Sony Ericsson T61c User Manual
Sony Ericsson T61c User Manual

Sony Ericsson T61c User Manual

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  • Page 1 Mobile Phone T61c...
  • Page 2 1-800-374-2776. Register your new phone, purchase accessories, and see the latest in products by visiting us at: www.SonyEricsson.com This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by...
  • Page 3 Understanding This User’s Guide • A Menu Diagram is located on the inside front cover of this User’s Guide. It gives a quick overview of the menus. • A portable Quick Reference Card is located on the back cover of this user’s guide. It provides an overview of key icons and functions.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use... 1 Recommendations ... 1 Antenna ... 1 Efficient Use ... 2 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SAR... 2 Electronic Devices... 3 Driving ... 4 Children... 4 Disposing of the Product ... 5 Power Supply...
  • Page 5 Editing and Deleting Contacts ... 36 Groups... 37 Using Calling Cards... 37 Phonebook Memory Status ... 39 Synchronizing Your Phone and PC ... 39 Using the Messages Menu ... 41 Voicemail... 41 Sending Text (SMS) Messages... 41 Receiving Messages... 42 SMS Templates ...
  • Page 6 Browser Key Functions ... 64 Browser Text Entry... 65 Troubleshooting ... 69 Accessories, Accessibility, and Internet... 70 Limited Warranty ... 72 Our Warranty... 72 What We Will Do ... 72 Conditions... 72 Index... 75...
  • Page 8: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Antenna Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss of performance and SAR levels above the recommended...
  • Page 9: 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 10: Electronic Devices

    U.S. requires that some manufacturers’ accessories shall be tested, and Sony Ericsson has done so with respect to its products. To avoid causing loss of performance or radio frequency exposure levels above the permissible limits it is recommended that you only use Sony Ericsson or Ericsson original accessories intended for use with the mobile phone.
  • Page 11: Driving

    Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider or call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
  • Page 12: Disposing Of The Product

    MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORY MAY CONTAIN SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD. Disposing of the Product Your mobile phone should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Power Supply Connect the AC power adapter only to designated power sources as marked on the product.
  • Page 13: Fcc Statement

    Disposing of the Battery The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center for information. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to Know Your Phone Diagrams The following diagrams illustrate the front, back (with back cover removed), and bottom views of your phone. 1 Antenna 2 Earpiece 3 Side Volume Keys 4 Display 5 Left Softkey 6 Keypad 7 Headset Jack 8 Joystick (4-way navigation with center select key)
  • Page 15 Getting to Know Your Phone 1 Alarm ( ) - indicates the alarm is set. 2 Time (01:10) - shows the time. 3 Signal Strength ( ) - shows the relative signal strength from the wireless system. More bars indicate a stronger signal (maximum of five bars). 4 Analog/Digital Channel Indicator - shows your phone’s mode: Analog ( ), Digital (...
  • Page 16: Key Functions

    Key Functions Softkeys Your phone is equipped with softkeys. The softkey labels Softkey appear on the bottom of your display. To use the softkey functions, press the left or right key that is under the text label on the screen. The labels are context sensitive and will change depending on the feature you are using.
  • Page 17 Getting to Know Your Phone Joystick • Move through menus, lists, or text. Tilt up, down, left, or right to scroll. • Press down on the joystick to select (same function as left softkey in most instances). • Tilt, and briefly hold, right to access the top of your contact list (contact names beginning with A,B,C ...).
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Assembly Before you use your phone: 1 Attach the Battery 2 Attach the Back Cover 3 Charge the Battery Some menus/features are operator dependent. Step 1: Attach the Battery 1 Locate the plug at the end of the wires. 2 Insert the plug as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 19 Getting Started Step 2: Attach the Back Cover Note! Never use your phone with the front or back cover removed. For more information on changing covers, see “Changing Front Covers” on page 15. Step 3: Charge the Battery For detailed information on safely handling your battery, 1 Locate the see “Battery Use and Care”...
  • Page 20: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Knowing When to Charge • The battery meter icon ( screen will begin to empty. • will appear in the display and you will Battery Low hear a short beep. Charging Indicators To indicate charging, Charging Only when the phone is powered off and appear when the phone is powered on.
  • Page 21: Receiving Calls

    Getting Started 2 Press The number you are dialing, along with Call. and then Calling Connecting, display while your phone accesses the wireless network. 3 When the call is connected, a call timer is shown in your display. The phone number that you dialed will remain on your screen.
  • Page 22: Changing Front Covers

    Muting the Microphone During a call, you can turn off the microphone. • Press and hold until Microphone Muted in the display. • Press and hold again to resume the conversation. Changing Front Covers Removing Your Phone’s Covers Your phone is equipped with replaceable covers. For more information on ordering additional covers, see “Accessories, Accessibility, and Internet”...
  • Page 23 Getting Started Replacing Your Phone’s Covers 1 Locate the four notches on the front cover. 2 Holding the front cover horizontally (flat), place the keypad in the cover. 3 Push down on each of the notches to secure the keypad in the cover. Note! Once properly installed, the keypad will remain in the cover if you turn the cover...
  • Page 24: Using Menus

    Using Menus This chapter will provide an overview of the entire menu structure. The features are described in more detail in subsequent chapters. The main menu has seven icons that display the top-level menus. The corresponding title of the selected menu is displayed below the menu tabs when highlighted.
  • Page 25: Phonebook Menu

    Using Menus Menu Help To help you use the menus and functions, your phone has pop-up help texts that explain the menus. These help texts are set to On when you buy your phone, but you can turn them off at any time.
  • Page 26: Add Contact

    Add Contact submenu allows you to create a new Add Contact phonebook entry. A phonebook entry is called a contact. A contact can have as many as six associated numbers (home, work, fax, etc.). You can save as many as 500 numbers in your phonebook.
  • Page 27: Messages Menu

    Using Menus , and Phb. Shortcut SuperSpd Dial call contacts in positions 2-9 by pressing and briefly holding, their position number. you to quickly access phonebook entries by pressing the key that corresponds with the contact’s name. Ask to Save Select if you want to be prompted to save names and numbers in your phonebook when the phone does not recognize the number of the most recent call.
  • Page 28: Call Info Menu

    Options Voicemail No. Use this submenu to set your voicemail access number (provided by your service provider). You may need to enter stops and pauses when adding a voicemail access password. A stop will cause the phone to stop transmitting numbers until you press the left softkey.
  • Page 29: Ongoing Call Menu

    Using Menus Answered Call Outgoing Call Call Timers Use this submenu to check the duration of your Call Total Calls Outgoing Time to view the ; to SMS Counter Clear to turn on or off. Minute Minder Clear Call List to delete the entire call log.
  • Page 30: Message Alert

    Increasing Ring When you select Increasing Ring continue to increase until it has reached the maximum volume or you answer or reject the call. Options are Vibrating Alert Your phone has a built-in vibrating alert so you can receive calls or messages silently. Options are (will vibrate when silent mode is on), and Silent Ring Sounds...
  • Page 31: Minute Minder

    Using Menus • Press the left softkey again to save and name it, or press the right softkey to continue composing. Receiving Melodies via SMS You can also receive melodies through SMS. The melody will be attached to an SMS message and you will be prompted to Play or Save the melody.
  • Page 32: Reset Profile

    • Meeting • Car • Outdoors • Portable • Home • Work Submenus include Select Profile , and Edit Profile Reset Profiles Select Profile Use this submenu to select a profile. View Profile Select to view the current profile. The settings for the profile appear.
  • Page 33: Call Waiting

    Using Menus forwarded. Your phone will send the necessary information to your service provider to set up the call forward. Restrict Calls service allows you to restrict certain types Restrict Calls of calls, such as calling cards, non-phonebook numbers, or roaming calls, from being made and received. You also have the option of personalizing the call restrict submenus using My Choice...
  • Page 34: Answering Mode

    auto prefix is automatically added at the beginning of the number. The options for auto prefix are prefix is not added for phone numbers longer than five digits. Answering Mode submenu allows you to specify Answering Mode how you want to answer calls. The three options are , and .
  • Page 35: Text Size

    (up to one line of text) when you phone powers on or off. You can also choose to use a movie for the greeting. The default greeting is a Sony Ericsson movie. Display Sleep to save battery power. The text on...
  • Page 36: Set Date

    Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. is the language used to create Input Language phonebook entries, SMS messages, and email. Options include the languages that are available on your phone, (multitap input), . (numeric input), and abc... 123.. (for entering email addresses).
  • Page 37: Extras Menu

    Using Menus The keypad lock feature allows emergency number access even if the keypad is locked. Note! You can quickly turn on keypad lock ( the standby screen by pressing and holding Voice Control For detailed instructions on using Voice Control, see “Using Voice Control”...
  • Page 38: Alarm Clock

    Time Alarm Clock The phone has an which rings at the time set, Alarm even if the phone is turned off. The alarm rings for 60 seconds and is repeated every nine minutes for 60 minutes if you do not turn it off. You also have the option to use RecurrentAlarm to go off at the same scheduled time each day.
  • Page 39: Browser

    Using Menus Games Your phone has several games. Use the joystick to move up, down, left or right and to select an item, or use the keys as follows: = up = select/deselect = left = right = pause = down Note! Prolonged use of games can deplete battery power more quickly than under normal use.
  • Page 40: My Shortcuts

    Browser Help submenu gives you hints about using Browser Help your browser. Browser help screens will scroll across your display. Press to return to the Active Gateway submenu allows you to choose Active Gateways between two gateways. Note! If this submenu is greyed out, your service provider has already set the active gateway.
  • Page 41: Using The Phonebook Menu

    Using the Phonebook Menu Using the Phonebook Menu You can create your personal phonebook by saving information about your friends, family, and colleagues as a contact. Within a contact, you can save details such as name, title, phone numbers, and email address – all in one place.
  • Page 42: Calling Contacts

    dialed automatically. This could be useful, for example, when accessing an answering machine or when using telephone banking services. Follow the same procedure as adding a contact, but use stops and pauses between numbers or access codes. A stop will cause the phone to stop transmitting numbers until you press the left softkey.
  • Page 43: Editing And Deleting Contacts

    Using the Phonebook Menu Other number Email address Sort Order You can find the contacts in your phonebook by searching for either first or last name, depending on which sort order you have set. 1 Scroll to Phonebook Select Order Select 2 Select a sort order, Select...
  • Page 44: Groups

    6 When you are finished, press changes. Note! At any time, you can press the right softkey to save and exit the contact. Groups You can create groups of numbers so you can send a text message to several recipients at the same time. You can have as many as 10 groups with up to 15 participants in each group.
  • Page 45 Using the Phonebook Menu 1 Scroll to Phonebook Select 2 Enter your phonelock code, 3 Scroll to Card Setup Select 4 Enter the name of your calling card, 5 Enter the access number of the calling card server, 6 Choose the dialing delay (the amount of time the phone waits before sending the tones), 7 Select which you want to send first, the number that you want to call or the verification code,...
  • Page 46: Phonebook Memory Status

    Microsoft® Windows™-based PIM (Personal Information Management) applications using XTNDConnect PC software. Some menus/features are operator dependent. To use your Sony Ericsson branded mobile phone with Edit the XTNDConnect PC program, you will need the following: • A functional serial port (COM port) or a functional •...
  • Page 47 Using the Phonebook Menu 2 Choose T61 from the Sony Ericsson Software list. Note! To learn more about XTNDConnect PC, visit http://www.extendedsystems.com/go/ericsson Some menus/features are operator dependent.
  • Page 48: Using The Messages Menu

    Using the Messages Menu You can check your voicemail, check and send email, send and receive text messages, and receive browser alerts from within the menu. Messages Voicemail You can call your voicemail access number from the submenu. Use the Voicemail Options or change your voicemail access number.
  • Page 49: Receiving Messages

    Using the Messages Menu 1 Scroll to Messages Select New, Select 2 To enter email addresses, use Method. To enter phone numbers, use Method. To change the input method, press and choose Input Method 3 You must separate your entries with a comma. (9195551212, john.doe@email.com).
  • Page 50: Sms Templates

    later. The message will be saved in in the menu. Note! If you have received several messages, and you press at the question above, you enter the Select submenu. Select the message that you Inbox want to read, Select 2 Scroll through the message by using the joystick. An arrow in the bottom right-hand corner of the display indicates that there is more text in the message.
  • Page 51: Sms Chat

    Using the Messages Menu 1 Scroll to Messages Select Templates Select Add New? templates, Select 2 Enter the text for the template you want to create. 3 If you created your own template, will appear. Press for this msg? template. 4 Enter the recipient’s number or tilt the joystick to the left to retrieve the number from the phonebook or the group.
  • Page 52 • To reject a Chat message, press Chat message is saved in Inbox menu. • If you receive a new Chat message while another Chat session is ongoing, press ongoing session and start the new one. Add Nickname You can add a nickname to your Chat messages (and SMS messages).
  • Page 53: Using Voice Control

    Using Voice Control Using Voice Control Before you can start dialing by voice, you need to record your voice commands (if you want your commands in a language other than English). Recording Voice Commands Your phone comes with a pre-recorded list of voice commands that match a wide variety of pronunciations.
  • Page 54: Resetting Default Commands

    4 The phone will prompt you to train each word within that group. 5 If the function associated with the command group is dependent on another command, you will be prompted to train those commands too. Note! You can exit group training at any time without losing the commands you have just trained.
  • Page 55: Magic Word

    Using Voice Control 4 Confirm your selection. Resetting All Commands 1 Scroll to Settings Select VoiceCommands 2 Press and choose Reset All 3 Confirm your selection. Magic Word You can use the voice command to allow Magic Word totally handsfree access to voice control. Instead of pressing and holding the side volume keys or the handsfree button, you say the Magic Word and then one of your recorded voice commands.
  • Page 56: Adding Voice Tags To Your Phonebook

    Training a New Magic Word 1 Scroll to Settings Select VoiceCommands Select 2 Select Wake Up 3 Press Train Note! You can train any word to be your Magic Word, but the submenu name will always be Adding Voice Tags to Your Phonebook When you create phonebook contacts, you will have the opportunity to also record voice tags.
  • Page 57: Voice Digit Dialing

    Using Voice Control 1 Activate voice dialing using one of these methods: • Say your Magic Word • Press and hold a side volume key • Press and hold the handsfree button (when using handsfree or Bluetooth) 2 When prompted, say a command, such as “call”. 3 Wait for the beep.
  • Page 58: Voice Answering

    Deactivating Digit Feedback Scroll to Settings Select Voice Control , choose On or Off. Echo Select Voice Answering You can answer or mute incoming calls by using your voice, when using a car handsfree kit. 1 Scroll to Settings Select , check or uncheck Voice Answer will appear.
  • Page 59: Problems When Recording

    Using Voice Control • Press and hold the handsfree button (when using handsfree or Bluetooth). 2 Say to quickly access the Play Record list or say Memo Voice Memo and see more options. 3 A list will appear with the memos you have recently recorded.
  • Page 60 voice commands, record your voice commands when your phone is in a car handsfree device. • If you plan to use voice functions handheld mode, hold the phone up to the ear in the position that would normally be used on a call. •...
  • Page 61: Inputting Text

    Inputting Text Inputting Text You can enter letters, for example, when you add names to the phonebook, write text messages, or enter Internet addresses. Apart from the way you normally enter letters in your phone, using multitap text input, you can use T9 Text Input for entering text messages and email, for example, if the input language you select supports this.
  • Page 62: T9 Text Input

    input. You press each key as many times as needed to show the letter you want. For instance, • To enter an ‘A’, press once. • To enter a ‘B’, quickly press • To shift between capital and lower-case letters, press , then enter the letter.
  • Page 63: Using Predictive Text Input

    Inputting Text Using Predictive Text Input You can toggle T9 on and off when you are creating a text message. 1 Scroll to Messages Select Select 2 Enter the recipient’s phone number or email address. 3 From the screen, press Text: 4 Choose Input Method...
  • Page 64: Using The Calendar

    Using the Calendar You can use the calendar to keep track of important meetings that you need to attend, phone calls that you need to make, or tasks that you need to do. You can also synchronize your calendar with your PC. See “Synchronizing Your Phone and PC”...
  • Page 65: Viewing Your Calendar

    Using the Calendar • Choose the recurrence you want, • If you want to set an end date, select . Enter a date, Select Select If you want to change the class for your appointment: • Choose Class Select • Choose the class you want, If you want to set the time zone for a meeting: •...
  • Page 66: Editing

    to enter a certain day. Days on which you have appointments are marked in bold. • . This shows a whole week. All your View Week appointments and Tasks are shown as grey boxes. You enter a certain day by pressing day is highlighted.
  • Page 67: Synchronizing Your Phone And Pc

    Using the Calendar • . If you set the profile switch Profile Switch reminder function to , the question will appear when a meeting is about to Profile? start. Press the left softkey to view the list of profiles and select a profile. After the meeting, you are asked to switch the profile again.
  • Page 68: Browser

    Browser Your phone includes a built-in browser that allows you to access Internet content designed specifically for mobile devices. Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is a global standard for advanced mobile service. WAP allows you to access certain services on the Internet from your mobile phone.
  • Page 69: Launching Your Browser

    Scroll ringtones or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional ringtones or other third party content.
  • Page 70: Connection Status

    Connection Status Connection status is displayed on the bottom row of the screen, in place of the softkey labels, when you are operating the browser and at various times during operation. Connection status includes the following: • Connecting... • Sending))) •...
  • Page 71: Browser Options Menu

    Browser Browser Options Menu While you are browsing, you can reach different browsing options by pressing and holding options can include: Home Select to return to your Home Page. Home Exit Browser Select if you want to end your Browser Exit Browser session and return to the Browser...
  • Page 72: Browser Text Entry

    content window. Some keys operate differently when you are navigating a page and when you are entering text. Page Navigation Press to select the left softkey. Press to select right softkey. Press to enter Browser Options. Go Back. • Move through menu, lists, or text.
  • Page 73 Browser mode allows you to enter alphabetic text. A...Z Press the appropriate key, the desired letter, character, or digit appears in the display. For example, to enter an a, press the numeric key once. To enter a b, press the numeric twice.
  • Page 74 mode allows you to enter numbers by pressing 0...9 the digit key corresponding to the number that you want to enter. mode allows you to use Tegic T9 T9 Predictive predictive text input. Predictive text input software allows you to quickly and easily enter words or entire sentences with just one key press per letter.
  • Page 75 Browser • Tilt right to enter a space. Your word is added to your phone’s dictionary when your phone is properly powered down. Note! It may be helpful not to look at the screen until you are finished entering all characters as a new word match may occur with each new character entered.
  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you are having trouble receiving a data call, you may need to configure your phone manually to receive a data call. See the “T61c Advanced Features” insert. If you are having problems downloading information from the Internet during a wireless modem...
  • Page 77: Accessories, Accessibility, And Internet

    • Canada - 1-800-668-2101 • Other Countries - +1-919-472-7908 Ordering Accessories You can purchase Ericsson branded or Sony Ericsson branded accessories intended for use with this product Before calling the customer care line, locate the label underneath your battery. You will need to remove the back cover, but you do not need to remove the battery to see the label.
  • Page 78: Mobile Internet

    • Visiting Your Local Ericsson or Sony Ericsson Retailer Accessible Solutions/Special Needs For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at +1-877-878-1996 (TTY) or +1-877-207-2056 (voice), or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at: http://www.SonyEricsson-snc.com...
  • Page 79: Limited Warranty

    Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and/or 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 80 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 81 Limited Warranty PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
  • Page 82: Index

    Index Accessibility Accessories 32, 70 Accessory Connector Alarm Analog Indicator Appointments Assembly Assistance Battery Attaching Charging 12, 13 Browser Exiting Launching Calculator Some menus/features are operator dependent. Calendar Appointments Editing Settings Synchronization Tasks Using Viewing Call Forward Call Info Menu Call List Call Timer Call Waiting...
  • Page 83 Index Display Font Size Greeting Menu Help Display Sleep Divert Calls Emergency Calls Error Messages Extras Menu Font Size Forward Calls Games Greeting Groups Headset Jack Icons Accept Calls Alarm Analog/Digital Banner Battery Strength Call List Chat Keypad Lock Magic Word Message Profile Roaming...
  • Page 84 Navigation Key 7, 10, 65 No Network Ongoing Call Menu Options Key Pause 21, 35 Phonebook Adding Default Numbers Deleting Editing Entries Groups Menu Synchronizing Using Predictive Text Input Problems I Can’t Download Some menus/features are operator dependent. Modem Connection Phone Does Not Ring Phone Does Not Turn On Signal Strength Varies...
  • Page 85 Index Tegic 55, 65 Text Input Text Messaging Time 29, 31 Alarm Format Stopwatch Timer Time Zone Troubleshooting Vibrating Alert Voice Activated Dialing Voice Answering Voice Caller ID Voice Commands Voice Digit Dialing Voice Memos Voice Privacy Voice Tags Voicemail Menu Volume Controls WAP Browser Menu Website...
  • Page 86 Outdoors profile is active. Magic Word is active. You have a voice memo recorded. Some menus/features are operator dependent. T61c Quick Card Shows current signal strength. Shows current battery status. You have a new message. The number text to the envelope indicates how many messages you have.
  • Page 87 Emergency Calls: Enter your local emergency number, Call. Scroll Through Menus Tilt the joystick to the right. Select a Menu or Save a Setting Press left softkey. Cancel Action or Move Back in Menus Press right softkey. Speed Dial Enter position number (2-99), Call. Redial Last Dialed Number Press left softkey from the standby screen.
  • Page 88 Some menus/features are operator dependent. 1 Call Contact 1 Voicemail 2 Add Contact 2 SMS 3 Email 3 Edit Contact 4 Browser Alerts 4 My Numbers 5 Groups 5 Options 6 Calling Cards 7 Options 8 Memory Status Note! You can quickly access menus and settings from within the menu structure using the numbers that appear next to the menu or setting name.
  • Page 89 www.SonyEricsson.com AE/LZT 123 7251 R1...

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