Sony Ericsson K200a User Manual

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Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Sounds & Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Alarm Clock/Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Index ........75 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson K200a.
Page 2 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 3 SE, GB; and additional patents are pending worldwide. Other product and company names may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Sony Ericsson advises users to backup their personal data information. All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
Page 4: User Guide Symbols
User Guide Symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this User guide: This arrow points you to a page with more information. Use the navigation key to scroll and the selection key to select. Note This symbol indicates that a service or function is network-or subscription-dependent.
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Infrared port Strength of GSM network 3,9 Function of selection key 4,10 Selection keys Call key This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. 6 Keylock Headset and battery charger connector 8 Battery status Navigation key with shortcuts...
Page 6 Keypad • Press the navigation key left to navigate. • Press to select the options shown immediately above these keys on the screen. To go back one level or end a function • Press the right selection key in the menus. •...
Page 7: Sim Card
To lock or unlock the keypad • To avoid dialing a number by accident, press and select Lock • To unlock the keypad, press % 47 Keypad lock for more information. To turn the screen light on Press any key to turn the screen light on. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Page 8 PIN (Personal Identification Number) You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your network operator to activate the services in your phone. Each PIN digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example 112. This is so that you can see and call an emergency number without entering a PIN % 17 Emergency calls.
Page 9: Set Up Your Phone
Set up your Phone Insert the SIM card, attach and charge the battery and turn on your phone. To insert the SIM card and battery Gently pull the cover away from the phone. Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders and that the contacts of the SIM card face downwards.
Page 10 To charge the battery Connect the battery charger to the phone. It may take up to 30 minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen. Wait approximately 2.5 hours or until the battery icon indicates that the battery is fully charged. If you do not see the battery icon after this time, press any key above the number keys to activate the screen.
Page 11 To turn on the phone Press and hold Enter your PIN code, if requested and select OK. Each digit appears as *. Press the right selection key to correct mistakes. If the screen turns dark, press any key to illuminate the screen. Scroll to a language and select Save.
Page 12: Navigating The Phone Menus
Navigating the Phone Menus From standby select The first menu you will see is Message. Press up or down You can change the appearance of the main menu. To change the main menu view From standby select } Main menu Select Grid view This is the Internet version of the User's guide.
Page 13 Icons These icons appear on the screen to show status and new events. Icon Description Shows the strength of the GSM network signal. Five blue bars mean full network coverage % 44 Networks Shows the battery status. A green battery means fully charged.
Page 14: Menu Overview
Menu Overview Some additional operator-, network- and subscription-dependent menus may occur. Extras Calendar Timer Stopwatch Calculator My Games Camera Take pic. Camera pics Slide Show Calls Call list Time and cost Call settings * These menus appear in grid view. In single icon view they appear under Extras.
Page 15: Calling
Calling Making and receiving calls Turn on the phone and make sure you are within range of a network to make and receive calls % 11 To turn on the phone. If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified, the number is displayed.
Page 16 To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press to increase the volume and the volume. To select more options during a call Select Options. To make international calls Press and hold Enter the country code, area code (without the leading zero), phone number and press To put a call on hold Press...
Page 17 Call list Information about the last 30 calls is saved in indicates that you have missed a call. To call a number from the call list From standby press of the numbers. Press to call. To clear a number from the call list From standby press of the numbers.
Page 18: Forward Calls
Forwarding calls If you cannot answer incoming calls, you can forward them to another number, for example, your answering service. When the Restrict calls some Forward call options are not available. To activate a call forward From standby select } Forward calls.
Page 19 Receiving a second call When call waiting is activated and you receive a second call your phone will beep. You can: • Select Answer the ongoing call on hold. • Select Busy busy. • Select Replace active call answer the second call. Handling two calls If you have an ongoing call and a call on hold, you can: •...
Page 20 To add a new participant To put the ongoing call on hold, press Enter the number you want to call and press To end the second call, press To continue the first call, select Retrieve. My number You can view and edit your own phone number(s). To check your own phone number From standby select If your number is not automatically loaded from the SIM...
Page 21 • Deactivate all all restrictions. • Change password needed to activate call restrictions. Select Activate. Enter your password and select OK. To cancel all call restrictions From standby select } Restrict calls } Deactivate Enter your password and select OK. Call time and cost balance You can check call time, the amount of sent messages and used data bytes.
Page 22: Contacts
Contacts You can save names and numbers in Contacts. To add a contact From standby select • Select Save on SIM to be saved on the SIM card. • Select Save in phone to be saved in the phone. Enter the name and select Scroll to the icon below the name.
Page 23: Memory Status
The option of the contact and will not be saved in the memory. To delete a contact From standby press Scroll to and select the contact. Options } Delete contact } Select Enter the + sign and country code with all contact numbers.
Page 24: Messaging
If there is no number, enter it, including the international “+” sign and country code. Select Save. Text Messages Text messages can be sent to a cell phone number or to a contact. To receive text messages 1 Read now? appears.
Page 25: Entering Letters And Characters
To read text messages From standby select } Text message } Scroll to a message and select Read. represents unread messages. Entering Letters and Characters There are two methods to enter letters and characters: • Multitap text input • T9™ Text Input To change writing method When you enter letters, press and hold between Multitap and T9™...
Page 26 To send the text message to an email address you need to set the default message type to email % 29 To set a default message type. To enter letters using multitap text input • Press – appears. • Press to add a space.
Page 27 Continue writing your message. To enter a period or other punctuation marks, press repeatedly. Accept a word and add a space by pressing • Press the right selection key once to delete one character at a time. • Press and hold the right selection key to delete all characters at once.
Page 28 To change writing language When you write a text message, select } Writing lang. Select a language. Unsent Messages that you do not wish to send immediately can be saved in Unsent. To save a phone number from a text message When a text message is displayed select } Save sender no.
Page 29 Text message options The phone supports different types of messages. Your service provider may convert text message into a format (fax, for example) that suits the equipment that is going to receive the message. To set a default message type From standby select message } Text message type To get delivery status of a sent message...
Page 30: Picture Messages
Picture Messages Picture messages can contain text, pictures or camera pictures. They are sent via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Services) to a cell phone. Sending and receiving phones must have subscriptions that support picture messaging. Before you start If settings are not already in your phone % 36 Settings.
Page 31 To receive picture messages When your phone has received new picture messages 1 Read now? appears. Select View. Scroll to the unread message and select Read. appears on the screen to remind you that you have unread picture messages. Inbox and Outbox Received messages are saved in Inbox.
Page 32 • Add page – to extend your picture message with another page. • Page timing in minutes and seconds. • Preview – to preview your created picture message before sending. • Delete page message. Only available if the message includes more than one page.
Page 33: Imaging
Imaging Camera Your phone has a digital camera to take pictures to save or send. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or add it to a contact. Pictures taken with the camera are saved in } Camera pics. The format is JPEG. Pictures downloaded via Picture messages, Internet or via Infrared port are saved in To start the camera and take a picture...
Page 34 To save a picture When you have taken a picture, select Save. The picture Camera } Camera is saved in When the memory is full, you need to delete items before you can save the picture. To delete a picture When you have taken a picture, select Delete.
Page 35 To send a picture from My pictures From standby select } My pictures. Scroll to a picture and select View. Options } Send message } Options } Select Enter phone number or email address. Select Send. Wallpaper If you set a picture as wallpaper, this picture is displayed in standby mode.
Page 36: Internet
Internet Internet appears either in the main menu or under % 12 To change the main menu view. Extras Settings You need the correct settings in your phone to use the Internet or messaging services. Settings may be in your phone when you buy it. If not, contact your network operator, service provider or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support for more information.
Page 37: Internet Menu
Internet Menu The Internet menu contains the following: • Homepage – go to the predefined homepage. • Bookmarks • Go to URL – enter a Web address manually or retrieve one. • Edit bookmark bookmark. • Show pictures on Web pages. •...
Page 38: Options When Browsing
Options when browsing When you browse, select Options. The menu contains the following, but depends on the Web page you are visiting: • View – open the marked Web address. • Bookmarks pages. • Go to URL – enter a Web address manually or retrieve one.
Page 39: Infrared Port
Infrared Port You can use infrared to send, for example, pictures to another phone or a computer. To turn on infrared From standby select If set to automatically turns off after 10 minutes. To connect two devices Turn on infrared in both devices. Make sure the infrared port on your phone is facing the infrared port on the other device with a maximum distance of 20 cm (8 inches).
Page 40: Sounds & Alerts
Sounds & Alerts Your phone comes with a number of standard and polyphonic melodies which can be used as ringtones. Do not hold the phone to your ear when using high ringtones as this can damage your hearing. To select a ringtone From standby select Ringtone.
Page 41 To select a key sound From standby select } Key sound and select an option. To set the key sound to silent From standby select } Key sound } Sounds and alerts options Under Sound & alerts • Vibration – set the vibration ring style to •...
Page 42: Alarm Clock/Alarms
Alarm Clock/Alarms Alarm clock/Alarms appears either in the main menu or under Extras The alarm rings even if the phone is set to silent or turned off. The alarm time is displayed in standby mode. To set an alarm From standby select Enter a time for the alarm and select Save.
Page 43: Settings
Settings Wallpaper You can change the appearance of the screen by using wallpapers. Your phone comes with predefined wallpapers. To select a wallpaper From standby select and select an option. Preview and select. To select a theme From standby select and select a theme.
Page 44: Master Reset
To set the time From standby select } Time } Set Enter the time and select Save. To set the time format From standby select } Time } Time format Networks When you turn on the phone, it automatically selects your home network.
Page 45 To reset the phone From standby select } Master reset. Select an option. • Reset settings as contacts, messages, pictures and sounds are not deleted. • Reset all as contacts, messages, pictures and sounds. Languages Select the language for phone menus or the languages that you may use when writing.
Page 46: Locks
It is important that you remember your code. If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To turn the phone lock code on or off From standby select } Security } Phone lock } Select an option.
Page 47 Keypad lock Lock the keypad to avoid dialing a number by accident. You can still answer a call and the keypad locks again after it. % 7 To lock or unlock the keypad. Automatic key lock Automatic key lock in standby means the keypad is locked a short while after you last pressed a key.
Page 48 To unblock your SIM card When PIN blocked and select OK. Enter a new four- to eight-digit PIN and select OK. Re-enter the new PIN to confirm and select OK. To turn the SIM card lock on or off From standby select } Security } SIM lock } Protection option.
Page 49: Extras
Extras Alarm clock % 42 Alarm Clock/Alarms. Internet % 36 Internet. Calendar Your phone has a calendar where you can add notes. Navigating in your calendar Use the navigation key to move between days or weeks. Today’s date will have a square around it. You can change view under Options.
Page 50 To edit or delete a note From standby select Scroll to the day for the note and select } View today. If there is more than one note, scroll to the desired note. Select Options. Select to delete or edit the note. To send and receive a note From standby select Scroll to the day for the note and select...
Page 51 • Continue writing this alternative pops up. • Don't save – do not save changes. Timer Your phone has a built-in timer. When the signal rings, press the left selection key To set the timer From standby select the hours, minutes and seconds for countdown. Select to start.
Page 52 • to enter a decimal point. • to change between positive and negative values. • Select Clear • Select to get the result. My Files My files appears either in the main menu or under % 12 To change the main menu view. Extras Games Your phone comes with games.
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. Remove the SIM card before handing your phone in for repair. Common Questions Q: Why do I have problems with memory capacity and speed? A: You need to restart your phone from time to time.
Page 54 Q: My screen freezes or flickers, what should I do? A: Do a master reset % 44 Master Reset. Q: Why can’t I turn on my phone? 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.
Page 55 Q: Why can’t I charge my 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? A: From standby select and select a language. Q: What is my phone lock code? A: The default phone lock code is 0000.
Page 56 To turn the phone lock code on or off Enter the new code and select OK. Repeat the new code and select OK. Select Protection Enter your phone lock code and select OK. Q: How do I turn on and off T9 text input when writing a text message? A: Press and hold You will see “T9”...
Page 57 Q: It says Searching for networks A: Try calling from a different location. Searching for networks is not picking up signals from the operator. This may be a problem with your location. Move to a location where you have received good network coverage earlier. You will get better network coverage outdoors.
Page 58 Q: It says Insert SIM card A: Remove the SIM card and clean it. % 59 Insert SIM card. Q: The phone turns itself off. A: Use the automatic key lock. If your phone turns itself off when being transported, something in your pocket or bag has probably activated the on/off key.
Page 59: Error Messages
Q: I have problems using SMS/text messages on my phone. A: Enter the correct SMS/text message settings. If you have problems sending or receiving text messages on your phone, some of your phone settings are probably incorrect. The settings are different for different operators, contact your network operator for the correct SMS service center setting.
Page 60 Emergency calls only You are having problems accessing your own network. You can only make emergency calls from this location % 17 Emergency calls. Searching for networks Your phone is not receiving a signal from a network operator. Try moving to a location where you have received good network coverage earlier.
Page 61: Important Information
Global and local Web sites providing support • A global network of Call Centers • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners • A warranty period. Learn more about the warranty conditions in this User guide On www.sonyericsson.com, under the support section in the language...
Page 62 Belgium Brazil Canada Central Africa Chile China Colombia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Ireland This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. 02-7451611 questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com 4001-0444 questions.BR@support.sonyericsson.com 1-866-766-9374 questions.CA@support.sonyericsson.com...
Page 63 Italy Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. 06 48895206 questions.IT@support.sonyericsson.com 8 700 55030 questions.lt@support.sonyericsson.com 03-78809800...
Page 64 Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Venezuela This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. 02-2483030 questions.TH@support.sonyericsson.com 0212 47 37 777 questions.TR@support.sonyericsson.com 43 919880 questions.AE@support.sonyericsson.com 08705 23 7237 questions.GB@support.sonyericsson.com 1-866-766-9374 questions.US@support.sonyericsson.com 0-800-100-2250 questions.VE@support.sonyericsson.com...
Page 65: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
• 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.
Page 66 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 cell phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards.
Page 67: Personal Medical Devices
Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of cell 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 equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of cell phones in their vehicles unless a handsfree kit with an external antenna has been installed.
Page 68: 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 cell phones, all Sony Ericsson cell phone models are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines.
Page 69: Disposing Of The Battery
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. A separate leaflet with SAR information about this cell phone model is included with the material accompanying this cell phone. This information can also be found, together with more information on radio frequency exposure and SAR, on: www.sonyericsson.com/health.
Page 70: End User License Agreement
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 cell phone. Sony Ericsson recommends using only Sony Ericsson original audio accessories.
Page 71: Limited Warranty
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.
Page 72 Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and 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 4 Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability, coverage, services or range of that system.
Page 74: Fcc Statement
Product is sold in such country by an authorized Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible...
Page 75: Index
Index alarms 42 answer a call 15 answering service 23 area information 29 assembling, phone 9 automatic key lock 47 battery 9 use and care 66 calculator 51 call list 17 call time and cost 21 call waiting 18 calling 15 calls emergency 17 hold 16...
Page 76 language phone 45 writing 45 locks keypad 7, 47 phone 60 SIM card 47 long messages 28 master reset 44 menu change view 12 overview 14 message type 29 messaging 24 microphone, off/on 16 missed calls 16 MMS See picture messages 30 multitap 26 my number 20...
Page 77 text input 26 text message options 29 text messages 24 time format 44 troubleshooting 53 turn on the phone 11 turning on/off keypad lock 7, 47 phone lock code 46 ringtones, melodies 40 SIM card lock 48 two calls 19 T9™...

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