Contents Experience more. Discover how...5 Getting started...6 Starting your phone for the first time...6 Getting to know your phone...8 Phone overview...8 Charging the battery...8 Using the Home key...9 Home screen...9 Application screen ...9 Using the touch screen...10 Internet and messaging settings...10 Phone settings overview...11 Music...12 Media Go™...
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TrackID™ technology...23 PlayNow™...24 Multimedia and text messaging...25 Email...26 Bluetooth™ wireless technology...27 Wi-Fi®...28 Web browser...29 Browsing the web...29 Voicemail...30 Locking and protecting your phone...31 IMEI number...31 Troubleshooting...32 My phone is not working as expected...32 Resetting the phone...32 No battery charging icon appears when I start charging the phone. . .32 I cannot use Internet-based services...32 No network coverage...32 Emergency calls only...32...
Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your cell phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/ regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112.
Getting started Some basic getting started instructions are printed on the box supplied with your phone. Below you will also find information to help get you started. To change phone bands Remove the battery cover. Insert a fingernail into the gap between the band and the bottom of the phone, then lift up the band and remove it.
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To import contacts from a SIM card When you start your phone for the first time with a SIM card inserted, the setup guide • prompts you to import your SIM contacts. Tap Import contacts. When you copy contacts between two phones using your SIM card, the amount and the type of information you can transfer for each contact is limited.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Ear speaker 2. Proximity sensor 3. Connector for charger/USB cable 4. Power key/Screen lock 5. Home key Charging the battery Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the phone charger cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone charger.
To charge the phone using the power adapter Connect the phone to a power outlet using the USB cable and the power adapter. • Using the Home key To go to the Home screen • Press the Home key. Home screen The Home screen is your gateway to the main features in your phone.
To open the Application screen There are two ways to open the Application screen: • From the Home screen, drag • Flick upward from any location on the Home screen. To browse the Application screen • From the Application screen, flick right or left. To move an application to a corner of the Application screen From the Home screen, drag Touch and hold an item until application icons appear in each corner of the screen.
www.sonyericsson.com/support. Contact your network operator if you need more information about your subscription settings. Phone settings overview You can customize some phone settings to suit your preferences. For example, you can adjust the Time & date and Phone language settings. To change the phone language From the Home screen, drag Find and tap Settings >...
Music Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to music, audio books, and podcasts. Manage your own playlists, and send your favorite tunes to friends. Install the Media Go™ application on your computer and transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone.
Current track: time remaining Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward View the current play queue Sing a song with the help of on-screen lyrics 10 Share tracks with others by text or email 11 Preview and find your favorite track To play an audio track From the Home screen, tap...
To create .LRC files Computer: Open a blank text file using a text editing program such as Notepad. Enter the text of the lyrics, line by line. Play back the audio file to check the timing of each line and when you want to display it by minutes, seconds, and hundredths of a second.
To fast-forward or rewind a track being previewed When you are previewing a track, tap • To preview tracks in ZAP long mode In the Walkman™ player, tap Tap Long to play the chorus of each track in 15-second segments. Walkman™...
Instant messaging Use the IM (Instant Messaging) application to chat with other people and participate in IM groups to discuss topics that interest you. IM service providers can vary in the features they offer users. Before you can use Instant messaging, you need to have the proper settings on your phone. In some cases, the settings may be already configured on your phone.
Entering text You can enter letters, numbers and special characters using either the slideout QWERTY keyboard or the on-screen keypad. Using the on-screen keypad When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the on-screen keypad appears by default.
Contacts Use the Contacts application to save information about the people you know. Enter their phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and other details. You can keep track of all communication with a particular contact. To add a contact From your Home screen, drag Tap Add contact.
Calling To make an emergency call From the Home screen, tap Enter the emergency number and tap You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted. To dial a phone number From your Home screen, drag Find and tap If the call log appears, tap to enter the dialpad view.
Friends application The Friends application collects communications with your top five friends into one view. All communications – Facebook™ or Twitter™ updates, text and multimedia messages, missed calls – appear on your Home screen. Just tap a friend’s photo on your Home screen to view all communications with him or her.
Connecting your phone to a computer Connect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other file types. You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your phone and computer. Transferring and handling content using a USB cable The most common way to transfer files between your phone and a computer is using a USB cable.
Camera Take photos, record videos, view albums and share your favorite clips and pictures with friends – all with your camera application. Camera controls Zoom in and out (only available in video mode) Camera key. Press to take a photo or record a video clip. Take photos Exit the camera Switch between still and video camera...
TrackID™ technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can also purchase tracks identified by TrackID™. For best results, use TrackID™...
PlayNow™ Use the PlayNow™ application in your phone to browse, purchase and download the latest music, games, ringtones, applications, themes and wallpapers. PlayNow™ is not available in all countries. To start PlayNow™ From the Home screen, drag Find and tap This is an Internet version of this publication.
Multimedia and text messaging To create and send a message From your Home screen, drag Tap New message > Write message. Enter your message text and tap To add a recipient, select a contact from the list that appears. You can also tap the text field, enter a number manually, and then tap Done.
Email Use your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account. Before you get started, you need the correct Internet settings in your phone. See Internet and messaging settings on page 10. To set up an email account in your phone From the Home screen, drag Find and tap Email.
Bluetooth™ wireless technology Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 feet) range, with no solid objects in between.
Wi-Fi® Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. To access the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you first need to search for and connect to an available Wi-Fi® network. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your phone's location.
Web browser Browsing the web View and navigate web pages, bookmark your favorites, create shortcuts, and browse with several windows open at the same time – all with your web browser. To go to a web page Tap the text field to activate the keypad. Enter a web address.
Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To enter your voicemail service number From the Home screen, drag Select Settings >...
Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. To view the IMEI number in your phone From the Home screen, drag Find and tap Settings >...
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. In this case, contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it.
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Index adjusting volume ...13 answering service ...30 applications ...24 audio adjusting volume ...13 playing ...13, 14 battery ...8 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ...27 browsing - see web browser calls ...19 charging ...8 contacts ...18 games ...24 Home screen ...9 Internet web browser ...29 Media Go™...
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