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- Page 1 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting to know your phone ....4 Calling ........15 Messaging . - Page 3 The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony Ericsson, are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your mobile phone.
- Page 4 T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered trademark of Tegic Communications. T9™ Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057, United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329;...
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Page 5: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Infrared port Camera button Screen Selection Back Internet button Microphone Stereo headset and charger connector This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. On/off button Earpiece Selection Navigation Clear... -
Page 6: Assembling Your Phone
User guide symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this user guide: % See also page ... Use the navigation key to scroll and select % 11 Navigating the menus. Important Note This symbol indicates that a service or function is network- or subscription-dependent. - Page 7 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use.
- Page 8 However talk-time or standby time may become noticeably shorter due to wear and you may have to replace your battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 71 Battery use and care. PIN (Personal Identification Number) You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your network operator to activate the services in your phone.
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Page 9: To Make And Receive Calls
To turn the phone on and off Press and hold Enter your SIM card PIN, if you have one. At first start-up, select the language for phone menus. } Yes if you want the setup wizard to help you with instructions and tips or The setup wizard is also available in the menu system, } Settings } General... -
Page 10: Icon Description
Icons A selection of icons in standby and on the desktop. Icon Description Tells you the strength of the GSM network signal. Tells you the status of the battery. Press % 11 Navigating the menus. Camera – camera and video recorder functions. Internet services Entertainment sound recorder. -
Page 11: Menu Overview
Menu overview Camera File manager Pictures Sounds Videos Themes Games Applications Other Connectivity Online services* Infrared port Synchronization Mobile networks Data comm. Internet settings Streaming settings Settings for Java™ Accessories *Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent. **The menu depends on which phonebook is selected as default..More settings appear. -
Page 12: Navigating The Menus
Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons on the desktop. Some submenus include tabs that appear on the screen. • Press the navigation key in the centre or in a direction: Press to go to the desktop or to select items. Press •... -
Page 13: More Options
More options } More to enter a list of options. File manager Files are saved in the folders. Create subfolders to move files to. Unrecognized files are saved in the To manage files and folders } File manager Scroll to a file Select the folder you want to move the file to, or select New folder and name the folder... -
Page 14: Entering Letters
• From standby, press: 0000 for English or language (SIM dependant). To select writing languages } Settings } General Select a language To switch between writing languages Press and hold Entering letters There are two ways of entering letters: • Multitap text input •... -
Page 15: To Enter Letters Using T9 Text Input
To enter letters using T9 Text Input } Messaging } Write new } Text For example, if you want to write the word “Jane”, press If the word shown is the one you want, press and add a space. To accept a word without adding a space, press . -
Page 16: Calling
Calling Making and receiving calls Turn on the phone and make sure you are within range of a network to make and receive calls % 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 17: Emergency Calls
To select more options during a call Press and select an option. To turn off the microphone } Mute Press Unmute, or press To check your missed calls From standby To call a number from the list, scroll to a number Emergency calls Your phone supports the international emergency numbers, 112, 911 and 08. -
Page 18: To Add A Contact
To select your default phonebook } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Default Contacts Select For information and settings in either phonebook Memory The number of entries you can save depends on the amount of memory available in the phone or on the SIM card. To check the memory status } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Memory Contacts... -
Page 19: Copying Contacts
To add a SIM number } Phonebook } New number } Enter the name Copying contacts Copy SIM numbers to and from contacts and the SIM card. When copying all contacts from the phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced. To copy names and numbers to the SIM card } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Copy to Copy all... -
Page 20: Calling From The Phonebook
To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact } Phonebook a picture or personal ringtone to Select a tab and then select a This takes you to Calling from the phonebook If contacts is the default phonebook, you can call from contacts or from the SIM card. -
Page 21: Synchronizing Contacts
To delete a contact or a SIM number Phonebook select a contact or number, press To delete all contacts } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Delete all contacts. } Yes and enter the phone lock code phone lock code is 0000. Names and numbers that are saved on the SIM card are not deleted. -
Page 22: Voice Control
To set or replace speed dialling numbers } Phonebook } Options } Speed Scroll to a number in the list Select a phone number. To speed dial From standby, enter a speed dial number (from 1-9) Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voice message when you cannot answer a call. -
Page 23: The Magic Word
Instructions appear. Lift the phone to your ear, wait for the tone and say the command that you want to record. The voice command is played back to you. If the recording is ok To record another voice command for a contact } New voice again and repeat steps 2-4 above. -
Page 24: Diverting Calls
To activate voice control and make a call From standby, press and hold say your magic word or press the handsfree button. Wait for the tone and say the name you recorded earlier, for example “John mobile”, the call connects. To answer or reject a call When the phone rings, say “Answer”... -
Page 25: Receiving A Second Call
To activate a call divert } Settings } Calls Select a call type and then one of the divert options Activate. Enter the phone number to which you want your calls to be diverted, or To deactivate a call divert Scroll to the divert option To check all divert options } Settings } Calls... -
Page 26: Handling Two Calls
Handling two calls If you have an ongoing call and a call on hold, you can: } Switch • between the two calls. } Join calls • Press } Transfer • Press You are disconnected from both calls. Contact your network operator to check if this function is supported. -
Page 27: Two Voice Lines
Two voice lines Separate business and private calls on two lines with different numbers if your subscription supports alternate line service. To select a line } Settings } Calls To change the name of a line } Settings } Display one of the lines to edit the name. -
Page 28: Restricted Dialling
Restricted dialling Restrict outgoing and incoming calls when at home or abroad. You need a password from your service If you divert incoming calls, you cannot activate some Restrict calls options. The following calls can be restricted: All outgoing • –... -
Page 29: Call Time And Cost
To activate or deactivate fixed dialling } Phonebook } Options } Special numbers } Fixed dialling. Activate Select Enter your PIN2 To save a fixed number } Phonebook } Options } Special numbers } Fixed dialling } Fixed numbers } New number Call time and cost During a call, the duration of the call is shown. -
Page 30: Credit Limit For Calls
Setting the call cost The tariff function specifies the price per call unit. If you do not specify this unit, the number of call units appears. To enter the price per call unit } Settings } Calls } Set tariff. Enter your PIN2 } Currency and enter the code for the currency you want,... -
Page 31: Showing Or Hiding Your Phone Number
Closed user groups If your network supports closed user groups, you may be able to call at lower costs. You can save up to ten groups. An index number is required from your network operator. To add a group } Settings } Calls } Edit list } New group } Enter the name of the user group Enter the index number... -
Page 32: Business Cards
To show or hide your phone number Enter the phone number you want to call. } More and select To always show or hide your phone number } Settings } Calls Show Select Groups Create a group of numbers and send messages to several recipients at the same time % 32 Messaging. -
Page 33: Messaging
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. Text messages Text messages can contain pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Text messages can be sent to one person, several recipients or to a group saved in the phonebook. -
Page 34: Formatting Text
To insert an item in a text message While writing your message Select an item type and then an item. Formatting text Change style, size, alignment and create new paragraphs. To format the text in a text message While writing your message Text size, select... -
Page 35: Message Options
Long messages The number of characters allowed in a text message depends on the language you are writing in. You can send a longer message by linking two or more messages. You are charged for each of the messages linked in a long message. You may not receive all parts of a long message at the same time. -
Page 36: Picture Messages
To check the delivery status of a sent message } Messaging } Sent items } More } Details. Picture messages Picture messages can contain text, pictures, video clips, camera pictures, and sound recordings, business cards and are sent via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) to a mobile phone or via email. -
Page 37: Additional Send Options
Additional send options Request a read report, a delivery report and set a priority for a specific message. You can also add more recipients to the message. To select additional send options When you have entered the recipient’s phone number More. -
Page 38: Before You Start
To use a predefined template for a picture message } Messaging } Templates } Use } Add } More } Send Automatic download Select how to download your picture messages. } Messaging } Settings } Picture msg } Auto download to view the following: Always •... - Page 39 To reply to an email message Open the email message Write your message. } Send to send the message. To save an email address or a phone number in an email message Select the email address or phone number } Save email To save an email message Open the message The message is saved in...
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Page 40: Area Information
My friends For more information, contact your service provider or see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. Area information Area information is a type of text message (for example, a local traffic report) that is sent to all subscribers within a certain network area. Please consult your service provider for more information about area information. -
Page 41: Imaging
Imaging Camera and video recorder Take pictures and record video clips to save, send or use. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or a phonebook item % 19 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact. To take pictures } Camera } Capture Press and hold... -
Page 42: Sending Pictures And Video Clips
Camera options When the camera is activated All phones that support pictures can receive 160x120 pixel picture size. Some phones supporting pictures cannot receive sizes 1280x960, 640x480 and 320x240. The best size to view on a PC is 1280x960 pixels. Take a self-portrait Hold the phone as shown in the illustration. -
Page 43: To View Your Pictures
To take and send a picture Press and hold To record and send video clips Press and hold Send. Pictures Your phone comes with a number of pictures. All pictures File manager } are saved in as a screen saver, wallpaper, or item in your phonebook % 19 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact. -
Page 44: Editing Pictures
Editing pictures Press exit the picture editor left left left down select tool To edit and save a picture } File manager } Pictures More. } Use } Edit. Select 160x120 or 320x240 as picture size to edit pictures taken with the camera. } More } Save picture Exchanging pictures Exchange pictures using infrared, cable, picture messages or... -
Page 45: Screen Saver And Wallpaper
To receive and save a picture Open message you received with a picture, or turn on infrared to receive a picture. For a picture in a message For Infrared, follow the instructions that appear. Screen saver and wallpaper The screen saver activates when in idle mode for a few seconds. After a few more seconds sleep mode activates, to save power. -
Page 46: Entertainment
Entertainment Media player The media player can play both music and video. You can play music and video clips that you download or receive in a picture message. You can also stream music and videos from Web sites. There is support for MP3, WAV (up to 16 kHz as maximum sample rate) and 3GP. -
Page 47: Ringtones, Melodies, Sounds And Alerts
PlayNow™ } Entertainment } PlayNow™ music via the Internet. If settings are not already in your phone % 50 Settings. For more information, contact your service provider or see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. Streaming online music and videos Play videos and listen to music on a Web site by streaming them to your phone. -
Page 48: Composing Ringtone Melodies
To set the ringtone volume } Settings } Sounds & alerts to decrease or increase To set the vibrating alert } Settings } Sounds & alerts Set this alert to On, To set sounds and alerts options } Settings } Sounds & alerts Message alert •... -
Page 49: Sound Recorder
To send and receive a melody } File manager } Sounds } More } Send When you receive the melody, follow the instructions that appear. You cannot send a polyphonic melody or an MP3 file in a text message. Sound recorder Record your own memos or calls which can be set as ringtones. -
Page 50: To Start And End An Application
To select or change a theme } File manager } Themes To send a theme } File manager } Themes Select a transfer method. To receive and save a theme When you receive the theme, follow instructions that appear. To download a theme } File manager } Themes If settings are not already in your phone % 50 Settings. -
Page 51: Connectivity
Connectivity Settings Before you start using Internet, Messaging, PlayNow™ Settings may already be entered when you buy your phone. If not, contact your network operator, service provider or see www.SonyEricsson.com/support for more information. In order to use the Internet, and send and receive picture and email messages, you need the following: •... -
Page 52: Options When Browsing
To stop browsing } More } Exit browser. Options when browsing } More and select from the following: Exit browser • – disconnect and go to standby. • Go to the homepage set for the current Internet profile. Bookmarks • –... -
Page 53: Internet Security
The following information can be saved: • Cookies – improve site access efficiency. • Passwords – improve server access efficiency. To allow or clear cookies in your phone } Connectivity } Internet settings } Cookies an option and confirm. To clear the password list } Connectivity } Internet settings } Clear passwords } Yes to confirm. -
Page 54: Trusted Certificates
Trusted certificates These verify the WAP gateway or the HTTP server. They are contained in your phone and can also be downloaded. To check the certificates in your phone } Connectivity } Internet settings } Security } Trusted cert. Synchronizing Synchronize your mobile phone files, contacts, appointments, tasks and notes with similar programs in, for example, a PC using infrared or a cable, and with similar programs on the... -
Page 55: Infrared Port
To enter the remote synchronization settings } Connectivity } If no account exists Continue. A list of options to enter will appear. account Add the server address of the synchronization server, a server username and a server password. you have entered each setting. Connection Select Applications... -
Page 56: More Features
More features Time and date • To set the time Time. Enter the time • To set the time format • To set the date and date format } Time & date } Alarm clock The alarm rings even if the phone is set to silent or turned off. To set and use an alarm } Organizer } Alarms } Alarm •... -
Page 57: Calendar Settings
Calendar reminder options } Always if you want the reminder to sound even though the phone is turned off. When the reminder sounds the appointment. A reminder option set in the calendar affects a reminder option set in tasks. To view an appointment } Organizer } Calendar View. -
Page 58: Exchanging Appointments
To search for appointments } Organizer } Calendar } More } Advanced } Enter the text you want to search for Exchanging appointments Send and receive appointments using infrared or picture messaging. To send an appointment } More } Send Select an item, Receiving an appointment Add appointment? -
Page 59: Exchanging Notes
To view a task } Organizer } Tasks To send a task In the list of tasks for a certain day, select the item you want } More } Send to send Receiving a task Add task? When Notes Make up to 10 notes in your phone. To add a note } Organizer } Notes } New note } To handle the notes... - Page 60 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 } General To change a profile setting } Settings } General the setting that you want to change.
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Page 61: To Use The Calculator
To set the timer } Organizer } Timer after which you want the timer to go off. Display light Automatic is a setting for the display light to turn off a few seconds after you last press a key. Power save is designed to optimize standby time. The screen turns off completely a few seconds after you last press a key. -
Page 62: 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, the phone still works with the new SIM card. Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number) every time you turn on your phone. -
Page 63: Automatic Keylock
To turn the SIM card lock on or off } Settings } General and select Enter your PIN Keypad lock Lock the keypad to avoid dialling a number by accident. You can still answer an incoming call and the keypad locks again after it. -
Page 64: Code Memo
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 } Settings } General } Protection... -
Page 65: Forgot Your Passcode
To add a new code } Organizer } Code memo } New code } Enter a name associated with the code, for example, the name of the credit card company Enter the code To change the passcode } Organizer } Code memo } More } Change Enter your new passcode Re-enter the new passcode... -
Page 66: Troubleshooting
% 71 Battery use and care. Charging a non Sony Ericsson battery If the battery you are using is not a Sony Ericsson approved battery % 71 Battery use and care. This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. -
Page 67: Menu Language
Menu language If the wrong language is shown, you can select from standby: • Press 0000 • Press 8888 Insert SIM There is no SIM card in the phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly. Insert a SIM card % 6 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery. -
Page 68: To Reset The Phone
PUK blocked You entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Contact your operator. Phone locked The phone is locked. To unlock the phone % 62 Phone lock. Phone lock code Your phone comes with the phone lock code, 0000. You can change it to any four- to eight-digit code % 62 Phone lock. -
Page 69: Additional Information
• 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 70: Efficient Use
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 71: Personal Medical Devices
Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because... -
Page 72: Disposing Of The Product
• 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 73: Disposing Of The Battery
“Product”). Should your Product need warranty service, please return it to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or contact your local Sony Ericsson Call Centre (national rates may apply) or visit www.SonyEricsson.com to get further information. -
Page 74: Our Warranty
Product from the dealer. 2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer. - Page 75 Sony Ericsson. 4 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.
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Page 76: Fcc Statement
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 Centre. Please observe that certain services may not be possible... -
Page 77: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity 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 AAB-1021071-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301489-7 and EN 60950, following the provisions of,... -
Page 78: Index
Index alarm clock 55 alerts 47 animations 42 answering service 21 applications 48, 49 battery alien 68 charging and inserting 7 use and care 71 bookmarks 51 business cards 31 calculator 60 calendar 55 call credit limit 29 call list 20 call time and cost 28 call waiting 24 calls... - Page 79 file manager 12 formatting text 33 games 48, 49 groups 31 HTTP 50 icons 11 infrared port 54 Internet 50 Java™ 52 keypad lock 62 language phone 12 writing 13 light 60 locks phone lock 67 SIM card 61 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. magic word 22 media player 45–46 melodies 46...
- Page 80 pictures 42–44 PIN code changing 61 entering 8 PlayNow™ 46 power save 60 profiles 59 PUK 61, 67 recording calls 48 sounds 48 video clips 40 voice commands 21–23 reset the phone 67 restricted dialling 27 ringtones 46 safety guidelines 68 screen saver 44 security code memo 63...
- Page 81 T9™ Text Input entering letters 14 tasks 57–58 templates for picture messages 37 for text messages 34 text input 13 text messages 32–35 themes 48 time 55 timer 59 troubleshooting 65 turning on/off infrared port 54 phone 8 phone lock 63 ringtones, melodies 46 SIM lock protection 62 two voice lines 26...
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