Page 1: Introduction
Introduction Sony Ericsson V800 Vodafone In this part of the user guide you find a table of contents which offers a general outline of the guide. To find more specific information about your phone´s functionality, please refer to the index at the back of the user guide.
Page 2: Congratulations
Congratulations Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Sony Ericsson V800 (customized for Vodafone live!). We hope that you will be pleased with this new 3G phone. It will bring you the best of mobile telephony, including faster 3G access to Vodafone live!, video calling, video messaging, video and music clip download (saved to your phone or streamed to your phone to view now).
Page 3: Legal Information
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. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this user guide.
Page 4 Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
Page 5 Java™ and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. End-user license agreement for Sun™ Java™ J2ME™. 1. Restrictions: Software is confidential copyrighted information of Sun and title to all copies is retained by Sun and/or its licensors.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ...1 Congratulations ...2 Legal information ...3 Contents ...6 Instruction symbols ...9 What´s in the box ...10 Basics ...11 Getting to know your phone ...12 Menu overview ...14 Getting started ...15 Keys and navigation ...19 Calling ...23 Video call ...28 Entering text ...31 My Items ...35 Phonebook ...38...
Page 7 Messaging ...65 Text messages (SMS) ...66 Picture messages (MMS) ...71 Postcard ...77 Email ...78 Messenger ...81 Area and cell information ...88 Messages glossary ...89 Pictures and sounds ...91 Introduction to camera and video recorder ...92 Taking pictures and recording videos ...94 Pictures ...99 Composing melodies ...104 Sound recorder ...106...
Page 8 Settings ...137 Setup wizard ...138 Time and date ...139 Start-up screen and power save ...140 Themes ...141 Ringtones and melodies ...142 Profiles ...144 SIM card lock ...145 Phone lock ...146 More features ...147 Calendar ...148 Tasks ...151 More useful features ...153 Online services ...158 Troubleshooting ...159 Master reset ...160...
Page 9: Instruction Symbols
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. The following instruction symbols appear in this user guide: } Use the selection keys or the navigation key to scroll and select. % See also page ... Please also see %19 Keys and navigation for more useful information.
Page 10: What´s In The Box
What´s in the box In the box you will find: • a phone • a battery cover • a battery • a Memory Stick Duo™ • a Memory Stick Duo™ adaptor • a charger • a USB cable • a portable stereo handsfree headset •...
Page 11: Basics
Basics This chapter gives you the basics for getting started with your phone. You´ll learn how to assemble and turn on your phone, and then you can use the setup wizard to quickly set up your phone. You´ll learn how to use call functions such as making voice or video call, how to use the phonebook and how to enter text.
Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Overview, phone closed Light Camera lens Volume buttons External display Network and battery indicator light Loudspeaker Infrared port Handsfree connector Camera button. Press and hold to activate the camera. Light button USB port Charger connector For more information on keys and navigation, %19 Keys and navigation.
Page 13 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Overview, phone open Speaker Screen 3,10 Selection keys Back key Video call key Voicemail key Star key Power on/off Navigation key Clear key Media player key Menu key Silent key Microphone...
Page 14: Menu Overview
Menu overview 1 Games 6 My items Pictures 2 Vodafone live! Videos (select to connect to Sounds Vodafone live!) Themes Web pages 3 Media Player Games 4 Camera Applications Other 5 Messaging 7 Organizer Create message Online services Inbox Applications Drafts Calendar Outbox...
Page 15: Getting Started
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Assembling the phone Before you can use your phone you need to: • Insert the SIM card. • Attach and charge the battery. • Insert the Memory Stick Duo. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with Vodafone, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Page 16: Memory Stick Duo
To insert the SIM card and the Memory Stick Duo and charge the battery 1. Remove the battery cover as shown in the picture. 2. Slide the SIM card into its slot under the silvery holder, making sure that the gold contacts of the SIM card are facing down, and the cut-off edge is aligned correctly.
Page 17 You can also use it as a portable memory for office documents, and move documents between the phone and a PC using the Memory Stick, Bluetooth™ wireless technology, the infrared port or the USB cable, %135 Transferring files using the USB cable. To insert and remove the Memory Stick Duo™...
Page 18: Available Services
Available services Some services and functions described in this user guide are network- or subscription- dependent. Because of this, all menus may not be available in your phone. Please consult Vodafone Customer Care for more information about your subscription. Turning on the phone and making calls Make sure that the phone is charged before you turn it on.
Page 19: Keys And Navigation
What is the standby screen? The standby screen is displayed when you are not calling or using the menus. This is where you can see, for example, your operator’s name, the time and the date. At the top of the standby screen you find the status bar.
Page 20 Press to start the media player. In standby, press to view status information To reject a call, quickly press twice when receiving a call. To turn off the ringtone when receiving a call, press once. During a call, press to increase the volume. When using the media player (also when minimized) with closed phone, press to increase the volume –...
Page 21 Getting back to your language You can always choose Automatic language by pressing 8888 in standby. You can always choose English by pressing 0000 standby. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Press and hold to set the phone to silent.
Page 22 Using standby shortcuts You can use the predefined shortcuts and use the navigation keys to go directly to that function in standby. Predefined standby shortcuts In your Vodafone live! phone, the following shortcuts are predefined in standby: A list of shortcuts including setting the phone to silent, selecting profile, turning on/off Bluetooth and turning on/off infrared, Calendar.
Page 23: Calling
More ways of making calls You can call numbers from the call list and the phonebook, %44 Call list and %38 Phonebook. You can also use your voice to make calls, %47 Voice control. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Making calls Before you can make or receive any calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network, %18 Turning on the phone and making calls.
Page 24: Receiving Voice Calls
To change the speaker volume during a call Use the volume buttons on the side of the phone to increase or decrease the speaker volume during a call. To use the loudspeaker during a voice call 1. Press and select Turn on speaker to turn on the loudspeaker. 2.
Page 25: Automatic Redialling
To activate or deactivate open to answer } Settings } the Calls tab } Open to answer and select On or Off. To answer a call Open the phone, press Yes, or simply open the phone if Open to answer is On. To reject a call •...
Page 26: Making International Calls
The phone redials the number up to ten times or until: • The call is connected • You press Cancel • You receive a call Automatic redialling is only available for voice and video calls, not for data calls. Using the desktop during a call During a call you can go to the desktop to use other functions.
Page 27 Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 and 911. This means that these numbers can normally be used to make an emergency call in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted, if a GSM or 3G network is within range. Note: Vodafone may have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card.
Page 28: Video Call
Video call With video call, you can see the person you are talking to on your screen. Video call demo mode You can use the video call functions without making a call, if you, for example, want to prepare a view and check how it looks before calling. Press Most video call functions are available in the demo mode.
Page 29: Video Call Options
To accept an incoming video call Press Yes or open the phone to accept the video call (if Open to answer is activated), %25 To activate or deactivate open to answer. To end a video call During an ongoing video call, press End call. Video call options Press •...
Page 30 • Mirror image – you will see a mirror image of the outgoing video. If you turn mirror image on, you will see yourself as you would in a mirror. This setting only affects the picture when the camera lens is pointing inwards. •...
Page 31: Entering Text
Switching writing language When writing, you can switch to one of your selected languages by pressing and holding This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Entering letters There are two ways of entering letters, for example, when writing a message or writing a name in the phonebook: •...
Page 32 Example: • To enter an ‘A’, press once. • To enter a ‘B’, quickly press twice. • To shift between capital and lower-case letters, press • You can use the volume buttons as a shortcut to certain letters. To enter a ‘B’, press and hold and press .
Page 33 To select another writing method Before, or while entering letters, press and hold Options when entering letters } More to view a list of options. The list may contain some or all of the following: • Add symbol – symbols and punctuation marks such as ? and , are shown. Move between the symbols by using •...
Page 34 Enter the + sign Enter a p (pause) Using multitap text input Reach the second letter or character of a key Reach the third letter or character of a key Enter a space Using T9 Text Input View alternative words Accept a word and add a space Enter a full stop View alternative punctuation marks...
Page 35: My Items
Using items If you highlight a file in the pictures, videos or sounds folders } More } Use, you can use the file for several purposes. You can, for example, set a sound as ringtone, set a picture as screen saver, or add a picture to a contact.
Page 36 To create a subfolder 1. } My items and open a folder. 2. } More } New folder. 3. Enter a name for the folder, } OK to save the folder. To select several files 1. } My items and select a file } More } Mark several. 2.
Page 37 To move or copy files to a PC %135 Transferring files using the USB cable. To delete a file from the Memory Stick Duo Scroll to the file you want to delete from the Memory Stick Duo and press Formatting a Memory Stick Duo™ You can format a Memory Stick Duo if you want to delete all information from it, or if it has been corrupted.
Page 38: Phonebook
Phonebook You can save your phonebook information in the phone memory, as contacts, or on the SIM card, as names and numbers. You can choose which phonebook – contacts or SIM numbers – is shown as default. Contacts or SIM numbers as default phonebook If you select to use contacts as default, your phonebook will show all information saved in contacts.
Page 39 Note: Contact Vodafone Customer Care for more information. Send a message to a contact from the phonebook To add a contact 1. } Phonebook } New contact } Add. 1. } Phonebook. Scroll to, 2. Enter the name directly or press Add and enter the name } OK. or enter the first letters of the contact you want to send 3.
Page 40: Calling From The Phonebook
Calling from the phonebook You can call one of the numbers saved for one of your contacts, or a number on your SIM card. If contacts is the default phonebook, you can choose to call from contacts or from the SIM card. If SIM numbers is the default phonebook, you can only call the numbers on the SIM card.
Page 41 Adding numbers You can update your phonebook with numbers that you have dialled and with numbers from calls that you have received or missed. 1. } Calls from standby and select a tab in the call list. 2. Scroll to the number you want to add to the phonebook } More } Save number.
Page 42: Copying Contacts
Copying contacts You can copy names and numbers to and from your contacts and the SIM card. Choose if you want to copy all SIM numbers, or just one SIM number. Note: When you select to copy all contacts from the phone to the SIM card, all existing information on the SIM card will be replaced.
Page 43: Synchronizing Contacts
To send a contact 1. } Phonebook and select a contact } More } Send contact. 2. Select a transfer method. To send all contacts } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Send all contacts and select a transfer method. Checking the memory With the memory status function in your phonebook, you can check how many positions you have left in the phone memory and SIM memory.
Page 44: Call List
Call list The numbers of the last 30 calls that you have made are saved in the call list. If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified, the call list also shows the numbers of answered and missed calls. In addition to the call list with all numbers, there are also separate lists for dialled, answered and missed calls, organized under tabs.
Page 45: Speed Dialling
2.11 Speed dialling You can save the phone numbers that you want to reach easily in positions 1-9 in your phone and on your SIM card. To speed dial From standby, enter the position number and } Call. To set the position number for speed dialling 1.
Page 46: Voicemail
Voicemail 2.12 If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call. Receiving a voicemail message Depending on your network operator, you are informed that someone has left a message by a text message or by a voicemail icon. Press Yes to read the text message and call the voicemail service to listen to the message.
Page 47: Voice Control
2.13 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. With your phone, you can use your voice to: • Voice dial – call someone by saying the name. • Activate voice control by saying a “magic word”. •...
Page 48 4. If the recording sounds ok } Yes. If not } No and repeat step 3. 5. To record another voice command for a contact } New voice } Add again and repeat steps 2-5 above. Caller name You can choose whether you want to hear the recorded contact name when you receive a call from that contact.
Page 49 The magic word You can record a magic word and use it as a voice command to allow totally handsfree access to voice dialling. Instead of pressing and holding a volume button to voice dial, you say the magic word and then one of your recorded voice commands. The magic word is especially suitable when using a car handsfree kit.
Page 50: Editing Your Voice Commands
To activate voice answering and record voice answer commands 1. } Settings } the General tab } Voice control } Voice answer } Activate. 2. Instructions appear. } Continue. Wait for the tone and say “Answer”, or another word. If the recording sounds ok } Yes. If not } No and repeat step 2. 3.
Page 51 Tips when recording and using voice commands • If your phone cannot detect speech, one of the following might have happened: • You spoke too softly – try speaking louder. • You held the phone too far away – hold it nearer to your mouth. •...
Page 52: Diverting Calls
Diverting calls If you cannot answer incoming calls, you can divert them to another number, for example, your answering service. Note: When the Restrict calls function is activated, some Divert calls options are not available. You can choose between the following divert options: •...
Page 53: More Than One Call
2.15 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. You can handle more than one voice call simultaneously. For example, you can put an ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call, and then switch between the two calls.
Page 54: Conference Calls
Handling two voice calls When you have one ongoing voice call and one voice call on hold, you can do the following: • } Switch to switch between the two calls. } Join calls to join the two calls into a conference call. •...
Page 55 To add a new participant 1. } Hold to put the joined calls on hold. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Repeat steps 1-3 to include more participants. To release a participant Press the conference call. To have a private conversation 1.
Page 56: More Call Features
More call features 2.16 My numbers You can view, add and edit your own phone numbers. To check your phone numbers } Phonebook } Options } Special numbers } My numbers and select one of the options. Notepad You can use the phone to make a note of a phone number during a call. When you end the call, the number remains on the screen.
Page 57 4. Select a number or an email address from the contact. If the contact has more than one item, use 5. Repeat steps 3-4 to add more numbers or email addresses to the group. } Done to save the group. Business cards You can add your own business card to the phonebook.
Page 58: Accept Calls
To always show or hide your phone number 1. } Settings } the Calls tab } Show or hide no.. 2. Select Show number, Hide number or Network default. Accept calls With the accept calls service, you can choose to receive calls only from certain phone numbers.
Page 59: Fixed Dialling
The following calls can be restricted: • All outgoing calls – All outgoing. • All outgoing international calls – Outgoing intl. • All outgoing international calls except to your home country – Outgoing intl roam. • All incoming calls – All incoming. •...
Page 60 To activate or deactivate fixed dialling 1. } Phonebook } Options } Special numbers } Fixed dialling and select Activate or Deactivate. 2. Enter your PIN2 } OK. To save a fixed number } Phonebook } Options } Special numbers } Fixed dialling } Fixed numbers } New number and enter the information.
Page 61 To change the name of a line } Settings } the Display tab } Edit line names and select one of the lines to edit the name. Call time and cost During a call, the duration of the call is shown on the screen. If you subscribe to cost information, you can check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time.
Page 62 Setting the call cost You can use the tariff function to specify the price per call unit. If you do not specify a price per call unit, the number of call units appears. To enter the price per call unit 1.
Page 63 To check or change your standard priority level 1. } Settings } the Calls tab } Manage calls } Default priority. 2. The network sends available priority levels. Select a priority level. To change the priority for one call 1. Enter the phone number you want to call. 2.
Page 64 Tone signals You can use telephone banking services or control an answering machine by sending tone signals (also known as DTMF tones or touch tones) during a call. • To send the tones, press the keys • To clear the screen after the call is finished, press •...
Page 65: Messaging
Messaging This chapter gives information about the types of messages supported in your phone as well as a complete Messaging glossary. You will find instructions on how to send, read and manage text messages (SMS), picture messages (MMS) and email. You will also learn about Messenger –...
Page 66: Text Messages (Sms)
Text messages (SMS) Text messages are sent via SMS (Short Messaging Service). Text messages can contain simple pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Text messages can be sent to one person, several recipients or to a group of recipients that you have saved in the phonebook %56 Groups.
Page 67 To write and send a text message 1. } Messaging } Create message } SMS. 2. Write your message } Continue. If you want to save the message for later, press } Yes to save it in Drafts. 3. } Enter phone no. and enter the recipient’s phone number, or } Phonebook look up to retrieve a number or a group from the phonebook.
Page 68 Receiving text messages When you receive a text message, a message alert sounds. } Yes to read the text message or } No if you want to read the message later. While reading the text message you can, for example, go to a Web address found in the text message, save a picture found in the text message or listen to a sound inserted in the text message.
Page 69 Long messages Check with Vodafone Customer Care for the maximum number of messages that can be linked. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. To save an item from a text message 1.
Page 70: Message Options
Templates If you have one or more messages that you send often, you can save these as templates. Your phone has predefined templates, but you can also create your own. To create a template 1. } Messaging } Templates } New template } Add } Text. 2.
Page 71: Picture Messages (Mms)
Sending your business card You can send your business card as an attachment in a picture message. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Picture messages (MMS) Picture messages can contain text, pictures, video clips, camera pictures, melodies and sound recordings and are sent via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service).
Page 72 You can also enhance individual items in the message, for example, adjust item timing, add colour to text and change the text size. For details about options %89 Messages glossary. To write and send a picture message 1. } Messaging } Create message } MMS. } Add to view a list of items to add to your message.
Page 73 Delete a message You can select a message from the list of messages and press to delete the entire message. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Default message options You can, for example, request read reports or delivery reports and set a validity period for picture messages.
Page 74 To delete several messages 1. } Messaging and select a folder. 2. Select a message } More } Mark several. 3. Scroll and select more messages by pressing Mark or Unmark. 4. } More } Delete messages. To delete all messages } Messaging and select a folder } More } Delete all msgs.
Page 75 Signatures You can create a signature to add to your picture messages. Signatures can cover one page and contain the same items as a picture message, as well as Web links and phone numbers. The recipient can highlight a Web address or a phone number in the signature and browse to the address or call the number.
Page 76 Automatic download You can select how you want your picture messages to be downloaded. } Messaging } Settings } MMS } Auto download to view the following: • Always – your phone automatically downloads messages to your phone as soon as they come to your network operator’s server.
Page 77: Postcard
More ways of sending postcards Another way of sending a postcard is to use the phonebook by selecting a contact, More } Send message } Postcard. You can also create a postcard by selecting My items } Pictures. Select a picture } More } Send } As Postcard.
Page 78: Email
Email You can use your phone to send and receive email messages. Please note that you need a subscription that supports data transmission. For more information, contact Vodafone Customer Services. The necessary settings for Vodafone Mail have been pre-configured in your phone. However, you must configure your personal Vodafone Mail user name and password.
Page 79 Note: The number of email messages that can be saved depends on how much memory is left in the phone. All email messages are also saved on your email server, and you can view both older and newer messages on the server. To write and send an email message 1.
Page 80 To save an email address or a phone number in an email message 1. Select the email address or phone number that you want to save } More. 2. If you have selected to save an email address } Save email. If you have selected to save a phone number } Use } Save number.
Page 81: Messenger
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. The Messenger function gives you more options when messaging. You can create a list of favourite contacts, either from the phonebook or from the Messenger server. If your subscription supports instant messaging services, you can see which of your contacts are online and what mood they are in.
Page 82: Adding Contacts
To edit the Messenger account 1. } Messaging } Messenger } Myself } More } Accounts and select an account. 2. Edit your settings. If you have more than one account } Edit, select account and edit your settings. Roaming networks You can select if you want to continue to be logged in to Messenger when you leave your home network (roaming), that is, when your home network is not within range.
Page 83 To add a contact from a network server } Messaging } Messenger } More } Add contact } From server and follow the instructions that appear. To search for a contact 1. } Messaging } Messenger } More } Add contact } From server } No. 2.
Page 84 To send a message from Messenger 1. } Messaging } Messenger and select a contact. 2. } More } Send instant msg, write the message, select Send if the contact is linked to your phonebook, or Send IM, write the message } Send if the contact is not linked. Status You can view the status of your contacts and choose to show your own status to others.
Page 85 Receiving a message When you receive a message, a message alert sounds and an icon appears in the status bar. Strangers A stranger is someone that is not in your list of contacts. An icon indicates a message from a stranger. You can add the stranger to your list of contacts, or you can block the stranger, or you can send the stranger an instant message.
Page 86 Chatroom A chatroom can be started by your service provider, by an individual Messenger user or by yourself. You can save chatrooms either by saving a chatroom address, adding the address and name manually or by searching for a specific chatroom. To receive a chat invitation 1.
Page 87 Online contact alert You can choose to be notified when a contact comes online. The notification is indicated by an icon. When you log off, or when the contact has come online, the notification is cleared. To set an online contact alert } Messaging } Messenger and select a contact More } Manage contact } Alert me.
Page 88: Area And Cell Information
Area and cell information Area information Area information is a type of text message (for example, a local traffic report) that is sent to all subscribers within a certain network area. When you receive an area information message, the message automatically appears on the screen. Press Save to save the message in your inbox, or Discard to delete the message.
Page 89: Messages Glossary
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Options and settings for text, picture and email messages are listed below: • Accept messages – select which messages you want to accept and download. •...
Page 90 • Outgoing port – if needed, change the number of the port used by the SMTP protocol. • Outgoing server – enter the name or IP address of the SMTP server to be able to send email messages. • Page timing – set the duration in seconds that the page will be shown on the recipient’s display.
Page 91: Pictures And Sounds
Pictures and sounds Here you can see how to take photos and record video clips. These can be sent as messages or uploaded to a personal album on Vodafone live! With the Postcard function, you can learn how to send photos as a traditional postcard. You can also see how to compose your own melodies using MusicDJ™...
Page 92: Introduction To Camera And Video Recorder
Introduction to camera and video recorder Your phone has a digital Motion Eye™ camera which also works as a video recorder. The camera lens can be rotated to point inwards towards you, or outwards, away from you. You turn on the camera by pressing and holding easily switch between the camera and the video recorder by pressing You can take pictures, record video clips, save and view them and send them as email attachments or in picture messages via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service).
Page 93 Light Your phone has a light which is placed around the lens. To take pictures or record video clips in a dimly lit environment, press to turn on the camera light. To turn off the camera light, press again. If you do not turn the light off, it will be deactivated after a while, in order to save battery.
Page 94: Taking Pictures And Recording Videos
Taking pictures and recording videos When the phone is opened you can use the camera to take pictures or to record video clips. To take pictures and record video clips with the phone open Press and hold to activate the camera. to switch to camera if video recorder is activated.
Page 95: Camera Options
Auto camera off The camera (when used with the phone closed) is deactivated 15 seconds after you last press a button. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Note: You cannot change any settings when taking pictures with the phone closed, except for the adjusting of brightness.
Page 96: Video Options
Options before you take a picture: • View all pictures – view all your pictures. • Panorama – you can create a panorama picture by taking a series of three pictures that are merged into one picture. For best result, make sure that the pictures you take overlap.
Page 97: Sending Pictures And Video Clips
Saving pictures and video clips When you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip, the phone automatically saves it. Pictures that you take are saved in the Camera pictures subfolder, and clips you record are saved in the Camera video clips subfolder. If Memory Stick full is displayed, you cannot save any more pictures or video clips on the Memory Stick Duo until you have deleted an item from it.
Page 98 To send a postcard 1. Take the picture by pressing Capture. 2. } Send } As Postcard. 3. } Add } Text to add a message to accompany the picture. 4. Write your message } OK. 5. } Send } Address: to enter name and address, or you can either select Phonebook look up to retrieve a contact, or select a recipient from the list of previous recipients.
Page 99: Pictures
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Your phone comes with a number of pictures. You can delete the pictures that come with your phone if you, for example, want to free memory. All pictures are saved in My items } Pictures.
Page 100 To display pictures in a slide show You can view your pictures automatically using the slide show function. } My items } Pictures and scroll to a picture. } View } More } Slide show. } To pause } Pause. To resume } Resume. To stop } Exit. To view information about a picture or a video clip To display information about a picture or video clip, } My items } Pictures } More } Information.
Page 101 To edit and save a picture 1. } My items } Pictures and scroll to the picture you want } View } More } Edit. You can now start to edit the picture. To edit pictures taken with the camera, you must select 160 x 120 or 320 x 240 as picture size.
Page 102 To receive and save a picture 1. Open the message you received the picture in, or turn on Bluetooth or the infrared port if these transfer methods are being used to send the picture. 2. If you received the picture in a message } More } Save picture. If you received the picture via Bluetooth or the infrared port, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Page 103 Setting screen savers and wallpapers from My items } My items } Pictures, highlight a picture } More } Use } As screen saver, Extern. wallpaper or Main wallpaper. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Screen saver and wallpaper The phone has a screen saver, which is activated automatically when the phone has been in idle mode for a few seconds.
Page 104: Composing Melodies
Composing melodies You can compose and edit melodies to use as ringtones using MusicDJ™. A melody consists of four tracks – Drums, Basses, Chords and Accents. 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.
Page 105 To send a melody 1. } My items } Sounds and select a melody. 2. } More } Send and select a transfer method. To receive a melody 1. Open the message you received the melody in, or turn on Bluetooth or the infrared port if these transfer methods are being used to send the melody.
Page 106: Sound Recorder
Sound recorder With the sound recorder, you can record either your own memos or calls. Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones. All participants in a call are automatically recorded. When recording a call conversation, the recording is stopped if any participant ends the call, and when recording a sound, the recording stops automatically if you receive a call.
Page 107 The recording stops automatically if you receive a call, or when the call ends. You hear a tone a few seconds before the memory is full. To listen to your recordings 1. } My items } Sounds and select the recording you want to hear. 2.
Page 109: Vodafone Live! And Internet
Vodafone live! and Internet Vodafone live! offers pictures, video clips, ringtones and games all of which can be easily downloaded with the Internet browser. Use the media player to stream video and sound to your phone, and play and organize your video and sound files. This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
Page 110: Vodafone Live
Vodafone live! Vodafone live! is your mobile Internet portal – full of information downloads, games, music and services. It is easy to use, and because the GPRS or even faster 3G connection can be “always on” there is no wait for dialling up. You pay only for data you send or receive, not for how long you are connected.
Page 111: Internet
Internet Setting up Internet and email In order to use the Internet, and send and receive picture and email messages, you need the following: • A phone subscription that supports data transmission. • Settings entered in your phone. • You may also have to register as an Internet/email user with Vodafone Customer Care. However, your phone has already been customized to give access to Vodafone live! –...
Page 112 To start browsing Press the Vodafone live! key on your phone, or scroll to Favourites, and select a service or press More for the following: • Go to one of your bookmarks: } Favourites } More } Bookmarks } Go to. •...
Page 113: Using Bookmarks
• Appearance – customize the appearance of the current Web page. Select whether pictures should be displayed on the Web pages. Select whether sounds that are available on the Web page should be played. • Security status – display current security information. •...
Page 114 To download items 1. Press the Vodafone live! key on your phone. This will connect you directly to Vodafone live!. 2. Click on the Downloads link, and choose the item you want to download. Follow the instructions to start downloading. 3.
Page 115: Internet Security
To allow or clear cookies in your phone 1. } Connectivity } Internet settings } Cookies. 2. Select an option and confirm. To clear the password list 1. } Connectivity } Internet settings } Clear passwords. 2. Select to confirm. Using applications for Java™...
Page 116 Note: Security for a connection between a WAP gateway and a service provider is the responsibility of the service provider. To turn on a secure connection (WAP) 1. } Connectivity } Internet settings } Internet profiles. 2. Highlight a profile, } More } Settings. 3.
Page 117: Downloading
3G downloading When the 3G icon is displayed, you will notice an immediate difference – downloads are significantly faster. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Change your phone whenever you want by downloading new polyphonic ringtones, videos, games, applications and wallpaper from Vodafone live! Download more To download pictures and ringtones...
Page 118: Live! Studio
live! Studio Picture upload With Vodafone live! you can save pictures in a Web-based album. This is useful if you are running out of phone memory, or if you wish to share your pictures with friends in a virtual album that they (and you) can access on the Web. You can upload a picture in three ways.
Page 119: Media Player
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. The media player works as a music player and video player all in one. You can play music and video clips that you receive in a picture message, or that you download to your phone. The following are supported by the media player: MP3, MP4, 3GP and WAV (with 16 kHz as maximum sample rate).
Page 120 To add files to a playlist 1. } Media Player, select a playlist } Open } More } Add media. 2. Select among the files that are available in My items. You can add several files at a time and you can search folders. You can also add folders. All files in the selected folders will be added to the playlist.
Page 121: Media Player Options
To change play mode 1. } Media Player } More } Play mode. 2. Select: • Shuffle on to play the playlist files in random order. • Loop on to restart the playlist when the last file has been played. Note: You can also change the play mode from within the playlists.
Page 122: Media Options
Media options When you have selected a playlist, } More to view the following options: • Information – view information about the current track or video. • Add media – add files or folders to the playlist. • Minimize – minimize the media player and return to standby. The music continues to play and you can use other applications and functions in the phone.
Page 123: Online Music And Videos
Online music and videos You can view videos and listen to music that you find on a Web site by streaming them to your phone. When browsing, and when you have found a link for streaming, the media player will open automatically when the link is selected. In order to stream you must have a data account.
Page 125: Connectivity
Connectivity You can connect your phone using Bluetooth™ wireless technology, the infrared port or by using the USB cable that comes with the phone. When your phone is connected to another device, for example a PC or another phone, you can synchronize phonebook and calendar items, or transfer content between the phone and the PC or between the phones.
Page 126: Synchronizing
Synchronizing You can synchronize your phone contacts, appointments, tasks, notes and email messages with similar programs in, for example, a PC or mobile phone using Bluetooth wireless technology, the infrared port or a cable (synchronization with nearby devices). Synchronization software for your PC is available on the CD that comes with the phone. You can also synchronize with programs on the Internet using WAP or HTTP (remote synchronization with Internet services).
Page 127 Remote synchronization with Internet services Contact Vodafone Customer Care for more information about the services on the Internet with which you can synchronize, and to receive username, password and addresses for the different services. Vodafone may be able to send you the synchronization account settings in a message.
Page 128 To start the remote synchronization } Connectivity } Synchronization and select a remote account } Start. To view a synchronization log } Connectivity } Synchronization and select an account, } More } View log. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 129: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology
Bluetooth range Your phone can communicate with other Bluetooth devices within a range of up to 10 to 20 metres. The connection may be improved if there are no solid objects in between your phone and the other Bluetooth device. This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
Page 130: Phone Name
To add a device to your phone 1. } Connectivity } Bluetooth } My devices } New device. The Bluetooth function of the other device must also be turned on. 2. Press Add and your phone will search for all types of available Bluetooth devices. Press More if you want to select a specific type of device to search for.
Page 131 To hide or show your phone when using Bluetooth 1. } Connectivity } Bluetooth } Visibility. 2. Select Show phone or Hide phone. Sending and receiving items To send or receive an item, for example, a contact from the phonebook or a picture taken with the camera, using Bluetooth wireless technology, you need to make sure that the devices are within range.
Page 132 Using the phone with a Bluetooth handsfree To add a Bluetooth handsfree to your phone } Connectivity } Bluetooth } Handsfree. The first time you add a handsfree, Add a handsfree device to use with the phone? is displayed, press Yes. If you already have a handsfree in your list of devices, } Connectivity } Bluetooth } Handsfree } My handsfree } New handsfree, and press Add.
Page 133 To select remote control 1. } Connectivity } Bluetooth } Remote control. 2. Select the configuration file you want to use and the PC you want to connect to. File transfer You can use a PC to view and transfer content contained in My items and on the Memory Stick Duo.
Page 134: Infrared Port
Infrared port You can use the infrared port to establish contact between your phone and a PC or another device equipped with an infrared port. You can, for example, synchronize calendar items, %126 Synchronizing, and send items such as pictures and contacts. Note: If you are connecting to a PC, please refer to its user documentation.
Page 135: Transferring Files Using The Usb Cable
Transferring files using the USB cable When you connect your phone to a PC using the USB cable, you can view the phone’s Memory Stick as a drive on the PC. Your phone has to be turned on. Note: When using USB, make sure you only use the USB cable that comes with the phone. You can use the drag-and-drop functionality in your PC to: •...
Page 137: Settings
Settings You can use settings to personalize your phone by changing the appearance of the screen and changing the ringtone. You can also use settings to protect your phone from unauthorized use. Use the SIM card or phone lock features. This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
Page 138: Setup Wizard
Setup wizard You can use the setup wizard to help you get started with the basic settings in your phone. If you do not want help the first time you turn on your phone, you can choose to use the wizard later.
Page 139: Time And Date
Time and date You can also set the time and date without using the setup wizard. The time is always displayed in standby. To set the time and date • } Settings } the General tab } Time & date } Time. Enter the time } Save. •...
Page 140: Start-Up Screen And Power Save
Start-up screen and power save Start-up screen When you turn your phone on or off, the start-up screen appears. You can also set your own start-up screen. To select a start-up screen } Settings } the Display tab } Start-up screen and select a picture for the start-up screen.
Page 141: Themes
Themes You can change the appearance of the screen, for example, the colours and wallpaper, by using themes. Your phone comes with some predefined themes. You cannot delete these, but you can download new themes from Vodafone live! To select or change a theme } My items } Themes and select a theme.
Page 142: Ringtones And Melodies
Ringtones and melodies Your phone comes with a number of standard and polyphonic melodies which can be used as ringtones. You can exchange melodies via Bluetooth wireless technology, the infrared port or cable. Please note that you are not allowed to exchange copyright-protected material.
Page 143 To download a ringtone 1. } My items } Sounds } More Sounds. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Specific ringtones for personal calls If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification (CLI) service, you can assign a personal ringtone to up to ten callers, %39 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact. Vibrating alert You can choose to be notified of an incoming call by the buzzing of the vibrating alert.
Page 144: Profiles
Profiles Your phone has a number of predefined profiles to suit a certain environment. For example, the ringtone is turned off in the Meeting profile. You can add accessories to, rename or change these profiles. You can reset all profile settings to the way they were set when you bought your phone. Automatic activation Some profiles, for example In car, are automatically activated when used with a specific accessory.
Page 145: Sim Card Lock
SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards, the phone still works with the new SIM card. Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number) every time you turn on your phone.
Page 146: Phone Lock
Note: It is important that you remember your new code. If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To set the phone lock 1. } Settings } the General tab } Locks } Phone lock } Protection and select an alternative.
Page 147: More Features
More features This chapter lists a number of useful features that are available to you. For example, learn how to use the calendar and how to use tasks. You will also receive instructions on how to use the timer, the alarm clock, notes and the calculator. Included in the phone is also a feature that allows you to remember all your codes;...
Page 148: Calendar
Calendar You can use the calendar to keep track of important meetings that you need to attend. The calendar can be synchronized with a PC calendar or with a calendar on the Web %126 Synchronizing. Appointments You can save up to 300 appointments depending on the size of each item. You can choose to add a new appointment or use an old one as a template by copying and editing it.
Page 149 To search for appointments 1. } Organizer } Calendar } More } Advanced } Find. 2. Enter the text you want to search for } OK. Appointments that match your search are shown. Select View to view your appointments or More for options to reschedule, edit, send, copy or delete.
Page 150 Viewing your calendar To view your calendar content } Organizer } Calendar. Days on which you have appointments are marked in bold. } More } View week. Navigating in your calendar Use the navigation key to move between days or weeks. In the monthly and weekly views, you can also use the keypad as follows.
Page 151: Tasks
Tasks You can keep track of phone calls you need to make or things that you need to do. You can save up to 80 tasks depending on the size of each item. You can choose to add a new task or use an old one as a template by copying and editing it. You can also set a reminder for a task.
Page 152 To view a task } Organizer } Tasks and select a task } View. Exchanging tasks You can send and receive tasks using Bluetooth wireless technology, the infrared port or picture messages. To send a task 1. In the list of tasks for a certain day, select the item you want to send } More } Send. 2.
Page 153: More Useful Features
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Alarm clock The alarm can be set to ring at a specific time within 24 hours, or recurrently at a specific time on several days. You can have both these alarms set at the same time. The alarm signal rings even if the phone is set to silent or turned off.
Page 154 To handle the notes 1. } Organizer } Notes and a list of notes appears. 2. Select the note that you want to handle. } More to edit, show a note in standby (or hide it), send or delete a note. Exchanging notes You can send and receive notes using Bluetooth wireless technology, the infrared port or picture messages.
Page 155: Code Memo
Calculator The phone has a calculator, which can add, subtract, divide and multiply. To use the calculator } Organizer } Calculator. • Press to select ÷ x - + % = • Press to delete the figure. • Press to enter a decimal point. Code memo Instead of having to remember all the different security codes for credit cards, for example, you can save them in the code memo in your phone.
Page 156 To open code memo for the first time 1. } Organizer } Code memo. A message with instructions is displayed } Continue. 2. Enter a four-digit passcode to open code memo } Continue. 3. Re-enter the new passcode to confirm. 4.
Page 157: Torch Light
To reset code memo 1. } More } Reset. 2. Reset code memo? is displayed } Yes. The code memo is reset and all entries are cleared. The next time you enter the code memo, you must start at %156 To open code memo for the first time.
Page 158: Online Services
Online services Online services are customized services offered by network operators, independently of mobile phones and mobile phone manufacturers. A SIM card which supports online services works in the same way as a normal SIM card. When you have inserted your SIM card and turned on the phone, your network operator can download data to your SIM card.
Page 159: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter lists offers solutions to problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. However, if you need to hand in your phone for repair, please note that you may lose information and content that you have saved in your phone.
Page 160: Master Reset
Master reset You can return the phone to its original state by deleting the changes that you have made to settings, and the content that you have added or edited. • If you select Reset settings, the changes that you have made to settings will be deleted. •...
Page 161: Solutions
Solutions The phone cannot be switched on Recharge or replace the battery. %16 To insert the SIM card and the Memory Stick Duo and charge the battery. No indication of charging When you start charging a battery that is empty or a battery that has not been used for a long time, it may take up to 30 minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen.
Page 162 Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112. %27 Emergency calls. No network There is no network within range or the received signal is too weak. You have to move to get a signal that is strong enough.
Page 163 The fixed dialling function is activated and the number you have dialled is not on your fixed numbers list. %59 Fixed dialling. Charging, alien battery The battery that you are using is not a Sony Ericsson-approved battery, %181 Battery use and care. The phone cannot be detected by other users via Bluetooth™...
Page 165: Icons
Icons The table below lists and explains icons which appear in standby mode. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 166: List Of Icons Shown In Standby
List of icons shown in standby Icon Description Press to go to the desktop The 3G network is available The 3G network signal is not available Tells you the strength of the GSM network signal GPRS is within range GPRS is within range and can be used A GPRS session is in progress Tells you are in a premium charge zone Ciphering is currently not being provided...
Page 167 Icon Description Data is being downloaded to the phone Data is being uploaded from the phone Bluetooth port is turned on Bluetooth headset is connected to your phone The infrared port is on Infrared communication is in progress You have missed an incoming call An ongoing call The media player is running You cannot receive any incoming calls...
Page 168 Icon Description Your email client is sending or receiving email One or more messages are waiting to be downloaded from the server One or more picture messages are waiting to be downloaded from the server Messenger status icon This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 169: Index
Index The index helps you to find specific items in the user guide. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 170: Index
Index accept calls ...58 alarm clock ...153 animations ...99 answering calls ...24 using voice control ...49 answering service ...46 appointments ...148 area information ...88 ask to save contact ...40 assembling phone ...16 automatic redialling ...25 battery alien ...163 charging ...16 inserting ...16 use and care ...181 blocking...
Page 171 putting on hold ...53 receiving ...24 rejecting ...25 restricting ...58 speed dialling ...45 video ...28 camera ...92 camera light ...93 cell information ...88 certificates, Internet security ...116 charging, battery ...16 chatroom ...86 closed user groups ...63 code memo ...155 codes PIN ...17 PUK ...
Page 172 icons, in standby ...166 infrared port ...134 international calls ...26 Internet cookies ...114 security ...115 settings ...111 Java™, settings ...115 keys ...13 language in phone ...161 letters, entering ...33 light camera ...93 torch ...157 live! Studio ...118 locks phone lock ...162 SIM card ...145 long messages ...69 This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
Page 173 on if silent ...143 online services ... 111, 158 passcodes Bluetooth™ ...130 code memo ...155 passwords, Internet ...115 phone lock ... 146, 162 phone overview ...12 phonebook adding contacts ...39 checking memory ...43 picture messages ...71 picture upload live! Studio ...118 PIN code changing ...145 postcard ...77...
Page 174 melodies and ringtones ...105 notes ...154 pictures ...72, 97, 131 postcard ... 77, 98 tasks ... 149, 152 themes ...141 video clips ...97 settings for Java™ ...115 setup wizard ...138 shortcuts ...21 SIM card copying to/from ...42 inserting ...16 lock ...145 phonebook ...38 saving numbers on ...38 unblocking ...145...
Page 175 Vodafone live! ...110 voice answering ...49 voice control ...47 voice dialling ...48 voicemail ...46 volume, changing ...24 wallpaper ...103 warranty ...183 writing using multitap input ...31 using T9™ Text Input ...32 zoom ...94 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. –...
Page 177: Health & Safety
Health & Safety Please read this section carefully. It contains health and safety information that when followed allows for safe and efficient use of the phone. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 178: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
• Do not use your product in an area where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists. • Do not place your product or install wireless equipment in the area above your car's air bag. • Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should perform service. Efficient use Hold your mobile phone as you would any other phone.
Page 179 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 180: Personal Medical Devices
Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a handsfree kit with an external antenna supports the installation.
Page 181: Disposing Of The Product
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. Make sure the cord is positioned so that it will not be subjected to damage or stress.
Page 182: Disposing Of The Battery
• Do not allow the battery to be put into the mouth. Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed. Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center for information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available.
Page 183: Limited Warranty
Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and 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 184 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 185 4. This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorised person. 5. The warranty does not cover Product failures which have been caused by use of accessories or other peripheral devices which are not Ericsson or Sony Ericsson branded original accessories intended for use with the Product.
Page 186 Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Centre. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere than...
Page 187: Declaration Of Conformity
12.3 Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAD-3021011-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, 3GPP TS 34.121,...

Sony Ericsson V800 User Manual

Introduction

Basics

Messaging

Pictures and Sounds

Vodafone Live! and Internet

Connectivity

Settings

More Features

Troubleshooting

Icons

Index

Health & Safety

Quick Links

Introduction

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