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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson W380a. Enjoy your music wherever you go. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get a suite of tools, free online storage, special offers, news and competitions at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
- Page 2 Accessories – More for your Phone Portable Speakers MPS-70 Small yet powerful speakers that fit in your pocket Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-83 Street-style neck band headset with superior audio performance Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS200 Enjoy wireless music without missing a call These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in every market.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ... 5 Assembly ... 5 Turning on the Phone ... 6 Making and Receiving Calls ... 7 Help in your Phone ... 7 Charging the Battery ... 8 Phone Overview ... 9 Menu Overview ... 11 Navigation ... 13 Shortcuts ... - Page 4 Entertainment ... 39 Stereo Portable Handsfree ... 39 Walkman® Player ... 39 Transferring Music from a Computer ... 41 TrackID™ ... 42 Radio ... 42 PlayNow™ ... 43 Ringtones and Melodies ... 43 MusicDJ™ ... 44 Sound Recorder ... 44 Video Player ...
- Page 5 Sony Ericsson W380a GSM 850/1800/1900 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 information, or improvements to programs and/or...
- Page 6 modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, or otherwise reverse engineer Software. Software may not be leased, assigned, or sublicensed, in whole or in part. Export Regulations: Software, including technical data, is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated regulations, and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries.
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery. To insert the SIM card Remove the battery cover. Slide the SIM card into its holder with the contacts facing down. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. -
Page 8: Turning On The Phone
Turning on the Phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down Select a mode: • Normal – full functionality. • Flight Mode – limited functionality. Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested. Select a language. Select to use the setup wizard. If you make a mistake when you enter your PIN, you can press numbers from the screen. -
Page 9: Making And Receiving Calls
If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, PIN Blocked appears. To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key). See SIM card lock on page 60. Flight mode Flight Mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. -
Page 10: Charging The Battery
To view information about functions • Scroll to a function and select Info, if available. In some cases, under More. To view the phone demonstration • From standby select Menu > Entertainment > Demo Settings download You can download settings to your phone. -
Page 11: Phone Overview
Phone Overview Screen Walkman® player control Selection key Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Back key Memory card slot (under the cover) Internet key Selection key Clear key Navigation key Activity menu key On/off key Silent key This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Getting Started... - Page 12 Gesture control light Camera Music key lock Volume, camera digital zoom buttons External display Fast forward (music key) Play/Pause/Stop (music key) Back (music key) Getting Started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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Page 13: Menu Overview
Menu Overview PlayNow™* Camera File Manager** Calls** Answered This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write New Sent Messages Inbox Saved Messages Email My Friends* RSS Reader Call Voicemail Drafts Templates Outbox Settings... - Page 14 Settings** General Sounds & Alerts Profiles Ring Volume Time & Date Ringtone Language Silent Mode Update Service Increasing Ring Gesture control Vibrating Alert New Events Message Alert Shortcuts Key Sound Flight Mode Security Setup Wizard Phone Status Master Reset * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent. ** You can use the navigation key to scroll between tabs in submenus.
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Page 15: Navigation
Navigation The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. To navigate the phone menus From standby select Menu. Use the navigation key to move through the menus. To scroll between the tabs • Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right. - Page 16 Press and hold down a number key to reach a contact beginning with a specific letter Press a number key and select Press to turn off the ringtone when you receive a call. Press and hold down to set the phone to silent. The alarm signals even if your phone is set to silent Press to change letter case when writing a message.
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Page 17: Shortcuts
Shortcuts You can use keypad shortcuts to go directly to a menu. Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row. To go directly to the seventh menu • From standby select Menu press To use navigation key shortcuts... - Page 18 To insert a memory card Remove the battery cover. Insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down. Getting Started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. To remove a memory card Press the edge to release and remove the memory card.
- Page 19 To view memory card options From standby select Menu Manager > the On Memory Stick Select More. Handling files You can move and copy files between your phone, a computer and a memory card. Files are saved on the memory card first and then in the phone memory.
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Page 20: Phone Language
Phone Language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language From standby select Menu > the General tab > Language Language. Select an option. Entering Text You can use multitap text input or T9™ Text Input to enter text. -
Page 21: Calling
Calling Making and Receiving Calls You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. To make a call From standby enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). Select Call. You can call numbers from the contacts and call list. -
Page 22: Contacts
In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted. Your network operator may therefore have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card. To make an emergency call • From standby enter 112 (the international emergency number) and select Call. To view your local emergency numbers From standby select... - Page 23 If your subscription supports Calling Line Identification (CLI) service, you can assign personal ringtones to contacts. To copy names and numbers to the SIM card From standby select Menu Select More > Options > Copy to SIM. Select an option. When you copy all contacts from your phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced.
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Page 24: Groups
Sending contacts To send a contact From standby select Menu Scroll to a contact and select > Send Contact. Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. Memory status The number of contacts you can save in your phone or on the SIM card depends on available memory. -
Page 25: Speed Dial
To add a call list number to contacts From standby select Calls to a tab. Scroll to the number and select > Save Number. Select New Contact to create a new contact or select an existing contact to add the number to. To clear the call list •... -
Page 26: More Than One Call
To forward calls From standby select Menu > the Calls tab > Forward Scroll to a call type and forward option and select Activate. Enter the number to forward calls to and select OK. More than One Call You can handle more than one call at the same time. -
Page 27: Conference Calls
Receiving a third voice call You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls or joining them into a conference call. Conference Calls With a conference call, you can have a joint conversation with up to five people. To join the two calls •... -
Page 28: Restricted Dialing
Restricted Dialing You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. If you forward incoming calls, you cannot use some restrict calls options. Restrict calls options Standard options are: • All Outgoing – all outgoing calls •... -
Page 29: Business Cards
To check the call time • From standby select Menu > the Calls tab > Time & Cost Timers. Business Cards To add your own business card From standby select Menu Select More > Options Card. Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information. - Page 30 To write and send a text message From standby select Menu > Write New > Text Message. Write the message and select > Contacts Lookup. Select a recipient and select Send. If you send a text message to a group, you will be charged for each member.
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Page 31: Picture Messages
Picture Messages Picture messages can contain text, pictures, slides, sound recordings, signatures and attachments. You can send picture messages to a phone or an email address. Before you use picture messaging You must set an Internet profile and the address of your message server. -
Page 32: Templates
To view a picture message from the inbox From standby select Menu > Inbox. Scroll to the message and select View. To close a picture message • Press To save an item in a picture message • When you view a picture message select More >... -
Page 33: Voice Messages
Email settings must be entered in your > Messaging phone. You can have these settings sent directly to your phone from the Sony Ericsson support site, or you More can enter them manually. Email settings using Internet You can receive settings at www.sonyericsson.com/support. - Page 34 Entering email settings manually You can also enter the email settings manually. To do this, you need to ask your email provider for the settings information: Settings types Examples Connection Type POP3 or IMAP4 Email Address joe.smith@ example.com Incoming Server mail.example.com Username jsmith...
- Page 35 To save an email message From standby select Menu > Email > Inbox. Scroll to the message and select > Save Message > Saved To reply to an email message From standby select Menu > Email > Inbox. Scroll to the message and select >...
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Page 36: My Friends
My Friends You can connect and log in to the My friends server to communicate online with chat messages. Before you use My friends If no settings exist in your phone, you need to enter server settings. Standard settings information supplied by your service provider is: •... -
Page 37: Area And Cell Information
Chat group A chat group can be started by your service provider, by an individual My friends user or by yourself. You can save chat groups by saving a chat invitation or by searching for a specific chat group. To create a chat group From standby select Menu >... -
Page 38: Imaging
Imaging Camera You can take pictures to view, save or send. Zoom out Zoom in Take pictures Screen options Imaging This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. To activate the camera • From standby select To take a picture Activate the camera. -
Page 39: Transferring Pictures
You can view, enhance and organize your pictures on your computer by installing Adobe™ Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition or the Sony Ericsson Media Manager. These are included on the CD that comes with your phone and are available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. -
Page 40: Pictures
To go to a blog address from contacts From standby select Menu Scroll to a contact. Scroll to a Web address and select Pictures You can view, add, edit or delete pictures in File Manager. File types supported are, for example, GIF, JPEG, BMP and PNG. -
Page 41: Entertainment
Entertainment Stereo Portable Handsfree To use the handsfree • Connect the portable handsfree. Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended. Walkman® Player To play music From standby select Menu > WALKMAN. Scroll to a title and select Play. Walkman®... - Page 42 To move between tracks • When you listen to music, press You can lock the music keys with the music key lock. See Music key lock on page 61. Browsing files Music files are saved and categorized. • Artists – list tracks you have transferred using Media Manager.
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Page 43: Transferring Music From A Computer
• Follow the instructions that appear. Transferring Music from a Computer With Sony Ericsson Media Manager, included on the CD with your phone, you can transfer music from CDs, your computer or that you have purchased to the phone memory or a memory card. -
Page 44: Trackid
TrackID™ TrackID™ is a free music recognition service. Search for song titles, artists and album names. To search for song information • When you hear a song through a loudspeaker, from standby select Menu > Entertainment • When the radio is playing select >... -
Page 45: Playnow
To view radio options • When the radio is playing, select More. PlayNow™ You can listen to music before you purchase and download it to your phone. This service is not available in all countries. Contact your network operator for more information. In some countries you can purchase music from some of the world’s top musical artists. -
Page 46: Musicdj
To send a ringtone From standby select Menu Manager > Music > Ringtones. Scroll to a ringtone and select > Send. Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. To receive a ringtone •... -
Page 47: Video Player
To listen to a recording From standby select Menu Manager > Music. Scroll to a recording and Play. Video Player To play videos From standby select Menu > Entertainment > Video Scroll to a title and select Play. Video controls To stop playing videos •... -
Page 48: Connectivity
To set permissions for a Java application From standby select Menu Manager > Applications. Scroll to an application and select More > Permissions. To set the screen size for a Java application From standby select Menu Manager > Applications. Scroll to an application and select More >... - Page 49 To start browsing • From standby select Menu To exit the browser • When you browse the Internet, select More > Exit Browser. To view options • When you browse the Internet, select More. When you browse the Internet You can make a call or send a link when you browse the Internet.
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Page 50: Rss Reader
Downloading You can download files, for example, pictures, themes, games and ringtones from Web pages. To download from a Web page When you browse the Internet, select a file to download. Follow the instructions on the screen. Internet profiles You can select another Internet profile if you have more than one. - Page 51 • Synchronize information with computers. • Use media viewer accessories. • Exchange items and play multiplayer games. We recommend a range within 33 feet (10 meters), with no solid objects in between, for Bluetooth communication. Before you use Bluetooth wireless technology You must turn on the Bluetooth function to communicate with other...
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Page 52: Using The Usb Cable
Phone name You can enter a name for your phone to be shown when other devices find it. To enter a phone name From standby select Menu > the Connectivity tab > > Phone Name. Enter the phone name and select OK. Visibility If you want other Bluetooth devices to be able to discover your phone, you can... - Page 53 and use your phone as a modem using Phone Mode. For more information go to the Getting started section at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Before you use the USB cable You need one of the these operating systems to transfer files using a USB cable: •...
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Page 54: Synchronizing
Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on your computer. See To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 52. To use phone mode Computer: Start PC Suite from Start/ Programs/Sony Ericsson/PC Suite. -
Page 55: Update Service
Synchronization using an Internet service You can synchronize online using an Internet service with your phone. If Internet settings are not in your phone, see Settings on page 46. Before you start to synchronize You must enter settings for remote synchronization and register a synchronization account online with a service provider. -
Page 56: More Features
Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support or click the Sony Ericsson Update service in the PC Suite software if installed on your computer. See To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 52. Select a region and country. Follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 57: Alarms
To snooze the alarm • When the alarm sounds, sweep your hand back and forth once in front of the camera lens. The distance between your hand and the camera lens must be 0-3 inches (0-7 cm). To turn gesture control on •... - Page 58 To add an appointment From standby select Menu > Calendar. Select a date. Scroll to New Appointmnt Add. Enter the information and confirm each entry. Select Save. To view an appointment From standby select Menu > Calendar. Select a date. Scroll to an appointment and select View.
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Page 59: Tasks
Shortcut Back a week Back a month Back a year Today’s date Next week Next month Next year Calendar settings To view calendar options From standby select Menu > Calendar. Select More. Tasks You can add new tasks or reuse existing tasks. -
Page 60: Timer, Stopwatch And Calculator
To add a note From standby select Menu > Notes. Select New Note > Add. Write a note and select Save. To show a note in standby From standby select Menu > Notes. Scroll to a note and select > Show in Standby. -
Page 61: Profiles
To add a code From standby select Menu > Code Memo. Enter a passcode and select > Add. Enter a name associated with the code and select Continue. Enter the code and select Done. To change a passcode From standby select Menu >... -
Page 62: Time And Date
You cannot rename the Normal profile. To reset all profiles From standby select Menu > the General tab > Profiles. Scroll to a profile and select > Reset Profiles. Time and Date To set the time From standby select Menu >... -
Page 63: Imei Number
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. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. To use the phone lock >... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Common Questions I have problems with memory capacity or the phone is working slowly Restart your phone every day to free memory or do a Master... -
Page 65: Error Messages
See Help in your Phone on page 7 or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to order settings and follow the instructions on the screen. See Settings on page 46. How do I turn on and off T9 text input when writing a text message? When you enter text, press and hold down You will see “T9”... - Page 66 The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location. Emerg. Calls Only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it.
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Page 67: 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. - Page 68 Hong Kong/ Hrvatska India/ Indonesia Ireland Italia Lietuva Magyarország Malaysia México Nederland New Zealand Norge Österreich Pakistan Philippines/Pilipinas Polska Portugal România Россия Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Singapore Slovensko South Africa Suomi Sverige Türkiye Україна United Kingdom United States Venezuela Important Information This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. 8203 8863 questions.HK@support.sonyericsson.com 062 000 000...
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Page 69: 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 authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not close your product with an object inserted between keypad and display if you have a clamshell phone;... -
Page 70: Personal Medical Devices
Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards. Battery We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use your phone for the first time. - Page 71 (with the necessary accessory). For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at www.sonyericsson-snc.com. Important Information...
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Page 72: Disposing Of The Battery
Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Call Center for information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available. -
Page 73: Limited Warranty
LOUDNESS WARNING: 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 phone. Sony Ericsson recommends using only Sony Ericsson original audio accessories. -
Page 74: Our Warranty
Sony Ericsson authorized dealer specifying the date of purchase and serial number**, is presented with the Product to be repaired or replaced. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the Product from the dealer. -
Page 75: Fcc Statement
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 76: Index
Index activity menu ... 15 alarms ... 55 answering service ... 23 applications ... 45 appointments ... 55 assembly ... 5 automatic redialing ... 19 battery charging ... 8 inserting ... 5 use and care ... 68 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ... 48 business cards ... - Page 77 email ... 31 emergency calls ... 19 entering text multitap ... 18 T9™ Text Input ... 18 error messages ... 63 file manager ... 15 fixed dialing ... 26 flight mode ... 7 games ... 45 gesture control ... 54 groups ...
- Page 78 music key lock ... 61 music keys ... 39 music player ... 39 MusicDJ™ ... 44 My friends ... 34 my numbers ... 25 navigating menus ... 13 notes ... 57 PC Suite ... 52 phone language ... 18 lock ... 61 phone overview ...
- Page 79 tasks ... 57 text ... 18 text message ... 27 themes ... 60 time ... 60 timer ... 58 TrackID™ ... 42 transfer method Bluetooth™ technology ... 48 USB ... 50 transferring files ... 50 music ... 41 transferring pictures ... 37 troubleshooting ...