Page 1: Introduction
Introduction Sony Ericsson V600 Vodafone In this part of the user guide you find a table of contents which offers a general outline of the guide. To find more specific information about your phone’s functionality, please refer to the index at the back of the user guide.
Page 2: Congratulations
Congratulations Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Sony Ericsson V600i (customized for Vodafone live!). We hope that you will be pleased with this new 3G phone. It will bring you the best of mobile telephony, including faster 3G access to Vodafone live!, video calling, video messaging, video and music clip download (saved to your phone or streamed to your phone to view now).
Page 3: Legal Information
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. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this user guide.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Introduction ...1 Congratulations ...2 Legal information ...3 Contents ...7 Instruction symbols ...11 What´s in the box ...12 Basics ...13 Getting to know your phone ...14 Menu overview ...15 Getting started ...16 Keys and navigation ...19...
Page 8 Messaging ...57 Text messaging (SMS) ...58 Picture messages (MMS) ...62 Voice messages ...66 Postcard ...67 Email ...68 Vodafone Messenger ...71 Area information ...73 Pictures and sounds ...75 Camera and video recorder ...76 Pictures ...80 Radio ...83 Composing melodies ...85 Creating movies ...87 Sound recorder ...89 Vodafone live! and Internet ...91 Vodafone live! ...92...
Page 9 Settings ...119 Setup wizard ...120 Time and date ...121 Start-up screen and power save ...122 Themes ...123 Ringtones and melodies ...124 Profiles ...126 SIM card lock ...127 Keypad lock ...129 Phone lock ...130 More features ...131 Calendar ...132 Tasks ...134 More useful features ...135 Troubleshooting ...141 Master reset ...142...
Page 10 Health & Safety ...163 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use ...164 Limited Warranty ...170 Declaration of Conformity ...174 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 11: Instruction Symbols
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. The following instruction symbols appear in this user guide: } Use the selection keys or the navigation key to scroll and select. % See also page ... Please also see %19 Keys and navigation for more useful information.
Page 12: What´s In The Box
What´s in the box In the box you will find: • a phone • a standard battery • a charger • a USB cable • a portable stereo handsfree headset • a CD including PC software • a Vodafone live! Quick start guide •...
Page 13: Basics
Basics This chapter gives you the basics for getting started with your phone. You’ll learn how to assemble and turn on your phone, and then you can use the setup wizard to quickly set up your phone. You’ll learn how to use call functions such as making voice or video call, how to use contacts and how to enter text.
Page 14: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Infrared port Ear speaker USB port Screen Video call key 6,13 Selection keys Back key Photo light key Power on/off button Video call camera Camera zoom, volume buttons Vodafone live! Navigation key Clear key Camera button Silent key Microphone...
Page 15: Menu Overview
1. Entertainment 6. My Items Games Pictures VideoDJ™ Videos PhotoDJ™ Sounds MusicDJ™ Themes Record sound Web pages Games 2. Vodafone live!* Applications Other 3. Media Player 7. Organiser & Tools 4. Camera Online services** 5. Messaging Applications Alarm Create new Calendar Inbox Tasks...
Page 16: Getting Started
Getting started Assembling the phone Before you can use your phone you need to: • Insert the SIM card. • Attach and charge the battery. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with Vodafone, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Page 17 To insert SIM card and battery 1. Remove the battery cover by sliding the two catches on the side of the phone and lifting it away as shown in the picture. 2. Slide the SIM card into its holder. Make sure that the gold contacts of the SIM card are facing down, and the cut off corner is correctly aligned.
Page 18: Available Services
Note: If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked and the message PIN blocked appears. To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key), %127 SIM card lock. Available Services Some services and functions described in this user guide are network or subscription dependent.
Page 19: Keys And Buttons
What is the standby screen? The standby screen is displayed when you are not calling or using the menus. This is where you can see, for example, the name of your operator, the time and the date. At the top of the standby screen you find the status bar.
Page 20 Press to delete items, such as pictures, sounds and contacts. During a call, press and hold to mute the microphone. Press and hold to make a video call or to enter video call mode. Press to open the activity menu, %56 Activity menu. Press to take a picture or to record a video clip.
Page 21 Getting back to your language You can always choose language according to SIM by pressing 8888 in standby. You can always choose English by pressing 0000 standby This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. In standby, press to view status information.
Page 22 Shortcuts A quicker way to move through the menus is to use shortcuts. You can use desktop shortcuts to quickly go to a menu, and you can use predefined standby shortcuts to quickly reach certain functions. Using desktop shortcuts Enter the menus by pressing and then enter the number of the menu to which you want to go.
Page 23: Making Calls
More ways of making calls You can call numbers from the call list and contacts, %41 Call list, and %35 Contacts. You can also use your voice to make calls, %44 Voice control. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Making calls Before you can make or receive any calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network.
Page 24: Receiving Calls
Note: Do not hold the phone to your ear while using the loudspeaker. This could damage your hearing. To turn off the microphone 1. Press and hold 2. To resume the conversation, press and hold Receiving calls When you receive a call, the phone rings and the caller’s number is displayed (if your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified).
Page 25: Making International Calls
To check your missed calls 1. From standby } Calls } the Missed tab. Use to scroll between the tabs. to scroll to a number and } Call to call a number. 2. Use Automatic redialling To re-dial a number If the connection of the call failed and Retry? is displayed } Yes.
Page 26: Emergency Calls
Emergency calls Your phone supports the international emergency numbers, for example, 112 and 911. This means that these numbers can normally be used to make an emergency call in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted, if a 3G (UMTS) or GSM network is within range.
Page 27: Video Call
3G network icon When the 3G network icon is displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen, you are able to make and receive video calls to and from other 3G telephones. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. With video call, you can see the person you are talking to on your screen.
Page 28 To accept an incoming video call Press Answer. To end a video call During an ongoing video call, press End call. Video call options Press when using the front camera to view, and select from the following options: • Stop camera/Start camera – turn off and on the outgoing video camera. An alternative picture is showed when the camera is off.
Page 29 • Camera quality – select what picture quality to use for the outgoing video. This setting will take effect at the next call – not during an ongoing call. • Mirror image – you will see a mirror image of the outgoing video. If you turn mirror image on, you will see yourself as you would in a mirror.
Page 30: Entering Letters
Entering letters There are two ways of entering letters, for example, when writing a message or writing a name in contacts: • Multitap text input You press each key as many times as needed to show the letter you want. •...
Page 31 Example: • To enter an ‘A’, press • To enter a ‘B’, quickly press • To shift between capital and lower-case letters, press • You can use the volume buttons as a shortcut to certain letters. To enter a ‘B’, press and hold the and hold the To enter letters using T9™...
Page 32 To select another writing method Before, or while entering letters, press and hold Options list Before, or while entering letters, } More to view a list of options. The list may contain some or all of the following: • Add symbol – symbols and punctuation marks such as ? and , are shown. Move between the symbols by using •...
Page 33: My Items
Using items If you highlight a file in the Pictures or Sounds folder } More } Use as, you can use the file for several purposes. You can, for example, set a sound as a ringtone, set a picture as screen saver, or add a picture to a contact.
Page 34 To select all files in a folder } My Items and select a file } More } Mark press Mark all or Unmark all to remove the selection. To move or copy files to a computer %114 File transfer using Bluetooth and %117 Transferring files using the USB cable File information Items that are downloaded, or received using one of the available transfer methods, may be copyright-protected.
Page 35: Contacts
Contacts options For useful information and settings } Contacts } Options. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. You can save your contact information in the phone memory as contacts, or on the SIM card as names and numbers.
Page 36 5. Scroll between the tabs using To enter symbols, for example, @ in an email address } Symbols and select a symbol } Insert. 6. When you have entered the information } Save. SIM contacts On your SIM card, you can save entries as a name with a single number. The number of entries you can save depends on the amount of memory available on the SIM card, see Contacts } Options } Advanced } Memory status.
Page 37 Adding numbers You can update your contacts with numbers that you have dialled and with numbers from calls that you have received or missed. 1. } Calls from standby and select a tab in the call list. 2. Scroll to the number you want to add to contacts } More } Save number.
Page 38: Updating Contacts
To call a SIM contact 1. } Contacts. If SIM contacts are set as default, select the name and number you want to call from the list } Call. 2. If phone contacts are set as default } Contacts } Options } SIM contacts and select the name and number you want to call from the list } Call.
Page 39: Sending Contacts
To delete all contacts 1. } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Delete all contacts. 2. } Yes and enter the phone lock code } OK. The default phone lock code is 0000. Names and numbers that are saved on the SIM card are not deleted. Default items for phone contacts A default item is displayed in the first position for a phone contact, and is therefore quicker to access.
Page 40: Copying Contacts
Synchronizing contacts You can back up and synchronize your contacts with the Vodafone live! network. 1. } Contacts } Options } Sync. contacts. 2. If you have more than one account, select which account to use } Select. If you do not have an account in the phone, %109 To enter the remote synchronization settings.
Page 41: Call List
2.10 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. The numbers of the most recent calls are saved in the call list. Dialled, answered and missed calls are listed under separate tabs. To call a number from the call list 1.
Page 42: Speed Dialling
Speed dialling 2.11 You can save the phone numbers that you want to reach easily in positions 1-9 in your phone. To speed dial From standby, enter the position number and } Call. To set or replace speed dialling numbers 1.
Page 43: Voicemail
2.12 Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call. Calling your voicemail service You can easily call your voicemail service by pressing and holding . If you have not set your voicemail number, you will be asked if you want to enter the number.
Page 44: Voice Control
Voice control With your phone, you can use your voice to: • Voice dial – call someone by saying the name. • Activate voice control by saying a “magic word”. • Answer and reject calls when using a handsfree kit. Voice commands can only be saved in the internal phone memory, not on the SIM card.
Page 45 3. Instructions appear. Wait for the tone and say the command that you want to record. The voice command is played back to you. 4. If the recording sounds ok } Yes. If not } No and repeat step 3. 5.
Page 46 To activate and record the magic word 1. } Settings } the General tab } %44 Voice control } Magic word } Activate. 2. Instructions appear. } Continue. Wait for the tone and say the magic word. 3. Instructions appear. } Continue and select the environments in which you want your magic word to be activated.
Page 47 Editing your voice commands You can edit all your voice commands saved in Contacts. Select the contact you want to edit a voice command for } More } Edit contact. Scroll to the relevant tab and edit your voice command. To re-record a voice command 1.
Page 48: Diverting Calls
Diverting calls If you cannot answer incoming calls, you can divert them to another number, for example, your answering service. Note: When the Restrict calls function is activated, some Divert calls options are not available. You can choose between the following divert options: •...
Page 49: More Than One Call
2.15 Ongoing video call When you have an ongoing video call and receive a second call you have to end the video call to be able to answer the second call. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. You can handle more than one call simultaneously.
Page 50: Conference Calls
• } End call } No to end both calls. • You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls or joining them into a conference call. Conference calls In a conference call, you can have a joint conversation with up to five other people. You can also put a conference call on hold and make another call.
Page 51: More Call Features
2.16 More call features My numbers View, add and edit your own phone numbers. To check your phone numbers } Contacts } Options } Special numbers } My numbers and select one of the options. Notepad You can use the phone to make a note of a phone number during a call. When you press the number keys, the person you are talking to hears tone signals.
Page 52: Business Cards
Business cards You can add your own business card as a contact. To add your own business card } Contacts } Options } My business card and add information for your business card } Save. To send your business card } Contacts } Options } My business card } Send my card and select a transfer method.
Page 53: Restricted Dialling
To add numbers to the accepted callers list 1. } Settings } the Calls tab } Manage calls } Accept calls } Only from list Edit } Add. Select a contact. Use 2. To add a group of contacts to the accepted callers list } Groups (requires that you have created groups, %51 Groups).
Page 54: Fixed Dialling
Fixed dialling The fixed dialling function allows calls to be made only to certain numbers saved on the SIM card. The fixed numbers are protected by your PIN2. Note: You can still call the international emergency number, 112, even when the fixed dialling function is activated.
Page 55: Call Time And Cost
To select a line for outgoing calls } Settings } the Calls tab and select line 1 or 2. Use to scroll between the tabs. To change the name of a line } Settings } the Display tab } Edit line names and select one of the lines to edit the name.
Page 56: Activity Menu
Activity menu You can open the activity menu from standby to view and handle new events, and access bookmarks and shortcuts. To open the Activity menu Press Activity menu tabs • New events – this shows new events such as missed calls and messages. When a new event occurs, the tab appears on the screen.
Page 57: Messaging
Messaging This chapter gives information about the types of messages supported in your phone as well as a complete Messaging glossary. You will find instructions on how to send, read and manage text messages (SMS), picture messages (MMS) and email. You will also learn about Messenger –...
Page 58: Text Messaging (Sms)
Text messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain simple pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Note: If you send a text message to a group, you are charged for each member of that group. Before you start First make sure that the number of your service centre is set. The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card.
Page 59 Delete a message You can select a message from the list of messages and press to delete the entire message. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. 3. } Enter phone no. and enter the recipient’s phone number, or } Contacts look-up to retrieve a number or a group from Contacts.
Page 60 To save a message to the SIM card } Messaging } Inbox } More } Save message } Saved messages. To save an item from a text message 1. Select the phone number, Web address, picture or sound that you want to save in the message } More.
Page 61 To turn long messages on } Messaging } Settings } SMS } Max. msg length } Max. available. Templates If you have messages that you send often, you can save these as templates. You can create your own templates. To create a template 1.
Page 62: Picture Messages (Mms)
Picture messages (MMS) Picture messages can contain text, pictures, video clips, camera pictures, sound recordings, and business cards. Both you and the receiver of the picture message must have a subscription that supports MMS. You can send picture messages to a mobile phone or an email address, %68 Email.
Page 63 View the size of the message The size of the message is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. To create and send a picture message 1.
Page 64 Receiving picture messages When you receive an automatically downloaded picture message, the picture message appears in the Activity menu if New events is set to Activity menu. } View to read the message. If New events is set to Pop-up, you are asked if you want to read the picture message.
Page 65 Downloading messages You can always download previously not downloaded messages in the Inbox by highlighting the message } View. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Automatic download You can select how you want your picture messages to be downloaded. } Messaging } Settings } MMS } Auto download to view the following: •...
Page 66: Voice Messages
Voice messages Voice messages offer a quick way to send and receive sound recordings as messages. A voice message can only contain one sound recording. Both you and the receiver of the voice message must have a subscription that supports MMS. To record and send a voice message 1.
Page 67: Postcard
More ways of sending postcards Another way of sending a postcard is to use contacts by selecting a contact, More } Send message } Live! Postcard. You can also create a postcard by selecting My Items } Pictures. Select a picture } More } Send } Live! Postcard This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
Page 68: Email
Email You can use your phone to send and receive email messages. Please note that you need a subscription that supports data transmission. For more information, contact Vodafone Customer Service. Before you start First make sure that: • Settings are in your phone, if not, %119 Settings. •...
Page 69 To send, receive and read email messages 1. } Messaging } Email } Inbox } Send&rec (when inbox is empty) or } Messaging } Email } Inbox } More } Send & receive to send or download new messages. 2. Select a message } View to read it. To reply to an email message 1.
Page 70 To save several email messages 1. } Messaging } Email } Inbox. 2. Select a message } More } Mark several. 3. Scroll and select more messages by pressing Mark or Unmark. 4. } More } Save messages. To delete an email message (POP3 users) 1.
Page 71: Vodafone Messenger
Vodafone Messenger Messenger Connect and log in to the Messenger server to communicate online with your favourite contacts. If your subscription supports it, you can see contact status if they are online, and send and receive instant messages. Note: Visit www.vodafone.com for details. This service (menu option) is not available in all countries.
Page 72 Status You can change your status shown to others. You can also choose to display it for your contacts only or for all users on the Messenger server. To change your own status } Messaging } Messenger }Myself } Change. Chatroom A chatroom can be started by your service provider, by an individual Messenger user or by yourself.
Page 73: Area Information
Area information Please consult your service provider for more information about area information. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Area information is a type of text message that is sent to all subscribers within a certain network area.
Page 75: Pictures And Sounds
Pictures and sounds Here you can see how to take photos and record video clips. These can be sent as messages or uploaded to a personal album on Vodafone live!. With the Postcard function, you can learn how to send photos as a traditional postcard. You can also see how to compose your own melodies using MusicDJ™...
Page 76: Camera And Video Recorder
Camera and video recorder Your phone has a digital camera which also works as a digital video recorder. You can take pictures, record video clips, save and view them and send them as email attachments, %68 To write and send an email message, or send them in picture messages via MMS, %63 To create and send a picture message.
Page 77 To view your pictures and video clips When the camera or video is activated } View. Camera and video options When the camera or video is activated } Settings to view more options. Before you take a picture or make a video clip, the following options are available: •...
Page 78 Saving pictures and video clips When you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip, it is saved in the phone memory, %33 My items. You can also choose to store your pictures and video clips on your computer, %117 Transferring files using the USB cable. Sending pictures and video clips When you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip, you can send it as a picture message if the file size has not exceeded the limit, %62 Creating and sending picture...
Page 79 More ways of sending postcards You can also create a postcard by selecting My Items } Pictures. Select a picture } More } Send } Live! Postcard. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Postcard As part of Vodafone live! you can have a message with picture and text delivered as a postcard to a street address.
Page 80: Pictures
Pictures Your phone comes with a number of pictures and animations. You can delete these pictures if you want to free memory. All pictures are saved in My Items } Pictures. You can: • Use a picture as wallpaper and as a screen saver. •...
Page 81 Using pictures You can use a picture for several purposes, for example, add it to a contact, use it in the start-up screen, or use it as a screen saver. The screen saver is activated automatically when you have not pressed any key for a few seconds.
Page 82 To receive and save a picture 1. Open the message you received the picture in, or turn on Bluetooth or the infrared port if one of these transfer methods was used to send the picture. 2. If you received the picture in a message, select the picture and save it. If you received the picture via Bluetooth or infrared, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Page 83: Radio
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Your phone features an FM radio with RDS functionality. To use the radio, you must connect the handsfree to your phone. The handsfree works as an antenna and makes the reception better.
Page 84 Radio options } More for the following options: • Minimize – return to standby to use other functions with the radio still playing. • Save – save the current frequency in a list of channels. • Channels – select, rename, replace or delete saved channels. •...
Page 85: Composing Melodies
Composing melodies ™ You can compose and edit melodies to use as ringtones using the MusicDJ . A melody consists of four types of tracks – Drums, Basses, Chords, and Accents. A track contains a number of music blocks. The blocks consist of pre-arranged sounds with different characteristics.
Page 86 To send a melody 1. } My Items } Sounds and select a melody. 2. } More } Send and select a transfer method. To receive a melody 1. Open the message you received the melody in, or turn on Bluetooth or the infrared port if these transfer methods are being used to send the melody.
Page 87: Creating Movies
Creating movies With the VideoDJ™, you can create movies by combining video clips and pictures that you have saved in your phone. You can also use VideoDJ™ to trim video clips and edit video items. To create a movie 1. } Entertainment } VideoDJ™. 2.
Page 88 VideoDJ™ options When a movie is selected, } More to view more options: • Preview – to view the movie. • Insert – to insert an item. • Save – to save the current movie. • Send – to send the current movie. •...
Page 89: Sound Recorder
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. With the sound recorder, you can record either your own memos or calls. Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones. Recording of a conversation is stopped if a participant ends the call.
Page 91: Vodafone Live! And Internet
Vodafone live! and Internet Vodafone live! offers pictures, video clips, ringtones and games all of which can be easily downloaded with the Internet browser. Use the media player to stream video and sound to your phone, and play and organize your video and sound files. This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
Page 92: Vodafone Live
Vodafone live! Vodafone live! has everything you need, full of information downloads, games, music and services. It is easy to use, and because the GPRS or even faster 3G connection can be “always on” there is no wait for dialling up. You pay only for data you send or receive, not for how long you are connected.
Page 93 Tip! Vodafone live! is growing and changing all the time, so these options may vary. Keep checking it out to see what´s new. Note: Questions about Vodafone! live products and services should be directed to Vodafone Customer Services. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 94: Internet
Internet Settings Before you start using Internet or messenger, settings are required in your phone. In order to use the Internet, and send and receive picture and email messages or Messenger, you need the following: • A phone subscription that supports data transmission. •...
Page 95 • Exit browser – disconnect and go to standby. • Go to the homepage set for the current Internet profile, for example, Sony Ericsson. • Bookmarks – add the site you are currently browsing to your list of bookmarks, or view the list of bookmarks.
Page 96 • Status – display current status information, for example, profile, access type, security, address. • Make a call – if your subscription supports it, you can make a call while browsing the Internet. } More } End call to end the call and continue browsing. Using bookmarks You use bookmarks in your mobile phone just as you do with a computer Internet browser.
Page 97: Internet Profile For Java™ Applications
The following information can be saved: • Cookies – improve site access efficiency. • Passwords – improve server access efficiency. To allow or clear cookies in your phone } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Internet settings } Cookies and select an option and confirm.
Page 98 Java application security Java applications are automatically installed as "Trusted" or "Untrusted". Trusted applications are allowed to, for example, connect to networks, send messages or use the camera without asking for permission. Untrusted applications, however, must always confirm such actions with you first. You can set different permission levels for your Java applications.
Page 99 Internet security Your phone has support for both WAP and HTTP secure browsing. To activate a secure connection to the WAP gateway, you need to turn on security in your Internet profile. If your Internet profile is an HTTP profile, the connection will be secure if the URL starts with https://.
Page 100: Downloading
Downloading Change your phone whenever you want by downloading new polyphonic ringtones, videos, games and applications from Vodafone live!. To download games 1. } Entertainment } Games } More games. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. 3G downloading When the 3G icon is displayed, you will notice an immediate...
Page 101: Live! Studio
live! Studio Picture upload With Vodafone live! you can save pictures in a Web-based album. This is useful if you are running out of phone memory, or if you wish to share your pictures with friends in a virtual album that they (and you) can access on the Web. You can upload a picture in three ways.
Page 102: Media Player
Media Player The media player works as a music player and video player all in one. You can play music and video clips that you receive in a picture message, or that you download to your phone. The following file types are supported by the media player: MP3, MP4, 3GP, AAC, AMR, MIDI, WAV (with 16 kHz as maximum sample rate) and Real®8.
Page 103 Play media files You can also play individual media files from the Sounds folder in My Items. However, you can only play playlists from the media player application. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. To add files to a playlist 1.
Page 104 Media player options } More to view the following options: • Play mode – change the playback order of songs and videos. Select Loop or Shuffle. • Equalizer – change the settings of the treble and bass when playing music. •...
Page 105 In order to stream you must have a data account and the links have to be 3GPP™ (3rd Generation Partnership Project) compatible. Your phone may be pre-configured with a data account. If it is not, please contact Vodafone or visit www.Vodafone.com/ support %119 Settings.
Page 107: Connectivity
Connectivity You can connect your phone using Bluetooth™ wireless technology, the infrared port or by using the USB cable that comes with the phone. When your phone is connected to another device, for example a PC or another phone, you can synchronize contacts and calendar items, or transfer content between the phone and the PC or between the phones.
Page 108: Synchronizing
Synchronizing You can synchronize your phone contacts, appointments, tasks and notes with similar programs in, for example, a computer or mobile phone using Bluetooth, the infrared port or the USB cable (synchronization with nearby devices). Synchronization software for your computer is available on the CD that comes with the phone, or you can download it from www.Vodafone.com/support.
Page 109 To enter the remote synchronization settings 1. } Organiser & Tools } Synchronization } New account. If you do not have an account, you will be asked if you want to create an account. } Yes to create a new account. 2.
Page 110: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology
Bluetooth™ wireless technology Your phone has built-in Bluetooth which makes it possible for you to connect your phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices. You are able to be connected to several Bluetooth devices at the same time. You can automatically synchronize information in your phone and your computer and use the remote control functionality to control applications on your computer.
Page 111: Phone Name
To turn Bluetooth on } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Turn on. Use between the tabs. To add a device to your phone 1. } Settings } the Connectivity tab. Use 2. } Bluetooth } My devices } New device. The Bluetooth function of the other device must also be on and not hidden.
Page 112 Visibility In order for your phone to be found when searched for by other Bluetooth devices, you must make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other devices. To hide or show your phone when using Bluetooth 1.
Page 113 To add a Bluetooth handsfree to your phone 1. } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } . Use between the tabs. 2. The first time you add a handsfree, Add a handsfree device to use with the phone? is displayed } Yes. 3.
Page 114 Remote control You can use your phone as a remote control device to control computer applications ® ® such as a media player or Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Your computer must support the Bluetooth HID Profile. To select remote control 1. } Entertainment } Remote control. 2.
Page 115: Infrared Port
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. You can use the infrared port to transfer files between your phone and a computer or another device equipped with an infrared port. You can, for example, synchronize calendar items, %108 Synchronizing, transfer files between your phone and a computer, and send items such as pictures and contacts.
Page 116 File transfer using the infrared port You can use a computer to view and transfer content in My Items. Install the My Items software using the CD that comes with your phone, or download the software from www.Vodafone.com/support. You can use the drag-and-drop function of your computer to: •...
Page 117: Transferring Files Using The Usb Cable
Transferring files using the USB cable You can connect your phone to a computer using the USB cable. Install the USB cable software using the CD that comes with your phone, or download the drivers from www.Vodafone.com/support. Note: Make sure you use only the USB cable that comes with the phone, and that you connect the USB cable direct to your computer.
Page 119: Settings
Settings You can use settings to personalize your phone by changing the appearance of the screen and changing the ringtone. You can also use settings to protect your phone from unauthorized use. Use the SIM card or phone lock features. This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
Page 120: Setup Wizard
Setup wizard You can use the setup wizard to help you get started with the basic settings in your phone. If you do not want help the first time you turn on your phone, you can choose to use the wizard later.
Page 121: Time And Date
Time and date The time is always displayed in standby. To set the time and date • } Settings } the General tab } Time & date } Time. Enter the time } Save. • To set the time format (12-hour or 24-hour clock) } Format and select an option. •...
Page 122: Start-Up Screen And Power Save
Start-up screen and power save Start-up screen When you turn your phone on, the start-up screen appears. You can also set your own start-up screen. To select a start-up screen } Settings } the Display tab } Start-up screen and select an option for the start-up screen.
Page 123: Themes
Themes You can change the appearance of the screen, for example, the colours and wallpaper, by using themes. Your phone comes with some predefined themes. You cannot delete these, but you can download new themes from Vodafone live! To select or change a theme } My Items } Themes and select a theme.
Page 124: Ringtones And Melodies
Ringtones and melodies Your phone comes with a number of standard and polyphonic melodies that can be used as ringtones. You can exchange melodies using one of the available transfer methods. Please note that you are not allowed to exchange copyright-protected material. You can also record a sound and use it as a ringtone, %89 To start a sound recording.
Page 125 To download a ringtone 1. } My Items } Sounds } More Sounds. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Caller-specific ringtones If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification (CLI) service, you can assign a personal ringtone to callers, %37 To add a picture or a ringtone to a phone contact. Vibrating alert You can choose to be notified of an incoming call by the buzzing of the vibrating alert.
Page 126: Profiles
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. To select a profile } Settings } the General tab } Profiles } Select profile. To change a profile setting } Settings } the General tab } Profiles } Edit profile and select the setting that you want to change.
Page 127: Sim Card Lock
SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards, your 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 Identification Number) every time you turn on your phone.
Page 128 To edit your PIN 1. } Settings } the General tab } Locks } SIM lock } Change PIN. 2. Enter your PIN } OK. 3. Enter a new four- to eight-digit PIN } OK. 4. Re-enter the new PIN to confirm } OK. To turn the SIM card lock on or off 1.
Page 129: Keypad Lock
Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to avoid dialling a number by accident. Note: Calls to the international emergency number 112 can still be made, even when the keypad is locked. Automatic keylock In standby, automatic keylock means the keypad is locked a short while after you last press a key.
Page 130: Phone Lock
Note: 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 set the phone lock 1. } Settings } the General tab } Locks } Phone lock } Protection and select an alternative.
Page 131: More Features
More features This chapter lists a number of useful features that are available to you. For example, learn how to use the calendar and how to use tasks. You will also receive instructions on how to use the timer, the alarm clock, notes and the calculator.
Page 132: Calendar
Calendar You can use the calendar to keep track of important meetings. The calendar can be synchronized with a computer calendar or with a calendar on the Web, %108 Synchronizing. Appointments You can choose to add a new appointment or use an old one as a template by copying and editing it.
Page 133 To set when reminders should sound 1. } Organiser & Tools } Calendar } More } Advanced } Reminders. 2. } Always if you want the reminder to sound even though the phone is turned off. When the reminder sounds } Yes to read the appointment. } No to turn off the reminder.
Page 134: Tasks
Tasks You can keep track of phone calls you need to make or tasks that you need to do. You can choose to add a new task or use an old one as a template by copying and editing it. You can also set a reminder for a task.
Page 135: More Useful Features
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Alarm clock The alarm can be set to ring at a specific time within 24 hours, or recurrently at a specific time on several days. You can have both these alarms set at the same time. The alarm signal rings even if the phone is set to silent or turned off.
Page 136 Notes If you need to remember something, you can make a note of it in your phone. To add a note } Organiser & Tools } Notes } New note } Add and enter the note } Save. To handle notes 1.
Page 137: Startup Menu
Timer To set the timer } Organiser & Tools } Timer and enter the hours, minutes and seconds after which you want the timer to go off. When the signal rings, press any key to turn it off. Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. To set the brightness } Settings } the Display tab } Brightness.
Page 138 To deactivate the start-up menu 1. } Settings } the General tab } Start-up menu. 2. Select Don’t show. Note: If you have selected Music only, you can still receive calendar and task reminders, and the alarm signal can still ring. Calculator The calculator can add, subtract, divide and multiply.
Page 139 To open code memo for the first time 1. } Organiser & Tools } Code memo. A message with instructions is displayed } Continue. 2. Enter a four-digit passcode to open code memo } Continue. 3. Re-enter the new passcode to confirm. 4.
Page 141: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter offers solutions to 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. However, if you need to hand in your phone for repair, please note that you may lose information and content that you have saved in your phone.
Page 142: Master Reset
Master reset The changes that you have made to settings and the content that you have added or edited, will be deleted. • If you select } Reset settings, the changes that you have made to settings will be deleted. •...
Page 143: Error Messages
Error messages Insert SIM Possible cause: There is no SIM card in the phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly. Solution: Insert a SIM card. %17 To insert SIM card and battery. Possible cause: The SIM card connectors need cleaning. Solution: Remove the SIM card and clean it.
Page 144 Possible cause: The phone is not working properly. Solution: Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably the phone that is causing the problem. Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location. Emerg. calls only Possible cause: You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it.
Page 145 Charging, alien battery Possible cause: The battery that you are using is not a battery approved by Sony Ericsson. Solution: %168 Battery use and care. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 146: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting I have problems with memory capacity or the phone working slowly Possible cause: The phone memory is full or the memory contents are not properly organized. Solution: Restart your phone every day to free memory and increase the capacity of your phone.
Page 147 I cannot turn on the phone Possible cause: The battery is discharged. Solution: Recharge the battery, %17 To charge the battery. Solution: Make sure you attached the charger correctly. Turn the phone on with the charger attached. If the phone starts, restart the phone with no charger attached. I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is low Possible cause: The charger is not properly connected to the phone.
Page 148 Possible cause: The battery connection is bad. Solution: Make sure the battery is inserted correctly, %17 To insert SIM card and battery. I cannot use SMS/text messages on my phone Possible cause: Settings are missing or incorrect. Solution: Contact your network operator to find out the correct SMS service centre setting, %58 Text messaging (SMS).
Page 149 The phone cannot be detected by other users via Bluetooth Possible cause: You have not turned Bluetooth on. Solution: Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and that your phone is visible to other users. %112 To hide or show your phone when using Bluetooth. I have problems synchronizing or transferring data between my phone and my computer, when using the USB cable that came with the phone Possible cause: The cable has not been properly detected and installed on your computer.
Page 151: Icons
Icons The table below lists and explains icons which appear in standby mode. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 152: List Of Icons Shown In Standby
List of icons shown in standby Icon Description Press to go to the main menu The 3G (UMTS) network is available Tells you the strength of the GSM network signal You are within your home zone You are in a premium charge zone Tells you the status of the battery Tells you that the battery is charging All phone transmitters are off.
Page 153 Icon Description Speakerphone is activated The card or phone lock is on. A secure Internet connection is established You have received a text message You have received an email message You have received a picture message You have received a voice message You have received an instant message You have received a message via cell broadcast...
Page 154 Icon Description An ongoing call The media player is running A Java application is running Your movie can be sent using MMS Your movie is too large and cannot be sent using MMS This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 155: Index
Index The index helps you to find specific items in the user guide. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 156: Index
Index accept calls ...52 account settings, email ...68 activity menu ...56 alarm clock ...135 alerts ...125 animations ...80 answering calls ...24 using voice control ...46 answering service ...43 appointments ...132 area information ...73 ask to save ...38 assembling, phone ...17 automatic redialling ...25 battery charging ...17...
Page 157 making notes during ...51 missed ...24 putting on hold ...49 receiving ... 18, 24 rejecting ...24 restricting ...53 speed dialling ...42 camera ...76 cell information ...73 charging, battery ...17 code memo ...138 codes PIN ...17 PUK ...18 conference calls ...50 connectors ...14 contacts ...35 adding phone contacts ...35...
Page 158 language changing ...21 in phone ...21 language in phone ...146 letters entering ...30 locks SIM card ...127 long messages ...60 magic word ...45 main menu ...19 media player ...102 melodies ...124 memory status ...36 menu overview ...15 message alert ...125 messages area information ...73 cell information ...73...
Page 159 picture sizes ...77 pictures ...80 edit ...81 screen saver ...81 wallpaper ...81 PIN code changing ...128 entering ...18 profiles ...126 PUK ...127 recording video clips ...76 voice commands ...44 redialling ...25 remote control ...114 resetting phone ...142 restricted dialling ...53 ringtones ...124 roaming ...23 safety guidelines ...164...
Page 160 speaker volume ...23 speed dialling ...42 standby screen ...19 start-up menu ...137 start-up screen ... 81, 122 status bar ...19 stopwatch ...136 streaming media ...105 synchronizing ...108 T9™ Text Input entering letters ...31 tasks ...134 templates for picture messages ...64 for text messages ...61 text messages ...58 themes ...123...
Page 161 wallpaper ...81 warranty ...170 wizard setup ...18 writing using multitap input ...30 using T9™ Text Input ...31 writing languages ...30 zoom ...76 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 163: Health & Safety
Health & Safety Please read this section carefully. It contains health and safety information that when followed allows for safe and efficient use of the phone. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 164: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
•Do not place your product or install wireless equipment in the area above your car’s air bag. •Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should perform service. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 165: Efficient Use
Antenna Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorised 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 166: Personal Medical Devices
Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure guidelines do not mean that there are variations in safety. While there may be differences in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines.
Page 167: Power Supply
CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORIES. THEY COULD HURT THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, OR COULD ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE THE MOBILE PHONE OR ACCESSORY. YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORY MAY CONTAIN SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD. Disposal of old electrical &...
Page 168: Battery Use And Care
• 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.
Page 169: Disposing Of The Battery
• Do not allow the battery to be put into the mouth. Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed. Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Call Center for information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available.
Page 170: Limited Warranty
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.
Page 171 You should always make backup copies of all the information stored on your Sony Ericsson Product such as downloads, calendar and contacts before handing in your Sony Ericsson Product for repair or replacement.
Page 172 5. This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorised person. 6. The warranty does not cover Product failures which have been caused by use of accessories or other peripheral devices which are not Sony Ericsson branded original accessories intended for use with the Product.
Page 173 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 elsewhere than in the country of original purchase, for example due to the fact that your Product may have an interior or exterior which is different from equivalent models sold in other EU countries.
Page 174: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity 12.3 We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAD-3021022-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, 3GPP TS 34.121,...

Sony Ericsson V600 User Manual

Introduction

Basics

Messaging

Pictures and Sounds

Vodafone Live! and Internet

Connectivity

Settings

More Features

Troubleshooting

Icons

Index

Health & Safety

Quick Links

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