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Sony Ericsson Z300a User Manual

Sony Ericsson Z300a User Manual

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  • Page 1 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 1 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 1 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Contents Getting to know your phone ....4 Icons ....... . . 9 Menu overview .
  • Page 4 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 at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this user guide.
  • Page 5 Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 4 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Getting to know your phone Speaker Screen Navigation Volume keys Clear key Option key Power on/off Microphone...
  • Page 7 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 5 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Assembling your phone Before you can use your phone you need to: • Insert the SIM card. • Attach and charge the battery. User guide symbols The following symbols appear in this user guide: Use the navigation key to scroll and select.
  • Page 8 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 6 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To insert the SIM card and charge the battery...
  • Page 9 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 7 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Remove the battery cover as shown in the picture. Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
  • Page 10 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 8 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To turn the phone on and off • Open the phone. Press and hold . • Enter your PIN, if requested. • Press and hold to turn off the phone. To make and receive calls •...

  • Page 11: Icons

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 9 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Icons The following icons appear on the desktop and in standby. Tells you the status of the battery. Tells you the strength of the GSM network signal. Calls – handling of call time, call cost information and ongoing calls.
  • Page 12 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 10 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons on the desktop. • Press (navigation key) to go to the desktop or to select highlighted items. • Press to move through the menus. •...

  • Page 13: Menu Overview

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 11 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Menu overview 1.Calls 2.Internet services 3.My shortcuts Missed calls Sony Ericsson Navigation key up Call list Bookmarks Navigation key right Manage calls Push inbox Nav.key down Time and cost Enter address...
  • Page 14 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 12 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Phone language Most SIM cards automatically set the language used in the menu to the language of the country where you bought your SIM card. If this is not the case, the predefined language is English.
  • Page 15 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 13 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Entering letters and characters When writing messages and notes there are two ways to enter letters and characters: • Multitap text input • T9™ Text Input To enter letters using multitap input •...
  • Page 16 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 14 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To switch between writing methods Before, or while entering letters, press and hold to switch between writing methods. Options list Press to enter a list of options that offers different alternatives when writing a message.

  • Page 17: Calling

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 15 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Calling Making and receiving calls Before you can make or receive calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network, % 8 To turn the phone on and off. If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified, the number is displayed.
  • Page 18 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 16 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To activate or deactivate open to answer } Settings } } Open to answer } } On Off } To change the speaker volume during a call Press To check your missed calls When Missed calls: is displayed,...
  • Page 19 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 17 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To view your local emergency numbers } Phonebook } } Special numbers } } Emergency nos. Call list The numbers of the last calls that you have made or received are saved in the call list. To call a number from the call list from standby and scroll to the name or number you want to call...
  • Page 20 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 18 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To add a picture to a phonebook entry } Phonebook } } Picture } } Add new? } to go to the phonebook This takes you to Pictures. Select a picture To add a ringtone to a phonebook entry } Phonebook } } Personal rings }...
  • Page 21 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 19 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Ask to save Ask to save is on, you are asked if you want to save any called or answered number that is not already saved in your phonebook. Your subscription must support the Calling Line Identification Service, if you want to save answered numbers.
  • Page 22 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 20 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To choose a sort order } Phonebook } } Options } } Sort order } Select a sort order Phonebook memories Phonebook entries are saved on your SIM card. The number of entries you can save depends on your SIM card.
  • Page 23 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 21 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Copy phonebook entries You can copy phonebook entries between your phone memory and the SIM card. To copy entries to the SIM card } Phonebook } } Options } } Copy all to SIM } To copy entries to the phone } Phonebook } } Options }...
  • Page 24 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 22 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Calling your voicemail service You can easily call your voicemail service by pressing and holding , if you have saved your voicemail number in the phone. You can get the number from your service provider. To enter a voicemail number } Messaging } } Options }...
  • Page 25 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 23 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Setting the call cost You can use the tariff function to specify the price per call unit. If you do not specify a price per call unit, the number of call units is displayed. To enter the price per call unit } Calls } } Time and cost }...
  • Page 26 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 24 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Diverting calls If you cannot answer incoming voice or data calls, you can forward them to another number. When the Restrict calls function is on, some Forward calls options cannot be activated. For voice calls, you can choose between the following forward alternatives: •...
  • Page 27 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 25 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To check the status of a call forward } Calls } } Manage calls } } Forward calls Select a call type } Get status } Select the forward To check the status of all call diverts } Calls } } Manage calls } } Forward calls }...
  • Page 28 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 26 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Call waiting service If the call waiting service is activated, you hear a beep if you receive a second call during an ongoing call. To activate or deactivate the call waiting service } Calls } } Manage calls }...
  • Page 29 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 27 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Conference calls You can have a joint conversation (conference call) with up to five people. You can also put a conference on hold and make another call. There may be additional charges for calls involving multiple parties.
  • Page 30 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 28 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To start a private conversation } Extract part Press to select the participant that you want to talk with. } Join calls to resume the conference call. Restricted dialing You can use the restrict calls service to restrict outgoing and incoming calls.
  • Page 31 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 29 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Fixed dialing The fixed dialing function allows calls to be made only to certain numbers saved on the SIM card. Fixed dialing requires a SIM card that allows fixed numbers to be saved. The fixed numbers are protected by your PIN2.
  • Page 32 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 30 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To add a group } Calls } } Manage calls } } Closed groups } Edit list } } Add new? } Enter the name of the user group Enter the index number .
  • Page 33 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 31 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Additional calling functions Tone signals You can use telephone banking services or control an answering machine by sending tone signals (also known as DTMF tones or touch tones) during a call. To send and clear tones •...

  • Page 34: Messaging

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 32 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Messaging Service numbers You must have a service center number before you can send a text message. This number is provided by your operator. If it is not saved on your SIM card, you must specify the number yourself.
  • Page 35 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 33 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Insert item } Select Add symbol Animation } Select Picture, Sound effect, Melody Select an object or symbol again to confirm. Sending a text message to a group You can send text messages to groups that you have specified and saved in your phonebook, % 21 Groups.
  • Page 36 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 34 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Long messages The maximum number of characters that a text message can contain depends on the writing language. You can send a longer message by linking two or more messages. You are charged for the number of linked messages.
  • Page 37 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 35 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Templates If you have one or more messages that you send often, you can save these as templates. To create a template } Messaging } } Text message } } Templates } Add new? } Enter the message to save the template.
  • Page 38 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 36 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To forward a message When you have read the message } Forward } . Continue in the same way as when sending a new text message. To call a phone number found in a message When the number is highlighted To call the sender of the message When you have read the message...
  • Page 39 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 37 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Before you start Make sure you have the following settings: • An address to your service center. • A specific WAP profile for multimedia messages. Contact your network operator to automatically download settings or for more information.
  • Page 40 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 38 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To view a picture message . the message is automatically displayed. Press any key to stop. When you have viewed a picture message, you can use the navigation key to scroll through the message again. When an item is highlighted, press to save it in your phone.

  • Page 41: Personalizing Your Phone

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 39 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Personalizing your phone Themes You can change the appearance of the display by using themes. Your phone comes with a number of predefined themes. To select a theme } Fun & Games } } Themes } To adjust the display contrast } Settings }...
  • Page 42 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 40 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To view your pictures } Fun & Games } } My pictures } The pictures are shown in thumbnail view. To get a full view Animations can only be viewed when inserting an item in a text message, % 32 To insert an item in a text message.
  • Page 43 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 41 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To receive a picture via a message When you receive a picture via a message, a new message appears in your inbox. Highlight the picture in the message by using the navigation key to select it, press } Save picture to save it in pictures.
  • Page 44 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 42 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To compose your own ringtone You can compose your own personal ringtones. Options available when composing a ringtone are: • Press a key to enter a note. Press and hold the key to make it a long note.
  • Page 45 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 43 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To turn increasing ring on or off } Settings } } Sounds & alerts } } Increasing ring. or Off. Select Sounds & alerts You can choose to be notified of an incoming call by the buzzing of the vibrating alert.
  • Page 46 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 44 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To set the display contrast } Settings } } Display } } Contrast } Time and date To set the time } Settings } } Time and date } } Set time } To set the time format } Settings } } Time and date }...
  • Page 47 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 45 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Profiles Your phone has predefined profiles which are set to suit a certain environment. You can rename or change these profiles. To select a profile } Settings } } Profiles } } Select profile } To change a profile setting } Settings }...

  • Page 48: Internet

    (SMS). Request settings from Sony Ericsson Use a PC to go to www.SonyEricsson.com/support to request that a text message with the settings be sent to your phone.
  • Page 49 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 47 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To use the wizard for setting up Internet } Internet services } homepage (for example Sony Ericsson) . The wizard now starts if no settings exist. Enter and save settings when asked, press to confirm.
  • Page 50 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 48 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM If there are no data account or Internet profile settings in your phone, you can enter data account settings when you enter Internet profile settings. You can choose from GPRS data GSM data account types.
  • Page 51 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 49 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM GSM settings include some settings that are similar to GPRS settings and some that are GSM specific as follows: • Phone number – the phone number of your Internet service provider. •...
  • Page 52 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 50 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Internet profile settings The Internet settings are stored in an Internet profile. In most cases you only need to use one profile to access the Internet. You set up and use additional Internet profiles, for example, when accessing secure Internet sites.
  • Page 53 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 51 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To use advanced profile settings Advanced If you select you can do the following: Chg homepage • – Enter the address of the site you want as the homepage. • Second account –...
  • Page 54 Press and hold To access the Internet via the menus } Internet services } . Select one of the following: • Open your homepage, for example, Sony Ericsson. Bookmarks } • Go to one of your bookmarks. Select Enter address •...
  • Page 55 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 53 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Options when browsing When you have started browsing, you can reach different browsing options by pressing The options menu is dynamic. Its content may vary depending on which site you are visiting. The options menu contains the following: Bookmarks •...
  • Page 56 % 60 Memory status for more information. To download from www.SonyEricsson.com } Internet services } } Bookmarks } } Sony Ericsson } Select what you want to download and follow the instructions that appear Stored information The following information can be saved in your phone: •...

  • Page 57: More Features

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 55 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM More features Alarm clock The alarm clock rings even if the phone is set to silent or turned off. To set an alarm } Alarms } } Alarm Recurrent alarm } Enter the time and day, if the alarm is recurrent, by scrolling and pressing...
  • Page 58 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 56 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Calculator The phone has a built-in calculator, which can add, subtract, divide and multiply. To use the calculator } Organizer } } Calculator } Enter digits with the keypad, then press: •...
  • Page 59 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 57 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM To set the reminder Other reminder, Select any of the predefined values or press and enter the alarm date and the alarm time To view a task } Organizer } } Calendar } View today, View all...

  • Page 60: Security

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 58 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Security 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. PIN and PUK code Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase.
  • Page 61 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 59 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM PIN2 Certain services are protected by a second PIN. To edit your PIN2 } Settings } } Locks } } SIM lock } } Change PIN2 To turn the SIM card lock on or off } Settings } } Locks } } SIM lock }...
  • Page 62 Editing the phone lock code It is important that you remember your new code. If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To edit your phone lock code } Settings }...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 61 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself.
  • Page 64 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 62 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Error messages Insert SIM There is no SIM card in the phone, it may need cleaning or you may have inserted it incorrectly, % 6 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery. Insert correct SIM card The phone is set to work only with certain SIM cards.
  • Page 65 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 63 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM PIN blocked/PIN2 blocked You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three times in a row. To unblock, % 58 SIM card lock. PUK blocked – contact operator You entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in a row.

  • Page 66: Additional Information

    For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at 877-878-1996 (TTY) or 877-207-2056 (voice), or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at www.SonyEricsson-snc.com. Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this information before using your mobile phone.
  • Page 67 Antenna Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss of performance and SAR levels above the recommended limits (see below).
  • Page 68 FCC RF exposure guidelines when the handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson body worn accessory intended for this phone. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 69 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 67 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Personal medical devices Mobile phones may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. Please avoid placing the mobile phone over the pacemaker, e.g. in your breast pocket. When using the mobile phone, place it at the ear opposite the pacemaker.
  • Page 70 • Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire. • Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries and chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not charge sufficiently or may produce excessive heat. Using other batteries and chargers could be dangerous.
  • Page 71 (“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. Nothing herein shall be construed as a sale of the Software to a user of this Device.
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 73 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 71 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Please note that some of your personal settings, downloads or other information may be lost when your Sony Ericsson Product is repaired or replaced. At present Sony Ericsson may be prevented by applicable law, other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads.
  • Page 74 Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability, coverage, services or range of that system. This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorized person.
  • Page 75 EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorized 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...

  • Page 76: Index

    Z100-UG-EN.book Page 74 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM Index calls accept 30 answering 15 alarm clock 55 automatic redialing 16 animations 40 emergency 16 answering mode 44 fixed dialing 29 ask to save 19 forwarding 24 assembling, phone 6 making 8, 15 automatic redialing 16 missed 15...
  • Page 77 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 75 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM emergency calls 16 key sound 43 emergency numbers 16 keys 8 error messages 62 language fixed dialing 29 changing 12 in phone 12 locks games 57 phone 59 memory status 60 SIM card 58 GPRS 48 groups...
  • Page 78 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 76 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM phonebook 17 ask to save 19 redialing 16 card memory 20 reset 45 ringtones 41 delete a phone number 19 edit a name 19 edit a phone number 19 safety guidelines 70 groups 21 security memory 20...
  • Page 79 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 77 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM text messages call phone number 36 delete 36 forward 36 insert item 32 memory status 60 options 34 reply 35 save 36 send 32 themes 39 memory status 60 time settings 44 TTY 64 Phone Number 64 unblocking...
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  • Page 84 Z100-UG-EN.book Page 5 Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:13 AM www.SonyEricsson.com Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden AE/LZT 108 8045 R1A Printed in XXX...

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