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Sony Ericsson W880i Quick Start Guide In just a few minutes we’ll show you how easy it is to use the main features of your phone. This is a Vodafone live! with 3G phone, so you can take advantage of the faster 3G network as well as the latest new services.
Getting started 1. Insert the SIM card Insert your SIM card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing down and the cut-off edge is correctly aligned. 2. Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown and fit the cover. The battery may need charging.
Using the phone Navigation key: press in [l] to OK an action or select a highlighted option. In standby mode this opens the main menu. The navigation key also controls the Walkman® Music Player (see page 19). Press the edge of the navigation key to move around icons and menu lists.
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Back key: press to take you back to a previous menu or screen. Press and hold to return to the standby screen. Clear key: press to delete a character of text. Press and hold to delete all text. Press this key to delete contact entries and other items.
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Voice calls, 3G & Video calls Say how you’re feeling with a voice call - or show how you’re feeling with a video call! With the 3G network growing all the time, it’s never been easier.
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The 3G network is designed to carry data faster. This will let you download content faster from Vodafone live!, like ringtones and videos, as well as being able to use some great new services. With Vodafone live! with 3G you can have face to face video calls, listen to full track music downloads and stream video –...
Voice calls Make a call In standby mode, enter the number using the keypad and then press key. Press to end the call. To use your Call list, press in standby mode. Scroll to the number you want and press the l key to start dialling. You can also press q to access your Contacts from standby mode.
Video calls 3G connection When the 3G symbol appears you can make and receive video calls. The other person you’re calling must have a compatible 3G phone and be in a 3G area too. Start the Video call screen In standby mode, press Menu > Video call to bring up the Video call screen.
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Camera & Multimedia Messaging (MMS) See it, shoot it, send it! With your built-in digital camera you can capture photos and video clips as they happen, and then share them straight away with your friends and family...
Using the camera Turn on the camera Turn the phone sideways, then press the camera key to turn on the camera (in standby mode). Press the key to turn the camera off. View Adjust the image Use the volume key to zoom in or out, and press the navigation key t or u to adjust the brightness.
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Take and send a video clip In camera mode, press the navigation key q (press p to return to camera mode). To start recording, press . Press again to stop. It’s saved in Menu > My Files > Camera album. View To see your clip, press More >...
Text entry Predictive text (T9) Writing a message with predictive text is much easier, because it uses an internal dictionary to work out what word you want to use. You simply press the keys with the letters you want once. To cycle through alternative letter combinations, press q.
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Messaging 1. Start a new message In standby mode, press t, or go to Menu > Messaging > Create new. Choose Message. 2. Add the text Write your message using the keypad, then press u. To send this as a text message, press Continue, then follow Step 6. Hi there - wait till you see To add pictures, videos or sounds (MMS messaging), press and hold this!
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Messaging 2 5. Send the message Press Continue. To send to a mobile > Enter phone no.. To send to an email address > Enter E-mail addr.. To use a number or email address from your phonebook > Contacts lookup. Then press Send.
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Vodafone live! & Downloads Get the latest ringtones, the latest weather or the latest score! Vodafone live! has everything you need, full of information, games, downloads and services. Find out how easy it is to get what you want, whenever you want it...
Vodafone live! Connect to Vodafone live! Homepage. To In standby mode, simply press p and select exit, press More > Exit browser, or press and hold the key. Browsing Use the navigation key to select a link, then press l to open it. Press key to go back a page.
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Downloads With Vodafone live! you can make your phone unique by downloading new ringtones, games, wallpapers and more. Here are some of the built-in links: Wallpaper: > Menu > My Files > Pictures > Download Pictures. Ringtones: > Menu > My Files > Music > Download Ringtones.
Other services live! Postcard Now you can send a photo from your phone as an actual postcard! Go to Menu > Messaging > Create new > live! Postcard. Add the photo and text > Send. Add the address > Send. Vodafone will have it printed on a postcard and sent by mail.
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Walkman™ You can use the Walkman™ player on your phone by downloading music and videos from Vodafone live!. Otherwise you will need to install some software on your PC to transfer music and videos from your PC to the memory in your phone. Please see the User Guide for full details, and for instructions on installing the drivers and using the Disc2Phone software, and also attaching the USB cable.
Other functions Silent mode In standby mode, press and hold the key. You’ll see the ‘silent’ icon appear on the phone screen. Press and hold the same key again to restore your ring tone. Keyboard lock In standby mode, press the and then the right hand soft key.
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