Page 1: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting ... 78 Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? Important information ... 83 Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, service and support, safe and efficient use, end user license agreement, warranty, declaration of conformity. Index ... 93...
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Page 3: Contents
Restrictions: Software is confidential copyrighted information of Sun and title to all copies is retained by Sun and/or its licensors. Customer shall not modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, or otherwise reverse engineer Software. Software may not be leased, assigned, or sublicensed, in whole or in part.
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting started Assembly, SIM card, battery, turning on, help, calls. More information and downloads are available at www.sonyericsson.com/ support. Assembly To use your phone Insert the SIM card and the battery. Charge the battery. Turn on your phone. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Page 5: Sim Card And Battery
SIM card and battery To insert SIM card and battery Remove the battery cover by sliding the battery release latch down. Slide the SIM card into its holder with the contacts facing down. Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
Page 6: Turning On Your Phone
Ericsson . A text message is sent. No personal data will be transferred to or processed by Sony Ericsson. Contact your network operator or service pro- vider for more information. Help in your phone Help and information is available in your phone at any time.
Page 7: Making And Receiving Calls
already have predefined settings. Settings Download starts automatically when the phone turns Settings } on the first time or from } Setup Wizard } General Settings Download. Contact your network operator or serv- ice provider for more information. To view information about functions } More } Scroll to a function Information...
Page 8: 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.
Page 9 Camera lens Screen Forward/next button Rewind/previous button Antenna Play/stop button Menu/toggle button Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Selection keys Back Key Internet Key Messaging key Navigation key Clear key Activity menu key Silent key Power on/off button Infrared port Volume keys, camera zoom Camera Button Memory Stick Micro™...
Page 10: Menu Overview
Menu overview PlayNow™* Camera File Manager** Camera Album Music Pictures Videos Themes Web Pages Games Applications Other Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. ©Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write New Inbox Email RSS Reader...
Page 11 Calls** Answered Settings** General Sounds & Alerts Profiles Ring Volume Ringtone Time & Date Silent Mode Language Increasing Ring Update Service Vibrating Alert Voice Control Message Alert New Events Key Sound Shortcuts Flight Mode Security Setup Wizard Phone Status Master Reset * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.
Page 12 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 menus or to select highlighted items. Move through the menus and tabs. Select options shown immediately above these keys on the screen.
Page 13 Press a number key and Turn off the ringtone when receiving a call. Press and hold to set the phone to silent. The alarm signals even if the phone is set to silent. Press to enter a space when writing a message. Press and hold to change the writing language when writing a message.
Page 14: Status Bar
View status information in standby. Increase the volume during a call, or when using the Music player. Adjust the camera brightness. Press and hold to go back one track. Press twice to reject a call. Press and hold to voice dial, alternatively say your magic word (if set) 27 Voice dialing.
Page 15: Entering Letters
Shortcuts Use keypad shortcuts to quickly go to a menu, and you can use predefined navigation key shortcuts to quickly reach certain functions. Edit the navigation key shortcuts to suit your own needs. Using keypad shortcuts In standby, go to menus by pressing and then enter the number of the menu.
Page 16 Options when entering letters } More for options when writing a message. To enter letters using multitap input • Press repeatedly until the desired character appears. • Press to shift between capital and lower-case letters. • Press and hold numbers. •...
Page 17: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
To turn next word prediction on/off } More } When entering letters Writing Options } Next Word To use next word prediction When entering letters, press accept or continue. Activity menu You can open the activity menu almost anywhere in the phone to view and handle new events, and access bookmarks and shortcuts.
Page 18 To insert and remove a memory card Open the cover and insert as shown (with the contacts facing up). Press the edge to release and remove. You can also move and copy files between the phone, a computer and a memory card.
Page 19 To move or copy a file to memory 1 } File Manager and select a folder. } More } Manage File } Scroll to a file Move to move the file or Manage File } Copy to copy the file. Select to move or copy the file to Memory Stick } Phone...
Page 20: Hearing Aid Compatibility
Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC information. Your phone is designed for Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) and uses many settings for optimized use with hearing aids. To choose HAC setting Choose the setting in the phone to match the setting in your hearing aid before making or receiving calls in HAC operation.
Page 21: Options
To switch networks } Settings }the Connectivity Mobile Networks } Select Network. For more information, contact your network operator. To make a call Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). 2 } Call to make a voice call or to view options.
Page 22: Options
To check missed calls from standby • If pop-up is set to default: to scroll to the tab. Scroll to select a number } Call to call. • If activity menu is set to default: Press and use to scroll to the New Events tab and use } Call...
Page 23: Options
To add a phone contact Phone Contacts is selected as } Contacts } New Contact } default, Add. Enter the name Enter the number Select a number option. Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information. To enter } More } Add symbols such as @, Symbol...
Page 24: Options
To call a SIM contact • SIM Contacts is default and when the contact is highlighted press to select a number Call. • Phone Contacts is set as default Contacts } Options } SIM Contacts and select the contact To send a contact } Contacts and select a contact More } Send Contact...
Page 25: Options
Web. For more information Synchronizing. To save and restore contacts with a memory card } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Back up to M.S. Restore From M.S.. To select the sort order for contacts } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Sort Order.
Page 26: Voice Control
To call your voicemail service Press and hold . If you have not entered a voicemail number, and enter the number. To edit your voicemail number } Messaging } Settings } Voicemail Number. Voice control Manage calls with your voice by creating voice commands to: •...
Page 27: The Magic Word
If the contact has more than one number, use numbers. Select the number to add the voice command to. Record a voice command such as “John mobile”. Instructions appear. Wait for the tone and say the command to record. The voice command is played back to you, if the recording quality is acceptable.
Page 28 To activate and record the magic word Attach vehicle or wired portable handsfree device. Bluetooth™ devices do not support magic word. 2 } Settings } General Control } Magic Word } Instructions appear. for the tone and say the magic word. 4 }Yes } No to accept or...
Page 29: Options
Forwarding calls Forward calls, for example, to an answering service. When the restrict call function is acti- vated, some forward call options are not available. 31 Restricted dialing. Your phone has the following options: • Always Forward – all calls. •...
Page 30: Conference Calls
• } More } Transfer Call the two calls. You are disconnected from both calls, operator- dependent. • } End Call } Yes call on hold. • } End Call } No calls. You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls or joining them into a conference call.
Page 31 To check your phone numbers } Contacts } More } Options } Special numbers } My Numbers select one of the options. Accept calls Only receive calls from certain phone numbers. If the forward calls option When Busy is activated, calls are forwarded.
Page 32: Options
to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456. When fixed dialing is activated, you may not be allowed to view or manage any phone numbers saved on the SIM card. To activate or deactivate fixed dialing 1 } Contacts } More } Options } Special numbers } Fixed Dialing select Activate...
Page 33: Options
Showing or hiding your number If your subscription supports the Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR) service, you can hide your phone number when making a call. To always show or hide your phone number 1 } Settings } Calls Hide My No..
Page 34: Messaging
Messaging Text messaging, picture messaging, voice messaging, email, My friends. Your phone supports various messaging services. Please contact your service provider about the services you can use, or for more information, visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. Text messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain simple pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies.
Page 35 2 } Copy all } Mark & Copy the navigation key to scroll and mark text in your message. 3 } More } Copy & Paste } Paste To insert an item in a text message When writing your message Item.
Page 36 Select the message to delete and press To save or delete several messages 1 } Messaging and select a folder. } More } Delete All Select a message Msgs. to delete all messages in the } Mark Several folder or select messages by pressing Unmark.
Page 37 Select an option to change select a new setting To check the delivery status of a sent message } Messaging } Sent Messages select a text message } View Status. Picture messaging (MMS) Picture messages can contain text, pictures, camera pictures, slides, sound recordings, signatures and attachments.
Page 38 Additional send options Request a read report, a delivery report, and set a priority for a specific message. You can also add more recipients to the message. To select additional send options When the message is created and a recipient is selected 2 } Add Recipient to add another } Edit Recipients...
Page 39: Voice Messages
To add a template 1 } Messaging } Templates } New Template } Picture Message. To add new items (pictures, sounds, and so on), use the navigation keys to scroll to the options. } OK Save, enter a title template. To use a template 1 } Messaging } Templates a template from the list...
Page 40 The email address that you use on your computer can also be used in your phone. To do this, your phone needs the same email settings as used by your computer for email address. To use your computer email address in your phone, do one of the following: •...
Page 41 For more information, contact your email provider or see the User guide with additional information at www.sonyericsson.com/support. To create an email account 1 } Messaging } Email } Settings } New Account } Add. Enter a name for the account } Setup Instructions For help to a setting...
Page 42 Press to select the text field, write your message OK. To edit the message Edit. Press to select the attachment } Add field. and choose the attachment type to add select the attachment to add add more attachments. 7 } Continue } Send Outbox to save and send later.
Page 43 2 } Mrk for Deletion } Mark Several } Mark or Unmark. Marked messages will be deleted when you next connect to your server. To delete an email message (IMAP4) 1 } Messaging } Email } Inbox } 2 } Mrk for Deletion } Mark Several } Mark or Unmark.
Page 44 2 } To All Only to Contacts } To change your own status } Messaging } My Friends } Status tab and update your status information. Use between status fields. Chat group A chat group can be started by your service provider, by an individual My friends user or by yourself.
Page 45: Area And Cell Information
• Auto Login: • Allow Connection: Contact your service provider for more information. Area and cell information Information messages may be sent to network subscribers within a certain area or cell. To turn information on or off } Messaging } Settings } Area Info } Reception Cell Information.
Page 46: Imaging
Imaging Camera, pictures, PhotoDJ™. Camera and video recorder Your phone has a digital camera which also works as a digital video recorder. You can take pictures, record video clips, save and view them and send them as email attachments or in picture messages via picture messaging.
Page 47 To use the zoom Use the up and down navigation key to zoom in and zoom out. To adjust brightness Use the volume keys to increase or decrease brightness. To take a self-portrait Hold the phone as shown in the illustration.
Page 48: Transferring Pictures
• Reset File No. – reset the file number counter. • Save To – select to save to Stick Phone Memory. Transferring pictures Transfer to your computer Using the USB cable, you can drag and drop camera pictures to a computer 68 Transferring files using the USB cable.
Page 49 To display pictures in a slide show 1 } File Manager } Pictures a picture. 2 } View } More } Slide Using pictures You can use a picture for several purposes, for example, add it to a contact, use it in the start-up screen, or use it as a screen saver.
Page 50: Entertainment
Please adjust the audio volume cautiously when using third-party audio accessories to avoid volume levels that may be harm- ful to your hearing. Sony Ericsson does not test use of third-party audio accesso- and scroll ries with this mobile phone. Sony Erics-...
Page 51: Music Player
resumes when the call is ended or rejected. Music player Your phone supports the following file types: MP3, MP4, M4A, 3GP, eACC+, AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC, AMR, IMY, EMY, WAV (16 kHz maximum sample rate) and Real®8. The phone also supports streamed files that are 3GPP compatible.
Page 52 When you delete a playlist or a file from the playlist, the actual song file is not deleted from the memory, just the playlist reference to it. You can still add the file to another playlist. To create a playlist 1 } Music Player } Playlists } New Playlist } Add.
Page 53 Online music Listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet. If settings are not already in your phone 60 Settings. For more information, contact your network operator or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. To select a data account for streaming } Settings } Connectivity...
Page 54 For details on transferring music, please refer to Disc2Phone Help. Click in the top right corner of the Disc2Phone window. 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 55 To save radio channels } Radio } More } Set Frequency } Save or press and hold save in positions 1 to 10. To select radio channels Use the navigation key or press to select a saved channel in positions 1 to 10. Radio options } More for the following options:...
Page 56: Ringtones And Melodies
To download a song When you have listened to a song preview, you can agree to accept the } Yes conditions to download or not. A text message is sent to confirm payment and the file is made available to download. Music is saved in Manager } Music.
Page 57 Insert, Copy Paste to move between the blocks. Press to delete a block. More to view more options. To edit a MusicDJ™ melody } File Manager } Music } More } melody Edit. Exchanging MusicDJ™ melodies Send and receive melodies using one of the available transfer methods.
Page 58: Sound Recorder
• Colors – and select set background or Text Color font color. • Duration – to select the display time for the text. • Delete – to remove the text. • Move – to move the text to another position. •...
Page 59 3 } Save } Play to end, More for options: Record Rename, Delete, Recorded To listen to a recording } File Manager } Music } Play recording Stop. Games Your phone contains several games. You can also download games and applications directly to the folders in your phone.
Page 60: Connectivity
Web page you are visiting: } RSS Feeds feeds for the Web page. } Go to • Sony Ericsson defined homepage set for the current profile. • Bookmarks bookmarks to Web pages. and select a service such as to any Web page.
Page 61 • Enter Address – enter the address of a Web page. • Search Internet – use Google to search. • History – list of previously visited Web pages. • Saved Pages – list of your saved Web pages. } Tools for the following: •...
Page 62 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. ©Print only for private use. Downloading Download files, for example, pictures, themes, games and ringtones from Web pages. To download from the Sony Ericsson Web page 1 } Internet } More } Go to } Sony Access Keys.
Page 63: Rss Reader
information, for example, games that downloads new levels from a game server. Before you start If settings are not in your phone Settings. To select a profile for Java } Settings } Connectivity Internet Settings } Settings for Java and select an Internet profile. Saved information When browsing, you can save the following information:...
Page 64 2 } Select from List By Address enter the address. To set and use RSS reader options } Messaging } RSS Reader } More and select an option. Synchronizing Synchronize phone contacts, appointments, tasks and notes via Bluetooth™ wireless technology, the infrared port, Internet services or the USB cable included with the phone.
Page 65 To start remote synchronization } Organizer } Synchronization select an account Start. Bluetooth™ wireless technology The Bluetooth™ function makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth™ devices possible. You can: • connect to handsfree devices. • connect to stereo headsets. • connect to multiple Bluetooth™ devices at the same time.
Page 66 To add a device to your phone 1 } Settings } Connectivity Bluetooth } My Devices } New Device to search for available devices. Make sure the other device is visible. Select a device from the list. Enter a passcode, if required. To allow connection or edit your device list 1 } Settings }...
Page 67 Handsfree) synchronize, transfer files, use the phone as modem and more via Bluetooth communication. Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from the CD that came with the phone or download Connectivity to direct to the phone or to direct to the Control.
Page 68: Infrared Port
The PC Suite also includes help. Infrared port If your computer supports infrared, you can install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on your computer to synchronize, transfer files, use the phone as modem and more via infrared. Install the Sony Ericsson PC...
Page 69 Synchronization, File manager and Mobile Networking Wizard. For other applications, use the file transfer mode. You need to install } USB and use Sony Ericsson PC Suite, Transfer. included on the CD that came with the Connectivity...
Page 70: Update Service
SP3/SP4, Windows XP (Pro and Home) with SP1/SP2. USB drivers are installed automatically with the PC Suite software. 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.
Page 71: More Features
Select a region and country. Enter the product name. Select Sony Ericsson Update Service and follow the instructions. This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. ©Print only for private use. More features Alarm clock, calendar, tasks, profiles, time and date, SIM card lock, etc.
Page 72 Calendar You can use the calendar to keep track of important meetings. The calendar can be synchronized with a computer calendar or with a calendar on the Web 64 Synchronizing. Appointments Add new appointments or use existing appointments as templates. To add a new appointment 1 } Organizer } Calendar } Select } New Appointment }...
Page 73 • Change Date – go to another date in the calendar. • Advanced – find an appointment, set reminders or select a start day for the week. • Delete – delete old or all appointments. • Help – for more information. Exchanging appointments Exchange appointments using a transfer method.
Page 74: Code Memo
To add a note } Organizer } Notes } New Note } and enter the note To edit notes 1 } Organizer } Notes and a list appears. } More Select a note and select an option. Exchanging notes Exchange notes using one of the available transfer methods.
Page 75 is shown briefly. If the passcode is correct, the correct codes are shown. If you enter the incorrect passcode, the checkword and the codes that are shown are also incorrect. To open code memo for the first time 1 } Organizer } Code Memo.
Page 76: Time And Date
To view and edit a profile } Settings } General Profiles } More } View And You cannot rename the Normal profile. To reset profiles } Settings } General Profiles } More } Reset Time and date The time is always displayed in standby.
Page 77: Phone Lock
Re-enter the new PIN to confirm To turn the SIM card lock on or off 1 } Settings } General Security } Locks } SIM Protection } } Protection and select Enter your PIN Phone lock Protect your phone against unauthorized use if it is stolen and the SIM card is replaced.
Page 78: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your network operator, but you can easily correct most of the problems yourself.
Page 79 I cannot turn on the phone Possible cause: The battery is discharged. Solution: Recharge the battery charge the battery. Solution: Turn the phone on with the charger attached. If the phone starts, restart the phone with no charger attached. I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is low Possible cause: The charger is not properly connected to the phone.
Page 80 choose your phone model, then choose Phone setup – MMS and follow the instructions I cannot use the Internet Possible cause: Your subscription does not include data capability. Solution: Please contact your network operator. Possible cause: Internet settings are missing or incorrect. Solution: 6 Help in your phone or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support,...
Page 81 To reset the phone 1 } Settings } General Reset. 2 } Reset Settings } Reset When instructions appear If you select , content such as Reset All melodies and pictures that you have downloaded, received or edited is also deleted.
Page 82 Possible cause: You entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Solution: Contact your network operator. Charging - Non-standard battery. Possible cause: The battery that you are using is not a Sony Ericsson- approved battery.
Page 83: Important Information
• Global and local Web sites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers. • 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...
Page 84 phone numbers below were correct at the time of going to print. You can always find the latest updates on www.sonyericsson.com.) In the unlikely event that your product needs service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased, or one of our service partners. Country Phone number Argentina...
Page 85: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Netherlands 0900 899 8318 New Zealand 0800-100150 Norway 815 00 840 Philippines 02-6351860 Poland 0 (prefix) 22 6916200 Portugal 808 204 466 Romania (+4021) 401 0401 Russia 8(495) 787 0986 Singapore 67440733 Slovakia 02-5443 6443 South Africa 0861 632222 Spain 902 180 576 Sweden 013-24 45 00...
Page 86: Personal Medical Devices
This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. ©Print only for private use. 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 87: Efficient Use
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...
Page 88: Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating
15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson accessory intended for this phone and worn on the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 89: Memory Card
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 90: Limited Warranty
Software. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the Software contains material or code of a third party, such third party, shall be entitled third party beneficiaries of these terms.
Page 91 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.
Page 92: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important information This is the Internet version of the user’s guide.
Page 93: Index
Index Activity menu ... 17 alarms ... 71 animation ... 49 answering service ... 25 applications ... 59 appointments ... 72 automatic redialing ... 21 battery inserting and charging ... 5 blog ... 48 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ... 65 business cards ... 33 buttons ...
Page 94 file manager ... 17 fixed dialing ... 31 FM radio ...54–55 games ... 59 groups ... 33 HAC ... 20 HAC Rating ... 88 handsfree ... 9, 26, 27, 50 Bluetooth™ device ... 66 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) ... 20 help ...
Page 95 My friends ... 43 my numbers ... 30 navigating menus ... 12 networks ... 20 notepad ... 32 notes ... 73–74 phone assembly ... 4 language ... 15 lock ... 77 phone overview ... 8 PhotoDJ™ ... 49 picture messages ... 37 pictures ...
Page 96 stopwatch ... 74 streaming media ... 53 submenus ... 12 synchronizing ...64–65 T9™ Text Input ... 16 tasks ... 73 templates ... 36, 38 text messages ... 34 time ... 76 timer ... 74 transfer method Bluetooth™ device ... 65 infrared ...

Sony Ericsson Z712 User Manual

Contents

Getting Started

Getting to Know the Phone

Hearing Aid Compatibility

Calling

Messaging

Imaging

Entertainment

Connectivity

More Features

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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