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Accessories – More for your phone Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV720 Sophisticated wireless headset for the fashion-conscious Power Pack CPP-100 Convenient backup for when you are out of power Exercise Case IDC-32 Carry and protect your phone while exercising These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in every market.
Contents Getting started ... 5 Assembly ... 5 Turning on the phone ... 6 Help ... 7 Charging the battery ... 8 Phone overview ... 9 Menu overview ... 11 Navigation ... 13 Memory ... 14 Phone language ... 15 Entering text ...
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Troubleshooting ... 63 Common questions ... 63 Error messages ... 66 Important information ... 67 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use ... 69 Limited Warranty ... 73 FCC Statement ... 75 Declaration of Conformity for T700 .. 76 Index ... 77...
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Sony Ericsson T700 UMTS HSDPA 2100 GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current...
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Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB; and additional patents are pending worldwide. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.
Instruction symbols These symbols may appear in the User guide. Note Warning A service or function is network- or subscription-dependent. Contact your network operator for details. > Use a selection or navigation key to scroll and select. See Navigation on page 13. This is the Internet version of the User guide.
SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card. You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone.
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. Getting started This is the Internet version of the User guide.
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Calls** Answered Settings** General Sounds & alerts Profiles Ring volume Time & date Ringtone Language Silent mode Update service Increasing ring Voice control Vibrating alert New events Message alert Shortcuts Key sound Flight mode Security Setup wizard Accessibility* Phone status Master reset * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.
Navigation To navigate the phone menus From standby select Menu. Use the navigation key to move through the menus. To select actions on the screen • Press the left, centre or right selection key. To view options for an item •...
To edit a navigation key shortcut From standby select Menu > the General tab > Shortcuts. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc. Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row.
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To enter full stops and commas • When you enter text, press To enter a symbol When you enter text, select symbol. Scroll to a symbol and select Insert. To enter text using T9™ Text Input From standby select, for example, Menu >...
Music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content to and from your phone. See Transferring content to and from a computer on page 22 for more information. Stereo portable handsfree To use the handsfree •...
TrackID™ TrackID™ is a music recognition service. You can search for title, artist and album name for a track you hear playing through a loudspeaker or on the radio. If you cannot use TrackID™, see Troubleshooting on page 63. For cost information contact your service provider.
To search for channels manually • Press To change the volume • Press the volume keys up or down. To minimize the radio • When the radio is playing, select Options > Minimize. To return to the radio • From standby select Menu Saving channels You can save up to 20 preset channels.
Transferring and handling content You can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. identifies a protected file. Handling content within the phone You can use File manager content saved in the phone memory or on a memory card.
For safe disconnection of the USB cable, right-click the removable disk icon in Windows Explorer and select Eject. For details on transferring music, refer to Media Manager Help. Click right corner of the Sony Ericsson Media Manager window. Mass storage. in the top...
Using the USB cable You can connect your phone to a computer with the USB cable to synchronize, transfer and back up phone content and use your phone as a modem. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to read Getting started guides. Before you use the USB cable •...
Phone name You can enter a name for your phone that is shown to other devices when using, for example, Bluetooth™ wireless technology. To enter a phone name From standby select Menu > the Connectivity tab > Enter the phone name and select OK. Using Bluetooth™...
Bluetooth > Before backing up and restoring, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and the Sony Ericsson Media Manager. Always make a backup before having the phone upgraded, since upgrading can clear the user content.
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To make a backup using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Computer: Start the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from Start/Programs/ Sony Ericsson/PC Suite. Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for how to connect. Phone: Select Phone mode. Computer: Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and make a backup.
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To re-dial a number • When Retry? appears select Yes. Do not hold your phone to your ear when waiting. When the call connects, your phone gives a loud signal. To answer a call • Press To reject a call •...
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Scroll between the tabs and add information to the fields. Select Save. Calling contacts To call a phone contact From standby select Menu Scroll to a contact and press To go directly to the contacts list • From standby press and hold down –...
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To automatically save names and phone numbers on the SIM card From standby select Menu Scroll to New contact and select > Advanced > Auto save on Select an option. SIM contacts SIM contacts can contain names and numbers only. They are saved on the SIM card.
Groups You can create a group of phone numbers and email addresses from Phone contacts to send messages to. See Messaging on page 37. You can also use groups (with phone numbers) when you create accepted callers lists. See Accept calls on page 35. To create a group of numbers and email addresses From standby select...
To enter your voicemail number From standby select Menu > Settings > Voicemail Enter the number and select OK. To call your voicemail service • From standby press and hold down Voice control By creating voice commands you can: • Voice dial –...
Follow the instructions that appear and select Continue. Wait for the tone and say “Busy”, or say any other word of your choosing. Select to accept or recording. Follow the instructions that appear and select Continue. Select the environments in which you want to activate voice answering.
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To end an ongoing call and answer a second call • During the call, select call. Handling two voice calls You can have calls ongoing and on hold at the same time. To switch between two calls • During the call, press To join two calls •...
To add numbers to the accepted callers list From standby select Menu > the Calls tab > Manage calls calls > Only from list. Scroll to and select Add. Select a contact or Groups. See Groups on page 32. To accept all calls •...
Enter your PIN2 and select OK. Select again to confirm. To save a fixed number From standby select Menu Scroll to New contact and select > Special numbers > Fixed dialling Fixed numbers > number. Enter the information and select Save. Call time and cost During a call, the phone shows how long you have been talking.
To write and send a text message From standby select Menu > Write new > Text message. Write the message and select Continue > Contacts look-up. Select a recipient and select If you send a text message to a group, you will be charged for each member.
• Not in roaming – do not download when not in home network. • Always ask – ask to download. • – new messages appear in the Inbox. To set automatic download From standby select Menu > Settings > Picture message download.
Voice messages You can send and receive a sound recording as a voice message. The sender and recipient must have a subscription supporting picture messaging. To record and send a voice message From standby select Menu > Write new > Voice message.
To save an email message From standby select Menu > Email > Inbox. Scroll to the message and select > Options > Save message. To reply to an email message From standby select Menu > Email > Inbox. Scroll to the message and select Options >...
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To log in to the My friends server • From standby select Menu > My friends > To log out of the My friends server • Select Options > out. To add a chat contact From standby select Menu > My friends >...
To save a conversation From standby select Menu > My friends > the Conversations Enter a conversation. Select Options > Advanced conversation. Area and cell information Area and cell information are messages, for example, local traffic reports, that are sent by your service provider when you are within a certain network area when you choose to receive them.
To turn the Photo light on • Activate the camera and select Light. To take a picture Activate the camera and press the navigation key up or down to scroll Press to take a picture. The picture is automatically saved. To record a video clip Activate the camera and press the navigation key up or down to scroll...
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To view pictures in a slide show From standby select Menu Photo > Camera album. Select a month. Scroll to a picture and select View. Select Options > Slide Select a mood. Viewing pictures on a map When is shown on the screen, your geographical position is saved with the pictures you take.
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It is included on the CD that comes with your phone and available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content to and from your phone. Transferring content to and from a computer on page 22 for more information.
Blogging A blog is a personal Web page that you can send pictures and video clips to share with others. If your subscription supports this service, you can send pictures or video clips to a blog. If you cannot use picture or video blog, see Troubleshooting on page 63.
To view history pages • From standby select Menu Options > Go to > History. More browser features To use pan and zoom on a Web page When you browse the Internet, press Use the navigation key to move the frame.
You can also subscribe to and download content to a computer via feeds using Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can then transfer the content to your phone. See Transferring content to and from a >...
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Web feeds in standby You can show news updates on the standby screen. To show Web feeds in standby From standby select Menu feeds. Scroll to a feed and select Settings > Standby ticker standby. To access Web feeds from standby From standby select Ticker.
Synchronizing using an Internet service You can synchronize with an Internet service using SyncML™ or a Microsoft® Exchange Server using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. If you cannot synchronize with an Internet service, see Troubleshooting on page 63. SyncML You can synchronize remote content and personal information using SyncML.
Microsoft Exchange Server. You will need: • Server address – server URL • Domain – server domain • Username – account username • Password – account password Before you synchronize with Exchange ActiveSync, you must enter the correct time zone in your phone. To enter settings for Microsoft®...
To view the current software in the phone From standby select Menu > the General tab > Update Select Software version. Update service using the phone You can update your phone over the air using your phone. You do not lose personal or phone information.
To learn more about Google Maps • When you use Google Maps, select Options > Help. To view your approximate location • When you use Google Maps, press To view a saved location From standby select Menu Entertainment > Location services favourites.
Scroll to the tab. Scroll to Silent mode: and select Edit. Select an option. To set the snooze duration From standby select Menu Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Snooze duration: Edit. Select an option. Calendar The calendar can be synchronized with a computer calendar, with a calendar on the Web or with a Microsoft®...
To view a calendar week From standby select Menu > Calendar. Select Options > Change view to Week. To set when reminders should sound From standby select Menu > Calendar. Select a date. Select Options > Advanced Select an option. A reminders option set in calendar affects a reminders option set in tasks.
Profiles You can change settings such as the ring volume and vibrating alert to suit different locations. You can reset all profiles to the phone's original settings. To select a profile From standby select Menu > the General tab > Profiles. Select a profile.
Ringtones To set a ringtone From standby select Menu > the Sounds & alerts tab > Ringtone. Find and select a ringtone. To set the ringtone volume From standby select Menu Sounds & alerts tab > Press to change the volume. Select Save.
To view information about a Java application From standby select Menu > Applications. Scroll to an application and select Options > Information. To set permissions for a Java application From standby select Menu > Applications. Scroll to an application and select Options >...
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(0000) to any four-to-eight-digit personal code. It is important that you remember your new code. If you forget it, you have to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To use the phone lock From standby select Menu General tab >...
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I have problems with memory capacity or the phone is working slowly Restart your phone every day to free memory or do a Master Master reset If you select Reset settings, the changes that you have made to settings will be deleted. If you select Reset all, your settings...
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I cannot use picture messages on my phone You must set an MMS profile and the address of your message server. If no MMS profile or message server exists, you may receive the settings from your network operator or at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
To reset code memo From standby select Menu > Code memo. Enter an incorrect password 3 times. Reset code memo? appears. Select Yes. Where can I find the regulatory information such as my IMEI number if I cannot turn on my phone? Error messages Insert SIM There is no SIM card in your phone or...
• 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 the Important information.
• Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or excess humidity. • For optimum performance, your Sony Ericsson Product should not be operated in temperatures below -10°C (+14°F) or above +45°C (+113°F). Do not expose the battery to temperatures above +60°C (+140°F).
Sony Ericsson branded may pose increased safety risks. Replace the battery only with another Sony Ericsson battery that has been qualified with the product per the standard IEEE-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
Antenna Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson could damage your phone, reduce performance, and produce SAR levels above the established limits. Do not cover the antenna with your hand as this affects call quality, power levels and can shorten talk and standby times.
Accessible Solutions/Special Needs In the US, compatible Sony Ericsson phones may offer compatibility with TTY terminals (with use of necessary accessory). For more information call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or go to www.sonyericsson-snc.com.
Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors 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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Please note that some of your personal settings, downloads and other information may be lost when your Sony Ericsson Product is repaired or replaced. At present Sony Ericsson may be prevented by applicable law, other regulations or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads.
Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Index activity menu ... 14 alarms ... 56 answering service ... 32 applications ... 60 appointments ... 57 assembly ... 5 audio book ... 18 auto rotate ... 60 backing up and restoring ... 25 battery charging ... 8 inserting ... 6 blog camera ...
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date ... 59 declaration of conformity ... 76 downloading music ... 18 email ... 40 emergency numbers ... 28 entering text ... 15 file manager ... 21 fixed dialling ... 36 flight mode ... 54 games ... 60 Google Maps™ ... 55 groups ...
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microphone ... 28 MMS See picture messages music player ... 17 MusicDJ™ ... 20 My friends ... 41 my numbers ... 35 navigating menus ... 13 notes ... 58 online music, listening ... 19 online video clips, viewing ... 19 pan and zoom, Web pages ...
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T9™ Text Input ... 16 tasks ... 58 templates ... 39 text messages ... 37 theme ... 59 time ... 59 time zone ... 59 TrackID™ ... 19 transferring camera pictures ... 22 music ... 22 sound ... 25 turning on/off Bluetooth™...