Contents Experience more. Discover how..........5 User guide in the phone...............6 Getting started................7 Charging the battery................7 Notes on USB cable usage and battery charging........8 Settings..................9 Settings for calling, messaging and the Internet.........10 Call settings..................10 Mobile network setting..............12 Display setting...................12 Home settings...................12 Sound settings..................13 Date &...
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Text and multimedia messages..........25 Email....................26 Calendar..................27 Music...................28 Using the Walkman™ player.............28 TrackID™ Application..............30 Radio...................31 Recording..................32 My Favorites................33 Videos....................33 Pictures.....................33 All files....................33 G+ Game..................33 Camera..................34 Viewfinder and camera keys..............34 Using the still camera................35 Using the video mode...............35 CMCC services................36 CMCC e100..................36 Fetion....................36 MM (Mobile Application Market)............36 My PIM.....................36...
Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/ regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112.
User guide in the phone An extended User guide is available in your phone. The extended User guide and more information is also available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. To access the User guide in your phone • From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Emanual. This is an Internet version of this publication.
Getting started To insert the SIM card and the storage card Remove the battery cover. Slide the SIM card and the storage card into the holders with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. To insert the battery Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Attach the battery cover.
The standby time for this battery is up to 200 hours. Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. If you use other batteries you may not be able to charge your phone.
Settings for calling, messaging and the Internet In order to make calls, send messages and use the Internet you will need a 2G/3G mobile data connection. You can also send emails and access the Internet by connecting to a WLAN network. For most mobile phone networks and operators, settings for calling, messaging and the Internet will be preinstalled on the phone.
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To set video call forwarding Find and tap Settings in the Home screen. Tap Call settings in Settings. Tap Video call forwarding, and select the conditions for the Video call forwarding. To set video call alternative picture Find and tap Settings in the Home screen. Tap Call settings in Settings.
Mobile network setting According to the availability of 2G and 3G network, the mobile phone could switch between the networks and you could also manually switch between the networks. To view the current network Find and tap Settings in the Home screen. Tap Mobile networks in Settings.
To set Take picture as the unlock icon Find and tap Settings in the Home screen. Tap Security in Settings. Tap Phone lock settings, then tap Change unlock icon. In Unlock icon, tap Add image. Tap Take camera picture to take a picture. In the picture review window, tap OK.
About phone To view the equipment information Find and tap Settings from the Home screen. Tap About phone. You can also check information such as product model, hardware version and software version. Security SIM lock could only protect your subscription, and your mobile phone could still be used together with a new SIM card.
Backup You could use the backup application pre-installed in your mobile phone to backup information such as phonebook, SMSs and settings etc. to the storage card. On the other hand, you could also restore the original information saved on the storage card. To backup material Find and tap Backup in the Home.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Mobile TV antenna Power key/screen lock 3.5 mm headset connector Walkman™ Ear speaker Proximity sensor Light sensor Video call camera lens Notification LED Connector for charger/USB cable Back key Home key Menu key Camera lens Volume keys/zoom keys Volume keys/zoom keys...
Using the touch screen To open or highlight an item • Tap the item. To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox to mark or unmark a particular option. Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Marked list option Unmarked list option Using the hardware keys Menu key Open a list of options available in the current screen or application...
Phone status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: The battery is charging Edge available 3G available Missed call New text message New multimedia message New email message GPS is activated The Bluetooth function is activated An alarm is set SIM card missing Airplane mode is activated Vibrate mode...
Home screen The Home screen is the starting point of your phone. You can compare the Home screen to the desktop on your computer. You can customise your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, and other features. The Home screen extends beyond the screen width, so you need to flick left or right to view content in one of the screen's four extensions.
To move an item on the Home screen Press to open your Home. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. To delete an item from the Home screen •...
Entering text You can enter letters, numbers and special characters using the on-screen keypad. You can switch between different input methods. Using the on-screen keypad You can tap icons on the on-screen keypad to enter text and adjust input settings. Close the on-screen keypad Delete a character before the cursor Display numbers...
Calling To make a call From the Home screen, find and tap Phone. Enter the number of the recipient and tap . To delete a number, tap To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. To decline a call •...
Contacts In Contacts you can store and manage all your personal contacts. Managing contacts To add a contact From the Home screen, tap Contacts. Tap New. Enter the name of the contact. Enter or select the desired additional information for the contact. When you are finished, tap Save.
Text and multimedia messages To create and send a message (via SMS or MMS) From the Home screen, tap Messaging. Enter one or more recipient numbers in the To: field. Enter your text. If you want to add a photo, video or sound, press , then tap and select an option.
Email You can use your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account. First, you need the correct Internet settings in your phone. To set up an email account in your phone for the first time From the Home screen, tap Mail. Tap Others.
Calendar Your mobile phone has a calendar for time management. Important meetings could be tracked with the calendar. It can also be synchronized with the calendar on computers or the Internet. To open the calendar application • Find and tap Calendar from the Home screen. When the calendar application is opened for the first time, it will be shown in the month view.
Music Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to music and other audio content, create and manage your own playlists. Using the Walkman™ player To start the Walkman™ player • Unlock the screen, then press the key. • From the Home screen, tap , then find and tap To play audio content...
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To turn on or turn off lyrics • In the Walkman™ player, press , then tap Lyric on to turn on lyrics, or tap Lyric off to turn off lyrics. The default for lyrics is set as on. To play smart playlists In the Walkman™...
TrackID™ Application TrackID™ is a music identification service. When you listen to the music piece from a speaker or from the radio, you could search the track by title, artist or name of the album. In order to get the best performance, it is advisable to use the TrackID™ application in a low noise environment.
Radio You could browse and listen to FM radio programs and save them as “My Favorites”. You could listen to the radio with portable handsfree, Headphone or speaker of the mobile phone. Portable handsfree or headphone must be connected, since they are used as the antenna of the FM radio.
Recording You could record a voice memo or a call. The recorded sound could also be set as a ringing tone. The laws in some countries/regions or provinces demand the permission of the other party if you want to record the call. To record a sound Find and tap Recorder from the Home screen.
My Favorites In My favourites, you can view and manage all media files saved on your storage card. Videos To play a video From the Home screen, find and tap My favourites. Tap Videos and select a video clip. Pictures You can view and manage all photos and pictures saved on your storage card.
Camera You can take a photo or record a video by pressing the camera key. Before taking a photo, you can improve it by using the Scenes feature. You can share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service. From the viewfinder, you can view an album containing all photos and videos that you have taken using the camera.
Using the still camera To take a photo Press the camera key to activate the camera. Point the camera at the target. Press the camera key. To view the photos you have taken Press the camera key to activate the camera. In the viewfinder of the camera, tap to browse your photo or video.
With one device only, you can manage both your communication and navigation needs, and save yourself the trouble of asking the way! Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services, including but not limited to navigational services.
Mobile Music With Mobile Music you can listen to the latest pop songs as soon as they hit the charts. VIP members of the Wireless Music Club can listen to almost 10,000 pop songs free of charge. The application also supports the synchronised display of lyrics on your phone screen, and the songs are constantly updated! Mobile TV Subscribers to Mobile TV can view the latest movies, TV programmes, news broadcasts...
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From the Home screen, find and tap Mobile TV. A list of available channels appears. in the channel list and choose from the following options: • ESG – View a detailed programme list, select and play a channel, and switch between channels.
Search You can search various content, such as contacts, messages and applications in your phone or you can search online for various information. To perform a search in your phone From the Home screen, tap Search, then tap and choose the content you want to search..
WLAN Using WLAN you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. To turn on WLAN From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings , then tap Wireless & networks, Mark the WLAN checkbox. It may take a few seconds before the WLAN connection is enabled. This is an Internet version of this publication.
Bluetooth™ wireless technology The Bluetooth™ function creates a wireless connection to other Bluetooth™ devices, for example, handsfree devices. A range within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between, is recommended. You must turn on the Bluetooth™ function to communicate with other devices.
Updating your phone You can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements. Updates can be downloaded wirelessly directly from your phone via the Internet by using a 2G/3G mobile data connection, or by using a WLAN network connection.
Synchronising with the desk suite You can synchronise data such as contacts, calendar items, text messages and emails using the desk suite. First, you need to install the application on your PC. To install the desk suite Insert the CD supplied into the PC. Run the OPhone desk suite installation file that corresponds to your PC operating system.
Compass To activate the compass • Find and tap Compass in the Home screen. When the compass signal is weak, the mobile phone will give a “Make Calibration” notification. In order to get better compass signal, you need to turn you mobile phone to different directions, otherwise the data on the compass will not be accurate.
Troubleshooting Common questions My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Restart your phone. • Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. •...
The SIM card might not be working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If the SIM card works, then it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service centre. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it.
Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content. This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programming or services may require separate registration with the third party provider and may be subject to additional terms of use.
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