Sony Ericsson W760A User Manual

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  • Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson W760a. A slim and stylish phone with everything you need to enjoy your music wherever you go. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get a suite of tools, free online storage, special offers, news and competitions at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone.
  • Page 2 Accessories – More for your phone Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS205 Enjoy wireless music without missing a call. Active Speaker MAS-100 Share your music while protecting your phone. Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100 A wireless sphere of music. These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in every market.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started ... 5 Assembly ... 5 Turning on the phone ... 6 Help ... 7 Charging the battery ... 7 Phone overview ... 8 Menu overview ... 10 Navigation ... 12 Phone language ... 14 Entering text ... 14 Walkman®...
  • Page 4 Error messages ... 64 Important information ... 65 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use ... 67 End User License Agreement ... 71 Limited Warranty ... 71 FCC Statement ... 73 Declaration of Conformity for W760a ... 74 Index ... 75...
  • Page 5 Sony Ericsson W760a UMTS HSDPA 850/1900/2100 GSM EDGE 850/900/ 1800/1900 This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current...
  • Page 6: Instruction Symbols

    Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB; and additional patents are pending worldwide. Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery. To insert the SIM card Remove the battery cover. Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-colored contacts facing down. To insert the battery Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
  • Page 8: Turning On The Phone

    To remove the SIM card Remove the battery cover. Remove the SIM card from its holder. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested and select OK. Select a language. Select to use the setup wizard while settings are downloaded.
  • Page 9: Help

    Startup screen The startup screen appears when you turn your phone on. See Using pictures on page 39. Standby After you have turned your phone on and entered your PIN, the name of the network operator appears. This view is called standby. Help In addition to this User guide, Getting started guides and more information...
  • Page 10: Phone Overview

    Phone overview Ear speaker A/B gaming keys Screen Selection keys Call key Activity menu key Navigation key Volume keys Battery cover slot End key, on/off key C key (Clear) Getting started This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 11 Memory card slot Charging indicator Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable GPS antenna ® Walkman Strap holder This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use. Getting started...
  • Page 12: Menu Overview

    Menu overview PlayNow™* Camera Location services Google Maps Navigation Tracker My favorites Status info Settings Getting started This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write new Inbox Email Drafts Outbox Sent messages Saved messages My friends*...
  • Page 13 Calls** Answered Settings** General Sounds & alerts Profiles Ring volume Time & date Ringtone Language Silent mode Update service Increasing ring Voice control Vibrating alert New events Message alert Shortcuts Key sound Flight mode Security Setup wizard Accessibility* Phone status Master reset * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.
  • Page 14: Navigation

    Navigation The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. To navigate the phone menus From standby select Menu. Use the navigation key to move through the menus. To select actions on the screen • Press the left or right selection key, or the center navigation key.
  • Page 15 To go directly to a main menu • From standby select Menu – To use navigation key shortcuts • From standby press to go directly to a function. Main menu layout must be set to Grid. See To change the main menu layout on page 60.
  • Page 16: Phone Language

    To remove a memory card • Open the cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it. To view memory card options From standby select Menu Organizer > File manager memory card tab. Select Options. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone.
  • Page 17: Walkman® And Music

    This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use. Walkman® and music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content to your phone. For more information go to the Getting started section at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 18: Stereo Portable Handsfree

    Turn on your computer and insert the CD. The CD starts automatically and the installation window opens. Select a language and click OK. Click Install Sony Ericsson Media Manager and follow the instructions. To transfer content using Media Manager Connect the phone to a computer with a USB cable supported by your phone.
  • Page 19 Shake control To switch track • When you listen to music, press and hold down and move the phone to the right with a flick of your wrist to go to the next track. To go to the previous track, use the same action to the left.
  • Page 20 • Audio books – list audio books you have transferred from your computer. • Podcasts – list all podcasts. Playlists You can create playlists to organize music files. Files can be added to more than one playlist. Deleting a playlist, or a file from a playlist, does not delete the file from the memory, just the reference to the file.
  • Page 21: Playnow

    To add files to a playlist From standby select Menu and scroll to Music > Playlists. Select a playlist. Scroll to Add music and select Add. For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark. Select to add the tracks to the playlist.
  • Page 22: Trackid

    To use PlayNow™ From standby select Menu PlayNow™. Scroll the PlayNow™ Web site and follow the instructions to preview and purchase content. TrackID™ TrackID™ is a music recognition service. You can search for song titles, artists and album names. For best results, use TrackID™ in a quiet environment.
  • Page 23: Calling

    Calling Making and receiving calls You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. To make a call From standby enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). Press You can call numbers from your contacts and call list.
  • Page 24: Contacts

    To switch networks manually From standby select Menu > the Connectivity tab > networks > GSM/3G networks. Select an option. Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 and 911. These numbers can normally be used to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card inserted, if a 3G (UMTS) or GSM network is within range.
  • Page 25 Enter the number and select OK. Select a number type. Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information. Select Save. Calling contacts To call a phone contact From standby select Menu Scroll to a contact and press To go directly to the contacts list •...
  • Page 26 Back up to depends on available memory. To view memory status From standby select Scroll to Options Synchronizing contacts The Sony Ericsson PC Suite is > Contacts. designed to work with the following programs: • Windows Contact (Vista Contacts Manager) •...
  • Page 27: Call List

    • Lotus Notes 5 • Windows Address Book (Outlook Express) • Sony Ericsson PC Suite proprietary contact & calendar manager For more information see Synchronizing on page 52. Groups You can create a group of phone numbers and email addresses from Phone contacts to send messages to.
  • Page 28: Voicemail

    To speed dial • From standby enter the position number and press Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call. To enter your voicemail number From standby select Menu Messaging >...
  • Page 29: More Than One Call

    To voice dial From standby press and hold down a volume key. Wait for the tone and say a recorded name, for example “John mobile”. The name is played back to you and the call is connected. Voice answering When you use a handsfree, you can answer or reject incoming calls with your voice.
  • Page 30 Call waiting When call waiting is used, you hear continuous beep if you receive a second call. To activate call waiting • From standby select Menu > the Calls tab > Manage calls waiting > Activate. To make a second call During the call, select call.
  • Page 31: Restricted Dialing

    To have a private conversation During the call, select and select the participant to talk to. To resume the conference call, select Options > Join calls. My numbers You can view, add and edit your own phone numbers. To check your phone numbers From standby select Menu Scroll to...
  • Page 32: Messaging

    Messaging Receiving and saving messages You are notified when you receive a message. Messages are automatically saved in the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, you can delete messages or save them on a memory card or on the SIM card. To save a message on a memory card •...
  • Page 33: Picture Messages

    To copy and paste text in a text message When you write the message, select Options > Copy & paste. Select Copy all Mark & to and mark text in the message. Select Options > Copy & paste To add an item to a text message When you write the message, select Options >...
  • Page 34: Message Options

    Receiving picture messages You can select how to download your picture messages. Standard options when you download picture messages are: • Always – automatic download. • Ask in roaming – ask to download when not in home network. • Not in roaming –...
  • Page 35 Before you use email You can use the setup wizard to check if settings are available for your email account or you can enter them manually. You can also receive settings at www.sonyericsson.com/support. To create an email account From standby select Menu >...
  • Page 36: My Friends

    Synchronizing email Email can be synchronized with a Microsoft Exchange Server (Microsoft® Outlook®). For more information see Synchronizing on page 52. Active email account If you have several email accounts, you can change which one is active. To change the active email account From standby select Menu >...
  • Page 37: Area And Cell Information

    Status You can show your status, for example, Happy or Busy, to your contacts only. You can also show your status to all users on the My friends server. To show my status From standby select Menu > My friends >...
  • Page 38: Imaging

    Imaging Camera and video recorder You can take pictures and record video clips to view, save or send. You find your saved pictures and video clips in Media > album File manager. Viewfinder and camera keys Brightness Take pictures/Record video Imaging This is the Internet version of the User guide.
  • Page 39: Camera Icons And Settings

    To adjust brightness • Press to adjust the brightness. To view pictures and video clips Activate the camera. Select Options > View all To view a video clip, press the center navigation key. To improve a picture with Photo fix Activate the camera and press to scroll to Make sure...
  • Page 40: Pictures

    Picture and video blog A blog is a personal Web page. If your subscription supports this service, you can send pictures or video clips to a blog. Web services may require a separate license agreement between you and the service provider. Additional regulations and charges may apply.
  • Page 41: Photodj™ And Videodj

    To tag pictures From standby select Menu and scroll to Photo > Cam. Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View. Press and scroll to a tag. Press the center navigation key. For each picture you want to tag, use to scroll to the picture and press the center navigation key.
  • Page 42: Internet

    Internet To start browsing From standby select Menu Select Options > Select an option. If your connection to the Internet does not work, see Settings on page 49 or contact your operator. To exit the browser • When you browse the Internet, select Options >...
  • Page 43: Internet Security And Certificates

    You can also subscribe to and download content to a computer via feeds using > Settings Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can > then transfer the content to your phone. See Transferring content to and from a computer on page 15.
  • Page 44: Gps

    To update Web feeds manually From standby select Menu feeds. Scroll to a feed and select Update. Select an option. Podcasts Podcasts are files, for example, radio programs or video content, that you can download and play. You subscribe to and download podcasts using Web feeds.
  • Page 45: Google Maps™ For Mobile

    A free three-month trial version of Wayfinder Navigator is included in the phone. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services including but not limited to turn-by-turn navigational services. This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 46: Tracker

    > Location Information provided by use of the Tracker application is approximate. Sony Ericsson makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the accuracy of the Tracker application. Any serious health and fitness concerns should be referred to a health care professional.
  • Page 47 Scroll to Route:, select a route. Scroll to Live compare Scroll to the result you want to compare with and select Compare. Select Done and then Start. You must have previously saved a route for comparison. To switch between training views •...
  • Page 48: Entertainment

    Entertainment Video player To play videos From standby select Menu and scroll to Video. Scroll to a title and select Play. To stop playing videos • Press the center navigation key. Radio Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited.
  • Page 49: Musicdj

    To turn the ringtone off • From standby press and hold down All signals except the alarm signal are affected. To set the vibrating alert From standby select Menu Sounds & alerts tab > Select an option. MusicDJ™ You can compose and edit your own melodies to use as ringtones.
  • Page 50: Games

    Games Your phone contains preloaded games. You can also download games. Help texts are available for most games. To start a game From standby select Menu Games. Select a game. To end a game • Press Applications You can download and run Java applications.
  • Page 51: Connectivity

    Connectivity Settings Before you synchronize with an Internet service, use the Internet, PlayNow™, My friends, Java, picture messaging, email and picture blog you need to have settings in your phone. If settings are not already entered, you can download settings using the setup wizard or by going to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 52 Before you use Bluetooth wireless technology You must turn on the Bluetooth function to communicate with other devices. You may also have to pair your phone with other Bluetooth devices. To turn the Bluetooth function on • From standby select Menu >...
  • Page 53: Using The Usb Cable

    Power saving You can save battery power with the Power save function. You can only connect with one Bluetooth device at a time when using Power save. You must turn this function off if you want to connect with more than one Bluetooth device at the same time.
  • Page 54: Synchronizing

    See Required operating systems on 15. To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Turn on your computer and insert the CD. The CD starts automatically and the installation window opens. Select a language and click OK.
  • Page 55 Phone: Select Phone mode. Computer: When you are notified that the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found your phone, you can start synchronizing. For usage details, see the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Help section once the software has been installed on your computer.
  • Page 56: Update Service

    For more information on synchronization settings, contact your IT administrator. Before you synchronize using Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync You must enter settings for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to access a Microsoft Exchange Server. Settings that are required are: • Server address – server URL •...
  • Page 57: More Features

    Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support or click the Sony Ericsson Update service in the PC Suite software if installed on your computer. See To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 52. Select a region and country. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 58: File Manager

    File manager You can use the file manager to handle files saved in the phone memory or on a memory card. Handling files You can move and copy files between your phone, a computer and a memory card. See Transferring content to and from a computer on page 15.
  • Page 59: Calendar

    To set the alarm From standby select Menu > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Time: and select Edit. Enter a time and select To set the recurrent alarm From standby select Menu > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Recurrent: and select Edit.
  • Page 60: Notes

    Appointments You can add new appointments or reuse existing appointments. To add an appointment From standby select Menu > Calendar. Select a date. Scroll to New appointment select Add. Enter the information and confirm each entry. Select Save. To view an appointment From standby select Menu >...
  • Page 61: Tasks

    To hide a note from standby From standby select Menu > Notes. Scroll to a note and select Hide in standby. Tasks You can add new tasks or reuse existing tasks. To add a task From standby select Menu > Tasks. Select New task and select Add.
  • Page 62: Theme

    To set the time zone From standby select Menu > the General tab > Time & date time zone. Select the time zone you are in. If you select a city, My time zone updates the time when daylight saving time changes.
  • Page 63 (0000) to any four-to-eight-digit personal code. 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 From standby select Menu > the General tab >...
  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Common questions Master reset If you select Reset settings, the changes that you have made to settings will be deleted. If you select Reset all, in addition to your changes to settings, all contacts,...
  • Page 65 I cannot use the Internet Your subscription does not include data capability. Internet settings are missing or incorrect. Please contact your network operator. See Help in your phone on page 7 or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to order Internet settings, and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 66: Error Messages

    To reset code memo From standby select Menu > Code memo. Enter any passcode to access the code memo. The checkword and codes that are then shown are incorrect. Select Options > Reset. Reset code memo? appears. Select Yes. Where can I find the regulatory information such as my IMEI number if I cannot turn on my phone? Error messages...
  • Page 67: Important Information

    • Global and local Web sites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners. • A warranty period. Learn more about the warranty conditions in this User guide. On www.sonyericsson.com, under the support...
  • Page 68 Support Argentina Australia Belgique/België Brasil Canada Central Africa Chile Colombia Česká republika Danmark Deutschland Ελλάδα España France Hong Kong/ Hrvatska India/ Indonesia Ireland Italia Lietuva Magyarország Malaysia México Nederland New Zealand Norge Österreich Pakistan Philippines/Pilipinas Polska Portugal România Россия Important information This is the Internet version of the User guide.
  • Page 69: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    • Do not paint your product. • Do not paint, attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Consult with authorized medical staff and the instructions of the medical device manufacturer before using your product near pacemakers or other medical devices or equipment.
  • Page 70: Personal Medical Devices

    To avoid this small energy waste, disconnect the power supply when the product is fully charged. Use of charging devices that are not Sony Ericsson branded may impose increased safety risks. Battery New or idle batteries can have short-term reduced capacity.
  • Page 71: Emergency Calls

    Malware or harmful applications can include viruses, worms, spyware, and other unwanted programs. While your device does employ security measures to resist such efforts, Sony Ericsson does not warrant or represent that your device will be impervious to introduction of malware. You can...
  • Page 72: Disposing Of The Battery

    Accessible Solutions/Special Needs In the US, compatible Sony Ericsson phones may offer compatibility with TTY terminals (with use of necessary accessory). For more information call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or go to www.sonyericsson-snc.com.
  • Page 73: End User License Agreement

    Communications AB and its affiliated companies (“Sony Ericsson”) and its third party suppliers and licensors (“Software”). As user of this Device, Sony Ericsson grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to use the Software solely in conjunction with the Device on which it is installed and/or delivered with.
  • Page 74 – this is not a defect and corresponds to normal wear and tear. When the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
  • Page 75: Fcc Statement

    (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Important information...
  • Page 76: Declaration Of Conformity For W760A

    This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use. Declaration of Conformity for W760a We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product...
  • Page 77: Index

    Index activity menu ... 13 alarms ... 56 answering service ... 26 applications ... 48 appointments ... 58 assembly ... 5 audio book ... 19 battery charging ... 7 inserting ... 5 use and care ... 68 Bluetooth™ visibility ... 50 Bluetooth™...
  • Page 78 games ... 48 Google Maps™ ... 43 GPS ... 42 groups ... 25 handsfree ... 16, 26 Bluetooth™ technology ... 50 help ... 7 hiding number ... 29 history Web pages ... 40 IMEI number ... 61 Internet bookmarks ... 40 security and certificates ...
  • Page 79 pan and zoom Web pages ... 40 PC Suite synchronizing ... 52 phone mode ... 53 phone name ... 49 photo feeds ... 42 photo fix ... 37 photo tags ... 38 PhotoDJ™ ... 39 photos improving ... 37 photo fix ... 37 picture messages ...
  • Page 80 T9™ Text Input ... 14 tasks ... 59 text messages ... 30 theme ... 60 time ... 59, 60 time zone ... 60 Tracker ... 44 training ... 44 transfer method Bluetooth™ technology ... 49 USB ... 51 transferring camera pictures ... 37 files ...

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