Page 1: Table Of Contents
Entertainment ... 55 Handsfree, Walkman® player, video player, sound recorder, games. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Sony Ericsson W880i Connectivity ... 64 Settings, using Internet, synchronizing, Bluetooth™ device, update service.
Page 2 Sony Ericsson UMTS 2100 GSM 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 information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company at any time and without notice.
Page 3: Contents
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™. Restrictions: Software is confidential copyrighted information of Sun and title to all copies is retained by Sun and/or its licensors.
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Assembly, SIM card, battery, turning on, help, calls. Assembly To use your phone Insert the SIM card and the battery. Charge the battery. Turn on your phone. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a service provider, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Page 5: Sim Card And Battery
SIM Card and Battery To insert SIM card and battery This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Remove the battery cover. Slide the SIM card into its holder with the contacts facing down. Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
Page 6 To charge the battery ≈ 2.5 h Getting Started This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Connect the charger plug to the phone with the symbol facing upwards. It may take up to 30 minutes before the battery icon appears.
Page 7: Turning Your Phone On And Off
To remove the battery Remove the battery cover. Insert your thumbnail into the groove to remove the battery. Turning Your Phone On and Off Make sure the phone is charged and the battery and a SIM card are inserted before you turn on your phone.
Page 8: Help In Your Phone
If predefined settings exist in your phone, you may not need more settings. If asked to register the phone at Sony Ericsson, no personal data, such as your phone number, will be transferred to or processed by Sony Ericsson if you accept to register your phone.
Page 9: Making And Receiving Calls
Flight Mode Menu Flight Mode menu is activated by default. Select from Normal Mode with full functionality or Flight Mode with limited functionality. Network transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. You can, for example, play music or write a text message to send later but not make calls.
Page 10: Getting To Know The Phone
Getting to Know the Phone Phone overview, entering letters, activity menu, file manager, Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™). Phone overview Some icons on keys may differ. Getting to Know the Phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 11 Volume, camera digital zoom buttons Camera button Video call camera, ear speaker Navigation key, Walkman® player control Selection key Internet key Back key Microphone Screen Selection key Activity menu key C key, Power on/off key ( Silent key Walkman® key Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Memory Stick Micro™...
Page 12: Menu Overview
Menu Overview PlayNow™* Camera File Manager** Camera Album Music Pictures Videos Themes Web Pages Games Applications Other Getting to Know the Phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write New Inbox Email RSS Reader...
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 Phone Status Master Reset * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.
Page 14 Navigation The main menu is shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right and select an option. Go to the main menu from standby or select highlighted items. Press to start and stop music when using the WALKMAN. Move left, right, up and down through the menus and tabs.
Page 15 – Press and hold any of these keys to reach a contact beginning with a specific letter. – Press a number key and Turn off the ringtone when receiving a call. Press and hold to set the phone to silent. The alarm signals even if the phone is set to silent.
Page 16: Status Bar
Status Bar Some of the icons that may appear: Icon Description 3G (UMTS) network is available. GSM network signal strength. GPRS network signal strength. Battery status. Battery charging, appears with battery status icon. Missed incoming call. Text message received. Email message received. Picture message received.
Page 17: Phone Language
Phone Language Select the language to use in the phone menus or when writing text. To change the phone language From standby select Menu } Settings } General } Language } Phone Language. Select a language. In standby, you can also press 8888 for automatic language.
Page 18: Activity Menu
To enter letters using T9 Text Input For example, to write the word “Jane”, press If the word shown is the one you want, press to accept and add a space. To accept a word without adding a space, press .
Page 19: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
• Running Apps – applications that are running in the background. Select an application to return to it or press to end it. • My Shortcuts – add, delete and change the order of shortcuts. When you select a shortcut and the application opens, other programs are closed or minimized.
Page 20 If all available memory is full, you cannot save any files until content is removed. File manager menu tabs The file manager is divided into three tabs, and icons are included to indicate where the files are saved. • All Files –...
Page 21: Calling
To delete a file or a subfolder from the file manager From standby select Menu } File Manager and open a folder. } More } Scroll to a file Memory card options Check memory status or format a memory card to delete all information. To use memory card options From standby select Menu...
Page 22 To view available network options From standby select Menu } Settings } Connectivity } Mobile Networks. Your phone also switches automatically between GSM and 3G (UMTS) networks depending on availability. Some service providers allow you to switch networks manually, as searching for unavailable networks consumes battery power.
Page 23: Emergency Calls
To change the ear speaker volume Press to increase or the ear speaker volume during a call. Missed calls When the activity menu is set to default missed calls appear in the tab in standby. If pop-up is set to default Missed calls: appears in standby 18 Activity Menu.
Page 24 To make a video call When 3G (UMTS) service is available, you can make a video call in one of the following ways: • Enter a phone number (international prefix and area code if applicable) } More } Make Video •...
Page 25 • Settings – when answering • Answer Mode – set the video call camera to on or off. • Alternative Pict – set a picture to show to the recipient when the camera is off. • Audio Options – select if microphone, speaker phone, or both should be on or off.
Page 26: Using Contacts
To delete a contact From standby select Menu } Contacts and scroll to a contact. Press and select Yes. To delete all phone contacts From standby select Menu } Contacts } More } Options } Advanced } Delete All Contacts } Yes Yes.
Page 27 To send a contact From standby select Menu } Contacts and select a contact } More } Send Contact a transfer method. To send all contacts From standby select Menu } Contacts } More } Options } Advanced } Send All Contacts and select a transfer method.
Page 28: Synchronizing Contacts
Synchronizing Contacts You can synchronize your contacts with a contacts application on the Web. For more information 68 Synchronizing. To save and restore contacts with a memory card From standby select Menu } Contacts } More } Options } Advanced } Back Up To M.S. Restore From M.S.
Page 29: Voice Control
Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call. Contact your service provider for your voicemail number or for more information. To call your voicemail service Press and hold .
Page 30: Voice Dialing
To turn the caller name on or off Menu } Settings From standby select } Voice Control General } Play Caller Name. Voice Dialing Start voice dialling from standby using the phone, a portable handsfree, a Bluetooth headset or by saying your magic word.
Page 31: Forwarding Calls
Instructions appear Continue. Wait for the tone and say “Busy”, or another word. 5 } Yes } No to accept or recording. } Continue Instructions appear. select the environments in which voice answering is to be activated. To answer or reject a call using voice commands When the phone rings, say: •...
Page 32: More Than One Call
More than One Call Handle more than one call simultaneously. Call waiting service When this is activated you hear a beep if you receive a second call. To activate or deactivate the call waiting service From standby select Menu } Settings } Calls } Manage Calls } Call To make a second call...
Page 33: Accept Calls
To add a new participant 1 } More } Hold to put the joined calls on hold. 2 } More } Add Call and call the next person to add to the conference call. 3 } More } Join Calls. Repeat steps 1–3 to add more participants.
Page 34: Restricted Dialing
Restricted Dialing Restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. If you forward incoming calls, you cannot activate some restrict calls options. The following calls can be restricted: • All Outgoing – all outgoing calls. •...
Page 35: Call Time And Cost
Call Time and Cost During a call, the duration of the call is shown. You can check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time of your calls. To check the call time Menu } Settings From standby select } Time &...
Page 36: Messaging
To create a group of numbers and email addresses From standby select Menu } Contacts } More } Options } Groups } New Group } Enter a name for the group Continue. 3 } Add to find and select a contact number or email address.
Page 37 If there is no number shown } New Service Center number, including the international “+” prefix and country/region code Sending text messages For information about entering letters 17 Entering Letters. Some language-specific characters use more space. For some languages you can deactivate National Chars.
Page 38 To call a number in a text message Select the phone number displayed in the message, Call. Saving and deleting text messages Received text messages are saved in the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, delete messages or move them to the SIM card to be able to receive new messages.
Page 39 To turn long messages on From standby select Menu } Messaging } Settings } Text Message } Max. Msg. Length } Max. Available. Templates for text messages Add a new template or save a message as a template in your phone 38 To save a message.
Page 40 Before you start Both you and the recipient must have subscriptions that support picture messaging. If no Internet profile or message server exists, you can receive all the settings for MMS automatically from your service provider or from www.sonyericsson.com/support. Before sending a picture message, you can check that the address of your message server and an Internet profile are set, from standby select...
Page 41 To set automatic download From standby select Menu } Messaging } Settings } Picture Message } Auto Download and select one of the following: • Always – automatic download. • Ask in Roaming – ask to download when not in home network. •...
Page 42: Voice Messages
To use a template From standby select Menu } Messaging } Templates select a template from the list } Continue and select a recipient to send the message to Voice Messages Send and receive a sound recording as a voice message. The sender and receiver must have a subscription supporting picture messaging.
Page 43 • Enter settings manually • Ask your email provider for settings information. An email provider is the person or company who provided your email address, for example, your IT administrator at work or an Internet provider, or • you may have a document at home from your email provider with the settings information, or •...
Page 44 • Email Address, enter your email address. • Connection Type (POP3 or IMAP4). • Incoming Server, enter the server name. • Username, enter the username for the email account. • Password, enter the password for the email account. • Outgoing Server, enter the server name.
Page 45 To save an email message From standby select Menu } Messaging } Email } } More } Save Select a message Message } Saved Email. To reply to an email message Select the message in the inbox } More } Reply to reply to the message Reply.
Page 46 My Friends Connect and log in to the My friends server to communicate online with your favorite friends. If your subscription supports instant messaging and presence services, you can send and receive messages and see contact status if online. If no settings exist in your phone, you need to enter server settings.
Page 47 To change your own status From standby select Menu } Messaging } My Friends My Status tab and update your status information. Use to scroll between status fields. Chat group A chat group can be started by your service provider, by an individual My friends user or by yourself.
Page 48: Area And Cell Information
To view watching users From standby select Menu } Messaging } My Friends } More Contacts } Watching Users. A list of users on the My friends server watching your status information appears. To view or edit settings From standby select Menu } Messaging } My Friends } More } Settings...
Page 49: Imaging
Imaging Camera, video, blog, pictures, themes. Camera and Video Recorder Take pictures and record video clips to save, view and send in messages. Take pictures Zoom in or out Record video Screen options Screen options Switch to camera/video Adjust brightness This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
Page 50 Camera settings When you are in the viewfinder } Settings for options to adjust and enhance your pictures and video clips before taking or recording them. If you try to record with a strong light source such as direct sunlight or a lamp in the background, the screen may black out or the picture may be distorted.
Page 51: Transferring Pictures
• Turn On Time and Date add time and date to a picture, it will appear in the lower right corner. View in 1:1 size or use zoom when viewing a picture to see the text. • Reset File No. –...
Page 52: Pictures And Video Clips
To visit a blog address in a contact Menu } Contacts From standby select and select a contact Web address } Go Pictures and Video Clips View and use pictures and video clips. Handling pictures View, add, edit or delete pictures in the file manager.
Page 53 To receive a picture Menu } Settings From standby select Connectivity tab and select a transfer method. The file size is limited for a picture message. If it is larger than the maximum message size or it has too high resolution, it will be automatically resized.
Page 54 To connect to a remote screen From standby select Menu } File Manager } Pictures } View } More } Remote 70 To add a device to your phone. PhotoDJ™ Edit pictures using PhotoDJ™. To edit and save a file From standby select Menu } Entertainment } PhotoDJ™...
Page 55: Entertainment
Entertainment Handsfree, Walkman® player, video player, sound recorder, games. Stereo Portable Handsfree To use the handsfree Connect the stereo portable handsfree to your phone to use it for calls, listening to music or videos. If you receive a call and are playing music, music stops for you to answer the call.
Page 56 To play music From standby select Menu WALKMAN. The Walkman® player browser opens. 2 } More } My Music to browse by artists, albums, tracks or playlists } Play to listen to all your tracks in a play queue. The following options are available: •...
Page 57 Do not remove the USB cable from the phone or computer during transfer, as this may corrupt a memory card or the phone memory. You cannot view the transferred files in your phone until you have removed the USB cable from the phone.
Page 58 To add files to a playlist From standby select Menu } WALKMAN } More } My Music } Playlists select a playlist } More } Add Media. Select from the files that are available File Manager. To remove files from a playlist From standby select Menu } WALKMAN } More } My Music...
Page 59 To select a data account for streaming Menu } Settings From standby select Connectivity Settings and select the data account to use. To stream video and audio Menu } Internet From standby select } More } Go to } Enter Address Bookmarks.
Page 60: Ringtones And Melodies
To download a music file When you have listened to a music file preview, you can agree to accept } Yes the conditions if you agree. A text message is sent to confirm payment and the file is made available to download.
Page 61 To edit a MusicDJ™ melody Menu } File From standby select Manager } Music and select the } More } melody Edit. Exchanging MusicDJ™ melodies Send and receive melodies using one of the available transfer methods. You are not allowed to exchange copyright-protected material.
Page 62: Sound Recorder
• Duration – to select the display time for the text. • Delete – to remove the text. • Move – to move the text to another position. • Copy – to copy the text. VideoDJ™ options } More for options: •...
Page 63 To listen to a recording From standby select Menu } File Manager } Music } Play a recording Games Your phone contains several games. You can also download games and applications directly to the folders in your phone. Help texts are available for most games.
Page 64: Connectivity
Connectivity Settings, using Internet, synchronizing, Bluetooth™ device, update service. Settings Settings may already be entered when you buy your phone. If not, make sure you have a phone subscription that supports data transfer (GPRS). You can download settings to your phone for Internet browsing, email and picture messaging.
Page 65 } Go to for the following: • Sony Ericsson – go to the pre- defined homepage set for the current profile. • Bookmarks – create, use or edit bookmarks to Web pages. • Enter Address – enter the address of a Web page. •...
Page 66 } Options } Other • Clear Cookies • Clear Cache • Clear Passwords • Status – show connection info. } Exit Browser to disconnect. Using bookmarks Use, create and edit bookmarks as quick links to your favorite Web pages for the browser. To work with bookmarks Menu } Internet From standby select...
Page 67 To select an Internet profile for the Internet browser Menu } Settings From standby select } Internet Connectivity Settings } Internet Profiles a profile. Internet profile for Java™ applications Some Java applications need to connect to the Internet to receive information, for example, games that download new levels from a game server.
Page 68: Rss Reader
RSS Reader When browsing, you can receive frequently updated content, such as news headlines, as feeds via a Web site. You can browse to a Web page to add new feeds, if available. Really Simple Syndication (RSS) options are set via the RSS reader and shown in the Internet browser.
Page 69 Enter the following: • Server Address – server URL. • Username – account username. • Password – account password. • Connection – select an Internet profile. • Applications – mark applications to synchronize. • Application Settings application and enter a database name, and if required, username and password.
Page 70 Please verify whether local laws or regulations restrict the use of Bluetooth wireless technology. If Bluetooth wireless technology is not allowed, you must ensure that the Bluetooth function is turned off. The maximum allowed Bluetooth radio output power in the phone is automatically adjusted according to possible local restrictions.
Page 71 Power save Turn on to reduce power consumption by optimizing your phone for use with a single Bluetooth device. Turn off to connect with several Bluetooth devices at the same time. To save power Menu } Settings From standby select } Bluetooth Connectivity } Powersave }...
Page 72: Transferring Files Using The Usb Cable
Transferring sound Transfer the sound for calls when using a Bluetooth handsfree. You can also transfer the sound for calls using the keypad or the handsfree button as follows: • Press the handsfree button for sound in handsfree. • Press a phone button or key (if set Phone) for sound in phone.
Page 73 To start using the PC suite Computer: Install the Sony Ericsson PC suite from the CD that came with your phone or download it from www.sonyericsson.com/support. Computer: Start PC suite from Start/ Programs/Sony Ericsson/PC suite. Connect the USB cable to the phone and the computer.
Page 74: Update Service
To disconnect the USB cable safely When using file transfer mode, right- click the removable disk icon in Windows Explorer and select Eject. Remove the USB cable from your phone. Phone mode You can synchronize contacts and calendar, transfer files, use the phone as modem with your computer.
Page 75: More Features
More Features Alarm clock, calendar, tasks, profiles, time and date, SIM card lock, etc. Alarms Set an alarm for a specific time or specific days to recur on. You can set the alarm signal as a sound. To use alarms Menu } Organizer From standby select } Alarms...
Page 76 To set when reminders should sound From standby select Menu } Organizer } Calendar } More } Advanced } Reminders. 2 } Always for a reminder to sound even when the phone is turned off or set to silent. A reminders option set in the calendar affects a reminders option set in tasks.
Page 77 To set when reminders should sound Menu } Organizer From standby select } Tasks and select a task Reminders. 2 } Always for a reminder to sound even when the phone is turned off or set to silent. A reminders option set in tasks affects a reminders option set in the calendar.
Page 78: Code Memo
To use the stopwatch From standby select Menu } Organizer } Stopwatch } 2 } Stop } New Lap for a new lap time. To reset the stopwatch Reset. Calculator The calculator can add, subtract, divide and multiply. To use the calculator From standby select Menu } Organizer }...
Page 79: Time And Date
Re-enter the new passcode Continue. Enter a checkword Done. Forgot your passcode? If you forget your passcode, you must reset the code memo. To reset code memo Menu } Organizer From standby select } Code Memo and enter any passcode to access the code memo.
Page 80: Sim Card Lock
SIM Card Lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not the phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards, your phone still works with the new SIM card. Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase.
Page 81: Keypad Lock
Automatic phone lock If the phone lock is set to Automatic, you do not need to enter your phone lock code until a different SIM card is inserted in the phone. 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.
Page 82: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but you can easily correct most of the problems yourself.
Page 83 I do not understand the language in menus Possible cause: The wrong language is set in the phone. Solution: Change the language 17 Phone Language. I cannot turn on the phone Possible cause: The battery is discharged. Solution: Recharge the battery 6 To charge the battery.
Page 84 I cannot use SMS/text messages on my phone Possible cause: Settings are missing or incorrect. Solution: Contact your service provider to find out the correct SMS service center setting 36 Text Messaging (SMS). I cannot use MMS/picture messages on my phone Possible cause: Your subscription does not include data capability.
Page 85 Solution: Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support, choose your phone model, then choose Product information – Getting started. The guide Synchronizing the phone with a computer contains installation instructions and a troubleshooting guide, that may assist you in solving the problem. Master reset The changes that you have made to settings and the content that you have added or edited, will be deleted.
Page 86 PIN Blocked/PIN2 blocked. Possible cause: You have entered your PIN or PIN2 code incorrectly three times in a row. Solution: To unblock Lock. Codes do not match. Possible cause: The two codes that you have entered do not match. Solution: When you want to change a security code (for example your PIN) you have to confirm the new code by entering exactly the same code again.
Page 87: Important Information
Phone lock code: Possible cause: The phone lock code is required. Solution: Enter a phone lock code. Your phone has a default phone lock code 0000 80 Phone Lock. PUK blocked. Contact provider. Possible cause: You entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in a row.
Page 88: Phone Number
In the unlikely event that your product needs service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased, or one of our service partners. Save your proof of purchase, you will need it if you need to claim warranty. Country Phone number Australia 1-300 650 050...
Page 89: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Mexico Por teléfono: Llámanos al siguiente número: 01 800 000 4722 (international toll free number) Ver todos los números mundiales Netherlands 0900 899 8318 New Zealand 0800-100150 Norway 815 00 840 Philippines +63 (02) 7891860 Poland 0 (prefix) 22 6916200 Portugal 808 204 466 Romania...
Page 90 Recommendations for safe use of product (mobile phone, battery, charger and other accessories) • Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place. • Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire. • Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or humidity.
Page 91: Personal Medical Devices
Turn off your mobile phone before removing the battery. Do not put the battery into your mouth. Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed. Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch another metal object. Doing this could short-circuit and damage the battery.
Page 92: Disposing Of The Battery
include a safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health, and to account for any variations in measurements. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone.
Page 93: Memory Card
Memory Card Your product comes complete with a removable memory card. It is generally compatible with the handset purchased but may not be compatible with other devices or the capabilities of their memory cards. Check other devices for compatibility before purchase or use.
Page 94: Limited Warranty
party, solely together with the Device with which you received the Software, provided always that such third party agrees in writing to be bound by these rules. You are granted this license for a term of the useful life of this Device. You can terminate this license by transferring all your rights to the Device on which you have received the Software to a third party in writing.
Page 95 whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve the use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced parts or components will become the property of Sony Ericsson. This warranty does not cover any failure of the Product due to normal wear and tear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with the Sony Ericsson instructions...
Page 96: Declaration Of Conformity
not be possible elsewhere than in the country of original purchase, for example due to the fact that your Product may have an interior or exterior which is different from equivalent models sold in other EU countries. It may not be possible to repair SIM- locked Products.
Page 97: Index
Index Activity menu ... 18 alarms ... 75 animation ... 52 answering service ... 29 applications ... 63 appointments ... 75 automatic redialing ... 22 battery inserting and charging ... 6 use and care ... 90 blog ... 51 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ... 69 business cards ...
Page 98 email ... 42 entering letters ... 17 file manager ... 19 fixed dialing ... 34 games ... 63 groups ... 35 handsfree ... 24, 29, 30, 55 Bluetooth™ device ... 70 help ... 8 hiding number ... 35 icons ... 16 Internet blog ...
Page 99 navigating menus ... 14 networks ... 22 notepad ... 35 notes ... 77 phone assembly ... 4 language ... 17 lock ... 80 phone overview ... 10 PhotoDJ™ ... 54 picture messages ... 39 picture sizes ... 50 pictures ... 52–53 edit ...
Page 100 tasks ...76–77 templates ... 39, 41 text messages ... 36 themes ... 54 time ... 79 timer ... 77 TrackID™ ... 59 transfer method Bluetooth™ device ... 69 USB ... 72 transferring camera pictures ... 51 files ... 72 music ... 56 turning on/off Bluetooth™...

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