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Make and receive the first call.
Key functions, quick keys, entering letters and characters.
Choose ring signal, theme and other settings.
Calling 25
Use the phone book, call options.
Set up internet and e-mail.
Messaging 44
Chat, e-mail, text and pictures.
WAP browser, bookmarks.
Data, events, alarm clock, stopwatch, timer, games.
Security 60
SIM card lock, phone lock.
Why doesn't the phone work the way I want?
Sony Ericsson Consumer web site, safe and efficient use,
warranty, declaration of conformity.
Icons 74
What do the icons mean?
Index 78
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SIM card lock, phone lock. Troubleshooting 62 Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want? Additional information 65 Sony Ericsson Consumer web site, safe and efficient use, warranty, declaration of conformity. Icons 74 What do the icons mean? Index 78... -
Page 2: Sony Ericsson
Please read the Guidelines for safe and efficient use and the Limited warranty chapters before you use your mobile phone. The marble logo is a trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Ericsson is a trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson. -
Page 3: Getting Started
Getting started About this user’s guide For ease of reference, the “Getting to know your phone” chapter gives a quick overview of the main functions of the phone, shortcuts and general information. More information and downloads are available at www.SonyEricsson.com or wap.SonyEricsson.com. Note: Throughout this manual, WAP and Web are used interchangeably to refer to internet services. -
Page 4: Sim Card And Battery Information
SIM card and battery information It may take up to 30 minutes before an icon appears when charging. 1. Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders. 2. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the connectors facing each other. - Page 5 Making and receiving calls Welcome PIN: My Network 12:18 To turn on the phone • Press and hold until you hear a tone. • Enter your PIN (Personal Identity Number), if you have one for your SIM card. Your PIN is provided by your network operator. If you make a mistake while entering your PIN, delete the wrong number by pressing emergency number, for example 911, the digits are...
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Page 6: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Key functions Volume Increase/decrease the earpiece volume during a call. Scroll through menus, lists and text. Enter the Status menu in standby. Slide twice to reject an incoming call. Slide once to turn off the ring signal when receiving a call. -
Page 7: Quick Keys
Quick keys Useful key combinations are described below. To... When in standby: make an emergency call enter the international emergency number and press press enter and move through the main menus press enter Call contact enter Call list press press and hold call your voice mail press and hold enter the + sign... - Page 8 To... When in standby: quickly slide the volume reject a call key up or down twice when receiving a call or press quickly slide the volume silent call ringer key up or down once when receiving a call To... During a call: put a call on hold press retrieve the held call...
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Page 9: Help Texts
To... When entering letters using multitap text input: press and hold shift between multitap or T9 Text input methods (assuming T9 Text input is set to On) press and hold shift between input languages and other character or numeric input methods To... - Page 10 Delete, edit and rename If you add items, for example, a contact, an event or a web bookmark, it can be deleted, edited or renamed. There are two ways to delete items: • Select an item and press • Select an item, press , select Delete or Delete all.
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Page 11: Menu Overview
8 Release all* Switch to line 2** Extract part* Release part* Parties in conf.* Calls* (6) Web Services§ (7) Organizer 1 Sony Ericsson 1 Events 2 Bookmarks 2 Alarms 3 Push inbox 3 Timer 4 Enter address 4 Stopwatch 5 Resume... -
Page 12: Entering Letters And Characters
Entering letters and characters You can enter letters, for example, when you add names to the phone book, write text messages or enter web addresses. In addition to the way you normally enter letters in your phone, using multitap text input, you can use T9™... - Page 13 Press… to see/enter… G H I ì 4 J K L 5 Λ M N O Ñ Ö Ø ò 6 P Q R S ß 7 Π Σ T U V Ü ù 8 W X Y Z 9 + &...
- Page 14 The following example shows how to start writing a text message: To enter letters using T9 Text Input 1. Scroll to Messages, , Text, 2. For example, if you want to write “Jane”, press 3. Press repeatedly to view alternative words (candidates).
- Page 15 • Input method – A list of input methods available for the current input language is shown. • Candidates – For T9 Text Input only A list of alternative words is shown. • Help. Getting to know your phone...
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Page 16: Personalizing Your Phone
Your phone comes with some pre-set themes. You cannot delete these, but you can create new themes on the Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet and download them to your phone. For more information, visit wap.SonyEricsson.com. - Page 17 To select a theme • Scroll to Fun & Games, , Themes. Note: If you need to adjust the display contrast, scroll to Settings, , Display, Exchanging themes You can send and receive a theme via MMS and e-mail or download it via WAP. For more information on sending themes in messages, see “Messaging”...
- Page 18 The pictures are shown in thumbnail view. To get a full view, press Note: Animations for multimedia messages can be viewed in My pictures. Animations for text messages can only be viewed when inserting an item in a text message. See “To insert an item in a text message” on page 45.
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Page 19: Screen Saver
Screen saver The phone has a screen saver, which is activated automatically when the phone has been in idle mode for a few seconds. After a short period of time the screen saver changes to sleep mode, to save power. To turn the screen saver On or Off •... - Page 20 All signals except the alarm and timer signals are turned off. To compose a ring signal or melody 1. Scroll to Fun & Games, , Composer, • Press a key to enter a note. • Press to make the note shorter or longer. There are six different lengths of notes.
- Page 21 Note: To send a ring signal or melody in a text message, see “To insert an item in a text message” on page 45. To receive a sound or melody 1. From standby, press , scroll to Activate IR, 2. When you receive the sound or melody, press save it in My sounds.
- Page 22 • Minute minder to beep after every minute during calls. Menu language Most SIM cards automatically set the menu language to the language of the country where you bought your SIM card. If this is not the case, the preset language is English.
- Page 23 To select answering mode • Scroll to Settings, mode. User greeting , Time When you turn your phone on or off, the Sony Ericsson greeting appears. Your network operator’s own greeting may be shown instead. To select a greeting 1. Scroll to Settings, 2.
- Page 24 To check your phone number • Scroll to Phone book, , Special numbers, My numbers. If your number is not saved on your SIM card, you can enter it yourself. Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to avoid dialing a number by accident.
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Page 25: Calling
Calling Before you can make or receive any calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. See “Making and receiving calls” on page 5. Making calls 1. Enter the area code and the phone number. 2. - Page 26 Emergency calls To make an emergency call • Enter 911, Your phone supports the international emergency numbers, 112, 911 and 08. This means that these numbers can normally be used to make an emergency call in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is within range.
- Page 27 Call list The numbers of the last calls that you have made or received are saved in the call list. If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service, and the caller’s number is identified, you will also find the numbers of answered and missed calls in the call list.
- Page 28 Ask to save You have the option of storing a dialed number as a phone book entry upon call completion. If the phone number is already saved in your phone book you will not be prompted to save it in your phone book again. Pictures and personal rings You can add a picture and a personal ring signal to a contact.
- Page 29 Updating the phone book When needed, you can easily update or delete any contact information. To edit a contact 1. You can edit a contact that is stored on your phone or that is stored on your SIM card. Scroll to Phone book, , Manage SIM, , Edit on SIM, contact stored on your SIM card) OR Manage contact,...
- Page 30 Default (standard) number Each contact has a default phone number. The first phone number you link to a contact automatically becomes the default number. If you scroll to a certain contact in the Call contact list and then press and hold , the default number is dialed.
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Page 31: Copy Contacts
To save a business card in a multimedia message 1. Scroll to Messages, , Multimedia, 2. Scroll to Inbox, select the message, 3. Scroll to the business card item, press To send a contact 1. Scroll to Phone book, , Manage contact, Send contact, 2. - Page 32 Speed dialing You can save the phone numbers that you want to reach easily in positions 1-9 on your SIM card. To call any of these phone numbers from standby • Enter the position number and press To change position numbers 1.
- Page 33 Forwarding calls If you cannot answer incoming voice or data calls, you can forward them to another number: for example, your answering service. For voice calls, you can choose between the following forward alternatives: • Always – forward all calls. •...
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Page 34: Conference Calls
Call waiting service If the call waiting service is activated, you hear a beep in the earpiece if you receive a second call during an ongoing call. To activate or deactivate the call waiting service • Scroll to Calls, , Manage calls, waiting. -
Page 35: Calling Card Calls
To join the two calls into a conference call • Scroll to Ongoing call, , Join calls, To add a new participant 1. Press to put the conference call on hold. 2. Call the next person you wish to include in the conference call. -
Page 36: Restricted Dialing
3. Select Add new?, Enter the card settings (the access number and name of the calling card server, and the verification code). You get this information from your card provider. Select which you want to send first – the number that you want to call, or the verification code. -
Page 37: Fixed Dialing
To turn a call restriction on or off 1. Scroll to Calls, , Manage calls, calls, 2. Select an option, 3. Select Activate or Cancel, 4. Enter your password, • To turn off all call restrictions, select Cancel all. • To change the password, select Change passwd. Fixed dialing The fixed dialing function allows calls to be made only to certain numbers saved on the... - Page 38 To activate a group 1. Scroll to Calls, , Manage calls, groups, , Edit list, 2. Select a group, 3. Select Activate, Calls can only be made within the selected group. To call outside a Closed User Group • Select Open calls and then select On. Accept calls With the accept calls service, you can choose to receive calls only from certain numbers.
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Page 39: Setting Up Mobile Internet
Setting up Mobile Internet In order to use the Internet, browse via Web services or send and receive multimedia and e-mail messages, the following are required: 1. A phone subscription that supports data transmission. 2. Settings entered in your phone. •... - Page 40 A data account includes connection settings for access to a server at your service provider, for example via WAP (Mobile Internet) or via e-mail (Internet). A WAP profile includes user settings that allow WAP browsing and multimedia messaging. An e-mail account includes user settings that allow e-mail messaging direct from your phone, such as those provided by your Internet service provider.
- Page 41 • Passwd. request (Password request) – if this setting is on, you are asked for a password each time you log on to the external data network. • Allow calls (Preferred service) – if you want to be able to accept incoming calls during a GPRS session, select Automatic.
- Page 42 To select preferred mode • Scroll to Connect, , Data comm., service and select GPRS and GSM or GSM only. Note: To see the status of GPRS coverage and connection, slide the volume key up or down from standby to enter the Status menu and then scroll to GPRS.
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Page 43: E-Mail Account Settings
• Second account – Select an alternative data account, if the first in Connect using fails. • User id – Enter your user id for the WAP gateway. • Password – Enter your password for the WAP gateway. • Security – Ensure the security of your WAP connection. -
Page 44: Messaging
• Signature – select if you want to add your business card to your e-mail messages. • Copy outgoing – Select On, if you want e-mail messages sent from your phone also to be sent to an e-mail address of your choice. This way, your sent messages are copied and can be saved for future reference. -
Page 45: Sending Text Messages
After inserting an item, press replace options. , Write new, Note: Options to insert other items such as sounds and melodies are available only for Sony Ericsson picture formats, not for picture messages. to retrieve a number from the phone book , Text, , Write new, . - Page 46 E-mail gateway Your network operator may have a phone number to an e-mail gateway that allows you to send a text message to an e-mail address. To set up an e-mail gateway 1. Scroll to Messages, , Text, E-mail gateways, 2.
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Page 47: Long Messages
When you have read the text message, press select one of the following options, for example, Reply, Forward or Delete the text message. Press close the text message. Saving incoming text messages Incoming text messages are saved in the phone memory. - Page 48 Multimedia messages Multimedia messages can be sent to a mobile phone and/or an e-mail account via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). A multimedia message can contain text, pictures, animations, melodies and sound. You can also send contacts, event entries and sound recordings as attachments.
- Page 49 Tip: Highlight a part of the message and press if you are not satisfied and want to delete a part while writing. To use a pre-defined template for a multimedia message • Scroll to Messages, , Picture, To edit the message before sending it •...
- Page 50 To view a multimedia message 1. Press . The message is automatically played. 2. Press any key to stop. When you have viewed a multimedia message, you can use the joystick to scroll through the message again. When an item is highlighted, press your phone.
- Page 51 • Save to outbox – The e-mail message is saved in the Outbox. • Save to drafts – The e-mail message is saved in the Drafts folder 4. Send & receive in the E-mail menu – All e-mail messages in the Outbox are sent and any new e-mail messages are received in the Inbox.
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Page 52: Using Mobile Internet
3. Place the cursor in the text and press 4. Select Copy to arch., . The text can be found in Archive in the E-mail menu. To delete an e-mail message (POP3 users) 1. Scroll to Messages, , E-mail, 2. Scroll to the message and press 3. -
Page 53: Using The Wap Browser
Note: See “E-mail account settings” on page 43 or “E-mail” on page 50 for more information about e- mail set-up and messaging. Using the WAP browser To start browsing 1. Press and hold the key. To reset your WAP Profile, do the following: 1. -
Page 54: Wap Push Messages
• Status – Display current status information, for example, profile, access type, connection time, data rate, security, address. • Set as homepg – Set the current site as the homepage of the WAP profile you are using. Note: If you select an e-mail address when browsing a WAP site, you can reply with a text message. -
Page 55: Stored Information
anything. You can, for example, get updated news or new WAP settings from your service provider. There are two kinds of push messages: • Text messages that inform you about Web services, by sending a link. To go to Web services, click the link and select Load. -
Page 56: More Features
It is advisable to clear any sensitive information about previously visited Web services. This is to avoid a security risk if your phone is misplaced, lost or stolen. To clear cache, password list, cookies or push inbox 1. Scroll to Web services, , Advanced, 2. - Page 57 • To select an alarm signal, scroll to Settings, Sounds & alerts, , Alarm signal. Stopwatch Scroll to Organizer, , Stopwatch, • To start, stop or re-start the stopwatch, press • To save up to nine lap times, press • To check saved lap times, scroll using the joystick or simply select the lap number from your keypad.
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Page 58: Sound Recorder
Events options • Scroll to an event, press options to reschedule, edit, send, delete or delete all. Exchanging events You can send and receive an event via IR. To send an event 1. Scroll to the item you want to send and press 2. - Page 59 To listen to your recordings 1. Scroll to Fun & Games, , My sounds, 2. Scroll to Recording or go to next or previous by moving the joystick up or down, respectively. 3. Press to stop playback. Note: You can also send, delete, rename, check sound information and memory status.
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Page 60: Security
A WAP session starts.You will see the phone’s memory status and you will be asked if you want to save it to your phone. 4. Select a game from the WAP site, The game is downloaded and saved in Fun & Games, , Games. -
Page 61: Phone Lock
, SIM Note: It is important that you remember your new code. If you should forget it, you will have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. to use your phone. , Locks, , Phone lock, , Change code. -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
To set the phone lock 1. Scroll to Settings, , Locks, , Protection, 2. Select an alternative and press 3. Enter the phone lock code and press Troubleshooting Troubleshooting , Phone lock, This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. - Page 63 Error messages Insert SIM There is no SIM card in the phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly. See “SIM card and battery information” on page 4. Insert correct SIM card The phone is set to work only with operator-specific SIM cards.
- Page 64 See “Fixed dialing” on page 37. Charging, alien battery The battery you are using is not a Sony Ericsson- approved battery and is charging slowly for safety reasons. Cannot connect to server...
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Page 65: Additional Information
• Other countries - +1-919-472-7908 Accessible Solutions/Special Needs For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at 877-878-1996 (TTY) or 877-207-2056 (voice), or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at www.SonyEricsson-snc.com Exchangeable front covers You can replace the front cover with an accessory. -
Page 66: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
• Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not direct the infrared ray at anyone's eye and make sure that it does not disturb any other infrared units. -
Page 67: Efficient Use
ANTENNA Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss of performance and SAR levels above the recommended limits (see below). - Page 68 Sony Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines. A separate leaflet with SAR information for this mobile phone model is included with the material that comes with this mobile phone. This information can also be found, together with more information on radio frequency exposure and SAR, on www.SonyEricsson.com/.
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Page 69: Power Supply
Sony Ericsson is committed to continuing to work with the entire communications industry to improve location features for emergency response. -
Page 70: Limited Warranty
• Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire. • Use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson branded original batteries and chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not charge sufficiently or may produce excessive heat. - Page 71 Product from the dealer. 2. If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
- Page 72 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
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Page 73: Declaration Of Conformity
FCC for each model. Body worn measurements are made while the phone is in use and worn on the body with an Ericsson or Sony Ericsson branded original accessory intended for use with the phone. The design and composition of an accessory can affect the body worn SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) levels for the phone. -
Page 74: Icons
Icons The table below shows icons which may appear in standby or in the menus. Icon Description Main menus Your personal phone book. Handling of text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), e-mail and voice messages. Handling of outgoing/incoming calls, call time and cost information. Handling of ongoing calls. - Page 75 Icon Description The timer has been set and is on. A profile other than Normal has been chosen. The keypad is locked. The card lock or phone lock is on. A secure WAP connection is established. You have received a text message. You have received an e-mail message.
- Page 76 Icon Description A picture is connected to the contact. Messages A text message is saved on the SIM card. A message has not been read. A message has been read. Only part of a read e-mail or a multimedia message is saved in the phone. Only part of an unread e-mail or a multimedia message is saved in the phone.
- Page 77 Icon Description A multimedia message contains a melody. A multimedia message contains a recorded sound. Cursor in a multimedia message. More message options. Chat message prompt. Calls A missed call in the call list. An answered call in the call list. A dialed number in the call list.
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Page 78: Index
Index Alarm clock 56 Animations 18 Answering mode 23 Assistance 65 Battery 4 Business cards 30 Calculator 57 Call costs 32 calling card 35 minute minder 21 Call time 32 Calls accept 38 answer 5,26 automatic redialing 25 call list 27 emergency 26 fixed dialing 37 forward 33... - Page 79 Screen saver 19 Security phone lock 61 SIM card 60 Shortcuts 7,24 Silent ring signal 19 SIM card 4 copy contacts 31 lock 60 unblock 60 SMS, see Text messages 44 Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet 16 web site 65 Sound recorder 58...
- Page 80 Special Needs 65 Speed dialing 32 Stopwatch 57 T9 Text input 13 Text messages 44 E-mail gateway 39,46 Themes 16 Time settings 22 Timer 57 TTY 65 Phone Number 65 Turning the phone on/off 5 Vibrating alert 21 Voice mail 32 WAP, see Mobile Internet 52 Warranty 70...
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