Contents Getting to know your phone ....6 Calling ........19 Messaging .
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Sony Ericsson GSM 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 equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company at any time and without notice.
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PlayNow™ and MusicDJ™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Bluetooth™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered trademark of Tegic Communications. T9™ Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S.
User guide symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this User guide: Use the navigation key to scroll and select % 14 Navigating the menus. Press the navigation key centre. Press the navigation key up. Press the navigation key down. Press the navigation key to the left.
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Camera lens The icon display lights up when the phone is in silent mode and shows information about new events and battery charging. The external display shows information such as time. Press a volume button to activate the external display. This is the Internet version of the User's guide.
*Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent. **Options when phone contacts are set to default. Options change when SIM contacts are set to default. ***Use the navigation key to move across tabs in submenus. For more information Status bar icons Icon Description GSM network signal strength.
Assembling your phone Insert the SIM card and the battery to use your phone. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription, and your contacts information, among other things.
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You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your network operator for your SIM card. When you enter the PIN, each digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example 112 or 911. This is so you can make emergency calls without entering a PIN. % 20 Emergency calls.
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Settings download the settings you need for MMS and Internet usage. No personal data will be transferred to or processed by Sony Ericsson. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. Shut down menu Use the shut down menu to turn off the phone, turn silent mode on or activate a profile.
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To view information about functions Scroll to a function Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. • Press the centre of the navigation key main menus from standby or to select menu items. •...
To edit a standby shortcut From standby select Shortcuts. Select a shortcut you want to edit Scroll to and select a function Activity menu Use the activity menu to view and handle new events, and access bookmarks and shortcuts. To open the activity menu Press and use Activity menu tabs...
To move or copy a file From standby select a folder and scroll to a file Select Move or Copy. Select a folder or Name the folder Paste. To select several files From standby select } More } a file 2 } Mark several } Mark Unmark.
Entering letters To enter letters using multitap text input Scroll to a function where text input is possible, for example, Menu } Messaging } Write new } Text • Press – • Press to shift between capitals and lower-case letters. •...
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To add words to the T9 Text Input dictionary While entering letters Edit the word by using multitap input. Use to navigate between letters. To delete a character, press . To delete the entire word, press and hold When you have edited the word added to the T9 Text Input dictionary.
Calling Making and receiving calls Turn on the phone and make sure that you are within range of a network to make and receive calls % 12 To turn the phone on and off. • If your subscription includes a Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified, the number is displayed.
To select more options during a call } More and select an option. To turn off the microphone Press and hold To use the loudspeaker during a voice call } More } Turn on speaker Missed calls When you have missed a call, it appears in the activity menu New events is set to missed number.
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In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted. Your network operator may have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card. To make an emergency call Enter, 112, for example To view your local emergency numbers From standby select } Special numbers } Emergency Contacts To add a contact...
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To set the default number for a phone contact To set the first phone number to be displayed for a contact, Menu } Contacts number and select a number. To add your own business card From standby select } My business Enter the information for your business card To send your business card From standby select...
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Managing contacts You can select what contact information - SIM contacts names and numbers only. They are saved on the SIM card. Phone contacts information. They are saved in the phone memory. To select default contacts From standby select } Advanced } Default Select Phone contacts To copy names and numbers to the SIM card...
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To edit a phone contact From standby select } More } Edit a contact Select a tab and edit the information To edit a SIM contact SIM contacts contacts is default, } SIM contacts. Select the name and number to edit. 3 } More } Edit contact To delete contacts •...
To speed dial From standby, enter a speed dial number (1-9) Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voice message when you cannot answer a call. To enter your voicemail number Press and hold get the number from your service provider. To call your voicemail service If you have entered your voicemail number, press and hold To check your voicemail number...
To check all divert options From standby select } Check all. More than one call Handle more than one call simultaneously. Call waiting service When activated, you hear a beep if you receive a second call. To activate the call waiting service From standby select } Call waiting } To make a second call...
You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls or joining them into a conference call. Conference calls Start a conference call by joining an ongoing call and a call on hold. Put the conference on hold and add up to five participants or make another call.
Call time During a call, the duration of the call is shown on the screen. Check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time. To check the call time From standby select } Call timers. Tone signals Use telephone banking services or control an answering machine by sending tone signals during a call.
Messaging Your phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the services you can use, or for more information see www.sonyericsson.com/support. If there is no memory available, you must delete messages or email messages before you can receive new ones % 31 Long messages.
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Select Enter phone no. Contacts look-up Contacts. You can also select from the last used recipients list. To change the options for your message, for example, request a delivery report, } Edit an option If you send a message to a group, you are charged for each member of that group.
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To save messages • To save a selected message, } Saved messages • To save several messages in a folder, select a message } More } Mark } More } Save messages. To delete messages • To delete a selected message, press •...
Picture messaging (MMS) Picture messages can contain text, pictures, camera pictures, sound recordings and signatures. They are sent via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) to a mobile phone or via email. Sending and receiving phones must have subscriptions that support picture messaging. Before you start If settings are not already in your phone % 46 Settings.
To save an item in a picture message When viewing a picture message select an item to save from the list that appears. Automatic download Select how to download your picture messages. From standby select } Picture message } Auto download of the following: •...
Receiving voice messages When you receive an automatically downloaded voice message, it appears in the activity menu. New events is set to Pop-up, you are asked if you want to listen to the voice message. } No now or to play it later. Press Email Connect to a POP3 or IMAP4 mail server to send and receive email messages with your phone.
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To receive and read email messages From standby select If the inbox is empty } More } Send & Select a message To reply to an email message Open the email message Select if you want to include the received message. Write your message To save an item or attachment in an email message •...
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To turn on push email notification Send & receive } Yes • When using • From standby select Settings. Select an account to edit account } Advanced settings } Push email select an option. My friends For more information, contact your service provider or see www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Imaging Camera Your phone has a digital camera to take pictures to save or send. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or to add to a contact. To start the camera and take a picture Press or from standby select the camera.
To adjust brightness Use the volume buttons to increase or decrease brightness. If you take a picture of a strong light source such as direct sunlight or a lamp in the background, the screen may black out or the picture may be distorted. Camera options When the camera is activated •...
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Add title and text You will receive a text message with your Web address and log-in information. Pictures Your phone comes with one or more pictures that you can delete to free memory. You can use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper, or to add to a phone contact % 21 To add a picture, light effect or a ringtone to a phone contact.
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To send a picture From standby select Select a picture method. To receive and save a picture From a message containing the file, % 29 Messaging. • • Via another transfer method, make sure the transfer method is activated and follow the instructions that appear.
Entertainment PlayNow™ PlayNow™ to pre-listen, buy and download ringtones via the Internet. If settings are not in your phone % 46 Settings. For more information, contact your service provider or see www.sonyericsson.com/support. Ringtones, sounds and alerts Your phone comes with melodies that can be used as ringtones.
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To set sounds and alerts options From standby select You can set: • Light effects— select a light effect to use. • Increasing ring • Message alert • Key sound – select a key press sound. Composing ringtone melodies ™ Use MusicDJ to compose and edit melodies to use as ringtones.
Sound recorder Record your own memos or calls to set as ringtones. In some countries or states it is required by law that you inform the other person before recording the call. To start a sound recording From standby select To listen to your recordings From standby select and select a recording.
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To receive and save a theme When you receive the theme, follow the instructions that appear. Unrecognized formats are saved in Other. Alternating themes Your phone automatically switches themes between day and night. This function is default in your phone and can be deactivated.
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To select a light effect for incoming calls From standby select } Light effects } Call Select a light effect. Games and applications To start and end a game From standby select select a game. Press and hold To start and end an application From standby select and select an application.
Connectivity Settings You need the correct settings in your phone to use the Internet, Messaging, Settings may be in your phone when you buy it. If not, contact your network operator, service provider or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support for more information. To use the Internet, and send and receive picture and email messages, you need the following: •...
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The menu contains the following options but depends on the Web page you are visiting. } Go to for options: • Sony Ericsson • Bookmarks – create, use or edit bookmarks to Web pages. • Enter address •...
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Synchronization with a computer Install Sony Ericsson PC Suite software by downloading it from www.sonyericsson.com/support. The software includes help information. Remote synchronization via Internet Synchronize online via an Internet service. To enter remote synchronization settings From standby select } Yes account Continue.
Bluetooth™ wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices, for example a Bluetooth headset possible. You can: • connect to several devices at the same time. • synchronize information with other devices. • exchange items. The recommended maximum distance between two Bluetooth devices is 10 metres, with no solid objects in between.
To pair a device with your phone From standby select } Bluetooth } My devices } New device available devices. Select a device from the list. Enter a passcode, if required. To save power From standby select } Bluetooth } Powersave } This reduces power consumption when you use a single Bluetooth device.
Use a USB cable to exchange information between your phone and a computer. To start a USB connection Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on your computer. Download and install the PC Suite from www.sonyericsson.com/support. Turn on your phone.
More features Time and date Time and date are always displayed in standby. To set the time and date From standby select } Time & date: • To set time and time format, } Format and • To set date and date format, } Format and select a format •...
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Profiles Your phone has predefined profiles that are set to suit a certain environment. You can reset all profile settings to the way they were set when you bought your phone. To use profiles From standby select • Select a profile to use. •...
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To view a calendar week From standby select } View week. To set reminders options From standby select } More } Advanced } Select an option. Select even though the phone is turned off or in silent mode. When the reminder sounds: •...
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To send an appointment From standby select select an appointment method. Tasks Add new tasks or use existing tasks as templates. You can also set reminders for tasks. To add a new task From standby select } New task } Select Task each entry.
Notes Make notes and save them in a list. You can also view notes in standby. To add a note From standby select } New note } Enter the note To edit notes From standby select select a note. 2 } More } Edit Calculator Use the calculator to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
To unblock your SIM card When PIN blocked Enter a new four- to eight-digit PIN new PIN to confirm To edit your PIN From standby select } Security } Locks } SIM protection } Change Enter your PIN Enter a new four- to eight-digit PIN new PIN to confirm If the message you edit your PIN, the new PIN is entered incorrectly.
} Locks } Phone protection } Change 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. Code memo Save security codes, such as for credit cards, in the code memo.
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To add a new code From standby select and enter your passcode. 2 } Continue } New code } Enter a name associated with the code, for example, the name of the credit card company Enter the code To change the passcode From standby select and enter your passcode passcode.
The phone cannot be turned on The battery is discharged % 11 To charge the battery. Charging a non-Sony Ericsson battery % 70 Battery. The wrong menu language is shown % 16 To change the phone language.
To reset your phone From standby select } Master reset. Select Reset settings Reset all to delete your changes to settings, all contacts, messages, personal data, and content you have downloaded, received or edited. Error messages Insert SIM Check that the SIM card is inserted correctly. % 10 To insert SIM card and battery.
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PIN blocked PIN2 blocked To unblock % 58 SIM card lock. PUK blocked Contact your network operator. Phone locked The phone is locked. To unlock the phone % 59 Phone lock. Phone lock code: The phone lock code is required % 59 Phone lock. This is the Internet version of the User's guide.
• 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 On www.sonyericsson.com, under the support section in the language...
• 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;...
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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.
Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference to electronic...
Check with your local service provider. Antenna This phone contains a built-in antenna. Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson specifically for this model could damage your mobile phone, reduce performance, and produce SAR levels above the established limits (see below).
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If you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions set out in this license, it will terminate with immediate effect. Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors are the sole and exclusive owner of and retain all rights, title and interest in and to the Software.
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Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and its service partners reserve the right to charge a handling fee if a returned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below.
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However, it will eventually wear out – this is not a defect. When the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
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EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible...
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAB-1022051-BV...
Index activity menu 15 alarm clock 54 answering service 25 applications 43 battery charging 10, 11 use and care 70 birthday reminder 22 Bluetooth™ 50 calculator 58 calendar 55 call time 28 call waiting 26 calls answering 19 emergency 20 hold 26 list 20 making 19...
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