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Sony Ericsson K850i User Manual

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  • Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson K850i. Capture and share quality moments. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get a suite of tools, free online storage, special offers, news and competitions at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 2 Accessories – More for your phone Camera Phone Kit IPK-100 Premium protection for your phone. Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-IV835 Stylish discretion with excellent sound. Desk Stand CDS-65 Your phone’s best assistant: connect a USB cable, charger and portable handsfree. These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in every market.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started ... 5 Assembly ... 5 Turning on the phone ... 5 Help in your phone ... 7 Charging the battery ... 7 Phone overview ... 8 Menu overview ... 10 Navigation ... 12 File manager ... 13 Phone language ...
  • Page 4 Entertainment ... 41 Stereo portable handsfree ... 41 Music and video players ... 41 Transferring music from a computer ... 42 TrackID™ ... 44 Radio ... 45 PlayNow™ ... 45 Ringtones and melodies ... 46 MusicDJ™ ... 46 Sound recorder ... 47 Games ...
  • Page 5 Sony Ericsson K850i UMTS 2100 GSM 900/1800/1900 This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current...

  • Page 6: Instruction Symbols

    Restrictions: Software is confidential copyrighted information of Sun and title to all copies is retained by Sun and/or its licensors. Customer shall not modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, or otherwise reverse engineer Software. Software may not be leased, assigned, or sublicensed, in whole or in part.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery. To insert the SIM card Remove the battery cover. Slide the SIM card into its holder with the golden contacts facing down. To insert the battery This is the Internet version of the User's guide.
  • Page 8 SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card. You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone.

  • Page 9: Help In Your Phone

    Help in your phone Help and information are available in your phone. See Navigation on page To use the setup wizard From standby select Menu > the General tab > Setup Select an option. To view information about functions • Scroll to a function and select Info, if available.

  • Page 10: Phone Overview

    Phone overview Ear speaker Screen Touch options Activity menu key Call key Navigation key Video call camera Volume, digital zoom keys C key (Clear) End key Camera switch mode key Camera key Camera on/off key Silent key Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide.
  • Page 11 On/off key Camera lens cover Flash This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Getting started...

  • Page 12: Menu Overview

    Menu overview PlayNow™* Cyber-shot™ Alarms Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write new Inbox Email Web feeds Drafts Outbox Sent messages Saved messages My friends* Call voicemail Templates Manage messages Settings...
  • Page 13 Calls** Answered Settings** General Sounds & alerts Profiles Ring volume Time & date Ringtone Language Silent mode Update service Increasing ring Voice control Vibrating alert New events Message alert Shortcuts Key sound Flight mode Security Setup wizard Accessibility Phone status Master reset * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.

  • Page 14: Navigation

    Navigation The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. To navigate the phone menus From standby select Menu. Use the navigation key to move through the menus. To scroll between the tabs • Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right.

  • Page 15: File Manager

    To delete items • Press to delete items such as numbers, letters, pictures and sounds. Shortcuts You can use keypad shortcuts to go directly to a menu. Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row. To go directly to a main menu •...
  • Page 16 To insert a memory card • Open the battery cover. Insert a Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) memory card with the golden contacts facing up or insert a MicroSD™ memory card with the golden contacts facing down. To remove a memory card •...

  • Page 17: Phone Language

    To view information about files From standby select Menu > File manager. Find a file and select Options Information. To move a file in the file manager From standby select Menu > File manager. Find a file and select Options file >...

  • Page 18: Calling

    Press each key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. For example, to write the word “Jane”, press Write the whole word before looking at the suggestions. to view suggestions. Press to accept a suggestion.
  • Page 19 To answer a call • Press To reject a call • Press To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To mute the microphone during a call Press and hold down Press and hold down to resume.

  • Page 20: Contacts

    Video call See a person on the screen during calls. Both parties need a subscription that supports the 3G (UMTS) service, and you need to be within range of a 3G (UMTS) network. 3G (UMTS) service is available when To make a video call From standby enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable).
  • Page 21 To go directly to a contact, from standby press and hold down To call a SIM contact from phone contacts From standby select Menu Scroll to New contact and select Options > contacts. Scroll to a contact and press To call with Smart search From standby press to enter a contact name or a phone number.
  • Page 22 Enter the name and select OK. Enter the number and select OK. Select a number option and add more information, if available. Select Save. When you copy all contacts from your phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced. To call a SIM contact From standby select Menu...

  • Page 23: Call List

    To enter Myself information From standby select Menu Scroll to Myself and select Open. Scroll to an option and edit the information. Select Save. To add your own business card From standby select Menu Scroll to Myself and select Open. Scroll to My contact info >...

  • Page 24: Speed Dial

    To add a call list number to contacts From standby press a tab. Scroll to the number and select Save. Select New contact to create a new contact or select an existing contact to add the number to. To clear the call list From standby press Scroll to the tab and select...
  • Page 25 Record a voice command such as “John mobile”. Follow the instructions that appear. Wait for the tone and say the command to record. The voice command is played back to you. If the recording sounds OK, select If not, select and repeat steps 3 and 4 Voice commands are saved in the phone...

  • Page 26: Diverting Calls

    Voice answering When you use a handsfree, you can answer or reject incoming calls with your voice. To activate voice answering and record voice answer commands From standby select Menu > the General tab > Voice control Voice answer > Activate. Follow the instructions that appear and select Cont.
  • Page 27 Call waiting When call waiting is used, you hear a beep if you receive a second call. To activate call waiting • From standby select Menu > the Calls tab > Manage calls waiting > Activate. To make a second call During the call, select This puts the ongoing call on hold.

  • Page 28: My Numbers

    To release a participant Select Options > Release part. Select the participant to release. To have a private conversation During the call, select Options and select the participant to talk to. To resume the conference call, select Options > Join calls.

  • Page 29: Fixed Dialling

    To restrict calls From standby select Menu > the Calls tab > Manage calls Restrict calls. Select an option. Select Activate. Enter your password and select OK. Fixed dialling Fixed dialling allows calls to be made only to certain numbers saved on the SIM card.

  • Page 30: Messaging

    Messaging Receiving and saving messages You are notified when you receive a message. Messages are automatically saved in the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, you can delete messages or save them on a memory card or on the SIM card. To save a message on a memory card •...

  • Page 31: Picture Messages

    If you send a text message to a group, you will be charged for each member. See Groups on page 21. To add an item to a text message When you write the message, select Options > item. Select an option and then an item. To call a number in a text message •...

  • Page 32: Message Options

    • Always ask – ask to download. • – new messages appear in the Inbox. To set automatic download From standby select Menu > Settings > Picture message download. Select an option. To save an item in a picture message •...

  • Page 33: Voice Messages

    To add a picture message template From standby select Menu > Templates > New template msg. Enter text. To add items to the message, press , scroll an item. Select Yes, enter a title and select OK. To save a message as a template From standby select Menu Messaging...
  • Page 34 Scroll to Subject:. Select a subject. Scroll to Text:. Select text. Scroll to Attachments:. Select select a file to attach. Select Cont. > Send. To receive and read an email message From standby select Menu > Email > Inbox > Options Scroll to the message and select View.

  • Page 35: My Friends

    To delete an email (IMAP4) From standby select Menu > Email > Inbox. Scroll to the message and select Options > Mark for deletion. Select Options > Clear Marked email messages will be deleted in the phone and on the server. Push email You can receive notification in your phone from your email server that...

  • Page 36: Area And Cell Information

    To show my status From standby select Menu > My friends > Options Show my status. Select an option. To update your own status From standby select Menu > My friends > the My status Edit the information. Chat group A chat group can be started by your service provider, by an individual My friends user or by yourself.

  • Page 37: Imaging

    Imaging Camera and video recorder You can take pictures and record video clips to view, save or send. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Viewfinder and camera keys Zoom in or out Switch camera/video/view Take pictures/Record video Turn the camera on or off...

  • Page 38: Using The Camera

    Using the camera To activate the camera • When the phone is turned on, press To take a picture Activate the camera and use to select camera. Press halfway down to use auto focus. When the dot and focus frame are green, press fully down to take a picture.

  • Page 39: Camera Icons And Settings

    Make sure Review is set to On. Take a picture. During review, select Options To view pictures and video clips Activate the camera and use to select view. Scroll to the item. Press to view a video clip. Camera icons and settings Icons on the screen inform what the current setting is.

  • Page 40: Camera Shortcuts

    You can view, enhance and organize your pictures and video clips on your computer by installing the Adobe™ Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition or the Sony Ericsson Media Manager. These are included on the CD that comes with your phone and are available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support.

  • Page 41: Camera Printing

    To go to a blog address from contacts From standby select Menu Scroll to a contact and select a Web address Select To send a picture or video clip From standby select Media. Scroll to an item and select Send. Select a transfer method.

  • Page 42: Photodj™ And Videodj

    Select Options > Slide Select a mood. Photo tags You can tag pictures to categorise them. To tag pictures From standby select Media Photo > Camera album. Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View. Press and scroll to a tag. Press the centre touch option.

  • Page 43: Themes

    Themes You can change the appearance of the screen through items such as colours and wallpaper. You can also create new themes and download them. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. To set a theme From standby select Menu > File manager.

  • Page 44: Transferring Music From A Computer

    • Follow the instructions that appear. Transferring music from a computer With Sony Ericsson Media Manager, included on the CD with your phone, you can transfer music from CDs, your computer or that you have purchased to the phone memory or a memory card.
  • Page 45 Turn on your computer and insert the CD. The CD starts automatically and the installation window opens. Select a language and click OK. Click Install Sony Ericsson Media Manager and follow the instructions. To use Media Manager Connect the phone to a computer with the USB cable that came with the phone.

  • Page 46: Trackid

    Deleting a playlist, or a file from a playlist, does not delete the file from the memory, just the reference to the file. To create a playlist From standby select Media Music > Playlists. Scroll to and select Add. New playlist Enter a name and select OK.

  • Page 47: Radio

    To search for song information • When you hear a song through a loudspeaker, from standby select Menu > Entertainment > TrackID™. • When the radio is playing select Options > TrackID™. Radio Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited.

  • Page 48: Ringtones And Melodies

    To listen to PlayNow™ music From standby select Menu PlayNow™. Select music from a list. Downloading from PlayNow™ The price appears when you select to download and save a music file. Your phone bill or prepay card is debited when a purchase is accepted. To download a music file When you have listened to a music file preview, you can agree to accept the...

  • Page 49: Sound Recorder

    A track contains a number of music blocks. The blocks consist of pre- arranged sounds with different characteristics. The blocks are grouped into Intro, Verse, Chorus, and Break. You compose a melody by adding music blocks to the tracks. To compose a melody From standby select Menu Entertainment...

  • Page 50: Applications

    Gaming control The keys on your phone can be used for different gaming control functions. For some games you can tilt the entire phone left, right, up and down for gaming control. Applications You can download and run Java applications. You can also view information or set different permissions.

  • Page 51: Connectivity

    Connectivity Settings Before you synchronize with an Internet service, use the Internet, PlayNow™, My friends, Java, picture messaging, email and picture blog you need to have settings in your phone. If settings are not already entered, you can download settings using the setup wizard or by going to www.sonyericsson.com/support.

  • Page 52: Web Feeds

    To send a link When you browse the Internet, select Options > Tools > Send Select an option. Using bookmarks You can create and edit bookmarks as quick links to your favourite Web pages. To create a bookmark When you browse the Internet, select Options >...

  • Page 53: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    To add new feeds for a Web page • When you browse a page on the Internet that has Web feeds, select Options > feeds. To create a new Web feed From standby select Menu > Web feeds > Options Enter the address and select To set options for Web feeds From standby select...

  • Page 54: Using The Usb Cable

    To pair the phone with a Bluetooth handsfree for the first time From standby select Menu > the Connectivity tab > Handsfree. Select Yes. Enter a passcode, if required. To pair the phone with more than one Bluetooth handsfree From standby select Menu >...
  • Page 55 Before ransferring files you must install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on your computer. See To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 55. Connect the USB cable to the phone and the computer. Phone: Select Settings >...

  • Page 56: Synchronizing

    Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on your computer. See To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 55. To use phone mode Computer: Start PC Suite from Start/ Programs/Sony Ericsson/PC Suite.
  • Page 57 Windows Vista (32 bit and 64 bit versions of: Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium, Home Basic) To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Turn on your computer and insert the CD. The CD starts automatically and the installation window opens.

  • Page 58: Update Service

    Synchronization using a Microsoft® Exchange Server You can access and synchronize corporate exchange information such as email, contacts and calendar entries with a Microsoft® Exchange Server using your phone. For more information on synchronization settings, contact your IT administrator. Before you start to synchronize You must enter settings for Exchange ActiveSync to access a Microsoft Exchange Server.

  • Page 59: More Features

    Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support or click the Sony Ericsson Update service in the PC Suite software if installed on your computer. See To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 55. Select a region and country. Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 60: Calendar

    To silence the alarm • When the alarm sounds, press any key. • To repeat the alarm, select Snooze. To turn off an alarm • When the alarm sounds, select To cancel the alarm From standby select Menu Scroll to an alarm and select The alarm in silent mode You can set the alarm not to sound when the phone is in silent mode.

  • Page 61: Tasks

    To edit an appointment From standby select Menu > Calendar. Select a date. Scroll to an appointment and select View. Select Options > Edit. Edit the appointment and confirm each entry. Select Save. To send an appointment From standby select Menu >...

  • Page 62: Notes

    To send a task From standby select Menu > Tasks. Scroll to a task and select Send. Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. To set when reminders should sound From standby select Menu >...

  • Page 63: Code Memo

    To use the stopwatch From standby select Menu > Stopwatch > Start. To view a new lap time, select Lap. To use the calculator From standby select Menu > Calculator. Press to select Code memo You can save security codes, for example, for credit cards.

  • Page 64: Profiles

    To reset code memo From standby select Menu > Code memo. Enter any passcode to access the code memo. The checkword and codes that are then shown are incorrect. Select Options > Reset. Reset code memo? appears. Select Yes. Profiles Profiles automatically adapt some phone settings to different situations, for example, the ring volume may...
  • Page 65 It is important that you remember your new code. If you forget it, you have > Settings to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. > Locks > PIN. To use the phone lock From standby select...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Keypad lock You can set this lock to avoid accidental dialling. Incoming calls can be answered without unlocking the keypad. Calls to the international emergency number 112 can still be made. To use the automatic keylock From standby select Menu General tab >...
  • Page 67 I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is low The charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor. Remove the battery and clean the connectors. The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced See Charging the battery on page 7.

  • Page 68: Error Messages

    The phone cannot be detected by other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology You have not turned the Bluetooth function on. Make sure that the visibility is set to show phone See To receive an item on page 52. I cannot synchronize or transfer data between my phone and my computer, when using the USB cable.
  • Page 69 Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 70: Important Information

    • Global and local Web sites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners. • A warranty period. Learn more about the warranty conditions in this User guide.
  • Page 71 Greece 801-11-810-810 210-89 91 919 (from mobile) Hong Kong 8203 8863 Hungary +36 1 880 4747 India 39011111 (Add STD code when dialling from a GSM connection) Indonesia 021-2701388 Ireland 1850 545 888 Italy 06 48895206 Lithuania 8 700 55030 Malaysia 1-800-889900 Mexico...

  • Page 72: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety...

  • Page 73: 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 Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference...
  • Page 74 (with the necessary accessory). For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at www.sonyericsson-snc.com.

  • Page 75: Disposing Of The Battery

    Accessories Sony Ericsson recommends use of Sony Ericsson original accessories for safe and efficient use of its products. Use of third-party accessories may decrease performance or pose a risk to your health or safety.

  • Page 76: End User Licence Agreement

    Please adjust the audio volume cautiously when using third-party audio accessories to avoid volume levels that may be harmful to your hearing. Sony Ericsson does not test use of third-party audio accessories with this mobile phone. Sony Ericsson recommends using only Sony Ericsson original audio accessories.
  • Page 77 Product from the dealer. 2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repair for the defect concerned, or the replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.

  • Page 78: Fcc Statement

    Product is sold in such country by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center.

  • Page 79: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAD-3252011-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1,...

  • Page 80: Index

    Index activity menu ... 13 alarms ... 57 answering service ... 22 applications ... 48 appointments ... 58 assembly ... 5 automatic redialling ... 16 battery charging ... 7 inserting ... 5 use and care ... 71 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ... 51 business cards ...
  • Page 81 file manager ... 13 fixed dialling ... 27 games ... 47 groups ... 21 handsfree ... 22, 41 Bluetooth technology ... 52 help ... 7 IMEI number ... 64 Internet bookmarks ... 50 security and certificates ... 50 settings ... 49 Java™...
  • Page 82 phone name ... 49 photo tags ... 40 PhotoDJ™ ... 40 picture messages ... 29 pictures ... 39 edit ... 40 PIN code changing ... 63 unblocking ... 6 playlists ...43–44 PlayNow™ ... 45 profiles ... 62 PUK ... 6, 62, 63 push email ...
  • Page 83 transferring camera pictures ... 38 files ... 52 music ... 43 sound ... 52 turning on/off Bluetooth ... 51 phone lock ... 63 SIM lock protection ... 63 unblock SIM card ... 63 Update service ... 56 video player ... 42 video recorder ...

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