Sony Ericsson T715A User Manual

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Getting started..............................................................................3
Assembly............................................................................................3
Turning on the phone..........................................................................4
Help....................................................................................................4
Charging the battery...........................................................................5
Phone overview...................................................................................6
Screen icons.......................................................................................7
Menu overview....................................................................................8
Navigation...........................................................................................9
Memory............................................................................................10
Phone language................................................................................11
Entering text......................................................................................11
Calling..........................................................................................13
Making and receiving calls.................................................................13
Contacts ..........................................................................................14
Speed dial.........................................................................................17
More calling features.........................................................................17
Imaging .......................................................................................21
Using the camera..............................................................................21
More camera features.......................................................................22
Viewing and tagging photos..............................................................22
Using photos.....................................................................................23
Working with photos.........................................................................23
Sending content to a Web site..........................................................24
Printing photos..................................................................................24
Music ..........................................................................................26
Stereo portable handsfree.................................................................26
Music player......................................................................................26
PlayNow™........................................................................................27
TrackID™ .........................................................................................27
Online music and video clips.............................................................28
Video player......................................................................................28
Radio ...............................................................................................28
MusicDJ™........................................................................................29
Record sound ..................................................................................29
Transferring and handling content...........................................30
Handling content in the phone..........................................................30
Sending content to another phone....................................................30
Using a USB cable............................................................................30
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started...3 Assembly...3 Turning on the phone...4 Help...4 Charging the battery...5 Phone overview...6 Screen icons...7 Menu overview...8 Navigation...9 Memory...10 Phone language...11 Entering text...11 Calling...13 Making and receiving calls...13 Contacts ...14 Speed dial...17 More calling features...17 Imaging ...21 Using the camera...21 More camera features...22 Viewing and tagging photos...22 Using photos...23...
  • Page 2 Transferring content to and from a computer...31 Phone name...31 Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology...31 Backing up and restoring...33 Messaging...34 Text and picture messages...34 Conversations...35 Voice messages...35 Email...35 Instant messaging ...37 Internet ...39 Bookmarks...39 History pages...39 More browser features...39 Internet security and certificates...40 Web feeds...40 YouTube™...41 Synchronising...42...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting started Instruction symbols These symbols may appear in the User guide: Note Warning > Use a selection or navigation key to scroll and select. See Navigation on page 9. 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.
  • Page 4: Turning On The Phone

    Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down Enter your SIM card PIN (Personal Identification Number), if requested, and select Select a language. Follow the instructions that appear. If you want to correct a mistake when you enter your PIN, press SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about your subscription.
  • Page 5: Charging The Battery

    To view tips and tricks Select Menu > Settings > User help > Tips and tricks. • To view information about functions • Scroll to a function and select Info, if available. In some cases, Info appears under Options. To view the phone demonstration •...
  • Page 6: Phone Overview

    Phone overview Ear speaker Screen light sensor Screen Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Selection keys Navigation key Call key Activity menu key C key (Clear) Memory card slot (under the cover) End key, On/off key Strap hole Main camera Camera light Volume, digital zoom keys Camera key...
  • Page 7: Screen Icons

    Screen icons These icons may appear on the screen: Icon Description The battery is almost fully charged The battery needs charging The network coverage is good No network coverage (also shown in flight mode) A 3G network is available A UMTS HSPA network is available Missed calls Calls diverted Ongoing call...
  • Page 8: Menu Overview

    Menu overview* PlayNow™ TrackID™ Location services Camera Games VideoDJ™ Alarms PhotoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Calls** Remote control Record sound Demo tour Media Answered Photo Music Dialled Video Games Web feeds Missed Settings Internet Radio Messaging Settings Write new Inbox/Conversations General Messages Profiles Email Time &...
  • Page 9: Navigation

    Navigation To access the main menu • When Menu appears on the screen, press the centre selection key to select Menu. • If Menu does not appear on the screen, press selection key to select Menu. To navigate the phone menus •...
  • Page 10: Memory

    To edit a navigation key shortcut Select Menu > Settings > General > Shortcuts. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc.. Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row.
  • Page 11: Phone Language

    To remove a memory card • Remove the battery cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language Select Menu >...
  • Page 12 To add words to the built-in dictionary When you enter text using T9 Text Input, select Options > Spell word. Write the word using multitap text input and select Insert. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 13: Calling

    Calling Making and receiving calls You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. To make a call Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). Press You can call numbers from your contacts and call list. See Contacts on page 14, and Call list on page 14.
  • Page 14: Contacts

    You can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can synchronise your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Default contacts You can choose which contact information is shown as default. If Phone contacts is selected as default, your contacts show all the information saved in Contacts.
  • Page 15: Calling Contacts

    To select default contacts Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Default contacts. Select an option. Phone contacts Phone contacts can contain names, phone numbers and personal information. They are saved in the phone memory. To add a phone contact Select Menu >...
  • Page 16: Sim Contacts

    To copy names and numbers to the SIM card Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Copy to SIM. Select an option. When you copy all contacts from your phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced.
  • Page 17: Speed Dial

    Groups You can create a group of phone numbers and email addresses from Phone contacts to send messages to. See Messaging on page 34. You can also use groups (with phone numbers) when you create accepted callers lists. See Accept calls on page 19. To create a group of numbers and email addresses Select Menu >...
  • Page 18: Diverting Calls

    To voice dial Press and hold down a volume key. Wait for the tone and say a recorded name, for example “John mobile.” The phone plays the name back to you and connects the call. To activate voice answering and record voice answer commands Select Menu >...
  • Page 19: Handling Two Voice Calls

    To end an ongoing call and answer a second call During the call, select Replace active call. • Handling two voice calls You can have calls ongoing and on hold at the same time. To switch between two calls • During the call, press To join two calls •...
  • Page 20: Restricted Dialling

    Restricted dialling You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. If you divert incoming calls, you cannot use some restrict calls options. Restrict calls options Standard options are: • All outgoing – all outgoing calls •...
  • Page 21: Imaging

    Imaging You can take photos and record video clips to view, save or send. You find saved photos and video clips in Media and in File manager. Using the camera To activate the camera • From standby press and hold down Viewfinder and camera keys Activate the camera/Take photos/Record video Zoom in or out...
  • Page 22: More Camera Features

    I cannot use Internet-based services on page 51. Information provided by use of Geo Tagging is approximate and will require use of a compatible application. Sony Ericsson makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the accuracy of such location data.
  • Page 23: Using Photos

    Photo tags You can tag photos to categorise them in Photo tags. For example, you can create a tag called vacation and add it to all your vacation photos. To create a new photo tag Select Menu > Media > Photo > Camera album. Select a month.
  • Page 24: Sending Content To A Web Site

    To trim a video clip Select Menu > Organiser > File manager > Camera album. Scroll to a video clip and select Options > Edit in VideoDJ™ > Edit > Trim. Select OK > Set > Start to set the starting point. Select Set >...
  • Page 25 To print photos using a USB cable Select Menu > Organiser > File manager > Camera album > Open. Select Options > Mark > Mark several or Mark all. Select Options > Print and follow the instructions. Connect the USB cable to the phone. Connect the USB cable to the printer.
  • Page 26: Music

    Music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 31. Stereo portable handsfree To use a handsfree •...
  • Page 27: Playnow

    To create a playlist Select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists. Scroll to New playlist and select Add. Enter a name and select OK. For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark. Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist. Audio books If you use Media Go™...
  • Page 28: Online Music And Video Clips

    • When the radio in your phone is playing select Options > TrackID™. For best results, use TrackID™ in a quiet area. Online music and video clips You can view video clips and listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet.
  • Page 29: Musicdj

    To search for channels manually Press • To change the volume Press the volume key up or down. • To minimise the radio • Select Options > Minimise. To return to the radio • Select Menu > Radio. Saving channels You can save up to 20 preset channels.
  • Page 30: Transferring And Handling Content

    Transferring and handling content You can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. item. Handling content in the phone You can use File manager to handle content saved in the phone memory or on a memory card.
  • Page 31: Transferring Content To And From A Computer

    Select the drives you want to disconnect. Select Stop. Wait for Windows to notify you that it is safe to remove the drive. Disconnect the USB cable. Required operating systems You need one of these operating systems to use Sony Ericsson PC software: • Microsoft® Windows Vista™ •...
  • Page 32: Power Saving

    • Connect to handsfree devices. • Connect to several devices at the same time. Connect to computers and access the Internet. • • Exchange items. • Play multiplayer games. A range within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between, is recommended for Bluetooth communication.
  • Page 33: Backing Up And Restoring

    You can back up and restore contacts, the calendar, tasks, notes and bookmarks using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Before backing up and restoring, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite which is available through PC Companion or from www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 34: Messaging

    Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain text, pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. You can also create and use templates for your messages. When sending messages, the phone automatically selects the most suitable method (as a text or picture message) for sending the message. If you cannot use picture messages, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 51.
  • Page 35: Conversations

    To set options for all messages Select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Settings. Select an option. To set options for a specific message When the message is ready and a recipient is selected, select Options > Advanced. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Conversations You can choose whether to view your messages in Conversations or Inbox.
  • Page 36: Push Email

    To write and send an email message Select Menu > Messaging > Email > Write new. Select Add > Enter email address. Enter the email address and select OK. To add more recipients, scroll to To: and select Edit. Scroll to an option and select Add > Enter email address. Enter the email address and select OK.
  • Page 37: Instant Messaging

    Instant messaging You can connect and log in to the Instant messaging server to communicate online using chat messages. If you cannot use Instant messaging, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 51. Before using Instant messaging If no settings exist in your phone, you need to enter server settings. Your service provider can provide standard settings information such as: •...
  • Page 38 To add a chat group Select Menu > Messaging > IM > the Chat groups tab > Options > Add chat group. Select an option. Conversation history is saved between log out and when you log in again to let you return to chat messages from previous conversations.
  • Page 39: Internet

    Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 51. To start browsing Select Search. Enter a Web address, a search phrase or the name of a bookmark. Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search. To exit the browser Select Options >...
  • Page 40: Internet Security And Certificates

    To send a link When you browse the Internet, select Options > Tools > Send link. Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. Internet keypad shortcuts You can use the keypad to go directly to an Internet browser function. Shortcut Bookmarks Enter text to Enter address, Search Internet or search in Bookmarks...
  • Page 41: Youtube

    To schedule Web feed updates Select Menu > Media > Web feeds. Scroll to a feed and select Options > Schedule update. Select an option. Frequent updates may be costly. Web feeds in standby You can show news updates on the standby screen. To show Web feeds in standby Select Menu >...
  • Page 42: Synchronising

    When you are notified that the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found your phone, you can start synchronising. For usage details, see the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Help section once the software has been installed on your computer. Synchronising using an Internet service You can synchronise with an Internet service using SyncML™...
  • Page 43: More Features

    More features Flight mode In Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked to select a mode the next time you turn on your phone: •...
  • Page 44: Location Services

    Location services You can get help to find your way and save your favourite locations. With information from mobile towers near you, you may be able to view your approximate location on a map. You can get more exact information about your location with a GPS accessory supported by your phone.
  • Page 45: Calendar

    To cancel the alarm Select Menu > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Turn off. The alarm in silent mode You can set the alarm not to sound when the phone is in silent mode. To set an alarm to sound or not in silent mode Select Menu >...
  • Page 46: Notes

    Notes You can make notes and save them. You can also show a note in standby. To add a note Select Menu > Organiser > Notes. Scroll to New note and select Add. Write a note and select Save. To show a note in standby Select Menu >Organiser >...
  • Page 47: Theme

    To set the date Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > Date. Enter the date and select Save. To set the time zone Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > My time zone. Select the time zone you are in.
  • Page 48: Games

    To change screen orientation in the browser Select Menu > Internet. Select Options > View. Select Landscape or Portrait. To change screen orientation in Media Select Menu > Media > Settings > Orientation. Select an option. Games Your phone contains preloaded games. You can also download games. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun.
  • Page 49: Phone Lock

    It is important that you remember your new code. If you forget it, you have to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To use the phone lock Select Menu > Settings > General > Security > Locks > Phone protection >...
  • Page 50: Imei Number

    IMEI number Keep a copy of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number in case your phone is stolen. To view your IMEI number • Press This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Some problems can be fixed using Update Service. Using Update Service on a regular basis will optimise the phone’s performance. See Update Service on page 43. Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Common questions Where can I find the regulatory information such as my IMEI number if I cannot turn on my phone?
  • Page 52: Wireless Technology

    To download settings Select Menu > Settings > User help > Settings download. Follow the instructions that appear. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. I cannot send messages from my phone To send messages, you need to set a service centre number. The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card.
  • Page 53: Error Messages

    You entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Sony Ericsson T715i/T715a 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 information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice.
  • Page 54 Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
  • Page 55: Index

    Index activity menu ...10 alarms ...44 answering service ...17 applications ...48 appointments ...45 assembly ...3 audio book ...27 backing up and restoring ...33 battery capacity ...5 charging ...5 inserting ...3 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ...31 bookmarks ...39 business card ...16 calendar ...45 call divert ...18 call list ...14 call numbers in message ...34...
  • Page 56 photos ...22 editing ...23 feeds ...41 geo tagging ...22 improving ...22 printing ...24 tags ...23 picture messages ...34 pictures ...22 PIN ...4, 49 playlists ...26 PlayNow™ ...27 podcasts ...41 power saving ...32 profiles ...46 PUK ...48 push email ...36 radio ...28 recording listening to ...29 restricted dialling ...20...

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