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Page 1 “Microsoft Windows” are each either registered and/or pending U.S. Trademarks owned by Microsoft Corporation This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile of Redmond, Washington, U.S.A. Communications (USA) Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by ©...
Page 2 • A Menu Diagram is located on the inside front cover of this User’s Guide. It gives a quick overview of the menus in the T206. • A portable Quick Reference Card is located on the back cover of this user’s guide. It provides an overview of key icons and functions.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use... 1 Key Functions ..........9 Recommendations ........1 Assembling Your Phone ......12 Antenna ............1 Step 1: Attach the Battery......12 Efficient Use ..........2 Step 2: Attach the Back Cover....12 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SAR..
Page 4 Browser............33 Downloadable Content ......48 My Shortcuts ..........34 Using Voice Control ........49 Using the Phonebook Menu...... 35 Recording Voice Commands ..... 49 Adding Contacts......... 35 Magic Word ..........51 Calling Contacts ......... 36 Adding Voice Tags to Your Phonebook ..52 Editing and Deleting Contacts ....
Page 5 Accessories, Accessibility, and Internet..64 Limited Warranty ........65 Our Warranty..........65 What We Will Do ........65 Conditions..........65 Index............68...
Page 7: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed • Do not drop, throw, or try to bend your product. by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of • Do not paint your product. unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss •...
Page 8: Efficient Use
While there may be differences in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone models Governments around the world have adopted are designed to meet radio frequency exposure comprehensive international safety guidelines, developed guidelines.
Page 9: Electronic Devices
For example, the Federal Communication Commission Electronic Devices in the U.S. requires that some manufacturers’ accessories shall be tested, and Sony Ericsson has done so with respect to its products. To avoid causing loss of Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF performance or radio frequency exposure levels above the signals.
Page 10: Driving
We recommend that you use hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may Ericsson or Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended want to consult your service provider or call your local for use with your product. Please note that because of...
Page 11: Disposing Of The Product
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use CONTAIN SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BE Emergency Calls DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD. Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore Disposing of the Product you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communications (e.g.
Page 12: Fcc Statement
Use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson branded original Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or batteries and chargers intended for use with your mobile call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center for phone. Other chargers may not charge sufficiently or information.
Page 13: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to Know Your Phone Getting to Know Your Phone Diagrams Back View Back Cover Latch Battery Connector Front/Side View Guide for Attaching Back Power Key Cover Display Left Softkey Options Key Keypad Earpiece Bottom View 4-way Navigation Charger Jack ( 2.5mm) Microphone Right Softkey Lanyard Holder...
Page 14: Standby Screen Icons
Getting to Know Your Phone Note! Although the portable handsfree jack (#11) and Channel Indicator - Analog, Digital, A/D/P/ charger jack (#15) are both 2.5mm, they are not Enhanced Voice Privacy call, or No Network interchangeable. The charger jack and charger available.
Page 15: Key Functions
Getting to Know Your Phone Key Functions Phone Location - Show Location. The GPS location based services are On. Your position is always locatable by the Softkeys network. Your phone is equipped Call Screening On with softkeys. The softkey Active Chat Session C all L ist labels, such as M enu...
Page 16 Getting to Know Your Phone Keypad Keys Navigation Key • Press up, down, left, or right to scroll through The key functionality varies when you are using the menu, lists, or text. WAP browser. For more information on browsing and •...
Page 17 Getting to Know Your Phone Side Volume Keys • Press to mute ringer for current call. • Press up or down to increase or decrease the ear volume during a call. • Press from the Standby screen to view Status Info. •...
Page 18: Assembling Your Phone
Assembling Your Phone Assembling Your Phone Before attempting to use your phone, you must complete Step 2: Attach the Back Cover the following steps: • Step 1: Attach the Battery • Step 2: Attach the Back Cover Locate the notches along •...
Page 19: Step 3: Charge The Battery
Assembling Your Phone Step 3: Charge the Battery Knowing When to Charge • The battery meter icon ( ) on the standby screen will begin to empty. For detailed information on safely handling your battery, • will appear in the display Attention Battery Low see “Battery Information”...
Page 20: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Basic Operations Turning Your Phone On and Off 2 Press The number you are dialing is shown in Call. the display while your phone accesses the wireless network. The recipient’s name will also appear if Turn your phone On by pressing and holding the power the phone number and name are found in your key ( )until your phone turns On.
Page 21: Receiving Calls
Basic Operations network and your mobile phone to locate your phone’s Receiving Calls position. Note! Assisted Global Positioning System will not work When you receive a call, the ringer sounds and the under certain circumstances such as in certain display and keypad backlight illuminate. The incoming call icon ( ) appears in the display.
Page 22: Options From Standby
Basic Operations Changing the Earpiece Volume • Insert Stop* • Insert Pause * During a call, you can change the earpiece volume by • Status Info pressing either side volume key. • Help • Press upper side key to increase the volume. •...
Page 23 Basic Operations Removing Your Phone’s Covers Continue pulling firmly on the front until the snaps on the bottom of the Note! You do not need to remove the back cover to phone disengage. change the front cover. Turn off your phone. Locate the notch on the top of the phone.
Page 24 Basic Operations Replacing Your Phone’s Covers Locate the two notches on the power key. Locate the four notches on the front cover. Holding the front cover horizontally, place the keypad in the cover. Push down on each of the four notches indicated above to secure the cover.
Page 25: Using Menus
Using Menus Using Menus The main menu has seven icons that display the top-level Note! For quick access to menus, once in the menu menus. The corresponding title of the selected menu is structure, press the number next to the menu displayed below the menu tabs when highlighted.
Page 26: Phonebook Menu
Using Menus 1 Scroll to Edit Contact Settings Select Display Select Menu Help Select menu allows you to delete contacts or Edit Contact 2 Select Select edit contact names, numbers, positions, voice tags, and default numbers. Phonebook Menu Assign Sound You can also assign personal ring sounds for contacts in For more information on using the phonebook, your phonebook.
Page 27 Using Menus information on Calling Cards, see “Using Calling Cards” Long Press on page 39. Determine the action of a long press of a key from the standby screen. Options include SuperSpd Dial Memory Status , and allows you to Phb.
Page 28: Messages Menu
Using Menus Messages Menu Saved & Drafts Drafts of outgoing messages are saved in Saved & . You can also move messages from the Drafts Inbox For details on sending and receiving messages, to the folder. Outbox Saved & Drafts see “Using the Messages Menu”...
Page 29: Call Info Menu
Using Menus Chat Call List Initiate an SMS Chat session with another mobile phone contains a list of outgoing, incoming, Call List user. and missed calls. Note! You can quickly access the , from the Call List Call Info Menu standby screen, by pressing Call List.
Page 30: Settings Menu
Using Menus Settings Menu Vibrating Alert Your phone has a built-in vibrating alert so you can receive calls or messages silently. Options are On if Sounds & Alerts (will vibrate when Silent is On), and Silent Ring Volume Info Volume menu allows you to set the level of the Ring Volume Shows the current volume setting for system notification...
Page 31 Using Menus options are , list of melodies, and • Press a key to enter a note. Click 1 Beep, 2 Beeps Silent • A long press of the key will cycle through the four different lengths of the corresponding Minute Minder note.
Page 32 Using Menus phone in a portable handsfree unit, the profile Edit Profile Portable is chosen. You cannot create more profiles, but you can edit the When you buy your phone, it is set to the Normal settings for the current profile. Use the View Profile profile.
Page 33 , you can enter whatever message you would Greeting like to see (up to one line of text). The default greeting is Contrast a Sony Ericsson movie. Lightens or darkens your screen’s brightness. My Banner Text Size Use the...
Page 34 Using Menus to reach you. The other calls will be sent to the prompted to enter your Phonelock code to use Missed list or and you will not hear a ring tone. this feature. Calls Voicemail The choices for Accept Calls Accept Options Note! Restrict Calls is disabled when an emergency...
Page 35 Using Menus service. Options include The options for auto prefix are . The auto Waiting Activate Deactivate prefix is not added for phone numbers longer than Setup five digits. To activate , you will need separate codes Call Waiting from your service provider. Once you enter those codes, Answering Mode select Activate...
Page 36 Using Menus • - The phone will automatically select prohibits the phone from making calls except Automatic-A Phonelock emergency calls. To set phone lock, you will be prompted Automatic-A if the system identification is odd. to enter a security code. Options are Set Phonelock •...
Page 37: Extras Menu
Using Menus TTY Mode , your location will always be available to the Location network. Use this menu to turn On or Off. For more TTY Mode information of using TTY, see “Accessible Note! Assisted Global Positioning System will not work Solutions/Special Needs”...
Page 38 Using Menus Calendar 2 Choose Alarm Select Cancel Select Use this menu to view a month-view calendar. Press the Timer following keys to navigate the calendar: The phone has a built-in 24-hour timer. You set the time • Side Volume Keys - move week-by-week you want and when that time is up, the phone beeps.
Page 39: Browser
Using Menus Games • Press the navigation key right or left to highlight an operation (+, -, x, etc.). Your phone has several games. Select a game and choose • Press the left softkey to perform the operation. to see instructions on how to use the keypad for Help •...
Page 40: My Shortcuts
Using Menus more information. Options include The default menus for include: Browser Inbox My Shortcuts Ring Alert Deletion Volume, My Number, Edit Shortcuts to add more shortcuts to your list. Edit Shortcuts Browser Help Use the left softkey to check (select) or uncheck menu gives you hints about using (deselect) items that you want to appear in your shortcuts Browser Help...
Page 41: Using The Phonebook Menu
Using the Phonebook Menu Using the Phonebook Menu You can create your personal phonebook by saving 4 When you have filled in the information you want, information about your friends and colleagues as a scroll, by pressing the navigation key down, to contact.
Page 42: Calling Contacts
Using the Phonebook Menu A stop will cause the phone to stop transmitting numbers Calling Contacts until you press the left softkey. Press and hold to enter the stop character ( ). A pause will temporarily suspend transmitting numbers for You can quickly access your contact list from the Note! approximately two seconds before sending the next series.
Page 43: Editing And Deleting Contacts
Using the Phonebook Menu SuperSpd Dial Mobile phone number menu allows you to call numbers in SuperSpd Dial Other number position numbers 2-9 by simply pressing and holding the Email address position number from the standby screen. You must activate under the SuperSpd Dial Long Press...
Page 44: Groups
Using the Phonebook Menu 5 Enter your changes, 7 Select to add more members or Add Member Back 6 When you are finished, press to save the exit. Exit changes. Editing Groups Note! At any time, you can press the right softkey to Once you have set up a group, you can add members, save and exit the contact.
Page 45: Using Calling Cards
Using the Phonebook Menu Using Calling Cards (order will vary depending on what you select in Step 7). Set CallingCards menu allows you to store calling card Calling Cards numbers. The two options for the menu Calling Cards If you have saved more than one calling card, you must .
Page 46: Phonebook Memory Status
Using the Phonebook Menu 7 Release the key after the number has been displayed. Note! If you are using stops between numbers, you must press the left softkey to send the next sequence of numbers. If you use pauses, the numbers are sent automatically after the specified length of time chosen for the dialing delay.
Page 47: Using The Messages Menu
Using the Messages Menu Using the Messages Menu You can check your voicemail, send and receive text Sending Text Messages (SMS) messages, and check and send email from within the menu. Messages Note! You cannot send SMS messages in analog mode. Voicemail If you are in analog mode and attempt to send a message, the phone will continue to try to send...
Page 48: Receiving Text Messages (Sms)
Using the Messages Menu 3 Select Method. To change the input method, press 4 Enter your message, press . For more and choose Send Input Method information on entering text, see “Input Method” 3 Separate your entries with a comma (9195551212, on page 46.
Page 49 Using the Messages Menu 2 An arrow in the bottom right-hand corner of the • An email address or phone number is saved in the display indicates that there is more text in the as a contact. Phonebook message and you should scroll down with your •...
Page 50: Sms Chat
Using the Messages Menu Reading Saved Messages The Chat icon will appear when you have an active Chat session ( 1 Choose Messages Select Outbox Select 2 Select the message you want to read. Receiving a Chat Session Invitation 3 Press to close the message.
Page 51: Preferences
Using the Messages Menu Callback Number Chat Options is the phone number that is sent Callback Number Press to select one of the following options: Resume along with your text messages. Use this menu to edit or , and Start New Save Nickname remove the callback number.
Page 52: Input Method
Using the Messages Menu Signature Text Input Method Add a customized signature to your SMS messages. You have several methods for inputting text in your text Direct View messages. Press when you are entering text messages When set to , your incoming SMS messages will be and choose to toggle between methods.
Page 53: Quick Text
Using the Messages Menu Quick Text Press To Get ... + - = * / < > 0 # @ ¿ & ~ % $ ^ You can quickly compose text messages using Quick Text. Quick Text is a set of predefined messages that you T O G G L E U P P E R A N D L OW E R C A S E can personalize or edit.
Page 54: Downloadable Content
Sent/Sent High Priority ringtones or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for Delivered/Delivered High Priority your improper use of additional ringtones or other third Canceled/Canceled High Priority party content.
Page 55: Using Voice Control
Using Voice Control Using Voice Control Before you can start dialing by voice, you need to record are dependent on others. Your phone will notify you your voice commands (if you want your commands in a if you are required to record additional commands. language other than English).
Page 56 Using Voice Control 4 The phone will prompt you to train each word recorded, the command will be spoken via a pre- within that group. recorded voice. 5 If the function associated with the command group Note! If there is only one word for the selected is dependent on another command, you will be command group, press and choose...
Page 57: Magic Word
Using Voice Control 4 Confirm your selection. this as the Magic Word or record another. See “Training Commands” on page 49. Resetting All Commands Note! Due to the nature of each individual’s speech 1 Scroll to Settings Select Voice Control Select patterns and the process your phone uses to VoiceCommands...
Page 58: Adding Voice Tags To Your Phonebook
Using Voice Control 2 Select Note! Save battery power by turning off the Magic Add Voice Tag 3 Select a contact, Word when you no longer need totally handsfree Select 4 Follow the instructions in the display. Keep the access. label unique, but also as brief as possible.
Page 59: Voice Number Dialing
Using Voice Control re-record these commands if you wish. See “Training 1 Activate voice dialing using one of these methods: Commands” on page 49. • Say your Magic Word 1 Activate voice dialing using one of these methods: • Press and hold a side volume key •...
Page 60: Voice Memos
Using Voice Control dialing will give a quick tone to indicate the digit was 3 A list will appear with the memos you have recently accepted. Echo is the default. recorded. You have the following options: • Say to hear the most recent memo. The Play Deactivating Digit Feedback elapsed time will appear as the memo plays.
Page 61: Tips
Using Voice Control • the voice command was too short – it should be • Shorter tags may cause a lower recognition rate. around one second long. For example, the name “Rob” can easily be • you spoke too late or too soon – speak immediately confused with “Bob”.
Page 62: Browser
Internet from your mobile phone. This content typically includes Email, Calendar, Contacts, Internet communication, e-commerce and telephony services. Surfing the web with your Sony Ericsson mobile phone is quick and easy. When you launch your browser, your phone automatically places a data call to establish a connection to the Internet.
Page 63: Launching Your Browser
Browser • Automatic time-out which disconnects data calls Softkeys after periods of inactivity The globe icon ( ), located between the softkey labels on the bottom row of your display, indicates a connection to Launching Your Browser the data network. In some instances, other icons alternate with the globe icon during a WAP session.
Page 64: Exiting Your Browser
A full icon indicates a fully-charged battery. may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony Ericsson, are entirely Exiting Your Browser responsible for additional melodies that you download to your mobile phone.
Page 65: Browser Key Functions
Browser Home Advanced Select to return to your Home Page. - Allows you to edit your default Home Page. Home Home Page - Clears the cache and attempts to Restart Browser Exit Browser connect to your Home Page. Select if you want to end your Browser Exit Browser - A security code computed by your browser Encryption...
Page 66: Browser Text Entry
Browser content window. Some keys operate differently when you Page Navigation Text Input are navigating a page and when you are entering text. Display status icons on Toggle capitalization. Page Navigation Text Input the bottom row of the Press to select the left Press to select the left screen.
Page 67 Browser Change the format in which characters are entered by mode allows you to select symbols and SYM1 pressing the right softkey. punctuation from a list. You can switch to symbol mode allows you to enter alphabetic text. entry by pressing the right softkey until is in A...Z Press the appropriate key,...
Page 68 Browser variations to determine the correct word. pressing the right softkey until T9 appears in the If you enter all your letters and the word that you right softkey position. want does not appear, press to view other matches • Press right to enter a space. Your word is added in your phone’s dictionary.
Page 69: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting My phone Recharge or replace the battery. Press the left arrow, enter , and I set my 0000 does not Press and hold the Power key. press the right arrow. display turn On. Be sure the battery is correctly language to inserted.
Page 70: Accessories, Accessibility, And Internet
For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals remove the back cover, but you do not need to with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs remove the battery to see the label. Simply lift the Center at +1-877-878-1996 (TTY) or +1-877-207-2056 battery.
Page 71: Limited Warranty
Product in accordance with www.SonyEricsson.com to get further information. the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and/or its service partners reserve the right Our Warranty to charge a handling fee if a returned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below.
Page 72 Product from the dealer. services, or range of that system. 2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the 5 This warranty does not cover Product failures repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted for...
Page 73 Limited Warranty PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR...
Page 74: Index
Auto Prefix Calls Display Auto Redial Credit Card Font Size Emergency Menu Help International Background Display Sleep Making Banner Divert Calls Restricting Battery Charging Charging Emergency Calls Contacting Sony Ericsson Browser EmergencyOnly Contacts Exiting Error Messages Adding Launching Extras Menu...
Page 75 Index Menus Editing Entries Font Size Accessing Menu Message Alert Using Messages Menu Preferences Games Minute Minder Problems Missed Calls No WAP icon Mobile Internet Phone does not ring Icons Multitap Phone does not turn on Input Method Signal strength varies International Calls Problems You Can Solve Navigation Key...
Page 76 Index Silent Mode Technical Support Tegic WAP Browser Menu Receiving Text Entry Warranty Sending Text Input Softkeys Time Sort Order Alarm Sounds Stop Watch Increasing Ring Timer Troubleshooting Message Alert Minute Minder Ring Vibrating Alert Silent Voice Activated Dialing Vibrating Alert Voice Caller ID Special Needs Voice Commands...
Page 77 T206 Quick Card Analog, Digital, Enhanced Voice Signal Strength/1XRTT (high speed A/D/P/ Privacy Call, or No Network data) availability available. Battery Strength/Charging Indicator Roaming. A flashing icon Unread Text Messages indicates non-preferred roaming. Roaming icons vary by network New Voicemail provider.
Page 78 Emergency Calls Turn Phone On/Off Enter your local emergency number, Call. Press and hold the power key. Scroll Through Tab Menus Call Number Shown in Display Press the navigation key to the right or Press Call. left. Change Ear Volume (During Call) Press upper or lower side key.
Page 79 Some menus/features are operator dependent. The order of these menus and submenus may vary. 1 Voicemail 1 Missed Calls 1 Sounds & Alerts 1 Ring Volume 1 Voice Memo 1 Launch Browser 1 Call Contact 2 Write New 2 Call List 2 Profiles 2 Calendar 2 Browser Alerts...

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