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- Page 1 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting to know your phone ....4 Icons ....... . . 9 Menu overview . - Page 3 Improvements and changes to this user guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this user guide.
- Page 4 Other product and company names may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Sony Ericsson advises users to backup their personal data information. All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
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Page 5: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Speaker Screen Navigation key Volume keys Clear key Menu access Option key (short press), MEdia Net access (long press) Power on/off Microphone Headset and charging port This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. -
Page 6: Assembling Your Phone
Assembling your phone Before you can use your phone you need to: • Insert the SmartChip. • Attach and charge the battery. User guide symbols The following symbols appear in this user guide: Use the navigation key to scroll and select. Indicates a cross-reference to another page. - Page 7 To insert the SmartChip and charge the battery This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use.
- Page 8 Remove the battery cover as shown in the picture. Insert the SmartChip. Make sure the SmartChip is placed under the silvery holders. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Place the battery cover as shown in the picture and slide it into place.
- Page 9 To turn the phone on and off • Open the phone. Press and hold . • Enter your PIN, if requested. • Press and hold to turn off the phone. To make and receive calls • Open the phone, enter the area code and phone number to make the call.
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Page 10: Icons
Icons The following icons appear on the desktop and in standby. Tells you the status of the battery. Tells you the strength of the GSM network signal. You have a new message. You have a new voicemail message. Alarms – alarm clock and recurrent alarm. Calls –... -
Page 11: Navigating The Menus
Settings – personal settings including profiles, display, language, connectivity, time and locks. Cingular Mail – shop for ringtones, themes, games, etc. Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons on the desktop. MEdia Net. • Press and hold to launch •... - Page 12 To edit a standby shortcut } Settings } } My Menu } and select the shortcut you want to edit Scroll to and select a shortcut This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use.
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Page 13: Menu Overview
Menu overview 1.Alarms 2.Messaging 3.Calls Text Message Missed Calls Multimedia Msg Call List Call Voicemail Manage Calls Options Time & Cost Next Call Options 4.MEdia Net 5.Cingular Mall 6.Organizer Homepage Shop Tones Calendar Favorites Shop Graphics Timer Push Inbox Shop Multimedia Stopwatch Enter Address Media Home... -
Page 14: Phone Language
Phone language Most SmartChips automatically set the language used in the menu to the language of the country where you bought your SmartChip. If this is not the case, the predefined language is English. Automatic You can always choose by pressing 8888 in standby mode. -
Page 15: Entering Letters And Characters
Entering letters and characters When writing messages and notes there are two ways to enter letters and characters: • Multitap text input • T9™ Text Input To enter letters using multitap input • Press until the desired character appears on the screen. - Page 16 To switch between writing methods Before, or while entering letters, press and hold switch between writing methods. Options list Press to enter a list of options that offers different alternatives when writing a message. This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use.
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Page 17: Calling
Calling Making and receiving calls Before you can make or receive calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network, % 8 To turn the phone on and off. If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified, the number is displayed. -
Page 18: Emergency Calls
To activate or deactivate open to answer } Settings } } Open to Answer } } On Off } To change the speaker volume during a call Press To check your missed calls Missed Calls: When is displayed, to display the missed calls. -
Page 19: Call List
To view your local emergency numbers } Address Book } } Special Numbers } } Emergency Nos. } Call list The numbers of the last calls that you have made or received are saved in the call list. To call a number from the call list from standby and scroll to the name or number you want to call To clear the call list... -
Page 20: Speed Dialing
To add a picture to an Address Book entry } Address Book } } Picture } } Add New? } to go to the Address Book This takes you to Pictures. Select a picture To add a ringtone to an Address Book entry } Address Book } } Personal Rings } } Add New? }... -
Page 21: Sort Order
Ask to save Ask to Save is on, you are asked if you want to save any called or answered number that is not already saved in your Address Book. Your subscription must support the Calling Line Identification Service (Caller ID), if you want to save answered numbers. - Page 22 To choose a sort order } Address Book } } Options } } Sort Order Select a sort order Address Book memories Address Book entries are saved on your SmartChip. The number of entries you can save depends on your SmartChip. You can still access them if you use the card with another phone.
- Page 23 To delete all entries from the phone memory } Address Book } } Options } } Delete All again. If you delete all entries from the phone memory, the entries on your SmartChip are not deleted. Copy Address Book entries You can copy Address Book entries between your phone memory and the SmartChip.
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Page 24: Call Time
To add a member to an existing group } Edit } } Add New? } Select the group you want Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call. Calling your voicemail service You can easily call your voicemail service by pressing and holding... -
Page 25: More Than One Call
For voice calls, you can choose between the following forward alternatives: • Always Forward • Unanswered To turn on a call forward } Calls } } Manage Calls } } Forward Calls } Select a call category and then a forward alternative Activate } Select Enter the phone number to which you want your calls to... -
Page 26: Call Waiting Service
Ongoing Call During a call the menu replaces the Calls menu. Call waiting service If the call waiting service is activated, you hear a beep if you receive a second call during an ongoing call. To activate or deactivate the call waiting service } Calls } } Manage Calls }... -
Page 27: Conference Calls
} Transfer Call • Press to connect the two calls. You are disconnected from both calls. • to end the ongoing call to retrieve the held call. • twice to end both calls. Conference calls You can have a joint conversation (conference call) with up to five people. -
Page 28: Restricted Dialing
Having a private conversation You can have a private conversation with one of the participants and put the other participants on hold. To start a private conversation } Extract Part Press to select the participant that you want to talk with. } Join Calls to resume the conference call. -
Page 29: Fixed Dialing
Fixed dialing The fixed dialing function allows calls to be made only to certain numbers saved on the SmartChip. Fixed dialing requires a SmartChip that allows fixed numbers to be saved. The fixed numbers are protected by your PIN2. You can save partial numbers or numbers with question marks. -
Page 30: Accept Calls
Accept calls With the accept calls service, you can choose to receive calls only from certain numbers. To add numbers to the accepted callers list } Calls } } Manage Calls } } Accept Calls } } Accepted List } } Add New? } Select an option Select an entry... - Page 31 Showing or hiding your number If your subscription supports CLIR (Calling Line Identification Restriction), you can hide your phone number when making a call. To show or hide your phone number Enter the phone number you want to call. } Calls } } Next Call } Press } Hide my Number...
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Page 32: Messaging
Messaging Text messages You can use the SMS (Short Message Service) to send and receive text messages. Text messages can contain pictures and sound effects. To send a text message } Messaging } } Text Message } } Write New , % 14 Entering letters and Enter your message characters. -
Page 33: Text Formatting
} Groups } Press Select a group Text formatting You can change the style, size and alignment of the text in a text message. To format the text in a text message } Messaging } } Text Message } } Write New Write the text message. -
Page 34: Message Options
Message options You can set a default value for the message options below, or Set on Send you can turn on the option which means that you choose the settings each time you send a message. Text message Type • –... -
Page 35: Receiving A Message
To reset the message counter } Calls } } Time & Cost } } Text msg Counter } } Reset Counter } Receiving a message When you receive a message, press to read the message now or to read the message later. To reply to a message When you have read the message } Reply }... -
Page 36: Before You Start
memory are full, you must delete messages to be able to receive new messages. Messages that you have saved on the SmartChip can remain there until you have deleted them. To save a message on the SmartChip } Save on SmartChip When you have read the message Multimedia messages (MMS) Multimedia messages (MMS) can contain text, pictures and... -
Page 37: More Options
To select or enter settings for MMS } Messaging } } Multimedia Msg } } Options } Internet Profile } Select Create New % 49 To enter Internet Select profile settings manually. More options You can set different options for sending and receiving Multimedia messages. -
Page 38: Personalizing Your Phone
Personalizing your phone Themes You can change the appearance of the display by using themes. Your phone comes with a number of predefined themes. To select a theme } My Stuff } } Themes } To adjust the display contrast } Settings } } Display } } Contrast }... - Page 39 To view your pictures } My Stuff } } My Pictures } The pictures are shown in thumbnail view. To get a full view Animations can only be viewed when inserting an item in a text message, % 31 To insert an item in a text message.
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Page 40: Ringtones And Melodies
To receive a picture via a message When you receive a picture via a message, a new message appears in your inbox. Highlight the picture in the message } Save by using the navigation key to select it, press Picture Pictures. - Page 41 To compose your own ringtone You can compose your own personal ringtones. Options available when composing a ringtone are: • Press a key to enter a note. Press and hold the key to make it a long note. • Press to raise the note one octave.
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Page 42: Display Light
Increasing ring You can choose a ringtone that rises in steps from the lowest volume to the highest, or you can choose a ringtone with a constant volume. To turn increasing ring on or off } Settings } } Sounds & Alerts } } Increasing Ring. -
Page 43: Time And Date
To activate the screen Press from standby. To set the display light } Settings } } Display } } Light } To set the display contrast } Settings } } Display } } Contrast } Time and date To set the time } Settings } } Time and Date } } Set Time }... -
Page 44: Master Reset
To check your phone number } Address Book } } Special Numbers } } My Numbers } Profiles Your phone has predefined profiles which are set to suit a certain environment. You can rename or change these profiles. To select a profile } Settings } } Profiles } } Select Profile }... -
Page 45: To Reset The Phone
To reset the phone } Settings } } Master Reset } Reset All } Reset Settings Select to continue. Enter the phonelock code (0000 or a new code) This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. -
Page 46: Internet
(SMS). Request settings from Sony Ericsson Use a PC to go to www.SonyEricsson.com/support to request that a text message with the settings be sent to your phone. -
Page 47: Data Account Settings
To use the wizard for setting up Internet } MEdia Net } homepage (for example Cingular) . The wizard now starts if no settings exist. Enter and save settings when asked, press confirm. More information about setting up is available in the Getting Started Guides at www.SonyEricsson.com/support. - Page 48 GPRS Data GSM Data You can choose from account types. If you want to change access type, you have to create a new data account and select the access type you want to use. GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) allows fast and efficient access where you can always be online.
- Page 49 GSM settings include some settings that are similar to GPRS settings and some that are GSM specific as follows: Phone Number • – the phone number of your Internet service provider. Data Rate • – select the speed you want for the connection. Dial Type •...
- Page 50 Internet profile settings The Internet settings are stored in an Internet profile. In most cases you only need to use one profile to access the Internet. You set up and use additional Internet profiles, for example, when accessing secure Internet sites. You then simply switch between profiles when you need to change the network connection.
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Page 51: Internet Security
To use advanced profile settings Advanced If you select you can do the following: Chg Homepage • – Enter the address of the site you want as the homepage. Second Account • – Select an alternative data account, if the Connect Using first in fails. -
Page 52: Using Media Net
Press and hold To access the Internet via the menus } MEdia Net } . Select one of the following: • Open your homepage, for example, Sony Ericsson. Favorites } • Go to one of your bookmarks. Select Enter Address •... -
Page 53: Using Bookmarks
The options menu is dynamic. Its content may vary depending on which site you are visiting. The options menu contains the following: Favorites • – Add the site you are currently browsing to your list of bookmarks, or see the list of bookmarks for the current profile. - Page 54 Downloading You can download, for example, pictures and ringtones from Web sites directly to your phone. Make sure the file sizes do not exceed the free memory in your phone, % 59 Memory status for more information. Stored information The following information can be saved in your phone: •...
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Page 55: More Features
More features Alarm clock The alarm clock rings even if the phone is set to silent or turned off. To set an alarm } Alarms } } Alarm Recurrent Alarm } Enter the time and day, if the alarm is recurrent, by scrolling and pressing To change the alarm time } Alarms }... -
Page 56: To Use The Calculator
Calculator The phone has a built-in calculator, which can add, subtract, divide and multiply. To use the calculator } Organizer } } Calculator } Enter digits with the keypad, then press: • to get ÷, x, -, +, a decimal point or %. •... -
Page 57: To Delete A Task
To set the reminder Other Reminder, Select any of the predefined values or press and enter the alarm date and the alarm time To view a task } Organizer } } Calendar } View Today, View all Tasks, View Week, or Select View Month } To delete a task... -
Page 58: Security
Security SmartChip lock The SmartChip lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SmartChips, the phone still works with the new SmartChip. PIN and PUK code Most SmartChips are locked at the time of purchase. If the SmartChip lock is on, you have to enter a “PIN”... - Page 59 PIN2 Certain services are protected by a second PIN. To edit your PIN2 } Settings } } Locks } } SmartChip Lock } } Change PIN2 } To turn the SmartChip lock on or off } Settings } } Locks } } SmartChip Lock } } Protection } } On...
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Page 60: Memory Status
Editing the phonelock code It is important that you remember your new code. If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To edit your phonelock code } Settings } } Locks }... -
Page 61: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you Cingular, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. The phone cannot be switched on Recharge or replace the battery % 6 To insert the SmartChip and charge the battery. -
Page 62: Error Messages
Error messages Insert SmartChip There is no SmartChip in the phone, it may need cleaning or you may have inserted it incorrectly, % 6 To insert the SmartChip and charge the battery. Insert correct SmartChip The phone is set to work only with certain SmartChips. Insert the correct SmartChip. -
Page 63: Phone Locked
Codes do not match When you want to change a security code (for example your PIN) you have to confirm the new code by entering it again. The two codes that you have entered do not match % 57 SmartChip lock. PIN blocked/PIN2 blocked You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three times in a row. -
Page 64: Additional Information
Global and local websites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners. • A warranty period. Learn more about the warranty conditions in this user guide. On www.SonyEricsson.com, under the support section in the... - Page 65 Australia 1-300 650 050 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com Argentina 800-333-7427 questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com Austria 0810 200245 questions.AT@support.sonyericsson.com Belgium 02-7451611 questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com Brazil 4001-0444 questions.BR@support.sonyericsson.com Canada 1-866-766-9374 questions.CA@support.sonyericsson.com Central Africa +27 112589023 questions.CF@support.sonyericsson.com Chile 123-0020-0656 questions.CL@support.sonyericsson.com China 4008100000 questions.CN@support.sonyericsson.com Colombia 18009122135 questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Croatia 062 000 000 questions.HR@support.sonyericsson.com Czech Republic 844 550 055 questions.CZ@support.sonyericsson.com...
- Page 66 Greece 801-11-810-810 210-89 91 919 (from mobile) questions.GR@support.sonyericsson.com Hong Kong 8203 8863 questions.HK@support.sonyericsson.com Hungary 01 437 7300 questions.HU@support.sonyericsson.com India 39011111 (Add STD code from a GSM connection) questions.IN@support.sonyericsson.com Indonesia 021-2701388 questions.ID@support.sonyericsson.com Ireland 1850 545 888 questions.IE@support.sonyericsson.com Italy 06 48895206 questions.IT@support.sonyericsson.com Malaysia 03-78809800 questions.MY@support.sonyericsson.com...
- Page 67 Romania (+4021) 401 0401 questions.RO@support.sonyericsson.com Russia 095 7870986 questions.RU@support.sonyericsson.com Singapore 67440733 questions.SG@support.sonyericsson.com Slovakia 02-5443 6443 questions.SK@support.sonyericsson.com South Africa 0861 632222 questions.ZA@support.sonyericsson.com Spain 902 180 576 questions.ES@support.sonyericsson.com Sweden 013-24 45 00 questions.SE@support.sonyericsson.com Switzerland 0848 824 040 questions.CH@support.sonyericsson.com Taiwan 02-25625511 questions.TW@support.sonyericsson.com Thailand 02-2483030 questions.TH@support.sonyericsson.com Turkey...
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Page 68: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
• Do not paint your product. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission. •... - Page 69 Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug will not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards.
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Page 70: Personal Medical Devices
Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference to electronic... -
Page 71: Efficient Use
Check with your local service provider. Antenna This phone contains a built in antenna. Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson specifically for this model could damage your mobile phone, reduce performance, and produce SAR levels above the established limits (see below). -
Page 72: Electronic Equipment
15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson body worn accessory intended for this phone. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. -
Page 73: Disposing Of The Battery
If you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions set out in this license, it will terminate with immediate effect. Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors are the sole and exclusive owner of and retain all rights, title and interest in and to... -
Page 74: Limited Warranty
Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and its service partners reserve the right to charge a handling fee if a returned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below. - Page 75 You should always make backup copies of all the information stored on your Sony Ericsson Product such as downloads, calendar and contacts before handing in your Sony Ericsson Product for repair or replacement.
- Page 76 Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability, coverage, services or range of that system.
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Page 77: Fcc Statement
EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorized Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible... -
Page 78: Index
Index calculator 55 calendar 55 Accessible Solutions 71 call costs 23 Address Book 18 minute minder 41 ask to save 20 call time 23 card memory 21 calling delete a phone number 20 from call list 18 edit a name 20 calls edit a phone number 20 accept 29... - Page 79 display icons, in display 9 contrast 42 Internet icons 9 bookmarks 51 light 41 downloading 53 downloading 53 options 51 security 50 setting up 45 emergency calls 17 emergency numbers 17 error messages 61 key sound 41 keys 8 fixed dialing 28 language changing 13 games 56...
- Page 80 missed calls 16 redialing 17 Multimedia message 35 reset 43 my numbers 42 ringtones 39 own number 42 safety guidelines 73 security personal ringtones 18 Internet 50 phone language 13 phonelock 58 phone overview 8 SmartChip 57 phonelock 58 send a message 31 pictures 37 silent ringtone 39 animations 38...
- Page 81 text messages call phone number 34 delete 34 forward 34 insert item 31 memory status 59 options 33 reply 34 save 34 send 31 themes 37 memory status 59 time settings 42 TTY 71 unblocking PIN 7 vibrating alert 41 voicemail 23 warranty 73 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide ©...
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