone • A global network of Call Centers • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service that is causing the problem. Please partners contact the nearest Sony Ericsson •...
  • Page 72 Support Argentina 800-333-7427 questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com Australia 1-300650-600 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com Belgique/België 02-7451611 questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com Brasil 4001-04444 questions.BR@support.sonyericsson.com Canada 1-866-766-9374 questions.CA@support.sonyericsson.com Central Africa +27 112589023 questions.CF@support.sonyericsson.com Chile 123-0020-0656 questions.CL@support.sonyericsson.com Colombia 18009122135 questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Česká republika 844550 055 questions.CZ@support.sonyericsson.com Danmark 33 31 28 28 questions.DK@support.sonyericsson.com Deutschland 0180 534 2020 questions.DE@support.sonyericsson.com Ελλάδα...

  • Page 73: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Efficient Use • Do not paint or attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Please follow these guidelines. Failure Only Sony Ericsson authorized to do so might entail a potential health personnel should perform service. risk or product malfunction. If in •...

  • Page 74: Personal Medical Devices

    Use for intended purpose only. Charge the battery functionality is provided “As is” and “With in temperatures between +41°F (+5°C) and +113°F all faults”. Sony Ericsson does not make any (+45°C). Do not put the battery into your mouth. representation or warranty as to the accuracy Do not let the battery contacts touch another of such location information.

  • Page 75: Emergency Calls

    Calls cannot be guaranteed under all conditions. or when properly used with an appropriate Never rely solely upon phones for essential Sony Ericsson accessory and worn on the body. communications. Calls may not be possible For more information about SAR and radio frequency in all areas, on all networks, or when certain exposure go to: www.sonyericsson.com/health.

  • Page 76: Disposing Of The Battery

    To delete data, perform a master reset. device or contact customer support. Deleting data from the phone memory does not ensure that it cannot be recovered. Sony Ericsson Warning! does not warrant against recovery of information If your device requires an adapter for insertion...

  • Page 77: Limited Warranty

    Product, will, at their option, either repair or replace the Software. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the Product in accordance with the terms and the Software contains material or code of a third conditions stipulated herein.
  • Page 78 When the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, Conditions it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and This Limited Warranty is valid only if the original chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.

  • Page 79: Fcc Statement

    Product is sold in such country by an authorized THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN Product is sold in the country you are in, please THIS PRINTED LIMITED WARRANTY.

  • Page 80: Declaration Of Conformity For W980

    Class B digital device, for W980 pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of against harmful interference in a residential Nya Vattentornet installation. This equipment generates, uses and...

  • Page 81: Index

    Index call numbers in message ..... 45 activity menu ........15 call time ..........39 alarms ........... 58 caller-specific ringtones ....... 32 answering service ........ 35 calls applications .......... 63 accepting ........38 appointments ........60 answering and rejecting ....30 assembly ..........
  • Page 82 contacts ......... 31, 32 handsfree ........17, 27, 35 adding phone contacts ....32 help ............8 default contacts ......32 hiding number ........39 groups .......... 34 history, Web pages .......51 synchronizing ....... 54 imaging date ............62 camera ..........40 declaration of conformity ..... 78 video recorder .......40 downloading music ......
  • Page 83 master reset ......... 66 pan and zoom, Web pages ....51 Media Manager ......24, 25 PC Suite ..........54 media transfer ........ 25, 26 phone mode ......... 55 memory status ....... 24, 34 phone name ......... 26 menu overview ........12 phone, turning on ........
  • Page 84 safety guidelines ........71 T9™ Text Input ........16 screen orientation ........ 63 tasks ............61 search, on Web pages ......51 templates ..........46 selection keys ........14 text messages ........45 SensMe™ ..........19 theme ............62 settings, Internet settings ..... 65 time ............62 shortcuts ..........
  • Page 85 voicemail ..........35 video volume blog ..........44 ear speaker ........30 editing .......... 43 ringtone ........62 video player .......... 22 video recorder ........40 Walkman® player ......... 17 VideoDJ™ ..........43 warranty ..........75 voice answering ........36 Web feeds ..........

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