Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Sony Ericsson Z780i Getting started ....6 Voicemail ........28 Voice control ........29 Assembly .......... 6 More than one call ......30 Turning on the phone ....... 7 Restricted dialling ......32 Help ..........8 Call time and cost......33 Charging the battery ......
Page 2 Using a USB cable......55 FCC Statement ....... 80 Synchronizing ........ 56 Declaration of Conformity for Z780i.......... 81 Update service ....... 58 Index ......... 82 Contents This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 3: Sony Ericsson Z780I
Sony Ericsson Z780i circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or UMTS HSDPA 850/1900/2100 GSM EDGE 850/ other third party content. 900/1800/1900 Smart-Fit Rendering is a trademark or a registered This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson trademark of ACCESS Co., Ltd.
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Page 5 Instruction symbols Assets Control, and may be additionally subject to export or import regulations in other countries. These symbols may appear in the The user and any possessor of the product agrees User guide. to comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that it is their responsibility to obtain any required licenses to export, re-export, or import Note...
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started 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 Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Slide the battery cover into place.
Page 7: Turning On The Phone
Turning on the phone your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before To turn on the phone you insert or remove the SIM card. You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone. See To copy names and numbers to the SIM card on page 26.
Page 8: Help
Help In addition to this User guide, Getting To charge the battery started guides and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Help in your phone 2.5 h. Help and information are available in your phone. See Navigation on page 13. To view tips and tricks From standby select Menu...
Page 9: Phone Overview
Phone overview Ear speaker Screen Selection keys Call key Memory card slot Activity menu key Microphone End key C key (Clear) Navigation key Silent key On/off key Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 10 Strap holder Volume keys GPS antenna External display Camera lens Speaker mesh Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 11: Menu Overview
Menu overview PlayNow™* Internet* Entertainment Online services* Radio TrackID™ Games VideoDJ™ PhotoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Remote control Record sound Demo tour Camera Messaging Media Write new Photo Inbox Music Email Video Drafts Games Outbox Sent messages Web feeds Saved messages Settings My friends* Call voicemail Templates Manage messages...
Page 12 Calls** Organizer File manager Applications Answered Dialled Missed Calendar Tasks Notes Synchronization Timer Stopwatch Calculator Code memo Settings** General Sounds & alerts Display Calls Connectivity Profiles Ring volume Wallpaper Speed dial Bluetooth Time & date Ringtone Main menu layout Smart search Language Silent mode Theme...
Page 13: Navigation
Navigation To scroll between the tabs • Scroll to a tab by pressing the The main menus are shown as icons. navigation key left or right. Some submenus include tabs. To return to standby To navigate the phone menus • Press To end a function •...
Page 14 Shortcuts To open the activity menu You can use keypad shortcuts to go • Press directly to a menu. Menu numbering Activity menu tabs starts from the top left icon and moves • New events – missed calls and new across and then down row by row.
Page 15: Phone Language
To insert a memory card To view memory card options From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager > the On memory card tab. Select Options. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language From standby select Menu >...
Page 16 To enter numbers To enter text using multitap • When you enter text, press and hold From standby select, for example, down – Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message. To enter full stops and commas is displayed, press and hold •...
Page 17: Internet
Internet History pages You can view Web pages you have To start browsing browsed. From standby select Menu > Internet. To view history pages Select Options > • From standby select Menu > Internet Select an option. > Options > Go to >...
Page 18 To select Internet keypad shortcuts To send a link From standby select Menu > Internet. When you browse the Internet, select Options > Tools > Send link. Select Options > Advanced > Keypad mode > Shortcuts. Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports Shortcut the transfer method you select.
Page 19: Internet Security And Certificates
> Security > content to a computer via feeds using Certificates. Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can then transfer the content to your phone. Web feeds See Transferring content to and from a You can subscribe to and download computer on page 46.
Page 20 To update Web feeds manually Podcasts From standby select Menu > Media Podcasts are files, for example, radio > feeds. programs or video content, that you can download and play. You subscribe Scroll to a feed and select Options to and download podcasts using Web >...
Page 21: Gps
A free three-month trial version of Wayfinder Navigator is included in the phone. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services including but not limited to turn-by-turn navigational services. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 22: More Gps Features
To start Wayfinder Navigator Status information • From standby select Menu > Location When your location is found you services > Navigation. can view available satellites and get information about your current speed More GPS features and altitude. Save locations To view GPS status All saved locations are found in From standby select...
Page 23: Calling
Calling To re-dial a number • When Retry? appears select Yes. Making and receiving calls Do not hold your phone to your ear when You need to turn on your phone and waiting. When the call connects, your be within range of a network. phone gives a loud signal.
Page 24: Contacts
Networks To view your local emergency numbers Your phone switches automatically From standby select Menu > Contacts. between GSM and 3G (UMTS) networks depending on availability. Scroll to New contact and select Some network operators allow you to Options > Special numbers >...
Page 25 Phone contacts To call with Smart search Phone contacts can contain names, From standby press – phone numbers and personal enter a contact name or a phone information. They are saved in the number. All entries which match the phone memory. sequence of digits or letters are shown in a list.
Page 26 To copy names and numbers to SIM contacts phone contacts SIM contacts can contain names and From standby select Menu > Contacts. numbers only. They are saved on the Scroll to New contact and select SIM card. Options > Advanced >...
Page 27 > Memory status. Scroll to an option and edit the information. Synchronizing contacts Select Save. The Sony Ericsson PC Suite is designed to work with the following To add your own business card programs: From standby select Menu > Contacts.
Page 28: Call List
Enter a name for the group and select To add contacts to speed dial numbers Continue. From standby select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to and select Add. Scroll to New contact and select For each contact phone number or Options >...
Page 29: Voice Control
Voice control Voice dialling You can hear your recorded contact By creating voice commands you can: name when you receive a call from • Voice dial – call someone by saying that contact. their name To voice dial • Answer and reject calls when you use a handsfree From standby press and hold down a volume key.
Page 30: More Than One Call
Follow the instructions that appear and More than one call select Cont. You can handle more than one call at Select where your voice answering is a time. For example, you can put an to be activated. ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call.
Page 31 To end an ongoing call and answer To add a new participant a second call During the call, select Options > Hold • During the call, select Replace active call. This puts the joined calls on hold. call. Select Options >...
Page 32: Restricted Dialling
Accept calls Restrict calls options You can choose to receive calls from Standard options are: certain phone numbers only. • All outgoing – all outgoing calls • Outgoing intl – all outgoing To add numbers to the accepted callers list international calls •...
Page 33: Call Time And Cost
Call time and cost When fixed dialling is used, you cannot view or manage any phone numbers saved During a call, the duration of the call is on the SIM card, but you can still call the shown. You can check the duration of international emergency number, 112.
Page 34: Messaging
Messaging Before you use messaging You must have a service centre Receiving and saving messages number. The number is supplied by You are notified when you receive your service provider and is usually a message. Messages are automatically saved on the SIM card. If the number saved in the phone memory.
Page 35: Picture Messages
To copy and paste text in a text Before you use picture messaging message You must set an MMS profile and the When you write the message, select address of your message server. If no Options > Copy & paste. MMS profile or message server exists, Select Copy all...
Page 36: Message Options
Receiving picture messages To set picture message options You can select how to download your From standby select Menu > Messaging picture messages. Standard options > Settings > Picture message. when you download picture messages Scroll to an option and select Edit. are: To set message options for a specific •...
Page 37: Voice Messages
To save a message as a template To create an email account From standby select Menu > Messaging From standby select Menu > Messaging > Inbox. > Email > Accounts. Scroll to the message and select View Scroll to New account and select Add.
Page 38 To receive and read an email message Synchronizing email From standby select Menu > Messaging Email can be synchronized with > Email > Inbox > Options > Check new a Microsoft Exchange Server email. (Microsoft® Outlook®). For more information see Synchronizing on Scroll to the message and select View.
Page 39: My Friends
My friends To send a chat message From standby select Menu > Messaging You can connect and log in to the My > My friends > the Contacts tab. friends server to communicate online Scroll to a contact and select Chat. with chat messages.
Page 40: Area And Cell Information
To create a chat group Area and cell information From standby select Menu > Messaging Area and cell information are text > My friends > the Chat groups tab. messages, for example, local traffic Select Options > Add chat group reports that are sent to subscribers >...
Page 41: Imaging
Imaging Using the camera To activate the camera Camera and video recorder • From standby select Menu > Camera. You can take pictures and record video clips to view, save or send. You find To take a picture your saved pictures and video clips in Activate the camera and press Media >...
Page 42: Camera Icons And Settings
To use zoom Camera icons and settings • Press to zoom in or out. Icons on the screen inform what the current setting is. More camera When taking a picture, zoom is available settings are available in Options. in VGA mode only. Use Photo mate to learn about camera To adjust brightness functions.
Page 43: Transferring Pictures
Transferring pictures Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View. Transfer to and from your computer Select Options > Send > blog. You can use Bluetooth™ wireless Enter a title and text and select OK. technology and a USB cable to Select Publish.
Page 44: Pictures
To print camera pictures using a USB Viewing pictures on a map cable Location data is included when you From standby select Menu > Media take pictures with the camera. This and scroll to Photo > Camera album. allows you to view the approximate Scroll to a month and a picture.
Page 45: Photodj™ And Videodj
To create a new photo tag PhotoDJ™ and VideoDJ™ From standby select Menu > Media You can edit pictures and video clips. and scroll to Photo > Camera album. To edit and save a picture Scroll to a month and a picture. Select From standby select Menu >...
Page 46: Media Player And Music
Do not remove the USB cable from your You can listen to music, audio books phone or computer during transfer, as and podcasts. Use Sony Ericsson this may corrupt the memory card or the Media Manager to transfer content to phone memory.
Page 47: Music Player
Music player Playlists You can create playlists to organize To play music music files. Files can be added to more From standby select Menu > Media than one playlist. > Music. Deleting a playlist, or a file from Scroll to a title and select Play. a playlist, does not delete the file from To stop playing music the memory, just the reference to the...
Page 48: Playnow
To remove tracks from a playlist PlayNow™ From standby select Menu > Media You can connect to PlayNow™ to and scroll to Music > Playlists. download ringtones, games, music, Select a playlist. themes and wallpapers. You can Scroll to the track and press preview or listen to content before you purchase and download it to your To view information about a track...
Page 49: Online Music And Video Clips
To search for song information Entertainment • When you hear a song through a loudspeaker, from standby select Video player Menu > Entertainment > TrackID™ To play videos > Start. • When the radio is playing select From standby select Menu >...
Page 50: Ringtones And Melodies
Saving channels To turn the ringtone off You can save up to 20 preset channels. • From standby press and hold down To save channels All signals except the alarm signal are When you have found a radio channel affected. select Options >...
Page 51: Sound Recorder
Sound recorder Applications You can record a voice memo or You can download and run Java a sound. Recorded sounds can also applications. You can also view be set as ringtones. information or set different permissions. To record a sound Before you use Java™...
Page 52: Connectivity
Java application screen size Connectivity Some Java applications are designed for a specific screen size. For more Settings information, contact the application Before you synchronize with an Internet vendor. service, use the Internet, PlayNow™, My friends, Java, picture messaging, To set the screen size for a Java email and picture blog you need to application have settings in your phone.
Page 53: Phone Name
Phone name Before you use Bluetooth wireless technology You can enter a name for your phone You must turn on the Bluetooth that is shown to other devices when function to communicate with other using, for example, Bluetooth™ devices. You may also have to pair wireless technology.
Page 54 To allow connection to the phone Power saving From standby select Menu > Settings You can save battery power with the > the Connectivity tab > Bluetooth > Power save function. You can only devices. connect with a single Bluetooth device. You must turn this function off if you Select a device from the list.
Page 55: Using A Usb Cable
Using a USB cable To disconnect a USB cable safely Right-click the removable disk icon in You can connect your phone to Windows Explorer. a computer with a USB cable to Select Eject. transfer files, synchronize and use your phone as a modem. For more Disconnect the USB cable when the information go to the Getting started following message is shown in the...
Page 56: Synchronizing
Phone: Select Phone mode. phone contacts, appointments, Computer: When you are notified that bookmarks, tasks and notes with a the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found computer program such as Microsoft your phone, you can start Outlook. synchronizing. • You can synchronize with an Internet service using SyncML™...
Page 57 Before you synchronize using SyncML Scroll to the App. settings tab and select an application. You must enter settings for SyncML synchronization and register Select Database name and enter the a synchronization account online with required information. a service provider. Settings that are Scroll to the Advanced tab to enter...
Page 58: Update Service
Before you synchronize using To synchronize using Microsoft® Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync Exchange ActiveSync You must enter settings for Microsoft From standby select Menu > Organizer Exchange ActiveSync to access > Synchronization. a Microsoft Exchange Server. Settings Scroll to an account and select Start. that are required are: Update service •...
Page 59: More Features
Flight mode – limited functionality Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support You can use the Bluetooth™ function in or click the Sony Ericsson Update Flight mode. service in the PC Suite software if installed on your computer. To activate the flight mode menu Select a region and country.
Page 60: File Manager
File manager File manager tabs The file manager is divided into three You can use the file manager to handle tabs, and icons indicate where the files saved in the phone memory or on files are saved. a memory card. To view information about files Handling files From standby select...
Page 61: Alarms
Alarms To turn off the alarm • When the alarm sounds, press any key You can set a sound or the radio as an and select Turn off. alarm signal. The alarm sounds even if the phone is turned off. When the alarm To cancel the alarm sounds you can silence it or turn it off.
Page 62 Default view To edit an appointment You can choose whether month, week From standby select Menu > Organizer or day view will appear first when you > Calendar. open the calendar. Select a date. Scroll to an appointment and select To set default view View.
Page 63: Notes
Notes To view a task From standby select Menu > Organizer You can make notes and save them. > Tasks. You can also show a note in standby. Scroll to a task and select View. To add a note To set when reminders should sound From standby select Menu >...
Page 64: Time And Date
To view and edit a profile Theme From standby select Menu > Settings You can change the appearance of the > the General tab > Profiles. screen through items such as colours Scroll to a profile and select Options and wallpaper. You can also create >...
Page 65: Locks
If you forget it, you have to and select OK. take your phone to your local Re-enter the new PIN and select OK. Sony Ericsson retailer. To edit the PIN To use the phone lock From standby select Menu >...
Page 66: Troubleshooting
To unlock the phone Troubleshooting • Enter your code and select OK. Some problems will require you to call To change the phone lock code your network operator. From standby select Menu > Settings For more support go to > the General tab >...
Page 67 I cannot charge the phone or battery I cannot use picture messages on my capacity is low phone The charger is not properly connected Your subscription does not include or the battery connection is poor. data capability. Settings are missing Remove the battery and clean the or incorrect.
Page 68 I have set Web feeds to show in I cannot synchronize or transfer data standby, but no Web feeds appear in between my phone and my computer, standby when using a USB cable. Check if a note is shown in standby. If The cable or software has not been so, hide it.
Page 69: Error Messages
Where can I find the regulatory Insert correct SIM card information such as my IMEI number Your phone is set to work only with if I cannot turn on my phone? certain SIM cards. Check if you are using the correct operator SIM card. Wrong PIN/Wrong PIN2 You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly.
Page 70: Important Information
Global and local Web sites providing support. If this works, it is probably your phone • A global network of Call Centers. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service that is causing the problem. Please partners. contact the nearest Sony Ericsson •...
Page 71 In the unlikely event that your product needs service You will be charged for a call to one of our Call please contact the dealer from whom it was Centers according to national rates, including purchased, or one of our service partners. Save local taxes, unless the phone number is a toll-free your original proof of purchase, you will need it if number.
Page 72: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Philippines/Pilipinas 02-6351860 questions.PH@support.sonyericsson.com Polska 0 (prefiks) 22 6916200 questions.PL@support.sonyericsson.com Portugal 808 204 466 questions.PT@support.sonyericsson.com România (+4021) 401 0401 questions.RO@support.sonyericsson.com Россия 8 (495) 787 0986 questions.RU@support.sonyericsson.com Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera 0848 824 040 questions.CH@support.sonyericsson.com Singapore 67440733 questions.SG@support.sonyericsson.com Slovensko 02-5443 6443 questions.SK@support.sonyericsson.com South Africa 0861 6322222 questions.ZA@support.sonyericsson.com Suomi 09-299 2000...
Page 73 Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers • Do not use your product when in, or around intended for use with your mobile phone. Other aircraft, or areas showing the sign “turn off two-way...
Page 74: Personal Medical Devices
This phone contains a built-in antenna. Use of drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree specifically for this model could damage your solutions intended for use with your product.
Page 75 Accessible Solutions for individuals with special energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center phone. The SAR value is determined at the highest on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or...
Page 76: Disposing Of The Battery
Do not let dirt, dust, or foreign objects get into the disposal of batteries or call your local insert port of any memory card adapter. Sony Ericsson Call Center for • Check you have inserted the memory card correctly. information.
Page 77: End User Licence Agreement
Malware As user of this Device, Sony Ericsson grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable Malware (short for malicious software) is software license to use the Software solely in conjunction that can harm your mobile phone or other with the Device on which it is installed and/or computers.
Page 78: Limited Warranty
Sony Ericsson Product or contact your local Sony Ericsson Call Center such as downloads, calendar and contacts before (national rates may apply) or visit handing in your Sony Ericsson Product for repair or www.sonyericsson.com to get further information. replacement. Our warranty...
Page 79 IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR recommends that you use only batteries and A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
Page 80: Fcc Statement
*Geographical scope of the warranty Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the user’s authority to If you have purchased your Product in a country operate the equipment. member of the European Economic Area (EEA) or in...
Page 81: Declaration Of Conformity For Z780I
Declaration of Conformity This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry for Z780i Canada. We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Nya Vattentornet (1) this device may not cause interference, and SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden...
Page 82: Index
Index activity menu ........14 calendar ..........61–62 adding call divert ..........30 notes ..........63 call list ...........28 alarms ..........61 call numbers in message ......35 answering service ........ 28 call time ..........33 applications .......... 51 caller-specific ringtones ......25 appointments ........62 calls assembly ..........
Page 83 date ............64 IMEI number ......... 66 declaration of conformity ..... 81 Internet downloading music ......48 bookmarks ........17 security and certificates ....19 settings ......... 52 email ............. 37 emergency numbers ......24 entering text ......... 15 Java™ ..........51 file manager ..........
Page 84 messages photos area and cell information ..... 40 improving ........42 email ..........37 photo fix ........42 picture .......... 35 picture messages ........35 text ..........34 pictures ..........44 voice ..........37 editing ...........45 microphone .......... 23 improving ........42 MMS See picture messages photo fix ........42 music player .........
Page 85 search transfer method on Web pages ......18 Bluetooth™ technology ....53 selection keys ........13 USB ..........55 settings transferring Internet ......... 52 camera pictures ......43 Java™ .......... 52 files ..........55 shortcuts ..........14 music ..........46 SIM card ..........
Page 86 voice control ........29 voice messages ........37 voicemail ..........28 volume ear speaker ........23 ringtone ........50 warranty ..........78 search .......... 18 Web feeds ..........19 showing in standby ...... 20 update .......... 19 Web pages history .......... 17 pan and zoom ......

Sony Ericsson Z780i User Manual

Getting Started

Internet

Gps

Calling

Messaging

Imaging

Media Player and Music

Entertainment

Connectivity

More Features

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Index

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