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Sony Ericsson T206 User Manual

Sony Ericsson T206 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Mobile Phone T206...
  • Page 2 “Microsoft Windows” are each either registered and/or pending U.S. Trademarks owned by Microsoft Corporation This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile of Redmond, Washington, U.S.A. Communications (USA) Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by ©...
  • Page 3 • A Menu Diagram is located on the inside front cover of this User’s Guide. It gives a quick overview of the menus in the T206. • A portable Quick Reference Card is located on the back cover of this user’s guide. It provides an overview of key icons and functions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Table of Contents Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use... 1 Key Functions ..........10 Recommendations ........1 Assembling Your Phone ......13 Antenna ............1 Step 1: Attach the Battery......13 Efficient Use ..........2 Step 2: Attach the Back Cover....
  • Page 5 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Browser............34 Downloadable Content ......49 My Shortcuts ..........35 Using Voice Control ........51 Using the Phonebook Menu...... 36 Recording Voice Commands ..... 51 Adding Contacts......... 36 Magic Word ..........53 Calling Contacts ......... 37 Adding Voice Tags to Your Phonebook ..
  • Page 6 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Accessories, Accessibility, and Internet..66 Limited Warranty ........67 Our Warranty..........67 What We Will Do ........67 Conditions..........67 Index............70 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. *Print out for private use only.
  • Page 7 Some menus/features are operator dependent. This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. *Print out for private use only...

  • Page 8: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed • Do not drop, throw, or try to bend your product. by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of • Do not paint your product. unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss •...

  • Page 9: Efficient Use

    While there may be differences in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone models Governments around the world have adopted are designed to meet radio frequency exposure comprehensive international safety guidelines, developed guidelines.

  • Page 10: Electronic Devices

    Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use in the U.S. requires that some manufacturers’ accessories be shielded against the RF signals from your mobile shall be tested, and Sony Ericsson has done so with phone, therefore: respect to its products. To avoid causing loss of...

  • Page 11: Driving

    Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use want to consult your service provider or call your local of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center to discuss handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use alternatives.

  • Page 12: Disposing Of The Product

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Emergency Calls CONTAIN SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD. Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore Disposing of the Product you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communications (e.g.

  • Page 13: Fcc Statement

    Use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson branded original Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or batteries and chargers intended for use with your mobile call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center for phone. Other chargers may not charge sufficiently or information.
  • Page 14 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use connection under all conditions. Therefore you should Sony Ericsson is not liable for any service(s) including never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential operation, coverage, or range of the network services communications (e.g.

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to Know Your Phone Some menus/features are operator dependent. Getting to Know Your Phone Diagrams Back View Back Cover Latch Battery Connector Front/Side View Guide for Attaching Back Power Key Cover Display Left Softkey Options Key Keypad Earpiece Bottom View 4-way Navigation Charger Jack ( 2.5mm) Microphone...

  • Page 16: Standby Screen Icons

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Getting to Know Your Phone Note! Although the portable handsfree jack (#11) and Channel Indicator - Analog, Digital, A/D/P/ charger jack (#15) are both 2.5mm, they are not Enhanced Voice Privacy call, or No Network interchangeable.

  • Page 17: Key Functions

    Getting to Know Your Phone Some menus/features are operator dependent. Key Functions Phone Location - Show Location. The GPS location based services are On. Your position is always locatable by the Softkeys network. Your phone is Call Screening On equipped with Active Chat Session softkeys.
  • Page 18 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Getting to Know Your Phone Right Softkey Clear (C) Key • Press to cancel action or move back in the menu • Delete numbers and letters from the display. system. • Delete an item from a list. •...
  • Page 19 Getting to Know Your Phone Some menus/features are operator dependent. Asterisk Key • Enter • Press and hold to enter a pause ( ). • Shift between capital and lowercase letters. Pound Key • Enter #. • Press and hold to enter a stop ( ). Side Volume Keys •...

  • Page 20: Assembling Your Phone

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Assembling Your Phone Assembling Your Phone Before attempting to use your phone, you must complete Step 2: Attach the Back Cover the following steps: • Step 1: Attach the Battery • Step 2: Attach the Back Cover Locate the notches along •...

  • Page 21: Step 3: Charge The Battery

    Assembling Your Phone Some menus/features are operator dependent. Step 3: Charge the Battery Knowing When to Charge • The battery meter icon ( ) on the standby screen will begin to empty. For detailed information on safely handling your battery, •...

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Basic Operations Basic Operations Turning Your Phone On and Off 2 Press The number you are dialing is shown in Call. the display while your phone accesses the wireless network. The recipient’s name will also appear if Turn your phone On by pressing and holding the power the phone number and name are found in your key ( )until your phone turns On.

  • Page 23: Receiving Calls

    Basic Operations Some menus/features are operator dependent. Receiving Calls network and your mobile phone to locate your phone’s position. Note! Assisted Global Positioning System will not work When you receive a call, the ringer sounds and the under certain circumstances such as in certain display and keypad backlight illuminate.

  • Page 24: Options From Standby

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Basic Operations Changing the Earpiece Volume • Insert Pause * • Status Info During a call, you can change the earpiece volume by • Help pressing either side volume key. • Press upper side key to increase the volume. Changing Front Covers •...
  • Page 25 Basic Operations Some menus/features are operator dependent. Removing Your Phone’s Covers Continue pulling firmly on the front until the snaps on the bottom of the Note! You do not need to remove the back cover to phone disengage. change the front cover. Turn off your phone.
  • Page 26 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Basic Operations Replacing Your Phone’s Covers Locate the two notches on the power key. Locate the four notches on the front cover. Holding the front cover horizontally, place the keypad in the cover. Push down on each of the four notches indicated above to secure the cover.

  • Page 27: Using Menus

    Using Menus Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Menus The main menu has seven icons that display the top-level Note! For quick access to menus, once in the menu menus. The corresponding title of the selected menu is structure, press the number next to the menu displayed below the menu tabs when highlighted.

  • Page 28: Phonebook Menu

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Menus 1 Scroll to Edit Contact Settings Select Display Select Menu Help Select menu allows you to delete contacts or Edit Contact 2 Select Select edit contact names, numbers, positions, voice tags, and default numbers. Phonebook Menu Assign Sound You can also assign personal ring sounds for contacts in...

  • Page 29: Memory Status

    Using Menus Some menus/features are operator dependent. information on Calling Cards, see “Using Calling Cards” Long Press on page 40. Determine the action of a long press of a key from the standby screen. Options include SuperSpd Dial Memory Status , and allows you to Phb.

  • Page 30: Messages Menu

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Menus Messages Menu Saved & Drafts Drafts of outgoing messages are saved in Saved & . You can also move messages from the Drafts Inbox For details on sending and receiving messages, to the folder.

  • Page 31: Call Info Menu

    Using Menus Some menus/features are operator dependent. Message Count Call List Shows the number of messages you have sent and contains a list of outgoing, incoming, Call List received. Press the right softkey to reset the counter. and missed calls. Note! You can quickly access the , from the...

  • Page 32: Settings Menu

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Menus Settings Menu Vibrating Alert Your phone has a built-in vibrating alert so you can receive calls or messages silently. Options are On if Sounds & Alerts (will vibrate when Silent is On), and Silent Ring Volume Info Volume...

  • Page 33: Minute Minder

    Using Menus Some menus/features are operator dependent. options are , list of melodies, and • Press a key to enter a note. Click 1 Beep, 2 Beeps Silent • A long press of the key will cycle through the four different lengths of the corresponding Minute Minder note.

  • Page 34: Reset Profile

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Menus phone in a portable handsfree unit, the profile Edit Profile Portable is chosen. You cannot create more profiles, but you can edit the When you buy your phone, it is set to the Normal settings for the current profile.

  • Page 35: User Greeting

    User Greeting Light that is displayed when your phone powers up and down. Use the menu to set the display and keypad Light Options include: movie Sony Ericsson , Hummingbirds backlighting to stay (always On), (never On), movie movie movie,...

  • Page 36: Restrict Calls

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Menus to reach you. The other calls will be sent to the prompted to enter your Phonelock code to use Missed list or and you will not hear a ring tone. this feature. Calls Voicemail The choices for Accept Calls...

  • Page 37: Answering Mode

    Using Menus Some menus/features are operator dependent. service. Options include The options for auto prefix are . The auto Waiting Activate Deactivate prefix is not added for phone numbers longer than Setup five digits. To activate , you will need separate codes Call Waiting from your service provider.

  • Page 38: Voice Control

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Menus • - The phone will automatically select prohibits the phone from making calls except Automatic-A Phonelock emergency calls. To set phone lock, you will be prompted Automatic-A if the system identification is odd. to enter a security code.

  • Page 39: Extras Menu

    Using Menus Some menus/features are operator dependent. , your location will always be available to the Location network. Use this menu to turn On or Off. For more information of using TTY, see “Accessible Note! Assisted Global Positioning System will not work Solutions/Special Needs”...

  • Page 40: Alarm Clock

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Menus Calendar 2 Choose Alarm Select Cancel Select Use this menu to view a month-view calendar. Press the Timer following keys to navigate the calendar: The phone has a built-in 24-hour timer. You set the time •...

  • Page 41: Browser

    Using Menus Some menus/features are operator dependent. Games • Press the navigation key right or left to highlight an operation (+, -, x, etc.). Your phone has several games. Select a game and choose • Press the left softkey to perform the operation. to see instructions on how to use the keypad for Help •...

  • Page 42: My Shortcuts

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Menus more information. Options include The default menus for include: Browser Inbox My Shortcuts Ring Alert Deletion Volume, My Number, Edit Shortcuts to add more shortcuts to your list. Edit Shortcuts Browser Help Use the left softkey to check (select) or uncheck menu gives you hints about using (deselect) items that you want to appear in your shortcuts Browser Help...

  • Page 43: Using The Phonebook Menu

    Using the Phonebook Menu Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using the Phonebook Menu You can create your personal phonebook by saving 4 When you have filled in the information you want, information about your friends and colleagues as a scroll, by pressing the navigation key down, to contact.

  • Page 44: Calling Contacts

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using the Phonebook Menu A stop will cause the phone to stop transmitting numbers Calling Contacts until you press the left softkey. Press and hold to enter the stop character ( ). A pause will temporarily suspend transmitting numbers for Note! You can quickly access your contact list from the approximately two seconds before sending the next series.

  • Page 45: Editing And Deleting Contacts

    Using the Phonebook Menu Some menus/features are operator dependent. SuperSpd Dial Mobile phone number menu allows you to call numbers in SuperSpd Dial Other number position numbers 2-9 by simply pressing and holding the Email address position number from the standby screen. You must activate under the SuperSpd Dial...

  • Page 46: Groups

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using the Phonebook Menu 5 Enter your changes, 7 Select to add more members or Add Member Back 6 When you are finished, press to save the exit. Exit changes. Editing Groups Note! At any time, you can press the right softkey to Once you have set up a group, you can add members, save and exit the contact.

  • Page 47: Using Calling Cards

    Using the Phonebook Menu Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Calling Cards (order will vary depending on what you select in Step 7). Set CallingCards menu allows you to store calling card Calling Cards numbers. The two options for the menu Calling Cards If you have saved more than one calling card, you must...

  • Page 48: Phonebook Memory Status

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using the Phonebook Menu 7 Release the key after the number has been displayed. Note! If you are using stops between numbers, you must press the left softkey to send the next sequence of numbers. If you use pauses, the numbers are sent automatically after the specified length of time chosen for the dialing delay.

  • Page 49: Using The Messages Menu

    Using the Messages Menu Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using the Messages Menu You can check your voicemail, send and receive text Sending Text Messages (SMS) messages, and check and send email from within the menu. Messages Note! You cannot send SMS messages in analog mode. Voicemail If you are in analog mode and attempt to send a message, the phone will continue to try to send...
  • Page 50 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using the Messages Menu 3 Select Canceling Delivery of SMS Messages 4 Enter your message, press . For more Send You can cancel delivery of a text message if the message information on entering text, see “Input Method” has not been delivered to the recipient’s mailbox.

  • Page 51: Receiving Text Messages (Sms)

    Using the Messages Menu Some menus/features are operator dependent. hold to enter a comma. In multitap mode, message and you should scroll down with your multitap to enter a comma or the @ symbol. navigation key. Note! Your will indicate a single SMS message Note! If the sender of the message wants you to reply, Outbox...

  • Page 52: Sms Chat

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using the Messages Menu • An Internet address is saved in under 2 Select the message you want to read. Bookmarks menu options. 3 Press to close the message. Browser Back 4 Press to open the message. Press again Select Select...

  • Page 53: Preferences

    Using the Messages Menu Some menus/features are operator dependent. Preferences Receiving a Chat Session Invitation When you receive a Chat session invitation, the phone beeps and the message Chat Message, Chat Now? Use the menu within for the Preferences Messages appears.

  • Page 54: Input Method

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using the Messages Menu you access the menu again, your Direct View Callback Number phone number will appear. Press to save it or press When set to , your incoming SMS messages will be to remove it so it is not sent with future text Cancel immediately displayed on your screen without the messages.

  • Page 55: Quick Text

    Using the Messages Menu Some menus/features are operator dependent. Multitap T9 Text Input Multitap is the standard method for inputting text. To T9 Text Input is another way to enter text messages enter a “b”, using multitap, you would press the because it predicts the word you are trying to enter.With twice.

  • Page 56: Icons

    Unread (Delivered) ringtones or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for Read This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. *Print out for private use only.
  • Page 57 Using the Messages Menu Some menus/features are operator dependent. your improper use of additional ringtones or other third party content. This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. *Print out for private use only.

  • Page 58: Using Voice Control

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Voice Control Using Voice Control Before you can start dialing by voice, you need to record are dependent on others. Your phone will notify you your voice commands (if you want your commands in a if you are required to record additional commands.

  • Page 59: Resetting Default Commands

    Using Voice Control Some menus/features are operator dependent. 4 The phone will prompt you to train each word recorded, the command will be spoken via a pre- within that group. recorded voice. 5 If the function associated with the command group Note! If there is only one word for the selected is dependent on another command, you will be...

  • Page 60: Magic Word

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Voice Control 4 Confirm your selection. this as the Magic Word or record another. See “Training Commands” on page 51. Resetting All Commands Note! Due to the nature of each individual’s speech 1 Scroll to Settings Select Voice Control...

  • Page 61: Adding Voice Tags To Your Phonebook

    Using Voice Control Some menus/features are operator dependent. 2 Select Add Voice Tag Note! Save battery power by turning off the Magic 3 Select a contact, Select Word when you no longer need totally handsfree 4 Follow the instructions in the display. Keep the access.

  • Page 62: Voice Number Dialing

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Voice Control re-record these commands if you wish. See “Training 1 Activate voice dialing using one of these methods: Commands” on page 51. • Say your Magic Word 1 Activate voice dialing using one of these methods: •...

  • Page 63: Voice Memos

    Using Voice Control Some menus/features are operator dependent. dialing will give a quick tone to indicate the digit was 3 A list will appear with the memos you have recently accepted. Echo is the default. recorded. You have the following options: •...

  • Page 64: Tips

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Using Voice Control • the voice command was too short – it should be • Shorter tags may cause a lower recognition rate. around one second long. For example, the name “Rob” can easily be •...

  • Page 65: Browser

    Browser Some menus/features are operator dependent. Browser Your phone includes a built-in browser that allows you to After a period of inactivity (new content is not sent or received), access Internet content designed specifically for mobile the phone call placed to establish your WAP connection devices.

  • Page 66: Launching Your Browser

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Browser • Automatic time-out which disconnects data calls Softkeys after periods of inactivity The globe icon ( ), located between the softkey labels on the bottom row of your display, indicates a connection to Launching Your Browser the data network.

  • Page 67: Exiting Your Browser

    A full icon indicates a fully-charged battery. may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony Ericsson, are entirely Exiting Your Browser responsible for additional melodies that you download to your mobile phone.

  • Page 68: Browser Key Functions

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Browser Home Advanced Select to return to your Home Page. - Allows you to edit your default Home Page. Home Home Page - Clears the cache and attempts to Restart Browser Exit Browser connect to your Home Page. Select if you want to end your Browser Exit Browser...

  • Page 69: Browser Text Entry

    Browser Some menus/features are operator dependent. content window. Some keys operate differently when you Page Navigation Text Input are navigating a page and when you are entering text. Display status icons on Toggle capitalization. Page Navigation Text Input the bottom row of the Press to select the left Press to select the left screen.
  • Page 70 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Browser Change the format in which characters are entered by mode allows you to select symbols and SYM1 pressing the right softkey. punctuation from a list. You can switch to symbol mode allows you to enter alphabetic text. entry by pressing the right softkey until is in A...Z...
  • Page 71 Browser Some menus/features are operator dependent. variations to determine the correct word. pressing the right softkey until T9 appears in the If you enter all your letters and the word that you right softkey position. want does not appear, press to view other matches •...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting My phone Recharge or replace the battery. Press the left arrow, enter , and I set my 0000 does not Press and hold the Power key. press the right arrow. display turn On. Be sure the battery is correctly language to inserted.

  • Page 73: Accessories, Accessibility, And Internet

    For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals remove the back cover, but you do not need to with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs remove the battery to see the label. Simply lift the Center at +1-877-878-1996 (TTY) or +1-877-207-2056 battery.

  • Page 74: Limited Warranty

    Product in accordance with www.SonyEricsson.com to get further information. the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and/or its service partners reserve the right Our Warranty to charge a handling fee if a returned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below.
  • Page 75 Product from the dealer. services, or range of that system. 2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the 5 This warranty does not cover Product failures repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted for...
  • Page 76 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Limited Warranty PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE...

  • Page 77: Index

    Battery Charging 14 Charging 14 Chat 45 Browser Emergency Calls 6 Contacting Sony Ericsson 66 Exiting 60 EmergencyOnly 32 Contacts Launching 59 Error Messages 66 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide. *Print out for private use only.
  • Page 78 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Index Extras Menu 32 Menu Help 20 Default Numbers 38 Deleting 38 Menus Accessing 20 Editing Entries 38 Font Size 28 Message Alert 25 Menu 21 Messages Menu 23 Using 36 Games 34 Messaging 42 Preferences 28 GPS 32 Minute Minder 26...
  • Page 79 Index Some menus/features are operator dependent. Shortcuts 35 Voice Tags 54 Show Location 32 T9 48 Voicemail Menu 23 Silent Mode 11 Technical Assistance 66 Volume Controls 25 Technical Support 66 Chat 45 Tegic 62 WAP Browser Menu 34 Receiving 44 Text Entry 47 Warranty 67 Sending 42...
  • Page 80 T206 Quick Card Analog, Digital, Enhanced Voice Signal Strength/1XRTT (high speed A/D/P/ Privacy Call, or No Network data) availability available. Battery Strength/Charging Indicator Roaming. A flashing icon Unread Text Messages indicates non-preferred roaming. Roaming icons vary by network New Voicemail provider.

  • Page 81: Silent Mode

    Emergency Calls Turn Phone On/Off Enter your local emergency number, Call. Press and hold the power key. Scroll Through Tab Menus Call Number Shown in Display Press the navigation key to the right or Press Call. left. Change Ear Volume (During Call) Scroll Through Other Menus Press upper or lower side key.
  • Page 82 The order of these menus and submenus may vary. 1 Voicemail 1 Sounds & Alerts 1 Missed Calls 1 Launch Browser 1 Ring Volume 1 Voice Memo 1 Call Contact 2 Write New 2 Profiles 2 Call List 2 Calendar 2 Browser Alerts 2 My Number 2 Add Contact...
  • Page 83 www.SonyEricsson.com AE/LZT 123 958 R1...

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