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  • Page 1 Mobile Phone T61LX...
  • Page 2 05/02 PBM This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc., at any time...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use...1 Limited Warranty ...6 Understanding this User’s Guide...8 Getting To Know Your Phone...9 Standby Screen Icons ...10 Getting Started ...14 Using Menus...20 Phonebook Menu...21 Messages Menu...24 Call Info Menu...25 Ongoing Call Menu ...27 Settings Menu ...28 Extras Menu...38 My Shortcuts Menu...43...

  • Page 4: 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 limits (see below).
  • Page 5 If you wear the mobile phone on your body while it is transmitting, and you do not use a Sony Ericsson or Ericsson original body worn accessory, please ensure that the mobile phone is positioned a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body and that...

  • Page 6: Electronic Devices

    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 7: Power Supply

    We recommend that you use Ericsson or Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some...
  • Page 8 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 9: Limited 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 10 Sony Ericsson instructions for use and maintenance of the Product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the Product due to accident, modification or adjustment, acts of God, or damage resulting from liquid.

  • Page 11: Understanding This User's Guide

    Sony Ericsson mobile phone. • Your Quick Reference Card gives you information about your Sony Ericsson mobile phone that you can take with you. • Text that is seen in the phone’s display is shown in the...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting To Know Your Phone Phone Views The following diagrams illustrate the front, back, and bottom views of your phone. 1 Earpiece 2 Side volume keys 3 Display 4 Left softkey 5 Joystick (4-way navigation with center select key) 6 Options key ( ) 7 Keypad 8 Power On/Off key 9 Clear key...

  • Page 13: Standby Screen Icons

    Standby Screen Icons Every time you power on your phone, you will see the standby screen. You will also see the standby screen when you exit the menu system. This lists all of the icons that could appear on your standby screen. 1 Alarm icon ( ) is displayed if the alarm is set.

  • Page 14: Options Key

    Options Key key allows you to quickly access options for some functions (options vary based on the function you are using). For instance, when you are reading a new text message, you can press the for choices such as delete, forward, or reply.
  • Page 15 Use... To... • Move through menu, lists, or text. Tilt up, down, left, or right to scroll. • Tilt left or right to access the Main menu tabs from the standby screen. • Press down on the center ( Joystick/ activate voice control.
  • Page 16 Use... To... • Enter the digits 0–9 and letters. • Move through menus using shortcuts. • Press and hold for Super dial or Phonebook contact access, depending on how your phone is configured. See Digit keys “Long Press” on page 23. •...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before using your phone, you must first attach and charge your battery. Charging Your Battery To charge your battery for the first time, you must attach your phone’s battery to the back of your phone under the back cover. Then, you must replace the back cover. Once you install your battery, you should not need to remove it.
  • Page 18 Replacing the Back Cover 1 Locate the notches along each side of the back of the phone. 2 Using the notches as a guide, slide the back cover upward until it clicks in place. Changing Front and Back Covers Removing Your Phone’s Covers Your phone is equipped with replaceable covers.
  • Page 19 3 Press down on the latches while lifting the front cover away from the phone (remove from the bottom). 4 Remove the keypad from the cover. Getting Started Replacing Your Phone’s Covers 1 Place the keypad in the new cover, pressing firmly until the keys are properly in place.

  • Page 20: Charging Your Battery

    Charging Your Battery Your phone is packaged with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. The battery is not charged when you buy your phone, but there may be enough power to switch the phone on. First Time Battery Use Fully charge the battery before you use your phone for the first time.

  • Page 21: Making Calls

    Note! depending on the electrical socket in your country. The plug may not be used for products other than Ericsson or Sony Ericsson chargers. The amount of battery power indicated by your Note! battery icon is an estimate that may vary depending on your charging and use patterns.
  • Page 22 4 To end the call, press the right softkey. The duration of the call is displayed on your screen. For optimal performance, hold your phone near Note! the base to eliminate interference with the internal antenna signal. Making Emergency Calls Enter the local emergency number and press the left softkey.

  • Page 23: Using Menus

    Using Menus The main menu has icons that display the top-level menus. The corresponding title of the selected option is displayed below the menu tabs when highlighted. Each menu is represented by an icon. A menu diagram is located on the inside front cover of this user’s guide. Accessing Menus •...

  • Page 24: Phonebook Menu

    Phonebook Menu For more information on using the phonebook, see “Using the Phonebook” on page 44. Call Contact Phonebook entries will appear in alphabetical order by either first or last name, depending on the sort order you chose. Select an entry or type in the position number and press the left softkey to call the highlighted number.

  • Page 25: Calling Cards

    Groups You can organize the members of your phonebook into categories. This feature can be used for call screening if your network supports Caller ID. You can also send SMS messages to all group members at one time. Calling Cards You can store calling card numbers to use for making local and long distance calls.

  • Page 26: Memory Status

    Options You can edit phonebook positions, change phonebook entry sort order, set long press functionality, ask to save confirmation, or delete all phonebook entries. Edit Positions You can change position numbers associated with all of the entries you have in your phonebook for easier access to speed dial positions.

  • Page 27: Messages Menu

    Messages Menu menu contains choices for specifying and Messages accessing message services that may be available from your service provider (for example, text messages and voicemail). For details on sending and receiving messages, see “Text Messaging” on page 52. Call Voicemail submenu allows you to enter and Call Voicemail access your voicemail access number if you have...

  • Page 28: Call Info Menu

    Call Info Menu menu allows you to view information and Call info establish dialing and answering preferences for your phone (some selections available in this menu are dependent on your service provider). It also enables you to view and edit system options and call statistics. Missed Calls You can see the list of calls you have missed (if you have Caller ID service from your service provider) along with...

  • Page 29: Usage Tracker

    • Indicates an incoming call in your • Indicates an outgoing call in your Usage Tracker You can use these options to easily track your phone use. Last Call You can view information about the duration of your last phone call in hours, minutes, and seconds. Total Calls You can see the total number of calls and the total hours, minutes, and seconds that you have used since you last...

  • Page 30: Ongoing Call Menu

    Ongoing Call Menu You can access menu only when you are on Ongoing Call a call. To access the Ongoing Call to the left or right until you see Ongoing Call Select. The options for Ongoing Call Hold Call, Switch Calls, Release Active, Retrieve Call and the menu.

  • Page 31: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Sounds & Alerts You can change the sounds and alerts on your phone. Ring Volume You can set the level of the ring volume. The volumes range from . You can change the High by moving your joystick to the right (to increase the volume) or to the left (to decrease the volume).
  • Page 32 Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional 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. Note!
  • Page 33 Editing My Melodies • Press a key to enter a note. • There are four different lengths of notes. • Press to change the octave. • Press once to raise the note one semitone. • Press twice to lower the note one semitone. •...

  • Page 34: Call Options

    Ring Sounds Message Alert Key Sound Auto Area Code, Auto Prefix, Answering Mode, Light, Text Size, Profile Name, Accessories profile, you might want to set your Meeting and your Alert Ring Volume into a meeting, you can select Meeting receive a call during your meeting, your phone’s Vibrating alert feature will notify you of an incoming call, but your ringer will not sound and disturb other meeting participants.
  • Page 35 Restrict Calls You can block specific calls from being dialed or answered. The options are Incoming Calls Calls If you forward incoming calls, you cannot Note! activate some Restrict Calls if you restrict calls, you cannot activate some options. Forward Calls You must enter your phonelock code to set call Note! restrictions.
  • Page 36 phone number after you press the left softkey to dial the phone number. The auto prefix is not added for phone numbers longer than five digits. Answering Mode You can specify how you want to answer your calls. The options are , and Normal Any Key...
  • Page 37 Text Size You can change the display text size to . Changing the text size alters the number of lines of Large text that appear on your display and alters the font size. Contrast to adjust the difference in brightness Contrast between the light and dark areas of your display by tilting the joystick left or right or by pressing the up or down...
  • Page 38 Time and Date Set Time You can enter the correct time in the format using the keys on your keypad. If you select the 12-hour clock, you can Note! alternate between am and pm by tilting the joystick up or down. Time Settings You can set additional time-related settings.

  • Page 39: Voice Control

    Auto Keylock Note! allow emergency number access even if the Auto Keylock Phonelock unlock your keypad, press Voice Control Voice Settings You can turn voice control features on or off and train the commands for using these features. The options are Dialing Voice Answer Voice Memo...

  • Page 40: Reset Settings

    Priority You can change the order of the system types for which your phone searches. Your default , (2) , and (3) Residential Private that your phone will look for service on a Public system first, followed by a Private system, followed by a Residential system.

  • Page 41: Extras Menu

    Extras Menu Voice Memo You can record and store memos in your phone. For more information on Voice Memo, see “Using Voice Commands” on page 58. Record You can enter a new voice memo. Memo List You can see your list of voice memos viewable by date, time, or length.
  • Page 42 Timer The phone has a built-in 24-hour countdown timer. You set the time you want and when that time is up, the phone beeps. Stopwatch Your phone has a built-in stopwatch. The left softkey starts and subsequently pauses the softkey resets the Stopwatch You can save up to nine lap times by pressing Note!

  • Page 43: Code Memo

    You can delete the edited pictures from cannot delete the original pictures that were in the phone when you bought it. Deleting a picture from My Favorites 1 Scroll to Extras, Pictures, My Pictures Scroll to a picture and press Calculator The phone has a built-in calculator, which can add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
  • Page 44 Note! timer that clears the display if a key is not pressed within 19 seconds. Headset Jack You can use your TTY terminal with your Sony Ericsson mobile phone. The following is a list of options available under the menu: Headset Jack •...
  • Page 45 This selection remains active until it is changed. Extras Menu Technical Assistance For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with Special Needs, contact the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center: • 1-877-878-1996 (TTY) • 1-877-207-2056 (voice) Visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at http:// www.SonyEricsson-snc.com.

  • Page 46: My Shortcuts Menu

    My Shortcuts Menu Edit shortcuts You can place your favorite functions in that you can quickly and easily reach the functions you use most. When you buy your phone, contains a few functions which you can remove if you wish. , Select, 1 Scroll to My Shortcuts...

  • Page 47: Using The Phonebook

    Using the Phonebook You can create your personal phonebook by saving information about your friends and colleagues as a contact. In a contact, you can save details such as name, title, phone numbers, and e-mail address – all in one place.
  • Page 48 A pause temporarily suspends transmitting numbers for approximately two seconds before sending the next series. You can enter a pause in a series of digits by pressing and holding until is shown in the display. For example, if your office has a voicemail system that requires you to dial a phone number, followed by your extension, followed by an access code, you could enter the following:...

  • Page 49: Calling Contacts

    Calling Contacts You can find and call a phone number saved in a contact by searching for either the first or last name, depending on which sort order you have set. Selecting a Sort Order 1 Scroll to , Select, Phonebook , Select.

  • Page 50: Editing The Phonebook

    Editing the Phonebook You can edit a contact in the phonebook with the function. Contact 1 Scroll to , Select, Phonebook 2 You will see your contact list. Scroll through the list using your joystick and press the left softkey when the contact you want to edit is highlighted.
  • Page 51 Changing Position Numbers , Select, 1 Scroll to Phonebook , Select. Position 2 Scroll to the phone number you want to move, press Select. 3 Scroll to the position to which you want to move the phone number and press the left softkey. The phone numbers switch positions.

  • Page 52: Synchronizing Your Phone And Pc

    • Mobile Phone Monitor (a software interface between your mobile phone and the XTNDConnect PC software) • Purchase XTNDConnect PC (http:// www.extendsystems.com/go/ericsson) or download a free version of XTNDConnect PC for Sony Ericsson phones only (www.SonyEricsson.com). Synchronizing Your Phone and PC...

  • Page 53: Groups

    Groups You can create groups of contacts. In this way you can send a text message to several recipients at the same time. Creating New Groups , Select, 1 Scroll to Phonebook 2 Select and press Add. Add Group 3 Enter a name for the group and press Add. 4 Scroll to , Add.

  • Page 54: Touch Tone Service

    Touch Tone Service You can save a phone number together with tone signals and codes in your phonebook. When you call this entry, the phone number and all the tone signal codes are then dialed automatically. This could be useful, for example, when accessing an answering machine or when using telephone banking services.

  • Page 55: Text Messaging

    Text Messaging You can send and receive text messages with the Short Message Service (SMS) using your mobile phone. You cannot send SMS messages when your Note! phone is in analog mode. This feature is operator dependent. Note! Before Sending Messages You have several text messaging options that you can specify.
  • Page 56 4 Press OK to send the message. in the display followed by Message has been sent Sending Messages to Groups You can send an SMS message to a Group. , Select, 1 Scroll to Messages Select. 2 When you are prompted for the phone number, press , Select, highlight the group that you want Groups to send the message to, Select.
  • Page 57 Using a Template If you want to use a template as a message, scroll to , Select, , Select, Messages select the template you want from the list and then press Select. The following Templates • Add new? (Allows you to enter text and save as a new template) •...
  • Page 58 Saving Messages to Read Later Press the right softkey when you see the question New message Read now? The message is saved in the phone and an envelope icon appears at the top of the display. If you want to read the message, you can retrieve it from the menu.
  • Page 59 Calling the Message Sender in the list of options and press Select. Select Call To call a phone number found in a message, Note! press Select when the number is highlighted and then press Select again. SMS Chat SMS Chat works in the same way as Chat on the Internet. You can initiate a Chat session or you may be invited to participate in a Chat session.
  • Page 60 • If you receive a new Chat message while another Chat session is ongoing, press Yes to end the ongoing session and start the new one. • Add a nickname to your Chat messages (and SMS messages). Scroll to Messages , Select, , Select, Options...

  • Page 61: Using Voice Commands

    Using Voice Commands With your phone, you can: • voice dial - call someone by saying the name and number type • answer and reject calls with your voice when using a handsfree kit • record or listen to voice memos by using voice commands •...
  • Page 62 Recording Number Types 1 Scroll to , Select, Settings Voice Control , Select, VoiceCommand Voice Dialing 2 Scroll to Home Work Mobile Select. 3 You will be prompted to record the number type. Voice Dialing Voice Activated Dialing 1 From standby, press and hold either the upper or lower side volume key until you hear a tone.
  • Page 63 5 Lift the phone to your ear, wait for the tone and say a word such as “Answer” and press Yes. If the recording was not OK, press the right softkey and repeat step 4. 6 Say “Busy”, or another word. Press Yes to save your recordings.
  • Page 64 3 Listen to your last voice memo recording. Press the right softkey to stop. To play all of your memos, scroll to the Note! menu, Select, Voice Memo choose the voice memo you want to hear from Memo List Magic Word You can record a Magic Word that will activate voice recognition.
  • Page 65 3 Select a voice command then choose an entry. and press Select. 4 Select Replace Voice To listen to a recorded voice command, select Play Voice 5 Lift the phone to your ear, wait for the tone and say the command. You can also edit the voice command for a contact name in the Edit Contact...

  • Page 66: Inputting Text

    Inputting Text You can enter letters, for example, when you add names to the phonebook, write text messages, or enter WAP 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 67 Press space. @ ? ! - , & : ’ ¡ ¿ 1 a b c 2 à á â ã ç d e f 3 è é ê ë g h i 4 í î ï j k l 5 m n o 6 ñ...
  • Page 68 If the word shown is not the one you want: • press repeatedly to view alternative words (candidates). Accept a word and add a space by pressing If you do not find the word you want by pressing , Yes, write the new word •...

  • Page 69: 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. For calendar synchronization software, visit Note! www.SonyEricsson.com. For more information about calendar synchronozation, see “Synchronizing Your Phone and PC”...

  • Page 70: Viewing Your Calendar

    • - Select if you wish to set the appointment as Class public or private. Adding New Tasks 1 Scroll to , Select, Extras Calendar Select. 2 Choose a task and press OK. If you choose phone call, enter a number and press If you choose message, select a type of message and press OK.

  • Page 71: Calendar Settings

    Editing or Deleting Appointments 1 In the calendar, scroll to the day of the appointment you want to edit and press Select. You can quickly delete the entry by pressing Note! appears, press Select. Delete? 2 Press to Edit, Delete, Reschedule, or Copy. and press Select.
  • Page 72 • Mobile Phone Monitor (a software interface between your mobile phone and the XTNDConnect PC software) • Purchase XTNDConnect PC (http:// www.extendsystems.com/go/ericsson) or download a free version of XTNDConnect PC for Sony Ericsson or Ericsson phones only (www.SonyEricsson.com). Using the Calendar...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Recharge or replace the battery. My phone does not turn On. Check for Ringer Off ( My phone does not ring Mode ( ) icons on the standby when a call screen. is received. This is a common occurrence. My signal Transmitters are set in geographic strength...
  • Page 74 Accessible Solutions/Special Needs For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at 877-878-1996 (TTY) or 877-207-2056 (voice), or visit the Ericsson Special Needs Center at: www.SonyEricsson-snc.com. Internet Visit Sony Ericsson on the internet at: www.SonyEricsson.com.

  • Page 75: Index

    Index Accessing Menus Alarm Clock Analog Indicator Appointments Assistance Auto Area Code Keylock Prefix Battery Attaching First-time Use Index Calendar Adding Appointments Adding Tasks Editing Settings Using Viewing Call Info Menu Call List Call Timers Calling Cards Calls Making Receiving Restrict Charging Chat...
  • Page 76 Keys Magic Word Making Calling Card Calls Calls Menu Call Info Extras Messages My Shortcuts Ongoing Call Phonebook Settings Menus Accessing Using Messages Menu Missed Calls Mobile Internet Muting Microphone My Shortcuts Menu Ongoing Call Menu Options Key Pause Dialing Phone Silent Phone Views Phonebook...
  • Page 77 Softkeys Sort Order Sounds Special Needs Speed Dialing Stop Character Dialing Super Speed Dialing Synchronizing Calendar Phonebook Tasks Technical Assistance Text Input Multitap Options Timer Index TTY Phone Number Vibrating Alert Voice Answering Dialing Memos Voice Memo Web site...
  • Page 79 Index...
  • Page 80 No service is available. Your phone is in Analog mode. Your phone is in Digital mode. Magic Word is active. Meeting profile is active. Car profile is active. Home profile is active. Work profile is active. Outdoors profile is active. Portable profile is active.
  • Page 81 Emergency Calls Enter your local emergency number and press the left softkey. Enter the Menus Tilt the joystick left or right or press Menu Select a Menu or Save a Setting Press left softkey. Cancel Action or Move Back in Menus Press right softkey.
  • Page 82 You can quickly access several commonly used menus by tilting the joystick left or right. The menus are organized in a circle. Quickly access menus and settings using the numbers that appear next to each menu and setting. For example, access your Calendar by pressing left or right then 3 to access the Call Info menu.
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