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Sony Ericsson R306a User Manual

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  • Page 1 User guide R306a...

  • Page 2: Instruction Symbols

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson R306a. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get free online storage and special offers at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Instruction symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this User guide: >...

  • Page 3: Preparing The Phone

    Preparing the phone To insert the SIM card and battery Remove the battery cover. Slide the SIM card into its holder with the contacts facing down. Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Replace the battery cover.
  • Page 4 To charge the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it. Connect the charger to the phone. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery. Press a key to illuminate the screen. To remove the charger, tilt the plug upwards. You can use the phone during charging.

  • Page 5: Turning On The Phone

    Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down Enter your PIN if requested. To correct mistakes, press Select OK. Select a language. Enter the time and date and select Save. To turn off the phone •...

  • Page 6: Sim Card

    SIM and PIN 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 removing it from your phone.

  • Page 7: Phone Overview

    Phone overview Ear speaker Screen Radio shortcut Selection key Selection key Call key On/off key, End key C key Shortcut key Centre Silent key navigation key...
  • Page 8 Channel up & down keys Radio preset keys Stereo Speakers Camera Volume keys Audio enhancer key Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable...

  • Page 9: Menu Overview

    Menu overview File manager, Alarm, Calendar, Tasks, Organizer Notes, Timer, Stopwatch, Calculator Internet Games, TrackID™, Record sound Entertainment Camera Write new, Inbox, Drafts, Outbox, Sent Messaging messages, Saved msgs, Call voicemail, Templates, Settings Radio Calls Missed Answered Dialled Myself, New contact Contacts Settings General...

  • Page 10: Screen Icons

    Screen icons These icons may appear on the screen. Icon Description Battery icon. A completely green icon means that the battery is fully charged You have missed a call Divert calls is activated The phone is set to silent You have received a new text message You have received a new picture message The handsfree is connected An alarm is activated...
  • Page 11 Shortcuts The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. To use navigation key shortcuts • Press to play the radio. • Press to write a new message. • Press to take a picture. • Press to open Contacts. •...
  • Page 12 Calling You must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. To make a call From standby enter the area code and phone number. Press To end a call • Press To answer a call • Press To reject a call •...

  • Page 13: Call List

    To make international calls From standby press and hold down until a + sign appears on the screen. Enter the country code, area code (without the first zero) and phone number. Press To view a missed call • When Missed calls: is displayed, select to view.
  • Page 14 Contacts You can save contacts in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can copy contacts from the phone memory to the SIM card or from the SIM card to the phone memory. See Entering text on page 29. To add a contact From standby press Scroll to...
  • Page 15 To edit a contact From standby select Scroll to the contact and select Options > Edit contact. Scroll between the tabs, edit information and select Save. To delete a contact From standby select Scroll to the contact and press To copy all contacts to the SIM card From standby select Scroll to New contact...

  • Page 16: Audio Enhancer

    Radio Your phone has a radio and the handsfree works as an antenna. To listen to the radio Connect the handsfree to the phone. From standby select To turn on the stereo speakers • When the radio is playing, select Options >...

  • Page 17: Searching For Channels

    To switch to AM • When the radio is playing, select Options > Turn on When you listen to AM or FM radio, you must use the handsfree included in the phone kit. To change the volume • When the radio is playing, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone up or down.
  • Page 18 To select saved channels From standby press Select Options > Channels > Channel list. Select a radio channel. To save a radio channel to a radio preset key When you have found a radio channel, select Options > Settings > Set radio key >...
  • Page 19 This service is not available in all countries. Where available, you may only use this service for playback at a more convenient point in time. To play a radio clip • From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager >...

  • Page 20: Text Messages (Sms)

    Messaging Text messages (SMS) You must have a service centre number, which is supplied by your service provider and saved on the SIM card. You may have to enter the number yourself. To set service centre number From standby select Menu >...

  • Page 21: Picture Messages (Mms)

    Picture messages (MMS) Picture messages can contain text, pictures, sound recordings and attachments. You must set an MMS profile and the address of your message server. If no MMS profile or message server exists, you can receive all the settings automatically from your network operator or at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 22 Camera You can take pictures and record video clip to view, save and send pictures. Pictures taken with the camera are saved in Menu > Organizer > File manager > Camera album. The format is JPEG. Pictures downloaded using picture messages, Internet or Bluetooth™...
  • Page 23 To send a saved camera picture as picture message From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager > Camera album. Scroll to a picture and select Options > Send > As picture msg. Select Cont. Select a recipient through Enter email addr., Enter phone...

  • Page 24: More Functions

    More functions TrackID™ TrackID™ is a free music recognition service. Search for song titles, artists and album names. You must have the required settings in your phone. See Internet on page 25. For cost information contact your service provider. To search for song information •...
  • Page 25 Internet You need the correct settings in your phone. If settings are not in your phone, you can: • Get them in a text message (SMS) from the network operator. • On a computer, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support and request a text message with the settings. To select an Internet profile •...

  • Page 26: File Manager

    File manager You can use the file manager to handle files saved in the phone memory. To view information about files From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager. Find a file and select Options > Information. To move a file in the file manager From standby select Menu >...

  • Page 27: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth™ wireless technology Bluetooth™ wireless technology makes wireless connections to other Bluetooth devices, for example, a Bluetooth headset, possible. You can: • Connect to several devices at the same time. • Exchange items. The recommended maximum distance between two Bluetooth devices is 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between.
  • Page 28 To pair a device with your phone From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity > Bluetooth > My devices > New device to search for available devices. Select a device from the list. Enter a passcode, if required. To pair your phone with a Bluetooth handsfree From standby select Menu...

  • Page 29: Entering Text

    Entering text There are two methods you can use to enter text: multitap or predictive text input. By using predictive text input you only have to press each key once. Continue writing a word even if it appears to be wrong.
  • Page 30 How to use the keys • To change the input method, press and hold down • To shift between upper case and lower case letters, press • To change the writing language, press and hold down. • To delete characters, press •...

  • Page 31: Emergency Calls

    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, select Turn off. Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 and 911.

  • Page 32: Ringtones And Themes

    Ringtones and themes Themes are used to change the appearance of the screen. To select a ringtone • From standby select Menu > Settings > the Sounds & alerts tab > Ringtone and select a ringtone. To set the vibrating alert •...

  • Page 33: Sim Card Lock

    Locks SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards, the phone still works with the new SIM card. Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number) every time you turn on your phone.

  • Page 34: Phone Lock

    To edit your PIN From standby select Menu > Settings > the General > Security > Locks > SIM protection > Change PIN. Enter your PIN and select OK. Enter a new PIN and select OK. Re-enter the new PIN to confirm and select OK. To edit your PIN2 From standby select Menu...
  • Page 35 Enter a new code and select OK. Re-enter the new code to confirm and select OK. If you forget your new code, you have to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To unlock the phone From standby select Menu >...
  • Page 36 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden 1210-9490.1 Printed in Country...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Some problems require that you call your service provider, but you can correct most problems yourself. Remove the SIM card before handing your phone in for repair. Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support for more information. Memory capacity and speed If you have not restarted the phone for a while, you may experience problems with its memory capacity and speed.

  • Page 38: I Cannot Turn The Phone On, What Should I Do

    I cannot turn the phone on, what should I do? Try charging the phone until it has finished charging. Attach the charger (make sure the power icon on the charger is facing upwards) and charge the phone for 2.5 hours. The battery icon on the screen may not appear until the phone has charged for 30 minutes.

  • Page 39: Fcc Statement

    (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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 40: Industry Canada Statement

    Canada. Sony Ericsson R306a GSM 850/1800/1900 This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice.
  • Page 41 The Predictive Text Technology is used under license from Zi Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Ericsson is under license. The Liquid Identity logo and TrackID are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.
  • Page 42 2. Export Regulations: Software, including technical data, is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated regulations, and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries. Customer agrees to comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that it has the responsibility to obtain licenses to export, reexport, or import Software.
  • Page 43 (Language 1) Important information (Language 2) Important information (Language 3) Important information (Language 4) Important information (Language 5) Important information...
  • Page 44 • Do not expose to flames or lit tobacco products. • Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. • Do not paint or attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service.
  • Page 45 When power supply is connected there is a small drain of power. To avoid this small energy waste, disconnect the power supply when the product is fully charged. Use of charging devices that are not Sony Ericsson branded may impose increased safety risks.
  • Page 46 While your device does employ security measures to resist such efforts, Sony Ericsson does not warrant or represent that your device will be impervious to introduction of malware. You can however reduce the risk of malware...

  • Page 47: Memory Card

    Accessible Solutions/Special Needs In the US, compatible Sony Ericsson phones may offer compatibility with TTY terminals (with use of necessary accessory). For more information call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or go to www.sonyericsson-snc.com.

  • Page 48: End User Licence Agreement

    Software. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the Software contains material or code of a third party, such third party, shall be entitled third party beneficiaries of these terms.
  • Page 49 Product from the dealer. 2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repair for the defect concerned, or the replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
  • Page 50 Product is sold in such country by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe...
  • Page 78 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden LZT 108 9495/X R2A Printed in Country...

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