Sony Ericsson Walkman W580i User Manual

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Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson W580i. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get free online storage and special offers at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 2 Added dimensions – Accessories from Sony Ericsson Portable Speakers MPS-60 Small yet powerful speakers that fit in your pocket. Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-85 Designed for powerful sound Music Cable MMC-70 Connects your music mobile phone to your stereo system. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting ... 63 Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? Important information ... 66 Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, service and support, safe and efficient use, end user license agreement, warranty, declaration of conformity. Index ... 77...
Page 4 Sony Ericsson GSM 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 information, or improvements to programs and/or...
Page 5: Contents
Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. End-user license agreement for Sun™ Java™ J2ME™. Restrictions: Software is confidential copyrighted information of Sun and title to all copies is retained by Sun and/or its licensors.
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started Assembly, SIM card, battery, turning on, help, calls Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a new SIM card and the battery. SIM card and battery To insert SIM card and battery Turn off the phone. Remove the battery cover by sliding the battery release latch down.
Page 7: Turning On The Phone
If talk time or standby time becomes noticeably shorter, replace the battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 69 Battery. Turning on the phone Charge the phone and insert the SIM card before turning the phone on. Use the setup wizard to prepare for use.
Page 8: Help In The Phone
If you use Settings Download, you must agree to register the phone at No personal data will be transferred to or processed by Sony Ericsson. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. To view information about functions •...
Page 9: Flight Mode
Flight mode You can use your phone in: • Normal Mode for full functionality. • Flight Mode with limited functionality. Flight Mode, network, radio and Bluetooth transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. You can, for example, play music, but not make calls in an airplane.
Page 10: Getting To Know The Phone
Getting to know the phone Phone overview, icons, menus, entering letters, activity menu, File manager, Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Phone overview Some icons on keys may differ. Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. 13 14...
Page 11 Selection keys Camera shortcut on navigation key Back key Walkman® key Clear key Navigation key Activity menu key Silent key Volume keys, camera zoom Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable On/off key Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) slot Lanyard holder Microphone Camera lens Battery cover...
Page 12: Menu Overview
Menu overview* PlayNow™* Fitness Running Walking Results Settings File Manager** Camera Album Music Pictures Videos Themes Web Pages Games Applications Fitness Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write New...
Page 13 Calls** Answered Settings*** General Sounds & Alerts Profiles Ring Volume Time & Date Ringtone Language Silent Mode Update Service** Light Effects Voice Control Increasing Ring New Events Vibrating Alert Shortcuts Message Alert Flight Mode Key Sound Security Setup Wizard Phone Status Master Reset * Menus and desktop items may vary by service provider.
Page 14 Navigation The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right and selecting an option. Go to the main menu or select highlighted items Move through menus and tabs Select options shown immediately above these keys on the screen Go back one level in the menus.
Page 15 From standby press and hold down any of these keys to reach a contact beginning with the matching letter. From standby press a number key and select Turn off the ringtone when receiving a call. Press and hold down to set the phone to silent. The alarm signals even if the phone is set to silent.
Page 16: Status Bar
Status bar Some of the icons that may appear: Icon Description GSM network signal strength EDGE is available GPRS is available Battery status Battery charging, appears with battery status icon Missed incoming call Text message received Email message received Picture message received Voice message received Ongoing call Handsfree is connected...
Page 17: Entering Letters And Characters
To change the phone language Menu } Settings From standby select } General } Language } Phone Language. Select a language. Most SIM cards automatically set the menu language to the country where you bought your SIM card. If not, the predefined language is English.
Page 18: File Manager
Next word prediction When writing a message, you can use T9 Text Input to predict the next word, if previously used in a sentence. To turn next word prediction on/off When entering letters, select } Writing Options } Next Word Pred. Select.
Page 19 Memory card options You can check memory status or format a memory card to delete all information. To view memory card options Menu } File From standby select Manager } On Memory Stick Select More. File manager menu tabs The File manager is divided into three tabs.
Page 20: Calling
To create a subfolder Menu } File From standby select Manager. Scroll to a folder and select } New Folder. Enter a name for the folder. Select to save the folder. To select one or more files Menu } File From standby select Manager.
Page 21: Options
To set the loudspeaker • More } Turn On During a call, select Speaker Turn Off Speaker. Do not hold the phone to your ear when using the loudspeaker. This could damage your hearing. To adjust the ear volume • Press to increase or to decrease the volume.
Page 22: Options
To add a phone contact Menu } Contacts From standby select } New Contact } Add. Enter the name and select OK. Enter the number and select OK. Select a number option. Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information. To enter symbols such as @, select } Add Symbol, scroll to a symbol...
Page 23 To send a contact Menu } From standby select Select a contact. More } Send Select Contact. Select a transfer method. To send all contacts Menu } From standby select More } Options } Advanced Select } Send All Contacts. Select a transfer method.
Page 24: Options
Call list Information about recent calls. To call a number from the call list Menu } Calls From standby select and scroll to a tab. Scroll to a name or number and select Call. To add a call list number to contacts Menu } Calls From standby select and select a tab.
Page 25 To activate voice dialing and record commands Menu } Settings From standby select } Voice Control General } Voice Dialing } Activate } Yes } New Voice Cmd. and select a contact. If the contact has more than one number, use numbers.
Page 26: Options
Follow the instructions on the screen and select Continue. Select where Magic Word is used. Voice answering When using a handsfree, you can answer or reject incoming calls with your voice. To activate voice answering and record voice answer commands Menu } Settings From standby select } Voice Control...
Page 27: Options
To activate a call forward Menu } Settings From standby select } Forward Calls Select a call type, forward option, then select Activate. Enter the phone number to forward your calls to. Select OK. More than one call Handle more than one call at the same time.
Page 28: Options
To join two calls into a conference call • During the call, select Calls. To add a new member During the call, select to put the joined calls on hold. More } Add Call Select the next person to add to the conference call.
Page 29: Options
Restrict calls You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. If you forward incoming calls, you cannot activate some restrict calls options. To use a call restriction Menu } Settings From standby select } Manage Calls Calls } Restrict...
Page 30: Messaging
To use tone signals More } Enable During the call, press Tones. Press keypad numbers to send tones. Press to clear the screen. Notepad Use the screen as a notepad to enter a phone number during a call. Disable tones prior to using the notepad to prevent them from sounding during the call.
Page 31 To enter a service center number From standby select Menu } Messaging } Settings } Text Message } Service Center. If there is no number shown, select Edit } New Service Center the number, including the international “+” prefix and country/region code. Select Save.
Page 32 Saving and deleting text messages Received text messages are saved in the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, delete messages or move them to the SIM card. To save a message on the SIM card From standby select Menu } Messaging } Inbox,...
Page 33 To select an Internet profile and message server From standby select Menu } Messaging } Settings } Picture Message } MMS Profile. Select a profile and then } Message Server, then Profile. To create and send a picture message From standby select Menu } Messaging } Write New } Picture...
Page 34: Voice Messages
To set picture message options From standby select Menu } Messaging } Settings } Picture Message. Scroll to an option and select Edit. To set message options for a specific message When the message is written and a recipient is chosen, select Advanced.
Page 35 Email settings must be entered into your phone. The easiest way is to have settings sent directly to your phone via the Sony Ericsson web site or you can enter the settings manually. Email settings via Internet You can receive them from www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Page 36 To write and send an email message From standby select Menu } Messaging } Email } Write Select Edit to enter more recipients. Select an option and a recipient. When ready, select Done. Press to select Subject:, select OK. To edit the subject, select Edit. Press to select Text:.
Page 37 transferred and may result in increased charges. Contact your service provider for pricing. To turn on push email notification From standby select Menu } Messaging } Email } Scroll to an account to edit and select More } Edit Account } Advanced Settings } Push Email.
Page 38: Imaging
To change your own status From standby select Menu } Messaging } My Friends My Status tab. Update your status information. Chat group A chat group can be started by your service provider, by a My friends user or by yourself. To create a chat group From standby select Menu...
Page 39: Transferring Pictures
To adjust brightness • Use the volume keys ( on the side of the phone. Camera and video options • When the camera or video is activated, press More for a list of options. For more information about options, see the Camera Getting started guide at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Page 40: Pictures And Video Clips
Pictures and video clips You can view, add, edit, or delete pictures in the file manager. File types supported are, GIF, JPEG, WBMP, BMP, PNG and SVG-Tiny. Using pictures You can add a picture to a contact, use it during startup, or as a screen saver.
Page 41: Entertainment
Entertainment Handsfree, Walkman®, Shake control, radio, TrackID™, PlayNow™, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™, themes, games and more Stereo portable handsfree To use the handsfree Connect the portable handsfree to your phone to use it for calls, listening to music, or the radio. Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call ends.
Page 42 To exit the WALKMAN® • Press and hold down To play videos From standby select Menu } Entertainment } Video Scroll to a title and select Play. Transferring music Transfer music from your own CD, digital music library or purchase music from the Internet.
Page 43 You can obtain CD information (artist, track, etc.) via Disc2Phone if you are connected to the Internet and extracting music from a CD. Do not remove the USB cable from the phone or computer during transfer, as this may corrupt a Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) or the phone memory.
Page 44 To remove files from a playlist From standby select Menu } WALKMAN } More } My Scroll to a playlist and select Open. Scroll to a file and press To view playlist options Scroll to a playlist and select for options. For more information about Music player options, see the Music player Getting started guide with additional information...
Page 45: Ringtones And Melodies
Radio Do not use the phone as a radio in areas where prohibited. Listen to FM radio with RDS (Radio Data System) functionality. The handsfree works as an antenna. Connect the handsfree to your phone before using. The radio can also be used as an alarm signal % 58 Alarms.
Page 46 To set ringtone volume Menu } Settings From standby select Sounds & Alerts Volume. Press to change the volume. Select Save. To set the vibrating alert Menu } Settings From standby select Sounds & Alerts Alert. Select an option. To send a ringtone Menu } File From standby select Manager } Music }...
Page 47: Sound Recorder
To receive a melody • Select a transfer method and follow the instructions that appear. You are not allowed to exchange copyright-protected material. VideoDJ™ You can create and edit your own video clips by using video clips, pictures and text. To create a video clip From standby select Menu...
Page 48 Games Your phone contains several games. You can also download games. Help texts are available for most games. To start a game From standby select Menu } Entertainment } Games. Select a game. To end a game • Press and hold down Applications You can download and run Java™...
Page 49: Fitness Application
Information provided by use of Fitness applications is approximate. Sony Ericsson makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the accuracy of the Fitness applications. Any serious health and fitness concerns should be referred to a health care professional.
Page 50: Options
Training setup You can use options to enhance your training. Training setup options • Lap Distance – base your training session on a specific lap distance to keep track of the time spent per lap. • Lap Time – base you training session on a specific time interval to track the distance covered per interval.
Page 51 To calibrate the phone Menu } Fitness From standby select } Settings } Advanced Select Start. Walk a known distance (at least 100 meters). Select Stop. Enter the covered distance and press OK. Unit settings Set units for speed, distance and calories.
Page 52: Connectivity
Connectivity Settings, using Internet, RSS, synchronizing, Bluetooth™ device, infrared, USB cable, update service Settings If settings are not already entered, make sure your phone supports data transfer. You can download settings via the setup wizard in your phone or from a computer at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Page 53 Downloading You can download files, for example, pictures, themes, games and ringtones from Web pages. To download from the Sony Ericsson Web page • Select a file to download and follow the instructions that appear. Internet profiles You can select another Internet profile if you have more than one.
Page 54: Rss Reader
This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Sony Ericsson PC Suite software You can install synchronization software for your computer found in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on the CD included with your phone. The software includes help information. You can also visit www.sonyericsson.com/support...
Page 55 Enter the following: • Server Address – server URL. • Username – account username. • Password – account password. • Connection – select an Internet profile. • Applications – mark applications to synchronize. • Application Settings application and enter a database name, and if required, username and password.
Page 56 To turn the Bluetooth™ function on • Menu } Settings From standby select Connectivity } Turn Pairing devices with your phone You must enter a passcode to set up a secure link between your phone and the device. Enter the same passcode on the device when prompted.
Page 57: Transferring Files Using The Usb Cable
Contacts Select an option. File transfer You can synchronize, transfer files, use the phone as modem and more using Bluetooth communication % 52 Sony Ericsson PC Suite software. } Bluetooth Transferring files using the USB cable Phone. You can connect your phone to a computer, via the USB cable.
Page 58 File transfer You can drag and drop files between phone and computer in Microsoft Windows Explorer. Use Sony Disc2Phone (music transfer) or Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (picture transfer/storage). These applications can only be used with file transfer mode. Only use the USB cable that comes with the phone, and connect the USB cable directly to your computer.
Page 59: Update Service
To use phone mode Computer: Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from the CD that came with your phone. Computer: Start PC Suite from Start/ Programs/Sony Ericsson/PC Suite. Connect the USB cable to the phone and the computer. Phone: Select Phone Mode.
Page 60: More Features
More features Alarm clock, calendar, tasks, profiles, time and date, SIM card lock Alarms You can set the alarm signal as a sound or radio. To set an alarm Menu } Organizer From standby select Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Time: and select Edit.
Page 61 To reuse an existing appointment Menu } Organizer From standby select Calendar. Select a date. Scroll to an appointment and select View. More } Select Edit. Edit the appointment and confirm each entry. Select Save. To send an appointment Menu } Organizer From standby select } Calendar.
Page 62 To set when reminders should sound Menu } Organizer From standby select Tasks. Select a task. More } Select Reminders. Select an option. A reminders option set in tasks affects a reminders option set in the calendar. Notes You can make notes and save them. You can also show a note in standby.
Page 63: Sim Card Lock
Profiles Profiles adapt your phone to different situations, for example, while in a meeting. Some profiles, such as ring volume, adjust automatically. To select a profile Menu } Settings From standby select General Profiles. Select a profile. To view and edit a profile •...
Page 64: Phone Lock
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. PIN. To set the phone lock From standby select } Phone Protection } Select an alternative.
Page 65: Troubleshooting
To set automatic key lock Menu } Settings From standby select } Security } Locks General } Automatic Key lock. Startup screen The startup screen appears when you turn your phone on % 38 Using pictures. To select a startup screen Menu } Settings From standby select } Startup...
Page 66 To reset the phone Menu } Settings From standby select } Master General Select an option. When instructions appear, select Continue. If you select Reset All, content such as melodies and pictures that you have downloaded, received or edited is also deleted.
Page 67 I cannot synchronize or transfer data between my phone and my computer, when using the USB cable provided The cable has not been properly installed and detected on your computer. The software that came with your phone has not been properly installed on the computer.
Page 68: Important Information
The phone is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably the 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.
Page 69 • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners. • Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. Learn more about the warranty conditions in this User guide. On www.sonyericsson.com, under the support section in the language of your choice, you will find the latest support tools and information, such as software updates, Knowledge base, Phone setup and additional help when you require it.
Page 70 India 1800 11 1800 (Toll free number) 39011111 (from mobile phone) Indonesia 021-2701388 Ireland 1850 545 888 Italy 06 48895206 Lithuania 8 700 55030 Malaysia 1-800-889900 Mexico 01 800 000 4722 (international toll free number) Netherlands 0900 899 8318 New Zealand 0800-100150 Norway 815 00 840...
Page 71: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards.
Page 72: Personal Medical Devices
The battery should only be charged in temperatures between +5°C (+41°F) and +45°C (+113°F). Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. Using other batteries and chargers could be dangerous.
Page 73 15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 74: Disposing Of The Battery
Accessories Sony Ericsson recommends use of Sony Ericsson original accessories for safe and efficient use of its products. Use of third-party accessories may decrease performance or pose a risk to your health...
Page 75: End User License Agreement
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 76 Sony Ericsson Product such as downloads, calendar and contacts before handing in your Sony Ericsson Product for repair or replacement. CONDITIONS This Limited Warranty is valid only if the original...
Page 77 Product is sold in such country by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please...
Page 78: Fcc Statement
Important information This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our...
Page 79: Index
Index Activity menu ... 16 alarms ... 58 answering service ... 22 applications ... 46 appointments ... 58 battery ... 4 blog ... 37 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ... 53 buttons, see keys calendar ... 58 call forward ... 24 call list ... 22 call numbers in message ...
Page 80 handsfree ... 9, 22, 39 help ... 6 hiding number ... 28 icons ... 14 Internet ... 50 Java™ ... 51 keys ... 12 lock phone ... 62 SIM card ... 61 long messages ... 30 magic word ... 23 memory status ...
Page 81 radio ... 43 redialing ... 18 ringtones ... 43–44 RSS reader ... 52 sending melodies and ringtones ... 44 notes ... 60 setup wizard ... 5 Shake control ... 39 shortcuts ... 14 SIM card contact numbers ... 20 copying to/from ... 21 lock and unblock ...

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