Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Sony Ericsson W908c Getting started ....6 Voice control ........ 29 Diverting calls ....... 30 Assembly ........6 More than one call ......31 Turning on the phone ..... 6 My numbers ........32 Help in your phone ......7 Accept calls .........
Page 2 Imaging ......42 Connectivity ..... 55 Camera and video recorder ..42 Settings ........55 Using the camera ......42 Phone name ........55 Camera icons and settings ... 43 Using the Internet ......55 Camera shortcuts ......43 Web feeds ........57 Transferring pictures .....
Page 3 Important information ..73 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use ........73 End User Licence Agreement ..78 Limited Warranty ......78 FCC Statement ......80 Declaration of Conformity ..... 80 Index ......... 81 Contents This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 4: Sony Ericsson W908C
Bluetooth SIG Inc. GSM 850/900/1800/1900 The marble logo, SensMe, PlayNow, MusicDJ, This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson PhotoDJ, TrackID and VideoDJ are trademarks Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile company, without any warranty.
Page 5: Instruction Symbols
(The SMS expense is upon the mobile fee data, is subject to U.S. export control laws, including bill from the operator) to the server of Sony Ericsson the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated Mobile Communications (China) Co., Ltd. once the regulations, and may be subject to export or import phone is in use.
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 down and the connectors facing each other.
Page 7: Help In Your Phone
• Normal mode – full functionality. If you enter the wrong PIN three times in • Flight mode – limited functionality. a row, the SIM card is blocked. See SIM Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested card lock on page 68. and select OK.
Page 8: Charging The Battery
To view information about functions USB Charger (new type) • Scroll to a function and select Info, if available. In some cases, Info appears under Options. To view the phone demonstration • From standby select Menu > Entertainment > Demo tour.
Page 9: Note
It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge Sony Ericsson strongly recommends the battery. that you use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries, the part of To remove the charger power supply device in accordance...
Page 10: Phone Overview
Phone overview Ear speaker Gaming key A Screen Selection keys Call key Activity menu key Navigation key, Walkman® player control Gaming key B Volume, digital zoom keys Memory card slot End key C key (Clear) Camera key Silent key Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide.
Page 11 Walkman® key Strap hole Video recording indicator Camera lens 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 12: Menu Overview
Menu overview PlayNow™* Monternet* Entertainment Online services* Games TrackID™ VideoDJ™ PhotoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Remote control Record sound Demo tour Camera Messaging Media Write new Inbox Email Web feeds Drafts Outbox Sent messages Saved messages My friends* Call voicemail Templates Manage messages Settings Radio Contacts...
Page 13 Calls** Organizer File manager Alarms Answered Dialled Missed Applications 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 Themes Smart search Language Silent mode Startup screen...
Page 14: Navigation
Navigation To select actions on the screen • Select an action shown at the bottom The main menus are shown as icons. of the screen by pressing the left or Some submenus include tabs. right selection key, or the centre To navigate the phone menus navigation key.
Page 15: File Manager
To navigate your media Activity menu From standby select Media. The activity menu gives you quick access to certain functions. Use the navigation key to move through the menus. To open the activity menu Select from the list. • Press To delete items Activity menu tabs •...
Page 16 To insert a memory card Handling files You can move and copy files between your phone, a computer and a memory card. Files are saved on the memory card first and then in the phone memory. Unrecognized files are saved in the Other folder.
Page 17: Phone Language
To move a file in the file manager Entering text From standby select Menu > Organizer You can use multitap text input or > File manager. T9™ Text Input to enter text. The Find a file and select Options T9 Text Input method uses a built-in >...
Page 18: Chinese Input
to view suggestions. You can use these methods, for example, to enter Chinese names and Press to accept a suggestion. Chinese short messages. To enter text using multitap Switching between Chinese input From standby select, for example, methods Menu > Messaging >...
Page 19: Stroke Input
Stroke input Number Stroke Basic Stroke Character Category Stroke Name A Chinese character is built up of strokes. There are more than 30 basic 六学雷心性 strokes, which are grouped into 5 stroke categories. Each category is Right Slope 人...
Page 20 Components Number Stroke Basic Stroke Character The basic building units of Chinese Category Stroke Name characters are components that are Over-Down 口已户 made up of strokes. After entering the 书骨 first two strokes of the desired Over-Down- 力...
Page 21: Pinyin Input
信息 Pinyin input For example, to enter “ ” Press Press the keys containing the required When “xin” is highlighted, press Pinyin letters, and the phone will make and select “ 信 ”, then press various proposals on the screen, (If you want to enter any of the other according to the pronunciation rules suggested Pinyin combinations, scroll...
Page 22: 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 23: Contacts
To view missed calls from standby Contacts • Press and scroll to the You can save names, phone numbers events tab and select a number. and personal information in Contacts. • Press to open the call list. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card.
Page 24 Enter the name and select OK. Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information. Enter the number and select OK. Select Save. Select a number option. To call a phone contact To call a contact written in Chinese characters 1 >...
Page 25 Note: Phone supports Chinese and English contacts mixed search. When a contact is written in Latin character, the entered letter can reach the Latin contact you want to call; When a contact is written in Chinese characters, the entered letter can reach the pinyin of Chinese contact you want to call.
Page 26 To automatically save names and To call a SIM contact phone numbers on the SIM card From standby select Menu > Contacts. From standby select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to a contact and press Scroll to New contact and select To copy names and numbers to Options >...
Page 27 Sorting contacts Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information. To select the sort order for contacts Enter the information and select Save. From standby select Menu > Contacts. Options > To enter a symbol select Scroll to New contact and select symbol...
Page 28: Call List
Scroll to and select Add. Speed dial For each contact phone number or Speed dialling lets you select nine email address you want to mark, scroll contacts that you can dial quickly. to it and select Mark. The contacts can be saved in Select Cont.
Page 29: Voice Control
Voice control To re-record a voice command From standby select Menu > Settings By creating voice commands you can: > the General tab > Voice control • Voice dial – call someone by saying > Voice dialling > Edit names. their name Scroll to a command and select •...
Page 30: Diverting Calls
To activate voice answering and You should choose a long, unusual word record voice answer commands or phrase that can easily be distinguished From standby select Menu > Settings from ordinary background speech. > the General tab > Voice control Bluetooth handsfree does not support >...
Page 31: More Than One Call
To divert calls To end an ongoing call and answer a second call From standby select Menu > Settings • During the call, select Replace active > the Calls tab > Divert calls. call. Select a call type and a divert option. Select Activate.
Page 32: My Numbers
Enter the number to call and press Accept calls Select Options > Join calls to add the You can choose to receive calls from new participant. certain phone numbers only. Repeat this task to add more To add numbers to the accepted participants.
Page 33: Fixed Dialling
Restrict calls options Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls Standard options are: to be made to all numbers starting • All outgoing – all outgoing calls with 0123456. • Outgoing intl – all outgoing international calls When fixed dialling is used, you cannot •...
Page 34: Call Time And Cost
Call time and cost Messaging During a call, the duration of the call is Receiving and saving messages shown. You can check the duration of You are notified when you receive a your last call, outgoing calls and the message. Messages are automatically total time of your calls.
Page 35: Text Messages
Text messages To write and send a text message From standby select Menu > Messaging Text messages can contain simple > Write new > Text message. pictures, sound effects, animations, Write the message and select Cont. and melodies. > Contacts look-up.
Page 36: Picture Messages
To call a number in a text message To set the message server address • When you view the message, scroll to From standby select Menu > Messaging the phone number and press > Settings > Picture message. Scroll to MMS profile and select Edit.
Page 37: Message Options
• – new messages appear in the To set message options for a specific message Inbox. When the message is ready and To set automatic download a recipient is selected, select Options From standby select Menu > Messaging > Advanced. >...
Page 38: Voice Messages
To add a picture message template Email From standby select Menu > Messaging You can use standard email functions > Templates > New template > Picture and your computer email address in msg. your phone. Enter text. To add items to the Before you use email message, press , scroll...
Page 39 Scroll to Subject:. Select Edit and enter To save an attachment in an email message a subject. Select OK. • When you view the message, select Scroll to Text:. Select Edit and enter Options > Attachments > View > Save. the text.
Page 40: My Friends
To delete an email (IMAP4) To enter My friends server settings From standby select Menu > Messaging From standby select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox. > My friends > Configure. Scroll to the message and select Scroll to a setting and select Add. Options >...
Page 41: Area And Cell Information
To show my status To add a chat group From standby select Menu > Messaging From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > Options > Settings > My friends > the Chat groups > Show my status. > Options >...
Page 42: Imaging
Imaging To take a picture Activate the camera and use the navigation key to scroll to Camera and video recorder Press to take a picture. You can take pictures and record The picture is automatically video clips to view, save or send. saved on the memory card.
Page 43: Camera Icons And Settings
Adobe™ current setting is. More camera Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition settings are available in Settings. or the Sony Ericsson Media Manager. To change settings These are included on the CD that • comes with your phone and are...
Page 44: Pictures
To print camera pictures using the Select Options > USB cable Select an option. From standby select Media and scroll To view pictures in a slide show Photo > Camera album. From standby select Media and scroll Scroll to a month and a picture. Photo >...
Page 45: Photodj™ And Videodj
Press and select Options > To trim a video clip tag. From standby select Menu > Organizer Enter a name and select OK. > File manager > Videos. Select an icon. Scroll to a video clip and select Options > VideoDJ™...
Page 46: Entertainment
Entertainment To stop playing music • Press the centre navigation key. To navigate your media see Navigation To resume playing music on page 14. • From standby press and centre navigation key. Stereo portable handsfree To fast forward and rewind •...
Page 47: Video Player
To switch track To shuffle tracks When you listen to music, press and hold Shake your phone to shuffle tracks in the playlist. Video player To play videos From standby select Media and scroll to Video. Scroll to a title and select Play. To stop playing videos •...
Page 48 • Music and video controls Playlists – create own lists of tracks. • SensMe™ – list all tracks available by To change the volume mood. • Press the volume keys up or down. • Genre – list music genres. • Year –...
Page 49: Transferring Music From
Transferring music from Open. a computer Use the navigation key to preview With Sony Ericsson Media Manager, different tracks. included on the CD with your phone, Select to choose an area of tracks. you can transfer music from CDs, your...
Page 50 Settings on Select a language and click OK. page 55 For more information, Click Install Sony Ericsson Media contact your network operator or go to Manager and follow the instructions. www.sonyericsson.com/cn. To use Media Manager...
Page 51: Trackid
TrackID™ To switch between preset channels • When the radio is playing, press TrackID™ is a free music recognition service. Search for song titles, artists and album names. Saving channels You can save up to 20 preset channels. To search for song information •...
Page 52: Ringtones And Melodies
Before you use PlayNow™ To set the ringtone volume You must have the required settings in From standby select Menu > Settings your phone. See Settings on page 55. > the Sounds & alerts tab > Ring volume. To listen to PlayNow™ music Press to change the volume.
Page 53: Musicdj
To receive a ringtone Scroll to a melody and select Options • > Send. Follow the instructions that appear. Select a transfer method. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. Make sure the receiving device supports A protected file has a icon.
Page 54: Games
Games Applications Your phone contains several games. You can download and run Java You can also download games. Help applications. You can also view texts are available for most games. information or set different permissions. To start a game Before you use Java™ applications From standby select Menu If settings are not already entered in...
Page 55: 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 and email you need to have settings in application your phone.
Page 56 To exit the browser To select a bookmark • When you browse the Internet, select From standby select Menu Options > Exit browser. > Monternet. Select Options > Go to > Bookmarks. To make a call while browsing Scroll to a bookmark and select •...
Page 57: Web Feeds
Internet security and certificates Bluetooth™ wireless Your phone supports secure browsing. technology Certain Internet services, such as The Bluetooth function makes wireless banking, require certificates in your connection to other Bluetooth devices phone. Your phone may already contain possible. You can, for example: certificates when you buy it or you can •...
Page 58 To pair the phone with a device 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 Scroll to New device...
Page 59: Using The Usb Cable
Sony Ericsson PC Suite software on your computer. See To install the • Windows® 2000 Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 61. • Windows XP (Pro and Home) • Windows Vista (32 bit and 64 bit versions of: Ultimate, Enterprise,...
Page 60: Synchronizing
Phone: Select Media transfer and the Computer: When you are notified that phone will remain activated during file the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found transfer. your phone, you can start using the Computer: Wait until the phone phone mode applications.
Page 61 Enter a name for the new account and Basic) select Cont. Select Server address. Enter the To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite required information and select OK. Turn on your computer and insert the Enter Username and Password, if CD. The CD starts automatically and required.
Page 62: Update Service
To delete an account To enter settings for Exchange ActiveSync From standby select Menu > Organizer From standby select Menu > Organizer > Synchronization. > Synchronization. Scroll to an account and select Scroll to New account and select Options > Delete. >...
Page 63: More Features
PC Suite software if installed on Scroll to a day and select Mark. your computer. See To install the To select another day, scroll to the day Sony Ericsson PC Suite on page 61. and select Mark. Enter online Service Centre. Select Done >...
Page 64: Calendar
To silence the alarm Calendar • When the alarm sounds, press any key. The calendar can be synchronized • To repeat the alarm, select Snooze. with a computer calendar, with a calendar on the Web or with To turn off an alarm a Microsoft®...
Page 65: Tasks
To view an appointment To view a calendar week From standby select Menu > Organizer From standby select Menu > Organizer > Calendar. > Calendar. Select a date. Select a date. Scroll to an appointment and select Select Options > View week.
Page 66: Timer, Stopwatch And Calculator
To view a task Timer, stopwatch and From standby select Menu > Organizer calculator > Tasks. To use the timer Scroll to a task and select View. From standby select Menu > Organizer To reuse an existing task > Timer. From standby select Menu >...
Page 67 Checkword To change a passcode The checkword confirms that you From standby select Menu > Organizer have entered the correct passcode. > Code memo. If the passcode is correct, the correct Enter your passcode and select codes are shown. If the passcode is Options.
Page 68: Profiles
Profiles To set the time zone From standby select Menu > Settings To select a profile > the General tab > Time & date > From standby select Menu > Settings time zone. > the General tab > Profiles. Select the time zone you are in by city. Select a profile.
Page 69 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. More features This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 70: Troubleshooting
To use the automatic keylock Troubleshooting From standby select Menu > Settings Some problems will require you to call > the General tab > Security your network operator. > Automatic keylock. Select an option. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/cn. To unlock the keypad manually •...
Page 71 I cannot charge the phone or battery See Help in your phone on page 7 or capacity is low go to www.sonyericsson.com/cn to The charger is not properly connected order settings and follow the or the battery connection is poor. instructions on the screen Remove the battery and clean the Settings on page 55.
Page 72: Error Messages
The phone cannot be detected by Insert correct SIM card other devices using Bluetooth Your phone is set to work only with wireless technology certain SIM cards. Check if you are You have not turned the Bluetooth using the correct operator SIM card. function on.
Page 73: Important Information
Your phone is not receiving any Important information network signal, or the received signal is too weak. Contact your network Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site operator and make sure that the On www.sonyericsson.com/cn there is network has coverage where you are.
Page 74 Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers or authorized medical staff. intended for use with your mobile phone. Other • Do not use your product when in, or around chargers may not be designed to the same safety aircraft, or areas showing the sign “turn off two-way...
Page 75: Personal Medical Devices
(also known as drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend radio waves or radio frequency fields). that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions Governments around the world have adopted intended for use with your product.
Page 76: Disposing Of The Battery
Sony Ericsson body worn (EPUP) is 20 years. accessory intended for this phone. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 77: Memory Card
• We recommend that you make a backup copy of Sony Ericsson does not test use of third-party important data. We are not responsible for any loss audio accessories with this mobile phone. Sony...
Page 78: End User Licence Agreement
Communications AB and its affiliated companies (“Sony Ericsson”) and its third party suppliers and Limited Warranty licensors (“Software”). As user of this Device, Sony Ericsson grants you Communications AB, SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden, a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable (Sony Ericsson) or its local affiliated company...
Page 79 A rechargeable battery can be charged and such as downloads, calendar and contacts before discharged hundreds of times. However, it will handing in your Sony Ericsson Product for repair or eventually wear out - this is not a defect. When the replacement.
Page 80: Fcc Statement
7 Tampering with any of the seals on the Product will Declaration of Conformity void the warranty. We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of 8 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, Nya Vattentornet WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden THIS PRINTED LIMITED WARRANTY.
Page 81: Index
Index handling two calls ......31 activity menu ........15 international ......... 22 alarms ........... 63 making and receiving ....22 answering service ........ 28 putting on hold ......31 applications .......... 54 recording ........53 appointments ........64 camera assembly ..........
Page 82 games ..........54 magic word ...........29 groups ..........27 master reset ..........70 Media Manager ........49 memory card ........15, 77 handsfree ........29, 46 memory status ........27 Bluetooth technology ....58 menu overview ........12 help ............7 menus ...........14 hiding number ........34 messages area and cell information ....41 email ..........38...
Page 83 PIN code SMS See text messages ...... 35 SOS See emergency numbers ..... 23 changing ........69 sound recorder ........53 unblocking ........7 speed dialling ........28 Pinyin input ........... 21 standby ..........7 playlists .......... 48–49 startup screen ........7 PlayNow™...
Page 84 unblock SIM card ......... 68 Update service ........62 video player .......... 47 video recorder ........42 voice answering ........30 voice control ........29 voice messages ........38 voicemail ..........28 volume ear speaker ........22 ringtone ........52 Walkman®...

Sony Ericsson W908c User Manual

Getting Started

Calling

Messaging

Imaging

Entertainment

Connectivity

More Features

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Index

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