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Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson
S500. For additional phone content, go to
www.sonyericsson.com/fun.
Register now to get free online storage and special offers
at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone.
For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
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  • Page 1 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 1 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson S500. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get free online storage and special offers at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
  • Page 2 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 2 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Added dimensions – Accessories Added dimensions – Accessories from Sony Ericsson from Sony Ericsson Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV702 Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV702 Small and powerful handsfree solution Small and powerful handsfree solution offering great value for money.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    I want it to? Calls, contacts, voice control, call options. Important information ..65 Messaging ......29 Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, service and support, safe and efficient Text messaging, picture messaging, use, end user license agreement, voice messaging, email, My friends.
  • Page 4 Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be GSM 850/900/1800/1900 liable in any way for your improper use of additional This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson content or other third party content. Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated Bluetooth™...

  • Page 5: Contents

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 3 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Instruction symbols End-user license agreement for Sun™ Java™ J2ME™. The following appear in the User Restrictions: Software is confidential copyrighted guide: information of Sun and title to all copies is retained by Sun and/or its licensors.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Slide the SIM card into its holder with shorter, replace the battery. Only the contacts facing up. use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 68 Battery. 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

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 5 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Turning on the phone SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Charge the phone and insert the SIM card, which you get from your network card before turning the phone on. Use operator, contains information about the setup wizard to prepare for use.

  • Page 8: Help In The Phone

    After you turn your phone on and Settings Download, you must agree to enter your PIN, the name of the register the phone at Sony Ericsson. No network operator appears on the personal data will be transferred to or display. This is called standby.

  • Page 9: Making And Receiving Calls

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 7 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Follow onboard regulations and flight Making and receiving calls crew instructions for use of electronic The phone must be in normal mode. devices. To make and receive calls To view Flight mode menu options Enter a phone number (with international •...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Phone

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 8 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Getting to know the phone Phone overview, icons, menus, entering letters, activity menu, File manager, Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™). Phone overview 13 14 Some icons on keys may differ. Getting to know the phone P P reflighted by Preflighted by reflighted by...
  • Page 11 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 9 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Selection keys Camera shortcut on navigation key Back key Internet key Clear key Navigation key Activity menu key Silent key Volume keys, camera zoom Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable On/off key Memory Stick Micro™...

  • Page 12: Menu Overview

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 10 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Menu overview* PlayNow™* Internet* Entertainment Online Services** Games Video Player VideoDJ™ PhotoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Remote Control Record Sound Demo Tour Camera Messaging Music Player Write New Now Playing Inbox Artists Email Tracks RSS Reader Playlists Drafts...
  • Page 13 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 11 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Calls** Organizer Applications Calendar Answered Dialed Missed 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 Forward Calls...
  • Page 14 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 12 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Navigation Navigation keys The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right and selecting an option. Navigation key - Go to the main menu or select highlighted items Move through menus and tabs Select options shown immediately above these keys on the screen...
  • Page 15 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 13 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM From standby press and hold down any of these keys to reach a contact beginning with the matching letter. From standby press a number key and select Call to speed dial Turn off the ringtone when receiving a call.

  • Page 16: Status Bar

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 14 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Status bar Shortcuts Some of the icons that may appear: You can map shortcuts from the keypad and navigation key to main menus and functions in the phone. Icon Description GSM network signal strength Using keypad shortcuts Keypad shortcuts take you directly to EDGE is available...

  • Page 17: Entering Letters And Characters

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 15 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM • To change the phone language Press for the most common Menu } Settings From standby select punctuation marks. • } General } Language } Phone Press to add a space. Language.

  • Page 18: File Manager

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 16 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Next word prediction File manager When writing a message, you can use The File manager contains items T9 Text Input to predict the next word, such as pictures, music, themes, Web if previously used in a sentence.
  • Page 19 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 17 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Memory card options To move a file to memory Menu } File You can check memory status or From standby select format a memory card to delete all Manager. information. Scroll to a folder and select Open. Scroll to a file and select More To view memory card options...

  • Page 20: Calling

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 18 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To select one or more files Calling Menu } File From standby select Calls, contacts, voice control, call Manager. options. Scroll to a folder and select More } Mark } Mark Several.

  • Page 21: Emergency Calls

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 19 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To set the loudspeaker In some countries, other emergency • More } Turn On numbers may also be promoted. Your During a call, select network operator may therefore have Speaker Turn Off Speaker.
  • Page 22 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 20 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To select default contacts To delete all phone contacts Menu } Menu } From standby select Contacts. From standby select Contacts. More } Options } Advanced Options } Advanced } Delete Select Select } Default...

  • Page 23: Using Contacts

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 21 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To view memory status When copying all contacts from the Menu } phone to the SIM card, all existing From standby select Contacts. SIM card information is replaced. More } Options } Advanced Select } Memory Status.

  • Page 24: Speed Dial

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 22 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To select the sort order for contacts Speed dial Menu } From standby select Contacts. You can save numbers in positions More } Options } Advanced Select 1-9 in your phone for quick access. } Sort Order.

  • Page 25: Voice Control

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 23 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Voice control Caller name You can hear the recorded contact By creating voice commands, you can: name play when receiving a call from • Voice dial – call someone by saying the contact.

  • Page 26: Forwarding Calls

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 24 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To activate and record the magic word Select to accept or for a new Menu } Settings recording. From standby select } Voice Control General Follow the instructions on the screen } Magic Word } Activate.

  • Page 27: More Than One Call

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 25 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM • Not Reachable – if turned off Receiving a second voice call or unreachable. When you receive a second call, • No Reply – if not answered in you can: a specified time. •...

  • Page 28: Accept Calls

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 26 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To join two calls into a conference call To change the name of a line • More } Join Menu } Settings During the call, select From standby select } Edit Line Calls.

  • Page 29: Restrict Calls

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 27 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To accept all calls When fixed dialing is activated, you may • Menu } Settings not be allowed to view or manage any From standby select phone numbers saved on the SIM card. } Manage Calls Calls } Accept Calls } All...
  • Page 30 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 28 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Additional calling functions To always show or hide your phone number Tone signals Menu } Settings From standby select } Show/Hide My No. You can use banking services Calls or control an answering machine Select an option.

  • Page 31: Messaging

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 29 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Messaging To enter a service center number From standby select Menu Text messaging, picture messaging, } Messaging } Settings } Text voice messaging, email, My friends. Message } Service Center. Your phone supports messaging If there is no number shown, select Edit } New Service Center services.
  • Page 32 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 30 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To insert an item in a text message Saving and deleting text messages When writing your message, select Received text messages are saved in More } Add Item. the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, delete messages Select an option and then an item.
  • Page 33 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 31 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Long messages To select an Internet profile and message server The number of characters allowed From standby select Menu in a text message depends on the } Messaging } Settings } Picture language used for writing.
  • Page 34 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 32 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To view a picture message from To set picture message options standby From standby select Menu • } Messaging } Settings } Picture If the activity menu is set, select View. •...

  • Page 35: Voice Messages

    The easiest way is to have settings sent directly to your phone via To add a template the Sony Ericsson web site or you can From standby select Menu enter the settings manually. } Messaging } Templates } New Email settings via Internet Template.
  • Page 36 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 34 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM An email provider is the person or To write and send an email message company who provided your email From standby select Menu } Messaging } Email } Write address, for example, your IT New.
  • Page 37 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 35 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Active email account transferred and may result in increased charges. Contact your If you have several email accounts, service provider for pricing. you can change which one is active. To turn on push email notification To change the active email account From standby select Menu...
  • Page 38 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 36 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To log in to your My friends server To change your own status • From standby select Menu From standby select Menu } Messaging } My Friends } Log } Messaging } My Friends My Status tab.

  • Page 39: Imaging

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 37 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Imaging To use the zoom • Camera, pictures, PhotoDJ™. To adjust brightness • Camera and video recorder Use the volume keys ( on the side of the phone. You can take pictures or record video clips with your phone.

  • Page 40: Pictures And Video Clips

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 38 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Web services may require a separate To view your camera pictures Menu } File license agreement between you and From standby select the service provider. In some locations, Manager } Camera Album.
  • Page 41 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 39 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To send a picture PhotoDJ™ and Video DJ™ Menu } File From standby select You can edit pictures and video clips Manager } Pictures. using PhotoDJ™ or VideoDJ™ Scroll to a picture and select More To edit and save a picture Send.

  • Page 42: Entertainment

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 40 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Entertainment To play music Menu } Music From standby select Handsfree, PlayNow™, MusicDJ™, Player. VideoDJ™, themes, games and more. Scroll to an option and select Open. Stereo portable handsfree Music and video controls To stop playing music •...
  • Page 43 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 41 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM are included on the CD that Computer: Start/Programs/ comes with the phone. You can Disc2Phone. use Disc2Phone to transfer music For details on transferring music, from CDs or your computer to the please refer to Disc2Phone Help.
  • Page 44 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 42 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM • Tracks – lists all music tracks in Scroll to a track and select Mark. your phone and on a memory card. Select to include the track on • Playlists – your own lists of music the playlist.

  • Page 45: Ringtones And Melodies

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 43 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To stream video and audio To set the vibrating alert Menu } Internet Menu } Settings From standby select From standby select } More } Go to } Enter } Vibrating Address.
  • Page 46 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 44 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To compose a melody VideoDJ™ From standby select Menu You can create and edit your own } Entertainment } MusicDJ™. video clips by using video clips, Select to Insert, Copy Paste blocks.

  • Page 47: Sound Recorder

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 45 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To send a video clip To start a game Menu } File From standby select From standby select Menu Manager } } Entertainment } Videos. Games. Scroll to a video clip and select Select a game.

  • Page 48: Connectivity

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 46 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Scroll to a game or application and Connectivity select More: • Move to Folder Settings, using Internet, RSS, – move the synchronizing, Bluetooth™ device, application to a different folder. • Move to M.S. infrared, USB cable, update service.
  • Page 49 • Clear Passwords options: • Status • Select Go to for: • Sony Ericsson When browsing • Bookmarks You can make a call or send a link • Enter Address while browsing. • Search Internet • History To make a call when browsing •...
  • Page 50 Connectivity example, pictures, themes, games Settings } Settings for Java and ringtones from Web pages. Select an Internet profile. To download from the Sony Ericsson Web page Internet security and certificates • Select a file to download and follow Your phone supports secure the instructions that appear.

  • Page 51: Rss Reader

    You can install synchronization When browsing, you can receive software for your computer found frequently updated content, such in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on as news headlines. Really Simple the CD included with your phone. Syndication (RSS) options are set...
  • Page 52 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 50 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Enter the following: Bluetooth™ wireless • Server Address – server URL. technology • Username – account username. The Bluetooth™ function makes • Password – account password. wireless connection to other • Connection –...
  • Page 53 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 51 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Please check if local laws or regulations To allow connection or edit your device list ™ restrict the use of Bluetooth wireless Menu } Settings technology. From standby select } Bluetooth Connectivity To turn the Bluetooth™...
  • Page 54 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 52 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Phone name To receive an item Menu } Settings Enter a name for your phone to be From standby select } Bluetooth shown as when other devices find it. Connectivity } Turn To enter a phone name Visibility } Show Select...

  • Page 55: Transferring Files Using The Usb Cable

    Connect the USB cable to the phone You can synchronize, transfer files, and the computer. use the phone as modem and more using Bluetooth communication % 49 Sony Ericsson PC Suite software. Transferring files using the USB cable You can connect your phone to a computer, via the USB cable.

  • Page 56: Update Service

    All applications that you can use with your connected phone are Phone mode found in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. You can synchronize contacts and calendar, transfer files, use the Update service phone as modem and more from your You can update your phone with computer.

  • Page 57: More Features

    Set a time and select OK. • Follow the instructions provided on Select Save. www.sonyericsson.com/support to use Sony Ericsson Update Service. To set a recurrent alarm Menu } From standby select Alarms. To set a reminder to use Update Scroll to an alarm and select Edit.
  • Page 58 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 56 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To turn an alarm signal off when To reuse an existing appointment it sounds From standby select Menu • } Organizer } Select Snooze. Calendar. Select a date. To turn off an alarm Scroll to an appointment and select •...
  • Page 59 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 57 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Calendar settings To set when reminders should sound • Menu } Organizer Menu } Organizer From standby select From standby select } Calendar } More. Tasks. • Select an option. Select a task. More } Select Reminders.

  • Page 60: Code Memo

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 58 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Exchanging notes Code memo Exchange notes using one of the You can save security codes, such available transfer methods. You as pincodes and passwords. can also synchronize notes with a computer % 49 Synchronizing. Checkword and security The checkword confirms that you To send a note...

  • Page 61: Time And Date

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 59 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To change the passcode To select a profile Menu } Organizer Menu } Settings From standby select From standby select } Code Memo. General Profiles. Enter your passcode and select More Select a profile.

  • Page 62: Sim Card Lock

    Wrong PIN. appears, your new code. If you forget it, you followed by PIN:, you entered your have to take your phone to your local old PIN incorrectly. Sony Ericsson retailer. More features P P reflighted by Preflighted by reflighted by...
  • Page 63 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 61 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM To set the phone lock Startup screen Menu } Settings From standby select The startup screen appears when } Security } Locks General you turn your phone on % 38 Using } Phone Protection } Protection.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 62 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Troubleshooting To reset the phone Menu } Settings From standby select Why doesn’t the phone work the way } Master General Reset. I want it to? Select an option. Some problems require you to call When instructions appear, select your network operator.
  • Page 65 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 63 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM The battery is worn out and needs I cannot synchronize or transfer data between my phone and my to be replaced. computer, when using the USB Make sure the battery is inserted cable provided correctly % 4 To insert SIM card and The cable has not been properly...
  • Page 66 The two codes that you have entered that is causing the problem. Please do not match. When you want to contact the nearest Sony Ericsson change a security code, (for example, service location. your PIN) you must confirm the new code by entering exactly the same Emerg.

  • Page 67: Important Information

    Global and local Web sites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service You will be charged for a call to one of our Call partners. Centers according to national rates, including •...
  • Page 68 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 66 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Croatia 062 000 000 questions.HR@support.sonyericsson.com Czech Republic 844 550 055 questions.CZ@support.sonyericsson.com Denmark 33 31 28 28 questions.DK@support.sonyericsson.com Finland 09-299 2000 questions.FI@support.sonyericsson.com France 0 825 383 383 questions.FR@support.sonyericsson.com Germany 0180 534 2020 questions.DE@support.sonyericsson.com Greece 801-11-810-810...

  • Page 69: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Please read this information before Sony Ericsson authorized personnel using your mobile phone. should perform service. These instructions are intended for • Do not use your product near medical your safety.

  • Page 70: Personal Medical Devices

    Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers Contact your cardiologist for more information. intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety For other medical devices, please consult your and performance standards.

  • Page 71: Efficient Use

    (also or when used with the original Sony Ericsson known as radio waves or radio frequency fields). accessory intended for this phone and worn on Governments around the world have adopted the body.

  • Page 72: Disposing Of The Battery

    • Check you have inserted the memory card disposal of batteries or call your correctly. local Sony Ericsson Call Center for • Insert the memory card as far as it will go into any information. memory card adapter needed. The memory card The battery should never be placed in municipal may not operate properly unless fully inserted.

  • Page 73: End User License Agreement

    LOUDNESS WARNING: Software. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the Please adjust the audio volume cautiously Software contains material or code of a third party,...

  • Page 74: Our Warranty

    You should always make backup copies of all the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, information stored on your Sony Ericsson Product it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson such as downloads, calendar and contacts before recommends that you use only batteries and handing in your Sony Ericsson Product for repair chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
  • Page 75 Since the cellular system on which the Product is apply to you. to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible The warranty provided does not affect the for the operation, availability, coverage, services or consumer's statutory rights under applicable range of that system.

  • Page 76: Fcc Statement

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 74 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to Nya Vattentornet the following two conditions: (1) This...

  • Page 77: Index

    Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 75 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM Index putting on hold ......25 Activity menu ........16 recording ........45 alarms ........... 55 restrict .......... 27 answering service ........ 22 camera ..........37–39 applications .......... 45 code memo .......... 58 appointments ........
  • Page 78 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 76 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM music handsfree ........9, 23, 40 transferring ........40 help ............6 music player ..........40 hiding number ........28 MusicDJ™ ..........43 My friends ..........35 my numbers ..........26 icons ............. 14 Internet ..........46 navigating menus ........12 notepad ..........28 Java™...
  • Page 79 Lindsay_UG_R1A_AE.book Page 77 Monday, March 26, 2007 4:41 PM templates ..........33 redialing ..........18 text messages ........29 remote control ........52 time ............59 ringtones ..........43 timer ............. 58 RSS reader ........... 49 transferring files ..........53 music ..........
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