Page 1: Table Of Contents
Quickoffice and Pdf+ ... 59 Notes ... 61 Tasks... 61 M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Sony Ericsson M608c Calculator ... 62 Converter ... 63 Time... 64 Timer... 64 Stopwatch ... 64 Managing files and applications ...
Page 2 Sony Ericsson M608c User Guide This User Guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User Guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice.
Page 3 Note: Sony Ericsson advised users to backup their personal data information. All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
Page 4: Welcome
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Ericsson M608c, the all-in-one entertainment phone and PDA. Before you start to use your new phone please read these instructions carefully to enjoy maximum performance and a longer life service. The Getting to know your phone chapter in this...
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Phone
Memory Stick slot. In some countries/ regions, the Memory Stick may contains Try & Buy applications. G. CD with Sony Ericsson PC Suite H. Documentation package M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 6: Imei Number
(see Standby view on page 9) to display the number. Battery To open the battery cover press slightly on the upper part and slide it down the phone. Insert the battery and close the cover. from the *#06# M608c...
Page 7: Turning The Phone On And Off
You will be prompted to select a language. Read more about selecting and installing languages in Language on page 93. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Turning the phone on...
Page 8: The Screen
Press and hold – return to the standby view, or lock and unlock the keyboard from the standby view. Stylus You can tap the screen with the stylus to navigate and select items, or to pan multimedia pictures. Down Back button M608c...
Page 9: Finding The Applications
See Status bar icons on page 12. Select the Status bar menu extra settings. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Main menu In the Main menu, the applications are...
Page 10: Using The Applications
From the Task manager menu, you can sort the applications in the list by time, size or name. More > Task manager tab, you can switch to recently Recent Main menu Switch to end the Open M608c...
Page 11 Delete a highlighted entry from, for example, Contacts, Calendar, Notes or Tasks. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Functionality in standby view In standby view the keyboard is in number entry mode.
Page 12: Status Bar Icons
Chinese predictive text activated Current line selection (Alternate Line Service available on the SIM card) Ring volume set to zero Signal strength, GPRS available Silent mode SMS notification SMS overflow Speakerphone activated Status bar menu Task manager Voicemail notification M608c...
Page 13 You can rename and format Memory Sticks, and also organize data to and from the Memory Stick. See File manager on page 65. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Connecting the included accessories A.
Page 14: Updating Software
To run an update, you need a PC with an Internet connection. You also need to have the Sony Ericsson PC Suite installed and a USB connection between your phone and the PC. Note: Since the phone will be emptied of all...
Page 15 A new entry is created in the folder that is currently active in the application. You can later move an entry to another folder. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. menu...
Page 16: Text Entry
For example, you can find the word “上” by inputting either pinyin “sang” or “shang”. • My words – view the user dictionary where you can add, edit or delete words. • Handwriting setup – select this option for handwriting setup. to input Extent M608c...
Page 17: Predictive Text
• abc – latin characters; lowercase entry. • ABC – latin characters; uppercase entry. • 123 – numeric entry only. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. There are three text entry types when you enter characters in Chinese: •...
Page 18 Pinyin input by the users. There are at most nine Chinese single character candidates per row. C: Display Area: The area which to display is pressed again. the characters. with a after this action and a key is M608c...
Page 19: Virtual Keyboard
Jog Dial to scroll within the table, and select the symbol by pressing the Jog Dial. You can also select a symbol by using the stylus. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Navigating within text Press within text entry.
Page 20 2. Tap the keys on the keyboard; the text will be displayed simultaneously in the text area. To input Chinese characters The M608c has two Chinese input methods: Pinyin and Stroke. Both methods require that you create a character in two steps.
Page 21: Handwriting Recognition
English input mode. Symbols list. to hide the handwriting toolbar. Note: Start each stroke from the dots. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Introduction to multi-characters recognition function 1. English: Input one English word at a time.
Page 22 Getting to know your phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Type of strokes The 5 stroke types are defined in the following table: – keys M608c...
Page 23 M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Input Latin characters The Handwriting recognition converts the handwriting strokes to letters, digits or other characters, and displays such characters as text. The Handwriting recognition is activated only at the place of inputting the text.
Page 24 (below the arrowhead or in the line where the arrowhead is located). Extended symbols Input the Latin characters by using the specific stroke trace as a switch ( M608c...
Page 25: Key Lock
. Another way to turn on the key lock is Unlock to tap in the staus bar and select Turn on Keylock M608c Getting to know your phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 26: Transferring Sound
Silent and tasks to your new smartphone. To keep data when replacing an old smartphone 1. Using the old Sony Ericsson PC Suite, synchronize your old phone with the from the relevant computer applications and copy other required files to the computer.
Page 27: Phone
4. Using the new Sony Ericsson PC Suite, synchronize your new phone with the relevant computer applications and copy other required files to the phone. For more information, see Synchronization and backup on page 70. All data from the old phone has now been transferred to the new one.
Page 28: Receiving A Call
You can find the following options in the menu: • Mute microphone Call microphone after you have answered. • Speakerphone on the speakerphone during a call. or answer by voice See Reject with More – disconnect the – transfer the sound to M608c...
Page 29: Conference Calls
Extract one party in a conference call for a private talk and put the conference call on hold. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. • Make a call on another line (if you have the ALS service on your SIM card).
Page 30: Voice Control
See Calling cards on page 77. Business phone services Your mobile phone can be used in a corporate switchboard. For information about setting up business phone services, see Business phone services on page 77. M608c...
Page 31: Messaging
(network-or-subscription-dependent). • – keep track of the call costs Call meter (network-or-subscription-dependent). M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Messaging You can create, send, and receive different types of messages: You can also receive these types of messages: –...
Page 32 The figure shows the main view in Messaging: Messaging Call voicemail Create new message Messages Inbox 1 unread Email Inbox 0 unread Home 1 unread Inbox Create A. Shortcuts to call voicemail and to create a new message. More M608c...
Page 33: Creating And Sending Mms
You can answer with an SMS. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. If the sending or receiving of messages is interrupted, the sending or receiving will...
Page 34: Creating And Sending Email
E. Attachments tab. Select this to add attachments. When you are ready, select your email have the option to send the message immediately, or to save it to Outbox. Email Subject: Send Edit More . You will Send M608c...
Page 35: Receiving Email
Your phone comes with pre- installed viewers for Microsoft® Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, and Adobe® Acrobat® files. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Deleting email You can delete a message both locally and on your email server.
Page 36: Push Email
You can send messages from your phone, and also use Calendar and Contacts as if you were using the ordinary email application in your computer. , in Please consult your email service provider for further details. M608c...
Page 37: Contacts
• Edit view – allows you to add to, and change, the contact’s information. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Using contacts Contacting others Making a call from Contacts Scroll to the desired contact and press the Jog Dial to open the entry.
Page 38: Fixed Numbers
. To add a new contact, select . To edit a contact, and press More > Edit contact field. Select > Select picture to store the Save to set the and enter the date in . See Creating calendar entries on . Select , to M608c...
Page 39: Managing Contacts
Contacts entry and select the desired tone sequence. See Controlling tone-based services on page 30. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Managing contacts Creating a group of contacts...
Page 40: Calendar
(or tap the heading More > Go to date and then one of the Calendar > New , Reminder or Anniversary tab. tab. You invite attendees by Response status menu. More . You M608c...
Page 41 More > Calendar manager > , see Remote synchronization on Synchronize page 71. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Note: Information about which folders you use to organize the entries will not be synchronized.
Page 42: Lunar Calendar
Click the Year – Displays the list of years. You can also use Jog Dial for some operations: • When the Year / Month list appears, rotate Jog Dial up or down and then Jog Dial inwards to select the desired year or month. M608c...
Page 43: Web
M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Working with pages Select Multimedia >...
Page 44: Working With Bookmarks
Bookmarks list menu to delete it, edit it, or set it to always open the bookmark in a new page. to use the username- More > More > ). Select an entry in More M608c...
Page 45: Using The History List
More > Views >Saved pages list of your saved pages. You can open a page in the list, delete it or rename it. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Using the History list To open a page you have visited earlier select More >...
Page 46 All history data (includes internal security data and the list of previously entered Web addresses). • The contents of the cache. • All cookies. . Switch off • All username-password pairs that you have stored. More > Settings > Delete private data M608c...
Page 47: Rss Feeds
Reading news items When you start the application a list of your subscribed RSS feeds is displayed. RSS feeds FUN&downloads 13:34 Sony Ericsson News 13:33 Update Open A. Title of a subscribed RSS feed and time of last update. B. Numbers that appear in parentheses indicate unread feeds.
Page 48: Updating Feeds
RSS feeds FUN & downloads Software and services Expand your capabilities with software and services for your Sony Ericsson mobile phone. Transform your personal communication. Previous Next A. Move backwards and forwards between the news items. B. Launch more details about the news story...
Page 49: Media Player
See Preferences on page 50. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. All tracks, including those that do not contain...
Page 50 . You can now select additional More > Settings > Preferences – the tracks in a playlist, album or – restart the playlist when the last – this setting determines Automatic Manual – select if you want the media More > means requires M608c...
Page 51: Playback Controls
2. Navigate to the clip you want to watch. 3. Tap the clip, select Play Dial to start playback. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. To play streaming video Provided you have an Internet account set up, you can also watch video streams from the Internet.
Page 52 Media links may also have been preloaded by your operator. Select a link and tap or select More > New link address. You must enter the full path to the streaming content. to free up memory. Open link and enter the Web M608c...
Page 53: Playnow
Setting up Internet, email and MMS on page 72. • Free memory in your phone. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. To preview content 1. To open PlayNow, select PlayNow™...
Page 54: Picture Gallery And Picture Editor
More > Use Picture gallery Clipart 12:07, 14/03/05 Favorites 08:12, 21/07/05 Butterfly 09:03, 12/05/05 Coffee 09:00, 28/05/05 Plane 13:00, 30/05/05 View More send a highlighted picture by MMS – to find menu options. More to change the More > Sort by M608c...
Page 55: Picture Editor
You can move the thumbnail to pan. Unmark to disable zoom. Zoom M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Slide shows for a menu with You can show the contents of a folder as a slide show, moving from picture to picture automatically or manually.
Page 56: Editing Options
Picture editor More > Edit > for a menu of editing to add clipart, formatted to filter a picture. to set the size, Good - this will affect the file size) High M608c...
Page 57: Sound Recorder
Stop Playback Scroll to the desired clip and select Rotate the Jog Dial to adjust the playback volume. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Manage recordings On the More rename, send and delete recordings.
Page 58: Musicdj
Harbour Town Golf Links at Seapines Resort. The game has a built-in tutorial. Quadrapop is a puzzle game. Select Entertainment > Quadrapop to learn more. Help and entering More > Go to menu you can also save, open More folder. , can select > M608c...
Page 59: Quickoffice And Pdf
. Enter the name and location of the Quickword new document. You can save documents in Word (.doc) or text (.txt) format. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. When you open existing documents you need to select More >...
Page 60 Wraps the document. The text fits the screen, but images and line drawings are not visible. Displays the Find dialog. menu Goes to the next link in > the document. M608c Full...
Page 61: Notes
. Tap to change to an eraser. Tap the eraser a second time to go back to the pen. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Tasks With Tasks you can make a list of things you need to do.
Page 62: Calculator
The memory is adjusted but not displayed. Tap once to delete the last digit you entered. Tap once to reset the screen to 0. Please note that the accuracy of the calculator is limited. M608c...
Page 63: Converter
Setting converter decimals You can set the number of decimals for all categories, select Decimals M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Converting currencies Select select the convert from and convert to currencies from the currency list.
Page 64: Time
, the settings from if you need to be reminded to stop the alarm. Continue if you want to measure you can measure the time New lap M608c...
Page 65: Managing Files And Applications
Memory Stick is sometimes unavailable when the phone is connected to a computer. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Many operations in File manager can also be...
Page 66: Installing Applications
Note: Before you clean up storage space, make sure you have a backup copy of Install information that is important to you. folder. Tools , mark Security URL- . Confirm with dialog is displayed Tools > File manager > or from M608c...
Page 67: Pc Suite
Note: Make sure that no Sony Ericsson equipment is connected to your computer when starting the installation. Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on your is a set of computer by inserting the supplied CD. The installation normally starts automatically, otherwise you can start it by executing the start.exe...
Page 68: Connecting To Other Devices
WARNING! Never point an active infrared port at somebody’s eye, or at the port of other infrared devices than the one you are connecting to. option, Send as in the Trust this M608c...
Page 69: Usb Port
See USB on page 83 for information on how to make the USB settings. Note: Before connecting the USB cable to a computer, install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on the computer. USB connection, with the setting, is required for phone data backup to a computer and for restoring data from a backup.
Page 70: Synchronization And Backup
The Sony Ericsson PC Suite lets you synchronize your phone with common computer applications (local synchronization) and make backups of data. Without using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite you can synchronize your phone over a mobile network with a remote server (remote synchronization).
Page 71: Backing Up Data
Backing up data Use the Sony Ericsson PC Suite to make backups of phone data. Your backups are stored on the computer and can later be restored to the phone. Make backups on a regular basis, and always before having the phone upgraded since upgrading clears all the user data.
Page 72: Setting Up Internet, Email And Mms
(for example a computer) that is connected to the Internet. You can create new accounts automatically or manually. The Internet account may already be set up when you buy the phone. – establishes a – uses a Bluetooth M608c...
Page 73: Setting Up Email Manually
Tools > Control panel > Messaging settings > Email accounts M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. The Email accounts view displays a list of email accounts on your phone. You can add a new account to the list and delete an account.
Page 74 Just headers (if a message is larger than – enter the message size Emails smaller above. – select this to – enter a limit for messages above. – select which Preferred , the phone will use the preferred Emails Limit M608c...
Page 75 By time three downloads a day. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Note: If you schedule downloads, you should normally also unmark – enter the connection dialog panel >...
Page 76: Control Panel
– everyone calling you can – only persons (phone – only persons in your Contacts – only contacts from your – no one can reach you. , or enter a name and Contacts M608c...
Page 77: Add To Contacts
– set the active calling card. Active card Please consult your calling card supplier for more details. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Creating a new calling card Select and enter the following account information.
Page 78: Call Waiting
– select an entry from – enter a phone number to to receive the current to enable the feature. If the feature is M608c...
Page 79: Handsfree Settings
SMS text message. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Restrict calls...
Page 80: Recording Voice Commands
AoC, by some operators) makes it possible to: • Keep track of the cost of calls. • Automatically stop outgoing chargeable calls, if a certain credit limit has been exceeded. Call meter and enter the number your phone has two tabs, Credit Tariff M608c...
Page 81: Bluetooth Wireless
Note: The Call meter service does not work if you have roamed to a network that does not provide charging information. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Connections The connection settings control how your phone communicates with other devices.
Page 82 – select to change the name – allows the device to – to use the device (for tab. are listed. You can Enable as audio tab, M608c...
Page 83: Infrared Port
– search for the next network New search in the preferred list. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Preferred list tab You can set a list of preferred networks. Your phone will select the network with the highest priority that can be found.
Page 84: Device Management
The session can be initiated from the phone by you or from the server. – backlight switches on when you – backlight is always on, but after a to reset all light levels to the Default M608c...
Page 85 ID and address. In the Settings behaviour of the device management session. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Flight mode In Flight mode, the phone’s radio functions are switched off.
Page 86: Power Save
Tools > Control panel > , the phone will Auto , you Power save determines how long after you to select a screen saver. You can M608c...
Page 87: Message Alerts
If you select , a dialog will be displayed on the notification screen when a message arrives. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Alarms Select Tools > Control panel > Device >...
Page 88: Text Input
Note: Copyright-protection may prevent content from being copied, modified or transferred. If a file is copyright-protected, or if an access key has expired or is unavailable, an icon is displayed by the file name. Select M608c...
Page 89: Messaging Settings
Wallpaper menu options – remove the background Remove picture picture. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Picture from theme a theme. – mark the check box to fill the screen...
Page 90: Certificate Manager
• – the lock is turned off; no code will be requested. • – the code will only When SIM changed be requested if the SIM card has been changed. to view the Tools > menu. Your M608c...
Page 91: Sim Card Lock
SIM card will be unusable and you need to contact your operator. You cannot change the PUK code. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. The PIN2 code Some special SIM card services, such as Call meter and Fixed Numbers, can be protected by a secondary code feature, the PIN2 code.
Page 92: Midlet Settings
Internet. Select Security > VPN Accounts MIDlet accounts account. the currently MIDlet accounts you have the User and how you wish the phone to Tools > Control panel > to create a VPN M608c...
Page 93: Setup Wizard
If you want to keep installed applications, unmark the Delete user installed applications check box. M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Setup wizard The Setup wizard is normally run the first time you start your phone.
Page 94: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Important information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, Guidelines for safe and efficient use, end user licence agreement, warranty, declaration of conformity. Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site menu.
Page 95: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
• 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 authorised personnel should perform service. • Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission.
Page 96: Personal Medical Devices
If the plug will 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.
Page 97: Emergency Calls
15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson body worn accessory intended for this phone. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 98: Disposing Of The Battery
Communications AB and its affiliated companies (“Sony Ericsson”) and its third party suppliers and licensors (“Software”). As user of this Device, Sony Ericsson grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to use the Software solely in conjunction with the Device on which it is installed and/or delivered with.
Page 99: Limited Warranty
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.
Page 100 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 Thirty (30) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
Page 101: Declaration Of Conformity
Certain functions might be limited when using “Class 0” medium with any other product. Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product...
Page 102: Technical Data
3GPP (.3gp), MP4 (.mp4), Real Media (.ram, .rm) Document formats Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002 (XP), 2003 Microsoft Excel 97, 2000, 2002 (XP), 2003 Microsoft 97, 2000, 2002 (XP), 2003 PowerPoint Adobe Acrobat 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, (PDF) M608c...
Page 103: Index
Backup Manager 71 Battery 6 - charging 83 - charging via USB 69, 84 Beamed messages 31 M608c This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Bluetooth 68, 81 - service 82 Bluetooth wireless...
Page 104 - formatting 65 - renaming 65 Messaging 31 - area information 31 - area information settings 89 - auto setup 72 - email 34 - email settings 72, 73 - folders 32 - HTML-mail 35 - IMAP account 32, 35 M608c...
Page 105 - inserting 6 Slideshows 54, 55 SMS 33 - answering with MMS 33 - delivery report 33, 90 - settings 90 Software - updating 14 Sony Ericsson PC Suite, see PC Suite 67 Sound in the phone 26 Sound recorder 57 Index...
Page 106 - blocking popups 45 - bookmarks 44 - browsing 43 - delete private data 46 - history list 45 - remember password- function 44 - secure (https) connection 43 - settings 72 - viewing pages offline 45 Zooming 14 M608c...

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