Contents Getting to know your phone ....5 Calling ........18 Messaging .
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Menu overview Alarms Internet services* Entertainment Alarm Online services* Recurrent alarm PlayNow™* Alarm signal Media player Games PhotoDJ™ Record sound Camera Messaging Camera pictures Write new Inbox My friends* Email Call voicemail Drafts Outbox Sent messages Saved messages Templates Settings Organizer Contacts** Settings...
Status bar icons Icon Description Tells you the strength of the GSM network signal. GPRS is within range and can be used. Tells you the status of the battery. Tells you the status of the battery charging. You have missed an incoming call. Call and messaging function alerts are off, alarm is still on.
User guide symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this user guide: % See also page ... Use the navigation key to scroll and select % 12 Navigating the menus. Note This symbol indicates that a service or function is network- or subscription-dependent. Because of this, all menus may not be available in your phone.
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To insert the SIM card and charge the battery Slide the cover open and lift it off. Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders. Place the battery in the phone with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
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Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 67 Battery. You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your network operator to activate the services in your phone.
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To turn the phone on and off Press and hold to turn on or off. Enter your SIM card PIN, if you have one. At first start-up, select the language for phone menus. Select if you want the setup wizard to help you with instructions and tips or No.
Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs that appear on the screen. • Press (navigation key) to go to the main menu or to select items. • Press to move through menus and tabs. •...
Activity menu Open the activity menu to view and handle new events, access bookmarks and shortcuts. To open and close the activity menu Press . Use to scroll between tabs. Activity menu tabs New events • – missed calls and messages. My shortcuts •...
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To select several files } Organizer } File manager } More } Mark, and select a file Mark several Mark all. select Mark or Unmark. Scroll and select more files by pressing To check memory status } Organizer } File manager } More } Memory status.
Entering letters and characters To enter letters using multitap text input • Press – until the desired character appears. • To shift between capitals and lower-case letters, press • To enter numbers, press and hold – • To add a space, press •...
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To add words to the T9™ Text Input dictionary } More } Spell word. While entering letters Edit the word by using multitap input. Press to navigate between letters. To delete a character, press . To delete an entire word, press and hold Insert.
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Changing Style-Up™ covers Some kits may include additional Style-Up™ covers. Follow these instructions to change covers. To change the front cover Insert your thumbnail into the groove on the bottom of the phone. Gently lift the front cover away from the phone. Align the cover with the top of the phone as shown.
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 % 11 To turn the phone on and off. If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified, the number is displayed.
To use the loudspeaker during a voice call } More } Turn on speaker } Turn off speaker. Missed calls When you have missed a call, it appears in the activity menu } Call New events Activity menu. is set to to call the missed number.
To make an emergency call Call. Enter, for example, 112 To view your local emergency numbers } Contacts } Options } Special numbers } Emergency nos. Contacts Phone contacts Choose for detailed information saved in the SIM contacts phone memory or for names and numbers on the SIM card.
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It is recommended to enter the + sign and country code for all numbers. To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact } Contacts } More } Edit contact. and select the contact. Picture Ringtone Select the relevant tab and then select a Add.
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To copy SIM contacts to phone contacts } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Copy from SIM. Copy all Copy a number. Select To always save to the SIM card } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Auto save on SIM.
Speed dialling Save numbers in positions 1-9 in your phone to access them easily. To set or replace speed dialling numbers } Contacts } Options } Speed dial. } Add } Replace Scroll to the position and select a phone number. To speed dial Call.
To deactivate a call divert Deactivate. Scroll to the divert option To check all divert options } Settings } Calls } Divert calls } Check all. More than one call Handle more than one call simultaneously. Call waiting service You hear a beep if you receive a second call. To activate the call waiting service } Settings } Calls } Manage calls } Call waiting } Activate Select.
} End call } Yes. • To retrieve the call on hold } End call } • To end both calls 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.
To change the name of a line } Settings } Display } Edit line names and select the line to edit. Additional calling functions 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 visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. Text messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Before you start A service centre number is provided by your network operator for you to send and receive text messages.
To change the default options for your message, for } More } Advanced example, to request a read report } Edit Done. select an option and select a setting Send. You can convert your text message to a picture message. While writing More To picture msg...
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To save an item in a text message More. While reading a message, select the item Select (the phone number you have selected Save picture appears) to save a phone number, or to save Save bookmark a picture, or to save a Web address. To save a selected message } More } Save message Saved messages...
To activate long messages } Messaging } Settings } Text message } Max. msg length } Max. available. To check the delivery status of a sent message } Messaging } Sent messages } View and select a text message } More } Details.
To create your own signature for picture messages } Messaging } Settings } Picture message. } Signature } New signature. To save an item found in a picture message % 29 To save an item in a text message Automatic download Select how to download your picture messages: } Messaging } Settings } Picture message } Auto download to view options:...
Receiving voice messages When you receive an automatically downloaded voice message New events Activity it appears in the activity menu if is set to menu. } Play to listen to the message. New events is set to Popup, you are asked if you want } Yes to listen to the voice message.
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To reply to an email message Reply. Open the email message } More Write your message to view options. } OK } Continue } Send to send the message. To save an item or attachment in an email message • To save an email address, a phone number or a Web address } More and select to save the item.
Imaging Camera and video recorder Your phone has a digital camera which also works as a digital video recorder. Take pictures and record video clips to save, send or use. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or a contact item % 21 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact.
Camera options } More When the camera is activated to view options: View all clips • (video). Shoot mode For picture msg High quality • (video) – select video. Video size Large 176x144 Small 128x96. • – select Night mode •...
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To view your pictures } Camera pictures } Organizer } File manager } Pictures. Pictures are shown in thumbnail view, for full picture view View. } Horizontal to view the picture horizontally. } More to display options. To view your video clips } Organizer } File manager } Videos.
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To receive and save a picture or video clip • From a message containing the item % 27 Messaging. • Via another transfer method, make sure the transfer method is activated and follow the instructions that appear. Screen saver and wallpaper The screen saver is activated when the phone has been in idle mode for a few seconds.
Entertainment Media player Play music and video clips that you download or receive in a picture message or transfer from your computer. The following file types are supported: MP3, MP4, 3GP, AMR, MIDI, IMY, EMY and WAV (16 kHz maximum sample rate). You can also use streamed files that are 3GPP compatible.
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Minimize • – minimize the media player and return to standby with the music still playing. Rename • – rename user-created playlists. Delete playlist • – delete user-created playlists. Information • – view information about the current track or video. Play mode Shuffle •...
To turn the ringtone on or off Press and hold from standby. All signals except the alarm signal are turned on or off. To set the ringtone volume } Settings } Sounds & alerts } Ring volume and press Save. to decrease or increase To set the vibrating alert } Settings } Sounds &...
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To start a sound recording } Entertainment } Record sound. To listen to your recordings } Organizer } File manager } Sounds and select a recording. } Play to listen to the recording. Press to go to } Stop the previous or next recording. to stop playback.
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To download a game } Entertainment } Games } Go and scroll to a direct link If required settings are not already in your phone % 43 Settings. To start and end an application } Organizer } File manager } Applications and select Select.
Connectivity Settings Before you start using the Internet, messaging, My friends or PlayNow™, specific settings are required in your phone. Settings may already be entered when you buy your phone. If not, contact your network operator, service provider or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support for more information.
} More to view options. The menu contains the following options, but may depend on the Web page you are visiting. } Go to for options: Sony Ericsson • – go to the predefined homepage. Bookmarks • – create, use or edit bookmarks.
You can visit www.sonyericsson.com/support to download software and Getting Started Guides for synchronization. Synchronization with a computer Download and install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. The PC Suite includes software and help on how to connect and synchronize your phone.
Remote synchronization via Internet Synchronize online via an Internet service. If required settings are not in your phone % 43 Settings. To enter the remote synchronization settings } Organizer } Synchronization } Yes } New account. Continue. Enter a name for the new account Enter the following settings: Server address •...
Phone mode To access your phone in this mode you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on your computer. The PC Suite includes software to synchronize contacts and calendar items, use the phone as a modem and more. Download and install the PC Suite from www.sonyericsson.com/support.
You cannot view the transferred items in your phone until you have removed the USB cable from the phone. Infrared port The infrared port in your phone can be used to exchange information with another device equipped with infrared. To set infrared options } Settings } Connectivity } Infrared port } On } 10 minutes to turn on for 10 minutes.
More features Time and date The time is always displayed in standby. To set the time and date } Settings } General } Time & date. • } Time • To set the time and time format enter the time } Format } Select } Save.
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To use profiles } Settings } General } Profiles: • Select a profile to use. } More } View and edit. • To view and edit a profile } More } Reset profiles. • To reset profiles The normal profile name cannot be changed. Start-up screen When you turn the phone on or off, a start-up screen appears.
To add a new appointment } Organizer } Calendar } Select and select a date } New appointment } Add. } Continue } Select Enter details to confirm each entry to confirm. To view an appointment } Organizer } Calendar and select a day.
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Change date • – go to another date in the calendar. Advanced • – for options to find and set reminders or select a start day for the week. Delete • – delete appointments. Help • – for more information. To send and receive an appointment } Organizer } Calendar and select an appointment for...
To set reminders options } Organizer } Tasks } More } Reminders. and select a task } Always for a reminder to sound even when the phone is turned off or set to silent. When the reminder sounds: Activity menu } View New events •...
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Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number) every time you turn on your phone. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM blocked.
Keypad lock Lock the keypad to avoid dialling a number by accident. You can still answer an incoming call and the keypad is locked after the call. The keypad remains locked until you unlock it manually. Calls to international emergency numbers 112 or 911, can still be made, even when the keypad is locked.
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. To set the phone lock } Settings } General } Locks } Phone lock } Protection and select an option.
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To open code memo for the first time } Organizer } Code memo. Instructions appear Continue. Continue. Enter a four-digit passcode Re-enter the new passcode to confirm. Done. Enter a checkword (maximum 15 characters) The checkword can consist of both letters and numbers. To add a new code } Organizer } Code memo and enter your passcode...
The phone cannot be turned on/Flashing red light (LED) Recharge the battery % 9 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery. Charging a non-Sony Ericsson battery % 67 Battery. The wrong menu language is shown % 14 To change the phone language.
To reset the phone } Settings } General } Master reset. Reset settings Reset all. When instructions appear Select Continue. Error messages Insert SIM % 9 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery. Insert correct SIM card Check that you are using the correct operator SIM card for your phone.
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...
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Australia 1-300 650 050 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com Argentina 800-333-7427 questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com Austria 0810 200245 questions.AT@support.sonyericsson.com Belgium 02-7451611 questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com Brazil 4001-0444 questions.BR@support.sonyericsson.com Canada 1-866-766-9374 questions.CA@support.sonyericsson.com Central Africa +27 112589023 questions.CF@support.sonyericsson.com Chile 123-0020-0656 questions.CL@support.sonyericsson.com China 4008100000 questions.CN@support.sonyericsson.com Colombia 18009122135 questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Croatia 062 000 000 questions.HR@support.sonyericsson.com Czech Republic 844 550 055 questions.CZ@support.sonyericsson.com...
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Hong Kong 8203 8863 questions.HK@support.sonyericsson.com Hungary 06 1 437 7300 questions.HU@support.sonyericsson.com India 39011111 (Add STD code from a GSM connection) questions.IN@support.sonyericsson.com Indonesia 021-2701388 questions.ID@support.sonyericsson.com Ireland 1850 545 888 questions.IE@support.sonyericsson.com Italy 06 48895206 questions.IT@support.sonyericsson.com Malaysia 1-800-889900 questions.MY@support.sonyericsson.com Mexico 01 800 000 4722 (national toll-free number) questions.MX@support.sonyericsson.com Netherlands...
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Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. • Do not paint your product. • Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should perform service. • Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission.
Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug will 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...
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.
FCC RF exposure guidelines when the handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson body worn accessory intended for this phone. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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"Product"). Should your Product need warranty service, please return it to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or contact your local Sony Ericsson Call Center (national rates may apply) or visit www.sonyericsson.com to get further information.
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Product, is presented with the Product to be repaired or replaced. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the Product from the dealer.
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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...
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