Sony Ericsson Walkman W715 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson W715 Walkman™. Stay in touch and enjoy your favorite music in new and innovative ways. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get a suite of tools, free online storage, special offers, news and competitions at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone.
  • Page 2 Accessories – More for your phone Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 Let your music take shape Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS205 Enjoy wireless music without missing a call Noise Cancelling Headphones HPM-88 Bring the music, leave the noise These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in every market.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started......6 Transferring and handling content....25 Assembly..........6 Turning on the phone......7 Handling content in the phone..25 Help............8 Sending content to another phone..........25 Charging the battery......8 Transferring content to and from Phone overview........10 a computer........26 Menu overview.........12 Using the USB cable......26 Navigation........14 Phone name........27 Memory..........15...
  • Page 4 Imaging .......45 More features......60 Using the camera......45 Flight mode........60 More camera features......46 Update Service.........60 Viewing and tagging photos....46 Alarms..........61 Using photos........47 Calendar...........62 Working with photos......48 Notes..........63 Blogging...........48 Tasks..........63 Printing photos.........50 Profiles..........63 Time and date........64 Internet........50 Theme..........64 Bookmarks........50 Main menu layout......64 History pages........51 Ringtones.........64 More browser features.....51...
  • Page 5 Smart-Fit Rendering is a trademark or a registered 850/900/1800/1900 trademark of ACCESS Co., Ltd. This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Bluetooth is a trademark or a registered trademark Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated of Bluetooth SIG Inc. and any use of such mark by company, without any warranty.
  • Page 6 Input is licensed under one or more of the following: decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, and Thomson. 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Canadian Pat. No. Java, JavaScript and Java-based trademarks and 1,331,057, United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hong Kong Standard Pat.
  • Page 7: Instruction Symbols

    Data and Computer Software Clauses in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Assembly To insert the battery Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery. To insert the SIM card Unlock the battery cover lock.
  • Page 9: Turning On The Phone

    Insert the battery with the label side up SIM card and the connectors facing each other. The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Attach the battery cover and lock it. card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about Turning on the phone your subscription.
  • Page 10: Help

    Using other networks To view the phone status • Making and receiving calls, using From standby press the volume key. messaging, and data transfer, for Phone, memory and battery example, Internet-based services, information is shown. outside your home network (roaming), Charging the battery may incur additional costs.
  • Page 11 Connect the charger to the phone. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery. Press a key to view the screen. Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards. You can use your phone while it is charging. You can charge the battery at any time and for more or less than 2.5 hours.
  • Page 12: Phone Overview

    Phone overview Ear speaker Screen light sensor Screen Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Selection keys Navigation key Call key Activity menu key Memory card slot (under the cover) Video call camera End key, On/off key C key (Clear) Silent key Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication.
  • Page 13 Walkman™ key Video call indicator Main camera Volume, digital zoom keys Flash Camera key Loudspeaker Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 14: Menu Overview

    Menu overview Music PlayNow™ Contacts Video Myself Games New contact Camera Web feeds Settings Organiser Location services File manager ** Tracker WALKMAN Alarms Google Maps* Applications Navigation* Video call Settings My favourites Calendar Status info Tasks General Notes Profiles Settings Synchronisation Time &...
  • Page 15 Display Wallpaper * Some menus are operator-, Main menu layout network- and subscription- Theme dependent. Startup screen ** You can use the navigation Screen saver key to scroll between tabs in Clock size submenus. For more Brightness information, see Navigation Edit line names* on page 14.
  • Page 16: Navigation

    Navigation To return to standby • Press To navigate the phone menus To navigate your media From standby select Menu > Media. Scroll to a menu item and press the navigation key right. To go back, press the navigation key left.
  • Page 17: Memory

    To edit a navigation key shortcut To open the activity menu • From standby select Menu > Settings Press > the General tab > Shortcuts. Memory Scroll to an option and select Edit. Scroll to a menu option and select You can save content on the memory Shortc..
  • Page 18: Phone Language

    To insert a memory card To remove a memory card • Remove the battery cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it. Phone language You can select a language to use in • Remove the battery cover and insert your phone.
  • Page 19 To change text input method Press to accept a suggestion. • When you enter text, press and hold To enter text using multitap down From standby select, for example, To shift between capitals and lower- Menu > Messaging > Write new >...
  • Page 20: Walkman

    Walkman™ Walkman™ player You can listen to music, audio books To play music and podcasts. Use Sony Ericsson From standby select Menu > Media > Media Manager to transfer content to Music. and from your phone. For more Browse by category using the information, see Transferring content navigation key.
  • Page 21 Shake control To shuffle tracks To switch track • When music is playing, press and hold down and move the phone to the right with a flick of your wrist to go to the next track. To go to the previous track, use the same action to the left.
  • Page 22 To change the volume Select any of the presets, except Normal. Playlists You can create playlists to organise your music. You can add tracks to more than one playlist. Deleting a playlist, or a track from a playlist, does not delete the track from the memory, just the reference to the track in that list.
  • Page 23 By mood, Scroll to SensMe™ and select Open. you first use Sony Ericsson Media Make sure you are in All view. If you are Manager to analyse and transfer tracks not, select All. to your phone. Information such as...
  • Page 24: Playnow

    You can listen to audio books you have Media® Player 11 or subsequent transferred to your phone from a compatible version of Windows computer using Sony Ericsson Media Media® Player, and a USB computer Manager. connection. It may take a few minutes before a You cannot see that a track is marked.
  • Page 25: Trackid

    TrackID™ Select Save. TrackID™ is a music recognition To stream music and video clips service. You can search for title, artist From standby select Menu > Internet. and album name for a track you hear Select Options > Go to >...
  • Page 26: Musicdj

    To minimise the radio Select Options > Save melody. • Select Options > Minimise. Record sound To return to the radio You can record a voice memo or a call. • From standby select Menu > Radio. Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones.
  • Page 27: Transferring And Handling Content

    Transferring and To move items between the phone memory and the memory card handling content From standby select Menu > Organiser > File manager. You can transfer and handle content Find an item and select Options > such as pictures and music. Manage file >...
  • Page 28: Transferring Content To And From A Computer

    Click Install Sony Ericsson Media Manager and follow the instructions. from a computer To transfer content using Sony You can use Sony Ericsson Media Ericsson Media Manager Manager to transfer content between your phone and a computer. Connect the phone to a computer with a USB cable supported by your phone.
  • Page 29: Phone Name

    www.sonyericsson.com/support to Drag and drop content read Feature guides. You can drag and drop content between your phone, a memory card and a computer in Microsoft Windows Explorer. To drag and drop content Connect your phone to a computer using the USB cable. Phone: Select Media transfer.
  • Page 30: Using Bluetoothâ„¢ Wireless Technology

    Using Bluetooth™ wireless function activated and Bluetooth visibility turned on. technology To pair the phone with a device The Bluetooth™ function is free of charge and makes wireless connection From standby select Menu > Settings to other Bluetooth devices possible. >...
  • Page 31: Backing Up And Restoring

    Media Manager this function off. Before backing up and restoring, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC To turn on powersave Suite and the Sony Ericsson Media • From standby select Menu >...
  • Page 32 To restore phone content using the You can also connect your phone to a computer using Bluetooth. Sony Ericsson PC Suite The Sony Ericsson PC Suite will overwrite To restore phone content using the all the phone content during the restore Sony Ericsson Media Manager process.
  • Page 33: Calling

    Calling Do not hold your phone to your ear when waiting. When the call connects, your phone gives a loud signal. Making and receiving calls To answer a call You need to turn on your phone and be • Press within range of a network.
  • Page 34 Some network operators allow you to Scroll to New contact and select switch networks manually. Options > Special numbers > Emergency nos.. To switch networks manually Video call From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity tab > Mobile You can share experiences with friends networks >...
  • Page 35: Contacts

    Scroll to New number: and select You can synchronise your contacts using Add. the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Enter the number and select OK. Default contacts Select a number option. Scroll between the tabs and add You can choose which contact information is shown as default.
  • Page 36: Edit Contact

    To go directly to the contacts list If your subscription supports Calling Line Identification (CLI) service, you can • From standby press and hold down assign personal ringtones and pictures to – contacts. To call with Smart search To copy names and numbers to From standby press –...
  • Page 37 To save contacts on a memory card Contact memory status From standby select Menu > The number of contacts you can save Contacts. in your phone or on the SIM card Scroll to New contact and select depends on available memory. Options >...
  • Page 38: Speed Dial

    Enter the information and select Save. To add contacts to speed dial numbers Groups From standby select Menu > You can create a group of phone Contacts. numbers and email addresses from Scroll to New contact and select Phone contacts to send messages to.
  • Page 39 Voice control Wait for the tone and say a recorded name, for example “John mobile.” The By creating voice commands you can: phone plays the name back to you and • Voice dial – call someone by saying connects the call. their name •...
  • Page 40 To activate call waiting To join two calls • • From standby select Menu > Settings During the call, select Options > Join > the Calls tab > Manage calls > Call calls. waiting > Activate. To connect two calls To make a second call •...
  • Page 41 To have a private conversation To accept all calls • During the call, select Options > Talk From standby select Menu > Settings and select the participant to talk to. > the Calls tab > Manage calls > To resume the conference call, select Accept calls >...
  • Page 42: Messaging

    Messaging Call time and cost During a call, the phone shows how long you have been talking. You can Text and picture messages also check on the duration of your last Messages can contain text, pictures, call, your outgoing calls and the total sound effects, animations, and time of all your calls.
  • Page 43 To copy and paste text in a message To call a number in a message • When you write the message, select When you view the message, scroll to Options > Copy & paste. the phone number and press Select Copy all Mark &...
  • Page 44: Voice Messages

    To set options for all messages You can synchronise your email using Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®. From standby select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Settings. Before using email Scroll to an option and choose Select. You can use the setup wizard to check To set options for a specific message if settings are available for your email account or you can enter them...
  • Page 45: Instant Messaging

    Select Edit and enter the text. Select Active email account If you have several email accounts, you Select and choose a file to attach. can change which one is active. Select Continue > Send. To change the active email account To receive and read an email From standby select Menu...
  • Page 46 Before using Instant messaging To send a chat message If no settings exist in your phone, you From standby select Menu > need to enter server settings. Your Messaging > > the Contacts tab. service provider can provide standard Scroll to a contact and select Chat. settings information such as: Write the message and select Send.
  • Page 47: Imaging

    Imaging To create a chat group From standby select Menu > You can take photos and record video Messaging > > the Chat groups clips to view, save or send. You find tab. saved photos and video clips in Select Options >...
  • Page 48: More Camera Features

    To take a photo Scroll to a video clip and press the centre selection key. Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to More camera features Press to take a photo. The photo is automatically saved. To change settings To record a video clip •...
  • Page 49: Using Photos

    Viewing photos on a map Enter a name and select OK. Select an icon. When appears on the screen, your To tag the photo, select Options > geographical position is saved with the this photo. photos you take. This is called geo tagging, and it shows the approximate To tag photos location of where a photo was taken.
  • Page 50: Working With Photos

    > at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Trim. Select > > Start to set the Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to starting point. transfer content to and from your Select > to set the ending phone. For more information, see point. Transferring content to and from a...
  • Page 51 To send photos to an existing blog Select Continue > Send. From standby select Menu > Media > To send video clips to an existing blog Photo > Camera album. From standby select Menu > Media > Select a month. Video >...
  • Page 52: Printing Photos

    Printing photos Internet You can print photos using the USB If you cannot use the Internet, see I cable connected to a compatible cannot use Internet-based services on printer. page 69. You can also print using a Bluetooth To start browsing compatible printer that supports the Object Push Profile.
  • Page 53: History Pages

    History pages Select a picture. You can view Web pages you have To find text on a Web page browsed. When you browse the Internet, select Options > Tools > Find on page. To view history pages Enter text and press Find. •...
  • Page 54: Internet Security And Certificates

    > You can also subscribe to and download Certificates. content to a computer via feeds using Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can Web feeds then transfer the content to your phone. You can subscribe to and download frequently updated content, such as...
  • Page 55: Wi-Fi

    Select an option. To access video podcasts • From standby select Menu > Media > Frequent updates may be costly. Video > Podcasts. Web feeds in standby Photo feeds You can show news updates on the You can subscribe to Photo feeds and standby screen.
  • Page 56: Dlna

    To turn on Wi-Fi To activate DLNA • From standby select Menu > Settings From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity tab > Wi-Fi > Turn > the Connectivity tab > Network sharing. Scroll to and select a favourite network. To connect to a network Select >...
  • Page 57: Gps

    Assisted start With Assisted start your location is Your phone has a GPS receiver that calculated more quickly. If not turned uses satellite signals to calculate your off, Assisted start will automatically be location. used to find your location when Assisted GPS (A-GPS) technology is If you cannot use some GPS features, see available.
  • Page 58: Driving Directions

    Scroll to a location and select version of Wayfinder Navigator is included in the phone. To access favourites from Google Maps Sony Ericsson does not warrant the • Press accuracy of any directional services including but not limited to turn-by-turn Location requests navigational services.
  • Page 59 To turn on or off GPS manually To compare results during training From standby select Menu > From standby select Menu > Location Entertainment > Location services > services > Tracker > Start training. Settings. Select Route based. Select Enable GPS Disable GPS.
  • Page 60: Synchronising

    Microsoft Outlook®. Before synchronising, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Sony Ericsson PC Suite software is included on the CD with your phone and available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 61: Synchronising Using An Internet Service

    To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. For more information, go to Turn on your computer and insert the www.sonyericsson.com/support to CD. The CD starts automatically and read the Synchronisation Feature the installation window opens. guide. Select a language and click OK.
  • Page 62: More Features

    More features To view the current software in the phone From standby select Menu > Settings Flight mode > the General tab > Update service. Flight mode the network and radio Select Software version. transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment.
  • Page 63: Alarms

    Update Service using a PC To select another day, scroll to the day and select Mark. You can update your phone using the Select Done > Save. provided USB cable and an Internet connected PC. To set the alarm signal Make sure all personal data on your From standby select Menu...
  • Page 64: Calendar

    To set an alarm to sound or not in Scroll to New appointment and select silent mode Add. Enter the information and confirm each From standby select Menu > entry. Organiser > Alarms. Select Save. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to the tab.
  • Page 65: Notes

    Select an option. To add a task From standby select Menu > A reminders option set in calendar affects Organiser > Tasks. a reminders option set in tasks. Select New task and select Add. Select an option. Notes Enter details and confirm each entry. You can make notes and save them.
  • Page 66: Time And Date

    Scroll to a profile and select Options > new themes and download them. For View and edit. more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. You cannot rename the Normal profile. To set a theme Time and date From standby select Menu > Settings >...
  • Page 67: Screen Orientation

    Games To turn off the ringtone • From standby press and hold down Your phone contains preloaded games. You can also download games. Help texts are available for most The alarm signal is not affected. games. To set the vibrating alert To start a game From standby select Menu...
  • Page 68: Locks

    Locks Java application screen size Some Java applications are designed SIM card lock for a specific screen size. For more information, contact the application This lock only protects your vendor. subscription. Your phone will work with a new SIM card. If the lock is on, you To set the screen size for a Java have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity application...
  • Page 69 112 can still be made. It is important that you remember your To use the automatic keylock new code. If you forget it, you have to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson From standby select Menu >...
  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting To view your IMEI number • From standby press Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Common questions I have problems with memory capacity or the phone is working slowly Restart your phone every day to free memory or do a Master...
  • Page 71 I cannot charge the phone or battery To download settings using the Setup capacity is low wizard The charger is not properly connected From standby select Menu > Settings or the battery connection is poor. > the General tab > Setup wizard >...
  • Page 72 Service centre. The number is shown if The phone does not ring or rings too it is saved on the SIM card. softly If there is no number shown, select Make sure that Silent mode has not Edit. been set to On. See To turn off the Scroll to New ServiceCentre ringtone on page 65.
  • Page 73: Error Messages

    Error messages I have forgotten my code memo passcode Insert SIM If you forget your passcode, you must reset the code memo. This means that There is no SIM card in your phone or all entries in the code memo are you may have inserted it incorrectly.
  • Page 74: Important Information

    Global and local Web sites providing support. Insert your SIM card in another phone. • A global network of call centres. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service If this works, it is probably your phone partners. that is causing the problem. Please •...
  • Page 75 Anguilla 1-800-080-9518 (Toll Free) questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Antigua and Barbuda 1-800-081-9518 (Toll Free) questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Argentina 0800-333-7427 (número gratuito) questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Australia 1300 650-050 (Toll Free) questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com The Bahamas 1-800-205-6062 (Toll Free) questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Barbados 1-800-082-9518 (Toll Free) questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Belgique/België 02-0745 1611 questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com Belize AN 815, PIN 5597 (Toll Free) questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Bermuda 1-800-083-9518 (Toll Free)
  • Page 76 Haïti/Ayiti AN 193, PIN 5598 (numéro gratuit / nimewo questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com gratis) Honduras AN 8000122, PIN 5599 (número gratuito) questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Hong Kong/香港 +852 8203 8863 questions.HK@support.sonyericsson.com Hrvatska 062 000 000 questions.HR@support.sonyericsson.com India/भारत 1800 11 1800 (Toll Free) questions.IN@support.sonyericsson.com +91 (011) 39011111 Indonesia 021 2701388 questions.ID@support.sonyericsson.com...
  • Page 77 Portugal 808 204 466 (chamada local) questions.PT@support.sonyericsson.com República Dominicana 1-800-751-3370 (número gratuito) questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com România +40 21 401 0401 questions.RO@support.sonyericsson.com Saint Kitts and Nevis 1-800-087-9518 (Toll Free) questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Saint Vincent and the 1-800-088-9518 (Toll Free) questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Grenadines Schweiz/Suisse/ 0848 824 040 questions.CH@support.sonyericsson.com Svizzera Singapore...
  • Page 78: Efficient Use

    To avoid this small energy waste, disconnect the authorised personnel should power supply when the product is fully charged. Use perform service. of charging devices that are not Sony Ericsson • Consult with authorised medical staff and the branded may pose increased safety risks.
  • Page 79: Emergency Calls

    Fully charge the battery before initial use. provided “As is” and “With all faults”. Use for the intended purpose only. Charge the Sony Ericsson does not make any representation or battery in temperatures between +5°C(+41°F) and warranty as to the accuracy of such location +45°C(+113°F).
  • Page 80 While the device does employ security measures to assure the safety of all persons and to account for resist such efforts, Sony Ericsson does not warrant any variations in measurements. or represent that the device will be impervious to the introduction of malware.
  • Page 81: Disposing Of The Battery

    • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the memory card. Sony Ericsson call centre. Do not attempt to remove • Do not use or store the memory card in humid or internal batteries. Internal batteries shall be removed...
  • Page 82: End User Licence Agreement

    Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, provided the third party agrees in writing to be Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from bound by the terms of this Licence. defects in design, material and workmanship at the This licence exists throughout the useful life of this time of its original purchase by a consumer.
  • Page 83 This warranty does not cover Product failures from the dealer. caused by installations, modifications, or repair or If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the opening of the Product performed by a non- repair for the defect concerned, or the replaced Sony Ericsson authorised person.
  • Page 84: Fcc Statement

    Any change or modification not expressly approved the preceding limitations or exclusions may not by Sony Ericsson may void the user's authority to apply to you. operate the equipment. The warranty provided does not affect the This equipment has been tested and found to consumer’s statutory rights under applicable...
  • Page 85: Industry Canada Statement

    W715 by one or more of the following measures: We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
  • Page 86: Index

    Index answering and rejecting ....31 emergency ........32 activity menu ........15 handling two calls ......38 alarms ...........61 international ........31 answering service .........36 making and receiving ....31 applications ..........65 putting on hold ......37 appointments ........62 recording ........24 assembly ..........6 video ..........32 audio book ...........22 camera ..........45 auto rotate ..........65 activating ........45...
  • Page 87 emergency numbers ......32 end user licence agreement ....80 keypad lock ..........67 entering text .........16 keys ............10 file manager ..........25 language ..........16 flight mode ...........60 location services ........55 lock keypad ..........67 games ...........65 phone ...........67 geo tagging ..........47 SIM card ........66 Google Maps™...
  • Page 88 restricted dialling ........39 ringtones ..........64 online music and video clips ....23 roaming ..........8 RSS feeds See Web feeds pan and zoom, Web pages ....51 PC Suite ..........58 safety guidelines ........76 phone memory ........15 screen orientation .........65 phone mode .........59 search, on Web pages ......51 phone name .........27 selection keys ........14 phone, turning on ........7...
  • Page 89 tasks .............63 voicemail ..........36 templates ..........41 volume text messages ........40 ear speaker ........31 theme ...........64 ringtone ........64 time ............64 time zone ..........64 Tracker ..........57 Walk mate ..........66 TrackID™ ..........23 Walkman™ player ........18 training ..........57 warranty ..........80 transfer method Web feeds ..........52 Bluetooth™...

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