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- Page 1 1-800-374-2776. Register your new phone, purchase accessories, and see the latest in products by visiting us at: www.SonyEricsson.com This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by...
- Page 2 • A Menu Diagram is located on the inside front cover of this User’s Guide. It gives a quick overview of the menus in the T206. • A portable Quick Reference Card is located on the back cover of this user’s guide. It provides an overview of key icons and functions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use... 1 Recommendations ... 1 Antenna ... 1 Efficient Use ... 2 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SAR... 2 Electronic Devices... 3 Driving ... 4 Children... 4 Disposing of the Product ... 5 Power Supply... - Page 4 Browser... 34 My Shortcuts ... 35 Using the Phonebook Menu... 36 Adding Contacts... 36 Calling Contacts ... 37 Editing and Deleting Contacts ... 38 Groups... 39 Aliases ... 39 Using Calling Cards... 40 Phonebook Memory Status ... 41 Using the Messages Menu ... 42 Voicemail...
- Page 5 Accessories, Accessibility, and Internet... 65 Limited Warranty ... 66 Our Warranty... 66 What We Will Do ... 66 Conditions... 66 Index... 69...
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Page 7: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Antenna Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss of performance and SAR levels above the recommended... -
Page 8: Efficient Use
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 9: Electronic Devices
For example, the Federal Communication Commission in the U.S. requires that some manufacturers’ accessories shall be tested, and Sony Ericsson has done so with respect to its products. To avoid causing loss of performance or radio frequency exposure levels above the... -
Page 10: Driving
In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider or call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. -
Page 11: Disposing Of The Product
CONTAIN SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD. 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. -
Page 12: Fcc Statement
Disposing of the Battery The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center for information. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. - Page 13 Always review with an emergency response center all location data you have, including intersecting streets, as well as any landmarks, to assist in locating you. Sony Ericsson is committed to continuing to work with the entire communications industry to improve location features for emergency response.
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Page 14: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to Know Your Phone Getting to Know Your Phone Diagrams Front/Side View 1 Power Key 2 Display 3 Left Softkey 4 Options Key 5 Keypad 6 Earpiece 7 4-way Navigation 8 Right Softkey 9 Clear Key 10 Side Volume Keys 11 Portable Handsfree Jack (2.5mm) -
Page 15: Standby Screen Icons
Note! Although the portable handsfree jack (#11) and charger jack (#15) are both 2.5mm, they are not interchangeable. The charger jack and charger plug are color-coded yellow to indicate compatibility. Failure to use the correct jack could result in damage to your phone. Standby Screen Icons These are all of the icons that could appear on your standby screen. -
Page 16: Key Functions
Getting to Know Your Phone Phone Location - Show Location. The GPS location based services are On. Your position is always locatable by the network. Call Screening On Active Chat Session TTY On Recorded Voice Memo Missed Call(s) New SMS message(s) or browser alert(s) You have a new voicemail message(s) Magic Word is On Key Functions... - Page 17 Keypad Keys The key functionality varies when you are using the WAP browser. For more information on browsing and the use of the keys while browsing, see “Browser Key Functions” on page 60. Power Key • Press and hold to power the phone On and Off. Options Key •...
- Page 18 Getting to Know Your Phone Side Volume Keys • Press to mute ringer for current call. • Press up or down to increase or decrease the ear volume during a call. • Press from the Standby screen to view Status Info. •...
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Page 19: Assembling Your Phone
Assembling Your Phone Before attem m m Before attempting to use your phone, you must complete the following steps: • Step 1: Attach the Battery • Step 2: Attach the Back Cover • Step 3: Charge the Battery Step 1: Attach C0.5 54 Tc 0.0023 AtAs tep 3:ttAs Assembling Your Phone... -
Page 20: Step 3: Charge The Battery
Assembling Your Phone Step 3: Charge the Battery For detailed information on safely handling your battery, see “Battery Use and Care” on page 5. Knowing When to Charge • The battery meter icon ( ) on the standby screen will begin to empty. •... -
Page 21: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Turning Your Phone On and Off Turn your phone On by pressing and holding the power key ( )until your phone turns On. The phone will beep unless silent mode is activated. Turn your phone Off by pressing and holding the power key until your phone turns off. -
Page 22: Receiving Calls
Basic Operations network and your mobile phone to locate your phone’s position. Note! Assisted Global Positioning System will not work under certain circumstances such as in certain building interiors and in analog mode. Assisted Global Positioning is carrier and network dependent. -
Page 23: Options From Standby
Changing the Earpiece Volume During a call, you can change the earpiece volume by pressing either side volume key. • Press upper side key to increase the volume. • Press lower side key to decrease the volume. Muting the Microphone During a call, you can turn off the microphone. - Page 24 Basic Operations Removing Your Phone’s Covers Note! You do not need to remove the back cover to change the front cover. 1 Turn off your phone. 2 Locate the notch on the top of the phone. Press down on the notch, releasing the front cover.
- Page 25 Replacing Your Phone’s Covers 1 Locate the two notches on the power key. 2 Locate the four notches on the front cover. 3 Holding the front cover horizontally, place the keypad in the cover. 4 Push down on each of the four notches indicated above to secure the cover.
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Page 26: Using Menus
Using Menus Using Menus The main menu has seven icons that display the top-level menus. The corresponding title of the selected menu is displayed below the menu tabs when highlighted. Each menu is represented by an icon. Note! A menu diagram is located on the inside front cover of this user’s guide. -
Page 27: Phonebook Menu
1 Scroll to Settings Select Menu Help Select 2 Select Select Phonebook Menu For more information on using the phonebook, see “Using the Phonebook Menu” on page 36. Call Contact menu displays phonebook entries in Call Contact alphabetical order by first name or last name depending on the Sort Order Add Contact... -
Page 28: Messages Menu
Using Menus Memory Status This menu tells you how many positions you have used in numbers and voice tags. Preferences Edit Positions shows your phonebook numbers and Edit Positions which position they occupy in the list of numbers. Use this list to change the position number for a particular phone number. -
Page 29: Call Info Menu
Voicemail menu allows you to enter and access your Voicemail voicemail access number if you have voicemail service from your service provider. Write New Use the menu to create new text messages. Write New Inbox Incoming messages are saved in the Outbox Your outgoing and unsuccessfully sent messages are stored in the... -
Page 30: Settings Menu
Using Menus Missed Calls Press from the Select Missed Calls calls. The phone number will alternate with the date or time of the missed call. Press to see the following Missed Calls (credit card call), Edit before Call CC Call (to phonebook), and Number Delete... -
Page 31: Message Sounds
Phone Silent Completely silences your phone. Options include . The Silent Mode icon ( Phone Silent is set. You can quickly activate or deactivate silent mode from the standby screen by pressing and holding or using the Options key ( Increasing Ring When you select Increasing Ring... -
Page 32: Key Sound
Using Menus Key Sound Choose which type of sound you will hear when you press a key. The options are Tone provides a longer signal, more suitable for activities such as telephone banking, while click provides a quick burst signal. Access Tone You can set the to beep when your call has... -
Page 33: Reset Profile
There are six pre-programmed profiles: • Normal (no icon appears) • Meeting • Outdoors • Portable • Home • Work Menus include Select Profile View Profile , and Edit Profile Reset Profiles Select Profile Use this menu to select a profile. View Profile Select to view the current profile. -
Page 34: Text Size
, and, . With My Animation enter whatever message you would like to see (up to one line of text). The default greeting is a Sony Ericsson movie. My Banner Use the on your standby screen. The banner may be personalized;... -
Page 35: Forward Calls
using allows you to enter specific My Choice My Choice numbers that you want restricted. For instance, you can enter 800 and restrict all calls beginning with 800. For this option, the phone only checks the beginning of the number sequence, so a number, such as 1238001 would not be restricted. -
Page 36: Auto Prefix
Using Menus Auto Area Code menu allows you to store an area Auto Area Code code that will automatically be added to the 7-digit number you have dialed. The options for . When you select Code be prompted to indicate which area code to use. Auto Prefix menu allows you to store a 1- to 12- Auto Prefix... -
Page 37: Voice Control
Your mobile phone may support American English, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese. is the method used to create phonebook Input Method entries, SMS messages, and email. Options include . See “Input Method” on page 47. Multitap Locks menu contains Locks Phonelock... -
Page 38: Extras Menu
Using Menus Phone Location is an Assisted Global Positioning Phone Location System (GPS) feature. This service is a cooperation between the network and your mobile phone to locate your phone’s position. Options include EmergencyOnly If you choose EmergencyOnly be disclosed to the network when you are calling an emergency number such as 911. - Page 39 Turning the Alarm Off 1 Press any key to turn the alarm off when it rings, press to turn off or 2 If you do not want the alarm to be repeated, press Select Canceling the Alarm 1 Scroll to Extras Select Time...
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Page 40: Browser
Using Menus Calculator The phone has a built-in calculator, which can add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages. • Press the digit keys to enter the numbers you want to calculate. • Press the navigation key right or left to highlight an operation (+, -, x, etc.). -
Page 41: My Shortcuts
Active Gateways menu allows you to choose Active Gateways between two gateways. Note! If this menu is greyed out, your service provider has already set the active gateway. My Shortcuts A quicker way to move through the menus is to use menu. -
Page 42: Using The Phonebook Menu
Using the Phonebook Menu Using the Phonebook Menu You can create your personal phonebook by saving information about your friends and colleagues as a contact. Within a contact, you can save details such as name, phone numbers, email address, and alias– all in one place. -
Page 43: Calling Contacts
A stop will cause the phone to stop transmitting numbers until you press the left softkey. Press and hold stop character ( ). A pause will temporarily suspend transmitting numbers for approximately two seconds before sending the next series. Press and hold until the pause character ( ) appears in the display. -
Page 44: Editing And Deleting Contacts
Using the Phonebook Menu Mobile phone number Other number Email address Sort Order You can find the contacts in your phonebook by searching for either first or last name, depending on which sort order you have set. 1 Scroll to Phonebook Select Sort Order... -
Page 45: Groups
5 Enter your changes, 6 When you are finished, press Note! At any time, you can press the right softkey to save and exit the contact. Groups You can create groups of numbers so you can send a text message to several recipients at the same time. You can have as many as 10 groups with up to 15 numbers in each group. -
Page 46: Using Calling Cards
Using the Phonebook Menu Using Calling Cards menu allows you to store calling card Calling Cards numbers. The two options for the Card Setup Set CallingCards menu, you will need to enter your Calling Cards phonelock code (default is 0000). Card Setup You can save three calling card numbers in your phone. -
Page 47: Phonebook Memory Status
6 Choose a calling card. 7 Release the key after the number has been displayed. Note! If you are using stops between numbers, you must press the left softkey to send the next sequence of numbers. If you use pauses, the numbers are sent automatically after the specified length of time chosen for the dialing delay. -
Page 48: Using The Messages Menu
Using the Messages Menu Using the Messages Menu You can check your voicemail, send and receive text messages, and check and send email from within the menu. Messages Voicemail You can call your voicemail access number from the menu. Use the Voicemail Preferences or change your voicemail access number. -
Page 49: Receiving Text Messages (Sms)
4 Enter your message, press information on entering text, see “Input Method” on page 47. 5 Press Next 6 The following choices will appear: “Send To” Edit Message CallbackNumber Validity Period Save & Exit 7 Select the option you want. Note! If you press Cancel Msg. - Page 50 Using the Messages Menu message and you should scroll down with your navigation key. Note! If the sender of the message wants you to reply, the display shows Read receipt requested. at the end of the message. Send receipt now? Press the left softkey to reply or press the right softkey to exit without replying.
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Page 51: Sms Chat
4 Press to open the message. Press Select to view the following options: Delete Save Message Save Address SaveAsQuickT. Lock/Unlock , and Status Codes Chat SMS Chat SMS Chat works like Chat on the Internet. You can initiate a Chat session or you may be invited to participate in a Chat session. -
Page 52: Preferences
Using the Messages Menu Preferences Use the menu within Preferences following settings: Auto Save Options include Auto Save Prompt to Save will automatically save your Do Not Save Auto Save messages in the Outbox Prompt to Save prior to saving the message. Failed messages will always be saved to the Outbox Auto Delete... -
Page 53: Input Method
Direct View When set to , your incoming SMS messages will be immediately displayed on your screen without the prompt. You must read all Message Read Now? incoming messages to clear the screen. Input Method Use the Input Method menu to choose between multitap and T9 input. -
Page 54: Quick Text
Using the Messages Menu T9 Text Input T9 Text Input is another way to enter text messages because it predicts the word you are trying to enter.With predictive text input, you only need to press the key once. When you press the keys different words are suggested. -
Page 55: Downloadable Content
Using the Messages Menu the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional ringtones or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional ringtones or other third party content. -
Page 56: Using Voice Control
Using Voice Control Using Voice Control Before you can start dialing by voice, you need to record your voice commands (if you want your commands in a language other than English). Recording Voice Commands Your phone comes with a pre-recorded list of voice commands that match a wide variety of pronunciations. -
Page 57: Resetting Default Commands
5 If the function associated with the command group is dependent on another command, you will be prompted to train those commands too. Note! You can exit group training at any time without losing the commands you have just trained. Training All Commands 1 Scroll to Settings... -
Page 58: Magic Word
Using Voice Control Magic Word Together with your portable handsfree device, you can use the voice command to allow totally Magic Word handsfree access to voice control (standby time will be reduced). Instead of pressing and holding the side volume keys or the handsfree button, you say the magic word and then one of your recorded voice commands. -
Page 59: Adding Voice Tags To Your Phonebook
Adding Voice Tags to Your Phonebook When you create phonebook contacts, you will have the opportunity to also record voice tags (up to 20).You can add voice tags later in the Voice Control from Phonebook Edit Contact 1 Scroll to Settings Select VoiceCommands... -
Page 60: Voice Number Dialing
Using Voice Control Voice Number Dialing It is possible to dial a phone number by speaking the digits with a short pause between each digit. Each digit already has an associated voice command in English, but you can re-record these commands if you wish. See “Training Commands”... -
Page 61: Problems When Recording
• Press and hold the handsfree button (when using portable handsfree). 2 Say to quickly access the Play Record list or say to activate the feature Memo Voice Memo and see more options. 3 A list will appear with the memos you have recently recorded. - Page 62 Using Voice Control • If you plan to use voice functions handheld mode, hold the phone up to the ear in the position that would normally be used on a call. • Begin speaking after the tone ends. • Keep in mind that longer voice tags provide a higher recognition rate.
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Page 63: Browser
Browser Your phone includes a built-in browser that allows you to access Internet content designed specifically for mobile devices. Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is a global standard for advanced mobile service. WAP allows you to access certain services on the Internet from your mobile phone. -
Page 64: Launching Your Browser
Browser • Automatic time-out which disconnects data calls after periods of inactivity Launching Your Browser Scroll to Browser Select Launch Browser Connection Status Connection status is displayed on the bottom row of the screen, in place of the softkey labels, when you are operating the browser and at various times during operation. -
Page 65: Exiting Your Browser
You, and not Sony Ericsson, are entirely responsible for additional melodies that you download to your mobile phone. Prior to use of any additional melodies, please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. -
Page 66: Browser Key Functions
Browser Home Select to return to your Home Page. Home Exit Browser Select if you want to end your Browser Exit Browser session and return to the Browser Reload Select to refresh a page. Reload Bookmarks Select to see the list of bookmarks that Bookmarks you have set. -
Page 67: Browser Text Entry
Page Navigation Text Input Press to enter Browser Press to enter Browser Options. Options. Go Back. Delete last character/letter entered. Long press deletes all characters. Move through menu, Move through lists, or text. Moves characters/letters. line by line through the browser. Display status icons Toggle capitalization. - Page 68 Browser numeric key once. To enter a b, press the numeric twice. Press To Get .., : ; ? ! ¿ ¡ _ " ’ « » ( ) 1 S P A C E A B C 2 À Á Â Ã Ç D E F 3 È...
- Page 69 . After the first 2, your screen displays “c”. After the second 2, your screen displays “ca”. After the first 5, your screen displays “call”. After the second 5, your screen displays “call”. Press the the word “ball” is displayed. Note! You will know that there is no word match in the T9 dictionary when your key presses are no...
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Page 70: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting My phone Recharge or replace the battery. does not Press and hold the Power key. turn On. Be sure the battery is correctly inserted. My phone Check for Ringer Off ( does not ring Mode ( ) icons on the standby when a call screen. -
Page 71: Accessories, Accessibility, And Internet
• Visiting Your Local Ericsson or Sony Ericsson Retailer Accessible Solutions/Special Needs For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at +1-877-878-1996 (TTY) or +1-877-207-2056 (voice), or visit the Ericsson Special Needs Center at: http://www.SonyEricsson-snc.com... -
Page 72: Limited Warranty
Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and/or 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 73 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 74 Limited Warranty SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
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Page 75: Index
Calendar Call Info Menu Call List Call Timer Call Waiting Calling Cards Calls Credit Card Emergency International Making Restricting Charging Contacting Sony Ericsson Contacts Adding Default Numbers Deleting Editing Credit Cards Date Default Number Diagrams Display Font Size Menu Help... - Page 76 Index Font Size Games Icons Input Method International Calls Internet Keypad Lock Keys Language Light Long Press Magic Word Menu Help Menus Accessing Message Alert Messages Menu Minute Minder Missed Calls Mobile Internet Multitap Navigation Key Ongoing Call Menu Options Key Pause Phone Location Phonebook...
- Page 77 Silent Mode Receiving Sending Softkeys Sort Order Sounds Increasing Ring Message Alert Minute Minder Ring Silent Vibrating Alert Special Needs Speed Dial Stopwatch SuperSpd Dial Technical Assistance Technical Support Tegic Text Entry Text Input Time Alarm Stop Watch Timer Troubleshooting Vibrating Alert Voice Activated Dialing Voice Caller ID...
- Page 78 Home profile active Portable handsfree profile active Work profile active Outdoors profile active Magic Word On Recorded voice memo Alarm set T206 Quick Card Signal Strength/1XRTT (high speed data) availability Battery Strength/Charging Indicator Unread Text Messages New Voicemail Missed Call(s)
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Page 79: Silent Mode
Emergency Calls Enter your local emergency number, Call. Scroll Through Tab Menus Press the navigation key to the right or left. Scroll Through Other Menus Press the navigation key up or down. Select a Menu or Save a Setting Press left softkey. Cancel Action or Move Back in Menus Press right softkey. - Page 80 Some menus/features are operator dependent. 1 Voicemail 1 Call Contact 2 Write New 2 Add Contact 3 Inbox 3 Edit Contact 4 Outbox 4 Assign Sound 5 Saved & Drafts 5 Assign Picture 6 Preferences 6 Groups 7 Erase Messages 7 Calling Cards 8 Memory Status 8 Memory Status...