Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 1 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Contents Getting to know your phone ....6 Calling ........19 Messaging .
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 2 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Sony Ericsson GSM 900/1800/1900 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,...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 3 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM PlayNow™ and MusicDJ™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Bluetooth™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered trademark of Tegic Communications.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 4 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM 3 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 252.227-7013(c) (1) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 5 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM User guide symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this User guide: Use the navigation key to scroll and select % 14 Navigating the menus. Press the navigation key centre. Press the navigation key up.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 6 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Getting to know your phone Navigation key Volume Infrared port buttons Selection key Selection key Back key C key Activity menu On/off key Microphone Charger and USB connector...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 7 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Camera lens Icon display External display The icon display lights up when the phone is in silent mode and shows information about new events and battery charging. The external display shows information such as time.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 8 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Menu overview PlayNow™* Internet* Entertainment Online services* Games MusicDJ™ Record sound Camera Messaging Camera album Write new Inbox Email RSS reader Drafts Outbox Sent messages Saved messages My friends* Call voicemail...
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 9 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM *Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent. **Options when phone contacts are set to default. Options change when SIM contacts are set to default. ***Use the navigation key to move across tabs in submenus.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 10 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Assembling your phone Insert the SIM card and the battery to use your phone. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 11 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To charge the battery ≈ 30 min ≈ 2.5 h Connect the charger plug to the phone and to the mains. The flash symbol on the charger plug must face upwards.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 12 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your network operator for your SIM card. When you enter the PIN, each digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example 112 or 911. This is so you can make emergency calls without entering a PIN.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 13 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Select Settings download to automatically receive the settings you need for MMS and Internet usage. No personal data will be transferred to or processed by Sony Ericsson. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 14 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To view information about functions } Info Scroll to a function if available. Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. • Press the centre of the navigation key to go to the main menus from standby or to select menu items.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 15 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To edit a standby shortcut Menu } Settings } General From standby select Shortcuts. Select a shortcut you want to edit Edit. Scroll to and select a function Shortcut. Activity menu Use the activity menu to view and handle new events, and access bookmarks and shortcuts.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 16 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To move or copy a file Menu } File From standby select manager. Select } More } Manage a folder and scroll to a file file. Select Move or Copy. } New Select a folder or folder.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 17 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Entering letters To enter letters using multitap text input Scroll to a function where text input is possible, for example, Menu } Messaging } Write new } Text message. • Press –...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 18 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To add words to the T9 Text Input dictionary } More } Spell While entering letters word. Edit the word by using multitap input. Use to navigate between letters. To delete a character, press .
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 19 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Calling Making and receiving calls Turn on the phone and make sure that you are within range of a network to make and receive calls % 12 To turn the phone on and off.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 20 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To select more options during a call } More and select an option. To turn off the microphone Press and hold . To resume, press and hold again. To use the loudspeaker during a voice call...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 21 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted. Your network operator may have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card. To make an emergency call Enter, 112, for example Call.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 22 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To set the default number for a phone contact To set the first phone number to be displayed for a contact, Menu } Contacts } More } Default and scroll to the contact number and select a number.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 23 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Managing contacts You can select what contact information - Phone contacts SIM contacts - is shown as default. SIM contacts contain names and numbers only. They are saved on the SIM card.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 24 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To edit a phone contact Menu } Contacts From standby select and select } More } Edit a contact contact. Select a tab and edit the information Save. To edit a SIM contact...
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 25 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To speed dial From standby, enter a speed dial number (1-9) Call. Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voice message when you cannot answer a call.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 26 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To check all divert options Menu } Settings } Calls } Divert calls From standby select } Check all. More than one call Handle more than one call simultaneously. Call waiting service When activated, you hear a beep if you receive a second call.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 27 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls or joining them into a conference call. Conference calls Start a conference call by joining an ongoing call and a call on hold.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 28 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Call time During a call, the duration of the call is shown on the screen. Check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time. To check the call time Menu } Settings } Calls } Time &...
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 29 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Messaging Your phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the services you can use, or for more information see www.sonyericsson.com/support. If there is no memory available, you must delete messages or email messages before you can receive new ones % 31 Long messages.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 30 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Select Enter phone no. to enter a recipient’s number, Contacts look-up to retrieve a number or group from Contacts. You can also select from the last used recipients list. To change the options for your message, for example,...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 31 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To save messages } More } Save message • To save a selected message, } Saved messages } Templates (SIM card) or (phone). • To save several messages in a folder, select a message...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 32 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Picture messaging (MMS) Picture messages can contain text, pictures, camera pictures, sound recordings and signatures. They are sent via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) to a mobile phone or via email. Sending and receiving phones must have subscriptions that support picture messaging.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 33 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To save an item in a picture message } More } Save items When viewing a picture message select an item to save from the list that appears. Automatic download Select how to download your picture messages.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 34 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Receiving voice messages When you receive an automatically downloaded voice message, it appears in the activity menu. New events is set to Pop-up, you are asked if you want } Yes to listen to the voice message.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 35 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To receive and read email messages Menu } Messaging } Email } From standby select Inbox. If the inbox is empty Send&rec. If the inbox is not empty } More } Send &...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 36 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To turn on push email notification Send & receive } Yes • When using to turn on if available Menu } Messaging } Email • From standby select } More } Edit Settings.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 37 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Imaging Camera Your phone has a digital camera to take pictures to save or send. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or to add to a contact. To start the camera and take a picture...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 38 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To adjust brightness Use the volume buttons to increase or decrease brightness. If you take a picture of a strong light source such as direct sunlight or a lamp in the background, the screen may black out or the picture may be distorted.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 39 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM } OK } Add title and text Publish. You will receive a text message with your Web address and log-in information. Pictures Your phone comes with one or more pictures that you can delete to free memory.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 40 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To send a picture Menu } Camera From standby select album. } More } Send Select a picture and select a transfer method. To receive and save a picture From a message containing the file, % 29 Messaging.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 41 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Entertainment PlayNow™ PlayNow™ to pre-listen, buy and download ringtones via the Internet. If settings are not in your phone % 46 Settings. For more information, contact your service provider or see www.sonyericsson.com/support.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 42 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To set sounds and alerts options Menu } Settings } Sounds & From standby select alerts. You can set: • Light effects— select a light effect to use. • Increasing ring —...
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 43 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Sound recorder Record your own memos or calls to set as ringtones. In some countries or states it is required by law that you inform the other person before recording the call.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 44 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To receive and save a theme When you receive the theme, follow the instructions that appear. Unrecognized formats are saved in Other. Alternating themes Your phone automatically switches themes between day and night. This function is default in your phone and can be deactivated.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 45 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To select a light effect for incoming calls Menu } Settings } Sounds & alerts From standby select } Light effects } Call light. Select a light effect. Games and applications...
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 46 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Connectivity Settings You need the correct settings in your phone to use the Internet, Messaging, My friends or PlayNow™. Settings may be in your phone when you buy it. If not, contact your network operator, service provider or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support for more information.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 47 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To stop browsing } More } Exit browser. Options when browsing } More to view options. The menu contains the following options but depends on the Web page you are visiting.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 48 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Internet security When using an Internet profile you can turn on security settings in the phone. Trusted certificates Certain Internet services, such as banking, require certificates in your phone. Your phone may contain certificates when you buy it, or you can download new certificates.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 49 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Synchronization with a computer Install Sony Ericsson PC Suite software by downloading it from www.sonyericsson.com/support. The software includes help information. Remote synchronization via Internet Synchronize online via an Internet service. To enter remote synchronization settings...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 50 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Bluetooth™ wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices, for example a Bluetooth headset possible. You can: • connect to several devices at the same time. •...
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 51 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To pair a device with your phone Menu } Settings } Connectivity From standby select } Bluetooth } My devices } New device to search for available devices. Select a device from the list. Enter a passcode, if required.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 52 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM USB cable Use a USB cable to exchange information between your phone and a computer. To start a USB connection Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on your computer. Download and install the PC Suite from www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 53 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM You can also send files via email % 34 Email or picture messages % 32 Picture messaging (MMS). To transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology or infrared Select a file to transfer.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 54 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM More features Time and date Time and date are always displayed in standby. To set the time and date Menu } Settings } General From standby select } Time & date: } Time •...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 55 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Profiles Your phone has predefined profiles that are set to suit a certain environment. You can reset all profile settings to the way they were set when you bought your phone.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 56 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To view a calendar week Menu } Organizer } Calendar } More From standby select } View week. To set reminders options Menu } Organizer } Calendar From standby select } More } Advanced } Reminders.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 57 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To send an appointment Menu } Organizer } Calendar From standby select } More } Send select an appointment and select a transfer method. Tasks Add new tasks or use existing tasks as templates.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 58 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Notes Make notes and save them in a list. You can also view notes in standby. To add a note Menu } Organizer } Notes From standby select } New note } Add.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 59 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To unblock your SIM card When PIN blocked is displayed, enter your PUK Enter a new four- to eight-digit PIN OK. Re-enter the new PIN to confirm To edit your PIN...
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 60 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To set the phone lock Menu } Settings } General From standby select } Security } Locks } Phone protection } Protection. Select an option, enter your code To edit your phone lock code...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 61 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To add a new code Menu } Organizer } Code memo From standby select and enter your passcode. 2 } Continue } New code } Add. Enter a name associated with the code, for example, the name of the credit card company Continue.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 62 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Troubleshooting Some problems require you to call your service provider, but you can correct most problems yourself. Before taking your phone in for repair, copy your saved content and information to another device, as it may be lost during repair. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 63 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM To reset your phone Menu } Settings } General From standby select } Master reset. Select Reset settings to delete your changes to settings Reset all to delete your changes to settings, all contacts, messages, personal data, and content you have downloaded, received or edited.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 64 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM PIN blocked PIN2 blocked To unblock % 58 SIM card lock. PUK blocked Contact your network operator. Phone locked The phone is locked. To unlock the phone % 59 Phone lock.
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 65 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Important information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site On www.sonyericsson.com/support is a support section where help and tips are only a few clicks away. Here you will find the latest computer software updates and tips on how to use your product more efficiently.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 66 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Country Phone Number/Email Address Australia 1-300 650 050 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com Argentina 800-333-7427 questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com Austria 0810 200245 questions.AT@support.sonyericsson.com Belgium 02-7451611 questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com Brazil 4001-0444 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...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 67 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Greece 801-11-810-810 210-89 91919 (from mobile phone) questions.GR@support.sonyericsson.com Hong Kong 8203 8863 questions.HK@support.sonyericsson.com Hungary +36 1 880 47 47 questions.HU@support.sonyericsson.com India 1800 11 1800 (Toll free number) 39011111 (from mobile phone) questions.IN@support.sonyericsson.com...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 68 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Russia 8(495) 787 0986 questions.RU@support.sonyericsson.com Singapore 67440733 questions.SG@support.sonyericsson.com Slovakia 02-5443 6443 questions.SK@support.sonyericsson.com South Africa 0861 632222 questions.ZA@support.sonyericsson.com Spain 902 180 576 questions.ES@support.sonyericsson.com Sweden 013-24 45 00 questions.SE@support.sonyericsson.com Switzerland 0848 824 040 questions.CH@support.sonyericsson.com...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 69 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this information before using your mobile phone. These instructions are intended for your safety. Please follow these guidelines. If the product has been subject...
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 70 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM • Do not use your product in an area where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists. • Do not place your product or install wireless equipment in the area above an air bag in your car.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 71 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Talk and standby times depend on several different conditions such as signal strength, operating temperature, application usage patterns, features selected and voice or data transmissions when the mobile phone is being used.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 72 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM Emergency calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. You should therefore never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies).
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Sony Ericsson mobile phone (with the necessary accessory). For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at www.sonyericsson-snc.com.
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Mobile Communications AB and its affiliated companies (“Sony Ericsson”) and its third party suppliers and licensors (“Software”). As user of this Device, Sony Ericsson grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to use the Software solely in conjunction with the Device on which it is installed and/or delivered with.
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If you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions set out in this license, it will terminate with immediate effect. Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors are the sole and exclusive owner of and retain all rights, title and interest in and to the Software.
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Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and its service partners reserve the right to charge a handling fee if a returned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 77 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM A rechargeable battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times. However, it will eventually wear out – this is not a defect. When the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery.
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EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible...
Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 79 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM 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.
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Z310i-UG-R1A-EN.book Page 8 Monday, October 16, 2006 4:01 PM www.sonyericsson.com Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden EN/LZT 108 9012 R1A Printed in XXXXXX...
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