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Instruction symbols Standard icons that appear in the User guide are: Use the navigation key to scroll and select. Press the navigation key up. Press the navigation key down. Press the navigation key to the left. Press the navigation key to the right. % See also page ...
Getting started Assembly You have to insert a SIM card and the battery. To insert SIM card and battery 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.
Turning on the phone To turn the phone on Press and hold down Enter your PIN if requested. To correct mistakes, select Clear. Select OK. Select a language. Enter the time and date and select OK. If the screen turns dark when you enter your PIN, press the left Standby After you have turned the phone on and entered your PIN,...
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To make a call From standby enter the area code and phone number. Press To end a call • Press To answer a call • Press SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about your subscription.
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You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to activate the services in your phone. Your PIN is supplied by your network operator. Each PIN digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example, 112 or 911. You can call an emergency number without entering a PIN.
Charging the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it. To charge the battery Connect the charger to the phone. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery. Press a key to view the screen. To remove the charger, tilt the plug upwards.
Phone menu The menu name and an icon are shown. To navigate the menus From standby select Menu. Press To scroll through a sub menu, press To go back one step in the menu • Select Back. To select text on the screen •...
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Shortcuts J110 From standby you can use the navigation keys to go directly to a function: • Press to set the ringtone volume (J110 only). • Press to go to contacts. • Press to write a text message. • Press to set the alarm.
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To lock the keypad • Press and select Lock. To unlock the keypad • Press and select Unlock. Calls to the international emergency number 112 can still be made, even when the keypad is locked. To turn the screen light on •...
Phone language % 39 Language. Entering text There are two methods you can use to enter text: • Multitap • Predictive text input To change text input methods When you write the message, select Dictionary. Select an option. To enter text using multitap •...
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To enter text using predictive text input For example, if you want to write the word “Jane”, press If the word shown is the one you want, press accept and add a space. To accept a word without adding a space, press the one you want, press alternative words.
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Icons These icons appear on the screen to show status and new events. Icon Description Strength of the network signal % 43 Networks. Battery status % 4 Getting started. A charger is attached to your phone % 8 Charging the battery. You have missed a call % 19 Calling.
Calling Making and receiving calls You must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. To make a call From standby enter the area code and phone number. Press To end a call • Press To answer a call •...
To turn the loudspeaker on during a call Options } Loudspeaker • Select Do not hold the phone to your ear when using the loudspeaker. This could damage your hearing. To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press Do not hold the phone to your ear when using high ringtones.
Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 and 911. These numbers can normally be used to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is within range. In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted.
To divert calls From standby select } Divert all calls } Select an option. Save } Select To cancel a call divert • From standby select } Divert all calls } Deactivate } More than one call You can handle more than one call at the same time. For example, you can put an ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call.
To make a second call During the call, select Your ongoing call is put on hold. Enter the number to call and press To switch between two calls • During the call, select Switch. To join two calls • During the call, select To end both calls •...
Restricted dialling options Standard options are: • All outgoing • Outgoing intl • Outg. intl roam. phone except to your home country. • All incoming • Inc. in roaming are abroad (when roaming). • Change passw. restricting calls. To restrict calls From standby select } Restrict calls.
Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456. When fixed dialling is used, you may not be allowed to view or manage any phone numbers saved on the SIM card.
Contacts You can save names and numbers in the phone memory or on the SIM card. Contacts are automatically saved in the phone memory. You can copy contacts from the phone memory to the SIM card. To add a contact From standby select Enter the name and select Continue.
To delete a contact From standby select Contact. Scroll to the contact and select Yes. To copy a contact to the SIM card From standby select Contact. Scroll to the contact and select Select an option. Speed dialling Speed dialling lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quickly.
My number You can view and edit your own phone number. If your number is not saved on your SIM card, you can enter it yourself. To view your own phone number • From standby select Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call.
Messaging Your phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the services you can use. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Before you use messaging You must have a service centre number. The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card.
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To write and send a text message From standby press Select Text message. Write the message and select Select an option. Continue } Select To add a symbol to a text message When you write the message, select } Add symbol.
To receive delivery reports for sent text messages From standby select } Delivery report. Select an option. Drafts Text messages that you do not wish to send immediately can be saved in Drafts. Messages that fail to be sent are also saved in Drafts To write a text message and save it as a draft...
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To forward a text message From standby select Scroll to the message and select } Options } Send Select an option. Select Send. Saving text messages Text messages are automatically saved in Inbox. When Inbox is full, they are automatically saved on the SIM card. When both Inbox delete messages to be able to receive new messages.
To delete all text messages in a folder From standby select Scroll to a folder and select Messaging tips You can view tips and information about messaging. To view messaging tips • From standby select tips. Area and cell information Area and cell information are text messages, (for example, local traffic reports) that are sent to subscribers within a certain network area.
Radio (J120 only) The radio is included in the J120 only. To listen to the radio Connect the handsfree to the phone. From standby press Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited. To view radio options •...
To return to the radio • Press Saving radio channels You can save up to 10 preset channels. To save radio channels in positions 1 to 10 • When you have found a radio channel, press and hold down To select radio channels saved in positions 1 to 10 •...
Your phone comes with a number of melodies which can be used as ringtones. You can also select to be alerted by the vibrating alert. To set the ringtone volume (J110) From standby press Select an option. To set the ringtone volume (J120)
To set the vibrating alert From standby select Vibration. Select an option. To set the message alert sound From standby select } Message alert. Select an option. To set the key sound From standby select } Key sound. Select an option. To set the alarm sound From standby select } Alarm...
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To set the time From standby select Time. Enter the time and select Save. To select the date format From standby select } Format } Date. Select an option. To set the date From standby select Date. Enter the date and select Save. Language You can select the language for the phone menu.
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Locks Automatic keylock Automatic keylock in standby means the keypad is locked a short while after you last press a key. To turn the automatic keylock on From standby select } Auto keylock. Select On. SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use.
To turn the phone lock on From standby select } Security } Phone lock } Protection } Select an option. Enter the phone lock code and select OK. To edit your phone lock code From standby select } Security } Phone lock } Change Enter the current code and select OK.
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To perform a master reset From standby select } Master reset } Reset deleted. Select Continue. Reset all You can reset all the settings in your phone to the way they were when you bought your phone. All content, for example, contacts, pictures, messages and sounds will be deleted.
Extras Alarms You can set a sound or the radio as an alarm signal. The alarm sounds even if the phone is set to silent or turned off. When the alarm sounds you can silence it for 9 minutes or turn it off. To set the alarm From standby press Enter the time and select Save.
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To silence the alarm • Press any key. To silence the radio alarm (J120) • Select Snooze. To turn the alarm off • When the alarm sounds, select To cancel the alarm From standby press Select Turn off. Reminders You can set a reminder for important occasions. To set a reminder From standby select Add.
Calculator Your phone has a calculator, which can add, subtract, divide and multiply. To use the calculator From standby select Press Press the number keys to enter digits. My sounds Your phone comes with a number of standard and polyphonic melodies. To play a melody From standby select Scroll to a melody and select...
Troubleshooting Some problems require that you call your network operator, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. Remove the SIM card before you hand your phone in for repair. Master reset If you experience problems with your phone such as screen flickering or freezing, navigation problems, etc.
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Memory capacity and speed If you have not restarted the phone for a while, you may experience problems with its memory capacity and speed. You can restart the phone to improve its capacity. Turn the phone off. Remove the battery cover. Remove the phone battery and then put it back in place.
Common questions Q: I cannot turn the phone on. A: Charge the phone until it has finished charging. Make sure that the phone is charged. Attach the charger and charge the phone for 2.5 hours. The battery icon may not appear until the phone has charged for a few minutes. This is the Internet version of the User's guide.
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Q: I cannot charge the phone. A: Attach the charger properly. Look carefully at the picture to see how to attach the charger and charge the phone. Q: How do I change phone language? Menu } Settings } Language A: From standby select and select a language.
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Q: What is my phone lock code? A: The default phone lock code is 0000. The phone lock protects the phone against unauthorized use if it is stolen and the SIM card is exchanged. To change it to any four-digit personal code: From standby select } Security } Phone lock } Change Enter the current code and select OK.
Your service centre number is usually supplied with your SIM card. If you cannot find your service centre number, contact your service provider. To enter the service centre number: From standby select } Service centre. The number is shown if it is saved on the SIM card.
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Emerg. only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. Some network operators allow emergency calls to the international emergency number 112 % 21 Emergency calls. No network There is no network within range or the received signal is too weak.
• Global and local websites 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.
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. • Do not paint your product. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission from your treating physician or authorized medical staff.
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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.
Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference to electronic...
Check with your local service provider. Antenna This phone contains a built-in antenna. Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson specifically for this model could damage your mobile phone, reduce performance, and produce SAR levels above the established limits (see below).
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FCC RF exposure guidelines when the handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm from the body 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. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Call Center for information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available.
Please adjust the audio volume cautiously when using third-party audio accessories to avoid volume levels that may be harmful to your hearing. Sony Ericsson does not test use of third-party audio accessories with this mobile phone. Sony Ericsson recommends using only Sony Ericsson original audio accessories.
Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors are the sole and exclusive owner of and retain all rights, title and interest in and to the Software. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the Software contains material or code of a third party, such third party, shall be entitled third party beneficiaries of these terms.
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Product from the dealer. 2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repair for the defect concerned, or the 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.
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When the talk time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
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Product, provided that an identical 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.
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** In some countries/regions additional information (such as a valid warranty card) may be requested. FCC Statement for J110a (Type AAA- 1042041-BV) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Declaration of Conformity J110i We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAA 1002042-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301489-7, EN 60950, following the provisions of...
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Declaration of Conformity J120i We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAA 1002041-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301489-7, EN 60950, following the provisions of...
32 emergency calls 21 entering text multitap 13 predictive text 13 error messages 52 games 46 GSM frequencies 2 handsfree 35 hide your phone number 25 icons 18 IMEI number 42 important information 54 keys J110 11 keys J120 11...
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14 locks automatic keylock 40 phone lock 40 SIM card lock 40 master reset 42 memory status 28 menu overview J110 16 menu overview J120 17 messaging add item 31 add symbol 31 before you use 30 change language 31...
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SIM card 6 locking 41 unblocking 40 SOS numbers 21 speed dialling 28 standby mode 5, 7 stopwatch 45 time 38 time format 39 troubleshooting 47 turn the phone on 5 vibrating alert 38 voicemail 29 volume loudspeaker 20 ringtone 37 wallpaper 38 This is the Internet version of the User's guide.
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