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Sony Ericsson Z208 User Manual

Sony Ericsson Z208 User Manual

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Contents
Getting started .............................................. 3
Getting to know your phone ........................ 6
Personalizing your phone.......................... 20
Calling.......................................................... 28
Setting up WAP ........................................... 43
Messaging ................................................... 48
Using WAP................................................... 54
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
More features .............................................. 57
Security........................................................ 60
Troubleshooting.......................................... 62
Additional information................................ 65
Icons............................................................. 73
Index............................................................. 76
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Text messaging Using WAP... 54 WAP browser, bookmarks This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Sony Ericsson Z208 More features ... 57 Alarm clock, stopwatch, calculator, calendar, games Security... 60 SIM card lock, phone lock Troubleshooting...

  • Page 2: Sony Ericsson

    Sony Ericsson GSM 900/1800/1900 Fourth edition (April 2004) This user guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this user guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/ or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Please consult your network operator for more information about your subscription. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Note: Sony Ericsson advises users to back up their personal data information. The SIM card...

  • Page 4: Sim Card And Battery Information

    SIM card and battery information Always turn off the phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove a SIM card. Getting started This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. To insert the SIM card and charge the battery 1.

  • Page 5: Navigating The Menus

    without entering a PIN. See “Emergency calls” on page 29 for more information. If you make a mistake while entering your PIN, delete the number by pressing Note: If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked and the message PIN blocked appears.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Key functions, quick keys, entering letters Key functions - phone closed Volume Increase or decrease the keys speaker volume during a call. Enter the status menu in standby. Press twice to reject an incoming call. Press once to turn off the ring signal when receiving a call.
  • Page 7 Key functions - phone open This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Speaker Main display Make and answer calls. Select a menu, submenu or an option. Navigation key. Press to enter the desktop menus.

  • Page 8: Quick Keys

    Quick keys Useful key combinations (using shortcuts) are described below. To... When in standby: make an emergency call enter the international emergency number and press enter the menus press the navigation key enter the first submenu in press My shortcuts enter Find and call press enter Call list...
  • Page 9 To... During a call: put a call on hold press retrieve a call press To... When in the menus: move through menus or use the navigation key or lists press a volume key. enter a quick options menu press or help, if available delete an item press go back to standby...

  • Page 10: Using Shortcuts

    Using shortcuts A quicker way to move through the menus is to use shortcuts. Enter the menus by pressing simply press the navigation key to enter the menu. To get back to standby, press and hold You can quickly and easily reach the settings you use most by placing them in the menu My shortcuts.
  • Page 11 Menu overview Calls WAP services Missed calls Sony Ericsson Call list Bookmarks Manage calls Push inbox Time and cost Enter address Next call Resume Options Select profile Advanced Options Organizer Connectivity Calendar Online services* Alarms Infrared port Timer GSM Networks Stopwatch Data comm.

  • Page 12: Chinese Input

    Entering letters and characters You can enter letters, for example, when you add names to the phonebook, write text messages or enter WAP addresses. Apart from the way you normally enter letters in your phone, using multitap input, you can use T9™ Text Input for entering text messages, if the input language you select supports this.

  • Page 13: General Instructions

    Switching between Chinese input methods In the Chinese editing mode, you can select and switch quickly to another input method by pressing and holding Switching between Chinese and English input In the Chinese editing mode, you can select and switch quickly to another input language by pressing and holding General instructions Regardless of which input method you choose, your...

  • Page 14: Stroke Categories

    Stroke categories The 5 stroke categories and the mapping of stroke letters on the keypad are defined in the table below: Number Stroke Basic Category Stroke Stroke Name Over Lift Down Down-Hook Short Slope Down Long Left Slope 八 九 丹 Over Slope Short left Slope Right Slope...
  • Page 15 Number Stroke Basic Category Stroke Stroke Name Over-Left Slope 又 之 登 Over-Down- Over-Left Slope Over-Left Slope- Curved-Hook Over-Down- Over-Hook Over-Down- Over-Down Curved-Hook Over-Down- Curved-Hook Over-Down-Over 投 沿 船 Over-Down-Lift ? (Wild card key) This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Example of using the Wild card key Character The Wild card key...
  • Page 16 For example, to enter “ 信息 1. Enter “ ”, “ ” and “ ”. 2. Move the cursor to “ 信 ”, 3. Select “ 息 ”. 4. Press again. Pinyin input Press the keys containing the required Pinyin letters, and the phone will make various proposals on the display, according to the pronunciation rules of Mandarin.

  • Page 17: To Enter Letters Using Multitap Text Input

    Multitap text input When saving names in the phonebook or when writing WAP addresses, you enter letters using multitap text input. You press each key as many times as needed to show the letter you want. Note: Multitap input only applies when Latin characters are selected as input language.

  • Page 18: T9™ Text Input

    T9™ Text Input You can use T9™ Text Input when writing text messages. The T9™ Text Input method uses a built- in dictionary to recognize the most commonly used words for each sequence of key presses. This way, you press each key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key.
  • Page 19 The list of options Press when writing to enter a list of options. The list may contain some or all of the following options: • Add symbol – Symbols and punctuation marks such as ? and , are shown. Move between the symbols by using the navigation key.

  • Page 20: Personalizing Your Phone

    Personalizing your phone Choose ring signal, theme and other settings Themes You can change the appearance of the display, for example, the colours and wallpaper, by using themes. Your phone comes with a number of preset themes. To select a theme Scroll to Fun &...

  • Page 21: Exchanging Pictures

    To select a picture as wallpaper 1. Scroll to Settings, , Display, Select picture, 2. Select a picture, To turn the wallpaper on or off Scroll to Settings, , Display, Activate, Exchanging pictures You can send and receive pictures via IR and in text messages.
  • Page 22 Managing ring signals and melodies Exposure to a loud ring volume may damage hearing. Answer the call or lower the volume before placing the phone to your ear. To select a ring signal Scroll to Settings, , Sounds & alerts, Ring signals, To set the ring signal volume 1.

  • Page 23: Menu Language

    To send a melody 1. Scroll to Fun & Games, , My sounds, 2. Select a melody and press 3. Select Send, 4. Select a transfer method. To receive a sound or melody via Infrared 1. From standby, press , scroll to Turn on infrared, 2.

  • Page 24: Time Settings

    Display light The display light can be set to Automatic, Off or On. In automatic mode, the display light is turned off a few seconds after you press the last key. Note: If set to On, the display light consumes extra battery power and reduces standby time.

  • Page 25: Flip Functions

    Advanced time settings Under Advanced in the Settings/Time and date menu, you can set time zone and daylight saving time. Changing these, changes the time accordingly, if your network operator supports this service. When your phone changes network, and the time sent out from the network operator deviates from the time in your phone, you are asked whether you want to update the time if you have turned on Auto time...

  • Page 26: Edit Profile

    To add a function to my shortcuts 1. Scroll to My shortcuts, , Edit shortcuts, 2. Select a function from the list by pressing 3. Enter the position number you want for this function in your menu and press 4. Press to save and exit the list.

  • Page 27: Master Reset

    Master reset You can reset all the settings in the phone to the way they were when you bought your phone by selecting Reset settings. If Reset settings is selected, some settings in the phone will be lost. If you also want to delete all phonebook entries, messages and other personal data, select Reset all instead.

  • Page 28: Automatic Re-Dialling

    Calling Use the phonebook, call options Making calls Before you can make or receive any calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. See “SIM card and battery information” on page 4. Tip: You can call numbers from the call list and the phonebook.

  • Page 29: International Calls

    International calls It is useful to enter the + sign and country/region code for all numbers in the phonebook as they can then be easily used whether home or abroad. To make international calls 1. Press and hold until a + sign appears in the display.

  • Page 30: Call List

    Answer or reject calls If you receive a call when the phone is closed, the phone rings and a phone icon appears in the external display. If the phone is open, Answer? appears in the main display. To answer a call •...
  • Page 31 Phonebook Your phone has a phonebook in which you can save numbers and accompanying names (an entry). This means that you can retrieve a number from the phonebook instead of entering the number again. Saving a number When you want to save a phone number, you use the Add number function in the phonebook menu.
  • Page 32 To add a ring signal to a phonebook entry 1. Scroll to Phonebook, , Personal rings, 2. Select Add new?, press 3. Press to go to the phonebook, 4. This takes you to Personal rings. Select a ring signal and press Calling a number saved in the phonebook You use the Find and call function to call a number that you have saved in the phonebook.

  • Page 33: Phonebook Memories

    To turn the Ask to save function on or off 1. Scroll to Phonebook, , Options, Ask to save, 2. Select On or Off and press Keeping the phonebook up to date You can change and delete names and numbers from the phonebook.
  • Page 34 Choosing where to save an entry When you save an entry and are asked to enter the position number, you can do the following: • To save the number in the first empty position suggested, press • To save the number in another position, press to delete the position number, enter a new position number and press •...
  • Page 35 To copy entries to the phone Scroll to Phonebook, , Options, Copy from SIM. Groups You can create a group of phonebook entries. You can then send a text message to all members of that group at the same time. See “Text messages (SMS)” on page 48.

  • Page 36: Call Cost

    To check the call time and reset timer • Scroll to Calls, , Time and cost, Call timers and select an option, • Select Reset timers to reset the call time meter. Call cost For cost information you need to check with your network operator or service provider if you can subscribe to such a service, where call cost (or the number of...

  • Page 37: Diverting Calls

    To set a credit limit 1. Scroll to Calls, , Time and cost, , Set credit, 2. Enter your PIN2, 3. Select Change, 4. Enter an amount, See “Security” on page 60 for more information about PIN2. Diverting calls If you cannot answer incoming voice or data calls, you can divert them to another number, for example your answering service.

  • Page 38: Conference Calls

    More than one call You can handle more than one call simultaneously. For example, you can put an ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call, and then switch between the two calls. You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls.

  • Page 39: Restricted Dialling

    Note: There may be additional charges for calls involving multiple parties. Contact your service provider for more information. Creating a conference call To create a conference call, you must first have one ongoing call and one call on hold. To join the two calls into a conference call Scroll to Ongoing call, , Join calls, To add a new participant...

  • Page 40: Closed User Groups

    • All incoming – All incoming calls. • Inc. when roam – All incoming calls when you are abroad (when roaming). To turn a call restriction on or off 1. Scroll to Calls, , Manage calls, Restrict calls, 2. Select an option, 3.

  • Page 41: Accept Calls

    To add a group 1. Scroll to Calls, , Manage calls, Closed groups, , Edit list, 2. Scroll to Add new?, 3. Enter the name of the user group, 4. Enter the index number, . You get the index number from your operator. To activate a group 1.
  • Page 42 To send and clear tones • Press the number keys 0-9, • To clear the display after a call, press Notepad You can use the phone to make a note of a phone number during a call. When you press the number keys, the person you are talking to hears tone signals.

  • Page 43: Setting Up Wap

    To use the wizard for setting up WAP 1. Scroll to WAP services, , homepage (for example Sony Ericsson), . The wizard now starts if no WAP settings exist. 2. Enter and save settings when asked, press to confirm.
  • Page 44 Advanced setting information Some advanced settings that are described in the following texts may not be mandatory, please consult your network operator or service provider for more information. A data account includes connection settings for access to a server at your service provider, for example via WAP or via e-mail.
  • Page 45 • Password – your password to log on to the external data network. • 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. •...
  • Page 46 Preferred service You can set GPRS or GSM as the preferred service. Note: To see the status of GPRS coverage and connection, in standby, look at the triangle above the signal strength indicator. If the triangle is filled GPRS is available, otherwise it is not. To select preferred mode Scroll to Connectivity, , Data comm.,...

  • Page 47: Trusted Certificates

    To use advanced profile settings If you select Advanced you can do the following: • Chg homepage – Enter the address of the WAP site you want as the homepage. • Second account – Select an alternative data account, if the first in Connect using fails. •...

  • Page 48: Messaging

    To check the certificates in your phone Scroll to WAP services, , Options, , Security, , Trusted certif., Messaging This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Messaging , Common, Text messaging Service numbers The number to your service centre is provided by your operator.

  • Page 49: Text Formatting

    To send a text message 1. Scroll to Messaging, , Write new, 2. Enter your message and press letters and characters” on page 12. 3. Enter the recipient’s phone number or retrieve it from the phonebook by pressing 4. Press to send the message.

  • Page 50: Long Messages

    Long messages A text message can contain up to 160 latin characters or 70 Chinese characters. You can send a longer message by linking two or more messages. Please note that you are charged for the number of linked messages. To turn long messages on Scroll to Messaging, , Options,...

  • Page 51: Message Counter

    To create a template 1. Scroll to Messaging, , Templates, Add new?, 2. Enter the message and press the template. To use a template Select a template from the Templates list in the Messaging menu, and proceed as described in “To send a text message”...

  • Page 52: To Forward A Message

    To reply to a message 1. When you have read the message, press 2. Select Reply in the option list and press 3. Select the message you want to send as a reply and press . You can choose between: Write new, Include this msg or Templates.

  • Page 53: Area Information

    Area information The ordinary Short Message Service is a personal service that carries your private messages. Area Information is another type of text message that is sent to all subscribers in a certain network area. This information could, for example, be a local traffic report or the phone number of a local taxi company.

  • Page 54: Using Wap

    Scroll to WAP services, , Select profile, Then select one of the following: • Open your homepage, for example, Sony Ericsson. • Go to one of your bookmarks. Select Bookmarks, • Enter the address of a WAP site. Select Enter address,...

  • Page 55: Using Bookmarks

    “Memory status” on page 61 for more information. To download from wap.SonyEricsson.com 1. Scroll to WAP services, , Bookmarks, Sony Ericsson, 2. Select what you want to download and follow the instructions that appear, Using WAP...

  • Page 56: Wap Push Messages

    WAP push messages You can receive push messages via WAP Services. This means that a service provider sends WAP content (information) to your phone without you having to do anything. You can, for example, get updated news or new WAP settings from your service provider.

  • Page 57: More Features

    It is advisable to clear any sensitive information about previously visited WAP services. This is to avoid a security risk if your phone is misplaced, lost or stolen. Note: See “WAP security settings” on page 47 for more information regarding security and certificates.
  • Page 58 To cancel the alarm Scroll to Organizer, , Alarms, Recurrent alarm, , Cancel, To select an alarm signal Scroll to Settings, , Sounds & alerts, Alarm signal, Stopwatch The stopwatch is turned off when you answer an incoming call or when you exit the stopwatch menu. To use the stopwatch Scroll to Organizer, , Stopwatch,...
  • Page 59 To add a task 1. Scroll to Organizer, , Calendar, 2. Select Add task?, 3. Enter a description, 4. Enter the start/end dates and times, 5. Scroll to Continue?, 6. Set a reminder, if required, or select None and press to save.

  • Page 60: Security

    Security SIM card lock, phone lock SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards, the phone still works with the new SIM card. PIN and PUK code Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase.

  • Page 61: Phone Lock

    Editing the phone lock code It is important that you remember your new code. If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To edit your phone lock code Scroll to Settings,...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    To check memory for text messages Scroll to Messaging, , SMS memory, Memory full Free memory by deleting unused files or information. To delete saved files or information Some factory default files and information cannot be deleted. • Select a file or information, press •...

  • Page 63: Error Messages

    Menu language If the display shows a language that you do not understand, you can always set the following from standby: • Press 0000 for English menus. • Press 8888 for automatic, local menus. • Press 0008 for Chinese menus. Grey menu options Grey text indicates a function that is temporarily unavailable, for example, due...
  • Page 64 Codes do not match When you want to change a security code (for example your PIN) you have to confirm the new code by entering it again. The two codes that you have entered do not match. See “SIM card lock” on page 60.

  • Page 65: Additional Information

    3. Insert the notches of the new front cover into the corresponding slots on the phone. Slide and push the front cover up until it locks into place. Sony Ericsson Consumer web site On www.SonyEricsson.com.cn there is a support section where help and tips are only a few clicks away.

  • Page 66: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    ANTENNA Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorised 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 67 Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure guidelines do not mean that there are variations in safety. While there may be differences in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines.

  • Page 68: Personal Medical Devices

    PERSONAL MEDICAL DEVICES Mobile phones may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. Please avoid placing the mobile phone over the pacemaker, e.g. in your breast pocket. When using the mobile phone, place it at the ear opposite the pacemaker. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept between the mobile phone and the pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited.
  • Page 69 Under normal conditions the stand-by time for this battery is 80-200 hours. • Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire. • Use only 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 70: Limited Warranty

    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 thirty (30) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
  • Page 71 Sony Ericsson. 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 72: Declaration Of Conformity

    Additional 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 S-221 88 Lund, Sweden. declare under our sole responsibility that our product...

  • Page 73: Icons

    Icons What do the icons mean? The table below shows icons which may appear in standby or in the menus. Icon Description Main menus Your personal phonebook. Handling of text (SMS) and voice messages. Handling of outgoing/incoming calls, call time and cost information.
  • Page 74 Icon Description The timer has been set and is on. A profile other than Normal has been chosen. The card lock is on or a secure WAP connection is established. You have received a text message. You have received a voice message. You have received a WAP push message.
  • Page 75 Icon Description The message has been sent. Pre-defined message template (not editable). Calls A missed call in the call list. An answered call in the call list. A dialled number in the call list. Fun & Games A standard melody saved in My sounds. A polyphonic melody saved in My sounds.

  • Page 76: Index

    Index Alarm clock 57 Animations 20 Answering mode 25 Area information 53 Ask to save 32 Battery 4 Bookmarks 55 Calculator 58 Calendar 58 Call cost 36 Call costs credit limit 36 minute minder 23 Calls accept 41 answer 5, 30 automatic re-dialling 28 call list 30 divert 37...
  • Page 77 Key functions phone closed 6 phone open 7 Key sound 23 Language (display) 23 Locks phone 61 SIM card 60 Master reset 27 Melodies, see Ring signals 21 Memory full 62 Menu language 23 Menu navigate 5 Menu overview 11 Menus phonebook 31 using shortcuts 10...
  • Page 78 Silent ring signal 22 SIM card 4, 10 copy phonebook entries 34 lock 60 unblock 60 SMS. See Text messages Sony Ericsson web site 65 Speed dial 32 Stopwatch 58 Stroke input 13 Index This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.

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