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- Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson W960i. Store hours of music and enjoy touchscreen Walkman® music player operation. 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.
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Page 2: Stereo Portable Handsfree
Accessories – More for your phone Music Desk Stand MDS-65 Enjoy your phone-based music at home, on holiday or in the office with a portable stereo Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-90 A handsfree solution with bright display – see who is calling and what song is playing Bluetooth™... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 4 Gracenote Mobile MusicID™. Gracenote and Gracenote Mobile MusicID are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gracenote, Inc. Sony, WALKMAN, the WALKMAN logo and symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Ericsson is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
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Page 5: Getting Started
Getting started Instruction symbols These symbols appear in the User guide: Note A service or function is network- or subscription-dependent. Contact your network operator for details. Additional help The complete user documentation for your phone consists of: • User guide – an overview of your phone with the information needed to get you started. -
Page 6: Phone Overview
Phone overview On/off button Stylus Strap holder Jog Dial Multimedia key – play/stop Multimedia key – previous Back button Silent key Walkman key C key (Clear) Multimedia key – next Screen Front camera Earspeaker Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. - Page 7 Volume up key Volume down key Camera key Connector for charger and accessories Indicator light Microphone Battery lid Rear camera Camera light Loudspeaker This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Getting started...
- Page 8 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. If your package does not include all the listed items then contact your retailer. Extra stylus Documentation package CD with Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones...
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Page 9: Connecting Accessories
Connecting accessories To connect an accessory • Connect the accessory to the base of your phone. Tilt the plug upwards when you disconnect the accessory. Before using your phone Battery The phone battery is partly charged when you receive your phone. You need to charge the battery when the indicator light on the base of the phone flashes red or when the low... - Page 10 Connect the charger to the mains. A green indicator light on the base of the phone is turned on during charging. If the phone is off during charging, a red indicator light will be turned on. You can use your phone while it is charging.
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Page 11: First Time Start-Up
compartment. You can also view the number on the phone display. To view the IMEI number in your phone • From Standby enter *#06#. Care instructions • Use a moist cloth when you clean the screen. • Only use the stylus provided, or your fingertips, to tap the screen. - Page 12 Wizards There are wizards available to help you set up your phone. • Setup wizard – helps you to enter some basic settings for your phone. The wizard starts the first time you use your phone or you can find it in Main menu >...
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Page 13: Getting To Know The Phone
Getting to know the phone Turning the phone on and off Your phone has two modes of operation: • Phone on – full functionality. • Flight mode – limited functionality with network and radio functions switched off. You can use flight mode where mobile phones are prohibited, such as in hospitals and aircrafts. -
Page 14: Finding The Applications
Navigation To navigate menus and select items, you can use the Jog Dial, back button, stylus, keyboard navigation keys, touch options and your fingertips. Jog Dial You can rotate the Jog Dial to scroll lists up and down and adjust sound Inwards volume. - Page 15 Select the application you want a shortcut to. Change the name and icon of the shortcut or use the default options. Select Save. To replace a Shortcut Select the shortcut you want to replace. Select More > Replace. Select the application you want a shortcut to.
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Page 16: Main Menu Overview
Main menu overview Multimedia* Camera More applications RSS feeds PlayNow™ Picture gallery Phone Phone Call log Speed contacts Video phone Organizer Calendar Notes Tasks Quickoffice Pdf+ Business card scanner * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent. Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. -
Page 17: Status Bar
Status bar The status bar contains icons that indicate the status of the current settings and activities. Status bar icons You can select an icon to get more information or to start an application. Icon Function 3G Available Battery strength Bluetooth headset connected Bluetooth activated Current line selection... -
Page 18: Entering Text
• Volume • Time • Keylock To access the Status bar menu • Select in the status bar. Using the applications To start an application • Select the application icon with the stylus or your fingertips, or rotate the Jog Dial to highlight it and press the Jog Dial. - Page 19 Editing text The text editing options are accessed by selecting More when you are in text entry mode. Text must be highlighted to get access to copy or cut functions. To highlight the text with the stylus • Hold the stylus at the end of the text for a short while then drag the stylus across the text.
- Page 20 To write letters • Write lower case letters below the arrow and upper case letters in line with the arrow. Start each stroke at the dotted end. Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. To write numbers •...
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Page 21: Importing Phone Book Entries
To add words to My words dictionary Select My words. Select Add. Write the new word and select Done. Select Save. To change 1st and 2nd dictionary languages for text prediction Select More > Text options and mark the Predictive text check box. Select 1st language or 2nd language. -
Page 22: Media Memory
Update software When an improved software version for your phone is available, you can update the phone using the Sony Ericsson Update Service on www.sonyericsson.com/support. The Web page has further instructions on how to perform an update. Getting to know the phone... -
Page 23: Calling
Calling Networks Network coverage To make or receive a phone call your phone must be within range of a network. Home network When you turn your phone on, it automatically selects your home network if it is within range. Roaming If your home network is not within range, you may use another network that is accepted by your operator. -
Page 24: Receiving A Call
To set a speed contact (number) From Standby select Main menu > Phone > Speed contacts. Scroll to an empty position and press the Jog Dial. Select a contact in the list and select Save. To make a call to a speed contact From Standby press one of the keys 1 to 9 that corresponds to the stored speed contact. -
Page 25: Video Calls
Handling two or more calls You can handle multiple calls at the same time: • Put an ongoing call on hold and start a new one, or answer an incoming call. • Start a conference call during an ongoing call (operator-dependent). •... - Page 26 Zoom You can zoom the outgoing video feed captured with the rear camera. There are four zoom levels. To zoom the video feed • Use the button to zoom out and the button to zoom in. Paused picture If the video feed is stopped, a paused picture is sent to the other person.
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Page 27: More Features
More features Some other features that your phone offers are: • Accept calls – caller filter. • Add to contacts – add contact data from the last call. • ALS – line settings, if your SIM card supports two lines. •... -
Page 28: Editing Contacts
Select Save. If you save your contacts’ phone numbers in the international number format, starting with +, you can call directly from Contacts when you are abroad. Editing contacts To add a field to a contact From Standby select Main menu > Contacts. - Page 29 To copy contacts to the SIM card From Standby select Main menu > Contacts. Mark the desired entries in Contacts. Select More > Add to > SIM. To copy contacts from the SIM card From Standby select Main menu > Contacts.
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Page 30: Walkman® Player
Walkman® player Walkman® player supports formats such as MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+. For a list of all supported media formats, see the Web guide. To start the Walkman® player • Press Press to switch between the Walkman® player and your other applications. -
Page 31: Transferring Music
Walkman overview SHUF Track Artist Album My music More Album art. Press to expand Progress indicator. Press and drag to rewind or fast forward Name of the track Name of the artist. Press to go to the artist Name of the album. Press to go to the album Select to view the play queue Select to transfer sound... -
Page 32: Rating Tracks And Assigning Moods
Select More > Manage > Add to > Playlist. Auto playlists Walkman® player creates automatic playlists based on, for example, how often you listen to the tracks or how you have rated them. See the Web guide for more information. Rating tracks and assigning moods You can rate and assign moods to... -
Page 33: Sleep Timer
• Title – alphabetically by title. • As added – tracks are sorted in the order they were added to the playlist. • Smart – tracks are sorted first by artist, then by album and finally by track number or title. •... -
Page 34: Messaging
Messaging Before you use Messaging Before you can send or receive any messages (except for SMS text messages) you need to set up the necessary accounts. You can use the Internet and Email wizards provided in the phone to download settings or do this manually. - Page 35 • Outbox – contains messages ready to be sent. • Drafts – contains messages that are not ready to be sent. When you are creating a message, and exit the message before sending it, you will be asked if you want to save it. If you select Yes, the message will automatically be stored in this folder.
- Page 36 An overview of MMS Select template Picture Text Scribble Sound Video Take photo Record sound Make video Select Close Menu options. You can select a template or what you want to add to the message, for example a picture or sound. (If the menu is not open, select Add.) Entry field (on the detail tab)
- Page 37 Email Before you use email To use email you require an Internet account and will need to download the necessary email settings.You can use the Email wizard available in the phone under Main menu > Tools > Control panel > Messaging > Email wizard or, if your operator is not supported by this wizard, do this manually.
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Page 38: More About Messaging
To forward an email message From your email account in Messaging scroll to the message you wish to forward. Select More > Forward. Large attachments increase the size of an email and the connection time needed to send it. It is possible to choose whether to forward the attachment. - Page 39 Saving contact details When you receive a message, you can save the contact details of the person who sent the message. To save a sender’s contact details Select the sender’s phone number, name or email address in the details tab or From: in the address tab. Select Add to Contacts.
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Page 40: Imaging
Imaging Camera The 3.2 megapixel camera can take both still pictures and video clips. You can store them in the phone or send them as MMS. Exposure control is automatic and in bad light conditions you can use the camera light. To take a picture or a video clip Press the camera key to activate the camera. - Page 41 Smart zoom When higher frame sizes are selected, the camera will automatically drop to a lower frame size when zooming in order to prevent distortion of the captured picture. The points at which the frame size is reduced is dependent on the current frame size set and are marked on the zoom bar.
- Page 42 Light – only for still pictures: Select On to enable the photo light. Microphone – only for recording video clips: Select Off to turn off sound recording. Effects – set and view different effects before you take a picture. Quality – select a quality level. Night mode –...
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Page 43: Picture Gallery
Select Yes. Picture gallery In Picture gallery you can view, send and use pictures saved in your Phone memory or on the Media memory. To use a picture From Standby select Main menu > Multimedia > Picture gallery. Select a picture. Select More >... -
Page 44: Entertainment
Entertainment PlayNow™ PlayNow™ is an entertainment download service. You can preview content before purchase. This service is not available in all countries. Before you use PlayNow™ To use PlayNow™ you need an Internet connection. See Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. - Page 45 To minimize the radio • When FM radio is open select The radio will continue playing in the background. To return to the radio • Select in the status bar. To turn the radio off • When the FM radio is open select Off. Tuning and memory presets To search for radio channels •...
- Page 46 TrackID™ service is free, but your service provider may charge for the data traffic. This service is not available in all countries. Before you use TrackID™ To use TrackID™ you need an Internet connection. See Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. To identify a song on the radio •...
- Page 47 To resume playback from a bookmark Select a video clip. Select Resume. The Web browser supports both frames and JavaScript™. You can switch between portrait and landscape view, and change from normal to full screen presentation. Before you use Web To use Web you need an Internet connection.
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Page 48: Rss Feeds
RSS feeds RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds allow you to see when Web sites have added new content. You can, for example, get the latest headlines without having to visit the Web site. You can add feeds directly in the RSS reader. -
Page 49: Connectivity
Bluetooth™ wireless technology or a USB cable. PC Suite The Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones software is delivered with your phone. Install it from the CD or go to www.sonyericsson.com/ support for the latest version. -
Page 50: Using The Usb Cable
• Non-configured network – the network is un-known to your phone. You will be asked to set up an account. • Configured network – an account that you have previously set up will be used. To activate your phone for WLAN From Standby select Main menu >... - Page 51 Backup Manager • Download Language • Application Installer To use normal mode Computer: Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones software. Select Start/Programs/Sony Ericsson/ Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones. The application starts. Connect the USB cable to your phone and computer.
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Page 52: Wap Push
Synchronization To synchronize your phone using PC Suite Connect the USB cable to your phone and computer. Phone: Select Normal mode. Computer: Start PC Suite. Wait until your phone is connected, that is, the Synchronize Now button lights green. When you have made all the synchronization settings, click Synchronize Now. -
Page 53: More Features
More features Business card scanner With Business card scanner you can scan a business card and add the contact details to your contacts. To scan a business card From Standby select Main menu > Organizer > Business card scanner. Select Capture to activate the camera. Take a picture of the business card by pressing the camera button. - Page 54 Transferring files from a computer You can access the Media memory as a USB mass storage device from a computer. This way you can browse the Media memory folders and transfer files to them. Launching media files You can launch media files direct from File manager by selecting them.
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Page 55: Master Reset
If you back up your user data using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones, you can restore it after a master reset. To reset the phone From Standby select Main menu >... -
Page 56: 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 57 France 0 825 383 383 Germany 0180 534 2020 Greece 801-11-810-810 210-89 91 919 (from mobile) Hong Kong 8203 8863 Hungary +36 1 880 4747 India 1800 11 1800 (toll free number) 39011111 (from mobile phone) Indonesia 021-2701388 Ireland 1850 545 888 Italy 06 48895206 Lithuania...
- Page 58 Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards.
- Page 59 The battery should only be charged in temperatures between +5°C (+41°F) and +45°C (+113°F). Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. Using other batteries and chargers could be dangerous.
- Page 60 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson accessory intended for this phone and worn on the body.
- Page 61 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.
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Page 62: Limited Warranty
Our warranty Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects in design, material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer. This... - Page 63 Product is sold in such country by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe...
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Page 64: Fcc Statement
This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Declaration of Conformity for W960i We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our... -
Page 65: Index
Index Back button ...12 Backup of phone data ...47 Battery ...7 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ...47 Bookmarks ...30 Business card scanner ...51 Call log ...24 Camera ...38 Certificates ...50 Connections manager ...50 Contacts ...25 Email ...35 File manager ...51 File transfer mode ...48 Flight mode ...11 FM radio ...42 Folders in messaging ...32... - Page 66 Phone overview ... 4 Picture editor ... 41 Picture gallery ... 41 Playlists ... 29 PlayNow™ ... 42 Power save ... 53 Protected files ... 51 Push email ... 37 Rate tracks and assign moods ... 30 Remote screen ... 41 RSS feeds ...
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