Sony Ericsson Aino User Manual

Sony Ericsson Aino User Manual

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Getting started..............................................................................4
Touch instructions...............................................................................4
Phone overview...................................................................................5
Turning on the phone..........................................................................6
Help....................................................................................................7
Charging the battery...........................................................................7
Maximizing battery performance..........................................................7
Screen icons.......................................................................................9
Touch functionality..............................................................................9
Menu overview..................................................................................11
Navigation.........................................................................................12
Memory............................................................................................13
Phone language................................................................................14
Entering text......................................................................................14
Calling..........................................................................................16
Answering calls.................................................................................16
Making and answering calls..............................................................17
Contacts ..........................................................................................18
Speed dial.........................................................................................21
More calling features.........................................................................21
Imaging........................................................................................25
Using the still camera........................................................................25
Using the video camera.....................................................................28
Working with photos.........................................................................29
Viewing and tagging photos..............................................................30
Using photos.....................................................................................31
Printing photos..................................................................................31
Sharing photos and videos................................................................31
Accessing videos in your phone........................................................32
Music ..........................................................................................34
Stereo portable handsfree.................................................................34
Accessing music in your phone.........................................................34
Clear stereo and clear bass...............................................................36
Playlists.............................................................................................36
SensMe™.........................................................................................37
Audio books......................................................................................38
Buy Now...........................................................................................38
PlayNow™........................................................................................38
TrackID™ .........................................................................................38
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started...4 Touch instructions...4 Phone overview...5 Turning on the phone...6 Help...7 Charging the battery...7 Maximizing battery performance...7 Screen icons...9 Touch functionality...9 Menu overview...11 Navigation...12 Memory...13 Phone language...14 Entering text...14 Calling...16 Answering calls...16 Making and answering calls...17 Contacts ...18 Speed dial...21 More calling features...21 Imaging...25 Using the still camera...25...
  • Page 2 Transferring content to and from a computer...42 Phone name...43 Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology...43 Backing up and restoring...44 Updating your phone...46 Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Suite...46 Updating your phone wirelessly...46 Messaging...47 Text and picture messages...47 Conversations...48 Voice messages...48 Email...48...
  • Page 3 More features...61 Flight mode...61 Alarms...61 Calendar...62 Notes...62 Tasks...63 Profiles...63 Time and date...63 Themes...64 Main menu layout...64 Screen orientation...64 Ringtones...64 Games...65 Applications...65 Antivirus...65 PIN codes...66 IMEI number...67 Stereo Streaming Bluetooth™ Headset MH100...68 Introduction...68 Charging...68 Turning on and off...69 Pairing the headset...69 Adjusting the volume...69 Calling...69 Listening to music...70...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started Important information Please read the Important information before you use your phone. Touch instructions Instructions highlighted by a gray line refer to touch screen functions only. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 5: Phone Overview

    Phone overview 1 Ear speaker 2 Screen 3 Selection keys 4 Call key 5 Activity menu key 6 Navigation key 7 C key (Clear) 8 Volume key 9 End key, On/off key 10 Camera key/shutter key 11 Screen lock key 12 Flash light 13 Camera lens 14 Memory card slot (under the cover)
  • Page 6: Turning On The Phone

    To insert the battery Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Attach the battery cover. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down Enter your SIM card PIN (Personal Identification Number), if requested, and select Select a language.
  • Page 7: Help

    Using other networks Making and receiving calls, using messaging and data transfer, for example, Internet-based services, outside your home network (roaming) may incur additional costs. Contact your operator for more information. Help In addition to this User guide, Feature guides and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 8 • If you are in an area with no coverage, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks. This consumes power. If you cannot move to an area with better coverage, turn off your phone temporarily. • Turn off 3G, Bluetooth™ wireless technology and Wi-Fi™ when you do not need these functions.
  • Page 9: Screen Icons

    Screen icons These icons may appear on the screen: Icon Description The battery is almost fully charged The battery needs charging The network coverage is good No network coverage (also shown in flight mode) A 3G network is available A UMTS HSPA network is available Missed calls Calls forwarded Ongoing call...
  • Page 10 Navigating the touch screen Touch to select or activate an item on the screen. Drag Touch, hold and move an item from one place on the screen to another. Flick Touch and move your finger quickly left, right, up or down, respectively. Touch and hold Touch and let your finger remain on the item to activate it or to have an options menu appear.
  • Page 11: Menu Overview

    Menu overview* PlayNow™ Stopwatch Flashlight Camera Calculator Entertainment Location services Online services Google Maps Radio Navigation TrackID™ Tracker Remote Play My favorites Games Settings Photo Mate Calls** Record sound Demo tour Media Photo Answered Music Video Dialed Games Web feeds Settings Missed Music player...
  • Page 12: Navigation

    Navigation To access the main menu • When Menu appears on the screen, press the center selection key to select Menu. • If Menu does not appear on the screen, press selection key to select Menu. To navigate the phone menus •...
  • Page 13: Memory

    To edit a navigation key shortcut Select Menu > Settings > General > Shortcuts. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc.. Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row.
  • Page 14: Phone Language

    To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language Select Menu > Settings > General > Language > Phone language. Select an option.
  • Page 15 To enter text using Quick text input Select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Message. is not displayed, press and hold down Press each key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. For example, to write the word “Jane”, press word before looking at the suggestions.
  • Page 16: Calling

    Calling You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. Answering calls You can answer calls without opening the phone. To answer a call when screen lock is on • Drag from left to right. To answer a call when screen lock is off •...
  • Page 17: Making And Answering Calls

    To end a call • Making and answering calls To make a call Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). Press You can call numbers from your contacts and call list. To end a call •...
  • Page 18: Contacts

    You can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can synchronize your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 19: Calling Contacts

    Default contacts You can choose which contact information is shown as default. If Phone contacts is selected as default, your contacts show all the information saved in Contacts. If you select SIM contacts as default, your contacts show names and numbers saved on the SIM card. To select default contacts Select Menu >...
  • Page 20: Sim Contacts

    To copy names and numbers to the SIM card Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Copy to SIM. Select an option. When you copy all contacts from your phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced.
  • Page 21: Speed Dial

    Groups You can create a group of phone numbers and email addresses from Phone contacts to send messages to. You can also use groups (with phone numbers) when you create accepted callers lists. To create a group of numbers and email addresses Select Menu >...
  • Page 22: Forwarding Calls

    To voice dial Press and hold down a volume key. Wait for the tone and say a recorded name, for example “John mobile.” The phone plays the name back to you and connects the call. To activate voice answering and record voice answer commands Select Menu >...
  • Page 23: Conference Calls

    To make a second call During the call, press . This puts the ongoing call on hold. Select Options > Add call. Enter the number to call and press To answer a second call • During the call, press . This puts the ongoing call on hold. To reject a second call •...
  • Page 24: Call Time And Cost

    Restrict calls options Standard options are: • All outgoing – all outgoing calls • Outgoing intl – all outgoing international calls • Outgoing intl roam. – all outgoing international calls except to your home country • All incoming – all incoming calls •...
  • Page 25: Imaging

    Imaging The phone must be closed before you can use the camera. You can take photos and record videos to view, save or send. When the phone is closed, you can find saved photos and videos in . When the phone is open, you can find saved photos and videos in Media and in File manager.
  • Page 26: Still Camera Settings

    To improve a photo with Photo fix Take a photo. During review, tap the screen to display the toolbar. Review the improvement and tap If you do not want to save the improvement select You can apply Photo fix on a photo several times. Still camera settings Setting Icon...
  • Page 27: Tips On Using The Camera

    On, 10s On, 2s Picture size Full HD Add geotags Tips on using the camera Rule of thirds Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you achieve a better result. Hold it steady Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady.
  • Page 28: Using The Video Camera

    Keep your lens clean Phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets and bags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use a soft cloth to clean the lens. Using the video camera To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera.
  • Page 29: Working With Photos

    Self-timer On, 10s On, 2s Image stabilizer Working with photos You can view, enhance and organize photos and videos on your computer by installing the Adobe™ Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition. It is available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Use Media Go™ to transfer content to and from your phone. Editing photos To delete a photo Flick through the photos and videos.
  • Page 30: Viewing And Tagging Photos

    I cannot use Internet-based services on page 73. Information provided by use of Geo Tagging is approximate and will require use of a compatible application. Sony Ericsson makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the accuracy of such location data.
  • Page 31: Using Photos

    To tag photos Select Menu > Media > Photo > Camera album. Select a month. Scroll to a photo and select View. Press the navigation key downwards and scroll to a tag. Select Options > Tag this photo. For each photo you want to tag, scroll to the photo and select Options > Tag this photo.
  • Page 32: Accessing Videos In Your Phone

    To send a photo or a video you have just captured When you have captured a photo or a video, tap Select To web albums, As message, As email or Via Bluetooth. Open the phone. Enter a recipient and select Send. Using web albums If your subscription supports this service, you can send photos or videos to a web album.
  • Page 33 To move between videos Flick left to move to the next video, or flick right to move to the previous video. • To view a video zoomed in Tap the screen to display the controls. To show subtitles Tap the screen to display the controls. If a video has subtitles, is displayed.
  • Page 34: Music

    Music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Media Go™ to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 42. Stereo portable handsfree To use a handsfree •...
  • Page 35 To move between tracks • To view the current play queue • Tap the album art. To minimize the music player • To return to the music player • in the lower part of the screen. To play music Select Menu > Media > Music. Browse by category using the navigation key.
  • Page 36: Clear Stereo And Clear Bass

    Shake control To shuffle tracks • When music is playing, press and hold down You can also shuffle tracks when the phone is open by shaking the phone. Using the music mini player You can use the music mini player for quick access to music controls when the screen lock is on.
  • Page 37: Sensme

    To create a playlist Select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists. Scroll to New playlist and select Add. Enter a name and select OK. For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark. Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist. To add tracks to a playlist Select Menu >...
  • Page 38: Audio Books

    Audio books If you use Media Go™ to transfer audio books to your phone from a computer, you can listen to the audio books in your phone. It may take a few minutes before a transferred audio book appears in the list of available audio books. To access audio books •...
  • Page 39: Online Music And Video Clips

    Online music and video clips You can view video clips and listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet. If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 73. To select a data account for streaming Select Menu >...
  • Page 40: Recording Sound

    To fine tune the frequency Press the navigation key right or left. • To change the volume Press the volume key up or down. • To minimize the radio • Select Options > Minimise. To return to the radio • Select Menu >...
  • Page 41: Transferring And Handling Content

    Transferring and handling content You can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. item. Handling content in the phone You can use File manager in your phone, to handle content saved in the phone memory or on a memory card.
  • Page 42: Transferring Content To And From A Computer

    Computer: Wait until the phone memory and memory card appear as external disks in Microsoft® Windows® Explorer. Drag and drop selected files between the phone and the computer. Required operating systems You need one of these operating systems to use Sony Ericsson PC software: • Microsoft® Windows Vista™ •...
  • Page 43: Phone Name

    To set up Media Home Computer: Turn on Media Go™ and enable Media sharing. Phone: Start and complete the Setup wizard. To automatically transfer content to your phone from Media Go™ • Connect the phone to the charger. Media Home will start an automatic download when a charger is connected.
  • Page 44: Backing Up And Restoring

    You can back up and restore contacts, the calendar, tasks, notes and bookmarks using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Before backing up and restoring, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite, which is available through PC Companion or from www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 45 Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on how to connect. Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and restore your phone content. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 46: Updating Your Phone

    44. Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Suite You can update your phone using a USB cable and Sony Ericsson PC Suite. When the phone is connected, it will automatically check for and notify you of new updates.
  • Page 47: Messaging

    Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain text, pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. When sending messages, the phone automatically selects the most suitable method (as a text or picture message) for sending the message. If you cannot use picture messages, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 73.
  • Page 48: Conversations

    To set options for all messages Select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Settings. Select an option. To set options for a specific message When the message is ready and a recipient is selected, select Options > Advanced. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Conversations You can choose whether to view your messages in Conversations or the Inbox.
  • Page 49 To write and send an email message Select Menu > Messaging > Email. If you have several email accounts, select the account you want to send the message from. Select Write new. To add a recipient, scroll to To: and select Add > Enter email address. Enter the email address and select OK.
  • Page 50 To set the interval for checking for new email messages Select Menu > Messaging > Email. If you have several email accounts, select an account. Select Settings > the Download tab > Check interval. Select an option. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 51: Internet

    Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 73. To start browsing Select Search. Enter a web address, a search phrase or the name of a bookmark. Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search. To exit the browser When you are browsing the web, select Select Exit browser.
  • Page 52: History Pages

    History pages You can view and go to web pages you have previously visited. To view history pages Select Menu > Internet. Select and then select Select History. More browser features To turn on or off Smart-Fit Rendering™ Select Menu > Internet. Select and then select Select Settings >...
  • Page 53: Web Feeds

    photo uploads to web sites, such as web albums and blogs. In the File transfer manager you can also install downloaded Java applications, and to pause, resume or cancel downloads. To access a file using File transfer Select Menu > Organizer > File transfer. Scroll to the file.
  • Page 54: Facebook

    To access web feeds from standby From standby, select Ticker. To read more about a feed, press the navigation key upwards or downwards to scroll to a headline, then select View. Podcasts Podcasts are files, for example, radio programs or video content, that you can download and play.
  • Page 55: Connected Home

    Connected home Connected home makes the phone a part of everyday living in terms of music and media handling in home environment. It connects Hifi, TV, movies, gaming etc. on the home network. Wi-Fi™ Using Wi-Fi™ you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. You can browse the Internet at home (personal networks) or in public access zones (hot spots): •...
  • Page 56: Remote Play With Playstation®3

    To play music stored in your phone on another DLNA device Select Menu > Media > Music. Browse by category using the navigation key. Scroll to and select a title. Select Options > Play on. Select a DLNA device from the list. To play music stored on another DLNA device in your phone Select Menu >...
  • Page 57: Gps

    Your phone has a GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location. Some GPS features use the Internet. Data rates and charges may apply. If you cannot use some GPS features, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 73. Using GPS Your location can be found when you have a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 58: Google Maps™ For Mobile

    The Wisepilot™ application guides you to your destination using voice instructions. A trial version of the Wisepilot application may be 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.
  • Page 59 To compare results during training Select Menu > Location services > Tracker > Start training. Select Route based. Scroll to Route:, select Edit and select a route. Scroll to Live compare and select Edit. Scroll to the result you want to compare and select Compare. Select Done and then Start.
  • Page 60: Synchronizing

    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. Synchronizing using an Internet service You can synchronize with an Internet service using SyncML™...
  • Page 61: More Features

    More features Flight mode In Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked to select a mode the next time you turn on your phone: •...
  • Page 62: Calendar

    To set the snooze duration Select Menu > Organizer > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Snooze duration: and select Edit. Select an option. The alarm in silent mode You can set the alarm not to sound when the phone is in silent mode. To set an alarm to sound or not in silent mode Select Menu >...
  • Page 63: Tasks

    To add a note Select Menu > Organizer > Notes. Scroll to New note and select Add. Write a note and select Save. To show a note in standby Select Menu > Organizer > Notes. Scroll to a note and select Options > Show in standby. To hide a note from standby Select Menu >...
  • Page 64: Themes

    To set the time zone Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > My time zone. Select the time zone you are in. If you select a city, My time zone also updates the time when daylight saving time changes. To change the clock size of the standby screen Select Menu >...
  • Page 65: Games

    To set the vibrating alert Select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts > Vibrating alert. Select an option. Games Your phone contains preloaded games. You can also download games. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Help texts are available for most games. To start a game Select Menu >...
  • Page 66: Pin Codes

    It is important that you remember your new code. If you forget it, you need to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To use the phone lock Select Menu > Settings > General > PIN codes > Phone protection >...
  • Page 67: Imei Number

    To change the phone lock code Select Menu > Settings > General > PIN codes > Phone protection > Change code. Enter the old code and select OK. Enter the new code and select OK. Repeat the code and select OK. IMEI number Keep a copy of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number in case your phone is stolen.
  • Page 68: Stereo Streaming Bluetooth™ Headset Mh100

    Stereo Streaming Bluetooth™ Headset MH100 1 Microphone 2 Call key 3 Earpiece connector 4 Volume touch area 5 On/off key 6 Charger connector 7 Next/Play-Pause/Previous keys 8 Music/battery/status light indicators If you are using a headset other than the MH100, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support for more information.
  • Page 69: Turning On And Off

    Turning on and off To turn on the headset • Press and hold down until a light appears. To turn off the headset • Press and hold down until the lights have disappeared. Pairing the headset The MH100 is already pre-paired with the phone it is shipped with. The MH100 and the phone connect automatically the first time you turn on this headset.
  • Page 70: Listening To Music

    To re-dial a number Double-click • To answer a second call • Press . The ongoing call is put on hold. To switch between two calls • Press and hold down until you hear a beep. Calling using voice commands Voice commands can be useful when you are using the headset.
  • Page 71: Battery

    Battery A battery that has been infrequently used, or a new one, could have reduced capacity. You may need to recharge it a number of times. When the battery level is low, you hear a low beep. If you do not charge the headset, it automatically turns off after 10 minutes.
  • Page 72 No connection to the phone Make sure the headset is charged and within range of the phone. We recommend a maximum distance of 33 feet (10 meters) with no solid objects in between. Check or reset the Bluetooth settings in the phone. Try to pair the headset again. It is not possible to use the headset during charging.
  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Some problems can be fixed using Update Service. Using Update Service on a regular basis will optimize the phone’s performance. See Updating your phone on page 46. Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Common questions Where can I find the regulatory information such as my IMEI number if I cannot turn on my phone?
  • Page 74: Wireless Technology

    You can download settings using the Settings download or from www.sonyericsson.com/support. To download settings Select Menu > Settings > User help > Settings download. Follow the instructions that appear. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. I cannot send messages from my phone To send messages, you need to set a service center number.
  • Page 75: Error Messages

    The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112.
  • Page 76: Legal Information

    Sony 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 77: Index

    Index activity menu ...13 alarms ...61 answering service ...21 antivirus ...65 applications ...65 appointments ...62 audio book ...38 auto rotate ...64 automatically checking for email ...49 backing up and restoring ...44 battery capacity ...7 charging ...7 inserting ...6 blog ...31, 32 Bluetooth™...
  • Page 78 pan and zoom web pages ...52 PC Companion ...42 PC Suite ...60 phone turning on ...6 phone memory ...7, 13 phone name ...43 photo ...32 photo feed ...52 photos ...30, 31 editing ...29 feeds ...54 geo tagging ...30 printing ...31 tags ...30 picture messages ...31, 47 pictures ...30, 32...

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