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Sony Ericsson Z780i Contents Getting started ....7 Calling ......28 Making and receiving calls ..... 28 Assembly .......... 7 Contacts ......... 29 Turning on the phone ....... 8 Call list ..........33 Help ..........9 Speed dial........33 Charging the battery ......9 Voicemail ........
Page 2 Imaging ......46 Connectivity ..... 58 Camera and video recorder ... 46 Settings .......... 58 Using the camera......47 Phone name........58 Camera icons and settings ..... 48 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ... 58 Transferring pictures....... 48 Using a USB cable......60 Camera printing ......
Page 3 Important information ..76 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use........78 Memory card ........81 End User Licence Agreement ..82 Limited Warranty ......83 FCC Statement ....... 85 Declaration of Conformity for Z780 .......... 86 Index ......... 87 Contents This is the Internet version of the User's guide.
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Sony Ericsson Z780 will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party UMTS HSDPA 850/1900/2100 GSM EDGE 850/900/ content. 1800/1900 Smart-Fit Rendering is a trademark or a registered This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile trademark of ACCESS Co., Ltd.
Page 5 Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057, LA to provide MPEG-4 video. No license is granted United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong or shall be implied for any other use. Additional Standard Pat.
Page 6 Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Note: Sony Ericsson advises users to backup their personal data information. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
Page 7: 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 up and the connectors facing each other. Slide the battery cover into place.
Page 8: Turning On The Phone
Turning on the phone your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before To turn on the phone you insert or remove the SIM card. You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone. See To copy names and numbers to the SIM card on page 31.
Page 9: Help
Help In addition to this User guide, Getting To charge the battery started guides and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Help in your phone 2.5 h. Help and information are available in your phone. See Navigation on page 14. To view tips and tricks From standby select Menu...
Page 10: Phone Overview
Phone overview Ear speaker Screen Selection keys Call key Memory card slot Activity menu key Microphone End key C key (Clear) Navigation key Silent key 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 11 Strap holder Volume keys GPS antenna External display Camera lens Speaker mesh Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 12: Menu Overview
Menu overview PlayNow™* Internet* Entertainment Online services* Radio TrackID™ Games VideoDJ™ PhotoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Remote control Record sound Demo tour Camera Messaging Media Write new Photo Inbox Music Email Video Drafts Games Outbox Sent messages Web feeds Saved messages Settings My friends* Call voicemail Templates Manage messages...
Page 13 Calls** Organizer File manager Applications Answered Dialled Missed 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 Main menu layout Smart search Language Silent mode Theme...
Page 14: Navigation
Navigation To scroll between the tabs • Scroll to a tab by pressing the The main menus are shown as icons. navigation key left or right. Some submenus include tabs. To return to standby To navigate the phone menus • Press To end a function •...
Page 15 Shortcuts To open the activity menu You can use keypad shortcuts to go • Press directly to a menu. Menu numbering Activity menu tabs starts from the top left icon and moves • New events – missed calls and new across and then down row by row.
Page 16: Phone Language
To insert a memory card To view memory card options From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager > the On memory card tab. Select Options. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language From standby select Menu >...
Page 17 To enter numbers To enter text using multitap • When you enter text, press and hold From standby select, for example, down – Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message. To enter full stops and commas is displayed, press and hold down •...
Page 18: Chinese Input
Chinese input If the character you want is not displayed in the candidate row, press This mobile phone has different input to present another candidate row. methods for entering Chinese Continue pressing until the character characters: you want is displayed. Alternatively, you can enter the next stroke, Bopomofo •...
Page 19 Stroke categories Number Stroke Basic Stroke Character The 5 stroke categories are defined in Category Stroke Name the table below: 山屯母 Down- 互剝 Over Number Stroke Basic Stroke Character 台去公 Left Category Stroke Name 約能 Slope- 王...
Page 20 Components Number Stroke Basic Stroke Character The basic building units of Chinese Category Stroke Name characters are components that are 月万同 Over- 永沒 made up of strokes. After entering the Down- Hook first two strokes of the desired 又...
Page 21: Pinyin Input
Pinyin input Bopomofo Press the keys containing the required Press the keys containing the required Pinyin letters, and the phone will make Bopomofo symbols, and the phone will various proposals on the screen, make various proposals on the display, according to the pronunciation rules according to the pronunciation rules of of Mandarin.
Page 22: Internet
Internet History pages You can view Web pages you have To start browsing browsed. From standby select Menu > Internet. To view history pages Select Options > • From standby select Menu > Internet Select an option. > Options > Go to >...
Page 23 To send a link When you browse the Internet, select Options > Tools > Send link. Shortcut Select a transfer method. Bookmarks Make sure the receiving device supports – Enter text to Enter the transfer method you select. address, Search Internet or search in Bookmarks.
Page 24: Internet Security And Certificates
> Security > Certificates. content to a computer via feeds using Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can Web feeds then transfer the content to your phone. You can subscribe to and download See Transferring content to and from a frequently updated content, such as computer on page 51.
Page 25 To update Web feeds manually Podcasts From standby select Menu > Media Podcasts are files, for example, radio > feeds. programs or video content, that you can download and play. You subscribe Scroll to a feed and select Options to and download podcasts using Web >...
Page 26: Gps
A free three-month trial version of Wayfinder Navigator is included in the phone. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services including but not limited to turn-by-turn navigational services. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 27: More Gps Features
To start Wayfinder Navigator Status information • From standby select Menu > Location When your location is found you services > Navigation. can view available satellites and get information about your current speed More GPS features and altitude. Save locations To view GPS status All saved locations are found in From standby select...
Page 28: 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 29: Contacts
Networks To view your local emergency numbers Your phone switches automatically From standby select Menu > Contacts. between GSM and 3G (UMTS) networks depending on availability. Scroll to New contact and select Some network operators allow you Options > Special numbers >...
Page 30 Phone contacts To call a contact written in Latin characters Phone contacts can contain names, From standby select Menu > Contacts. phone numbers and personal Press and hold to switch the information. They are saved in search language to English. Then the phone memory.
Page 31 To go directly to the contacts list To copy names and numbers to phone contacts • From standby press and hold down From standby select Menu > Contacts. – Scroll to New contact and select To call with Smart search Options >...
Page 32 To add a SIM contact Synchronizing contacts From standby select Menu > Contacts. The Sony Ericsson PC Suite is designed Scroll to New contact and select Add. to work with the following programs: Enter the name and select OK.
Page 33: Call List
To enter Myself information Enter a name for the group and select Continue. From standby select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to and select Add. Scroll to Myself and select Open. For each contact phone number or Scroll to an option and edit the email address you want to mark, scroll information.
Page 34: Voicemail
Voice control To add contacts to speed dial numbers By creating voice commands you can: From standby select Menu > Contacts. • Voice dial – call someone by saying Scroll to New contact and select their name Options > Speed dial.
Page 35 Voice dialling Follow the instructions that appear and select Cont. You can hear your recorded contact name when you receive a call from that Select where your voice answering is contact. to be activated. To voice dial To answer a call using voice commands From standby press and hold down •...
Page 36: More Than One Call
More than one call To end an ongoing call and answer a second call You can handle more than one call at • During the call, select Replace active a time. For example, you can put an call. ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call.
Page 37: Restricted Dialling
To add a new participant Accept calls During the call, select Options > Hold You can choose to receive calls from call. This puts the joined calls on hold. certain phone numbers only. Select Options > call. To add numbers to the accepted Enter the number to call and press callers list Select...
Page 38 Restrict calls options Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows Standard options are: calls 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 39: 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 your last call, outgoing calls and the a message. Messages are automatically total time of your calls.
Page 40: 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 Continue and melodies. > Contacts look-up.
Page 41: Picture Messages
Picture messages To create and send a picture message From standby select Menu > Messaging Picture messages can contain text, > Write new > Picture msg. pictures, slides, sound recordings, video Enter text. To add items to the message, clips, signatures and attachments. You press , scroll and select an item.
Page 42: Message Options
Message options To add a picture message template From standby select Menu > Messaging You can set standard options for all > Templates > New template > Picture messages or choose specific settings msg. each time you send a message. Enter text.
Page 43: Email
Email Scroll to an option and select > Enter email address. Enter the email You can use standard email functions address and select OK. When you are and your computer email address in ready, select Done. your phone. Select Edit and enter a subject.
Page 44: My Friends
My friends To view an attachment in an email message You can connect and log in to the My • When you view the message, select friends server to communicate online Options > Attachments > > View. with chat messages. To save an attachment in an email Before you use My friends message...
Page 45 To send a chat message To create a chat group From standby select Menu > Messaging From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > the Contacts tab. > My friends > the Chat groups tab. Scroll to a contact and select Chat. Select Options >...
Page 46: Area And Cell Information
Area and cell information Imaging Area and cell information are text Camera and video recorder messages, for example, local traffic reports that are sent to subscribers You can take pictures and record video within a certain network area. clips to view, save or send. You find your saved pictures and video clips in To turn area information on Media...
Page 47: Using The Camera
Using the camera To use zoom • Press to zoom in or out. To activate the camera When taking a picture, zoom is available • From standby select Menu > Camera. in VGA mode only. To take a picture To adjust brightness Activate the camera and press •...
Page 48: Camera Icons And Settings
Camera icons and settings Transferring pictures Icons on the screen inform what the Transfer to and from your computer current setting is. More camera settings You can use Bluetooth™ wireless are available in Options. technology and a USB cable to transfer pictures and video clips between your Use Photo mate to learn about camera computer and phone.
Page 49: Camera Printing
To send camera pictures to a blog To print camera pictures using a USB cable From standby select Menu > Media From standby select Menu > Media and scroll to Photo > Camera album. and scroll to Photo > Camera album.
Page 50 Viewing pictures on a map To create a new photo tag Location data is included when you From standby select Menu > Media take pictures with the camera. This and scroll to Photo > Camera album. allows you to view the approximate Scroll to a month and a picture.
Page 51: Photodj™ And Videodj
PhotoDJ™ and VideoDJ™ Media player and music You can edit pictures and video clips. You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Sony Ericsson To edit and save a picture Media Manager to transfer content From standby select Menu >...
Page 52: Stereo Portable Handsfree
Press the centre navigation key. Connect the phone to a computer with To fast forward and rewind a USB cable supported by your phone. • Press and hold down Computer: Start/Programs/ Sony Ericsson/Media Manager. To move between tracks Phone: Select Media transfer. • Press...
Page 53: Playnow
To create a playlist Audio books From standby select Menu > Media You can listen to audio books that you and scroll to Music > Playlists. have transferred to your phone from a computer using Media Manager. Scroll to New playlist and select Add.
Page 54: Trackid
Online music and video clips Before you use PlayNow™ You must have the required Internet You can view video clips and listen to connection settings in your phone. music by streaming them to your phone See Settings on page 58. from the Internet.
Page 55: Entertainment
Entertainment Saving channels You can save up to 20 preset channels. Video player To save channels When you have found a radio channel To play videos select Options > Save. From standby select Menu > Media Scroll to a position and select Insert. and scroll to Video.
Page 56: Musicdj
Sound recorder To turn the ringtone off • From standby press and hold down You can record a voice memo or a sound. Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones. All signals except the alarm signal are affected. To record a sound •...
Page 57: Applications
Applications Java application screen size Some Java applications are designed You can download and run Java for a specific screen size. For more applications. You can also view information, contact the application information or set different permissions. vendor. Before you use Java™ applications To set the screen size for a Java If settings are not already entered in application...
Page 58: Connectivity
Connectivity Phone name You can enter a name for your phone Settings that is shown to other devices when using, for example, Bluetooth™ wireless Before you synchronize with an Internet technology. service, use the Internet, PlayNow™, My friends, Java, picture messaging, To enter a phone name email and picture blog you need to have From standby select...
Page 59 Before you use Bluetooth wireless To allow connection to the phone technology From standby select Menu > Settings You must turn on the Bluetooth function > the Connectivity tab > Bluetooth > to communicate with other devices. You devices. may also have to pair your phone with Select a device from the list.
Page 60: Using A Usb Cable
Using a USB cable Power saving You can save battery power with the You can connect your phone to Power save function. You can only a computer with a USB cable to transfer connect with a single Bluetooth device. files, synchronize and use your phone You must turn this function off if you as a modem.
Page 61: Synchronizing
Computer: Wait until an external device Before synchronizing you need to icon appears in My Computer and then install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. double click to open. Phone memory and memory card will appear as Sony Ericsson PC Suite software is external drives.
Page 62 Database name – database to Phone: Select Phone mode. synchronize with Computer: When you are notified that the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found To enter settings for SyncML your phone, you can start From standby select Menu > Organizer synchronizing.
Page 63: Update Service
To synchronize using SyncML To enter settings for Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync From standby select Menu > Organizer From standby select Menu > Organizer > Synchronization. > Synchronization. Scroll to an account and select Start. Scroll to New account and select Microsoft®...
Page 64 To use Update service using a USB cable If settings are not in your phone see Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support Settings on page 58. or click the Sony Ericsson Update To change Internet settings service in the PC Suite software if • From standby select Menu >...
Page 65: More Features
More features File manager You can use the file manager to handle Flight mode files saved in the phone memory or on a memory card. Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent Handling files disturbance to sensitive equipment. You can move and copy files between When the flight mode menu is activated your phone, a computer and a memory...
Page 66: Alarms
To view information about files To set the alarm From standby select Menu > Organizer From standby select Menu > Alarms. > File manager. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Find a file and select Options > Scroll to Time: and select Edit.
Page 67: Calendar
To cancel the alarm To set default view From standby select Menu > Alarms. From standby select Menu > Organizer > Calendar. Scroll to an alarm and select Turn off. Select Options > Advanced > Default The alarm in silent mode view.
Page 68: Notes
Notes To edit an appointment From standby select Menu > Organizer You can make notes and save them. > Calendar. You can also show a note in standby. Select a date. To add a note Scroll to an appointment and select From standby select Menu >...
Page 69: Profiles
Time and date To view a task From standby select Menu > Organizer To set the time > Tasks. From standby select Menu > Settings Scroll to a task and select View. > the General tab > Time & date To set when reminders should sound >...
Page 70: Main Menu Layout
To set a theme To unblock the SIM card From standby select Menu > Settings When PIN blocked appears, enter your > the Display tab > Theme. PUK and select OK. Scroll to a theme and select Set. Enter a new four-to-eight-digit PIN and select OK.
Page 71 If you forget it, you have to Enter the old code and select OK. take your phone to your local Enter the new code and select OK. Sony Ericsson retailer. Repeat the code and select OK. To use the phone lock IMEI number...
Page 72: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is low Some problems will require you to call The charger is not properly connected your network operator. or the battery connection is poor. Remove the battery and clean the For more support go to connectors.
Page 73 See Help in your phone on page 9 or The phone does not ring or rings too softly go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to order settings and follow the Make sure that Silent mode has not instructions on the screen. See Settings been set to On.
Page 74: Error Messages
I have forgotten my code memo Where can I find the regulatory passcode information such as my IMEI number if I cannot turn on my phone? If you forget your passcode, you must reset the code memo. This means that all entries in the code memo are deleted.
Page 75 If this works, it is probably your phone PIN blocked/PIN2 blocked that is causing the problem. Please You have entered your PIN or PIN2 contact the nearest Sony Ericsson code incorrectly three times in a row. service location. To unblock, see SIM card lock on Emerg.
Page 76: Important Information
A global network of Call Centers. In the unlikely event that your product needs service • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service please contact the dealer from whom it was partners. purchased, or one of our service partners. Save your •...
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Page 78: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Only attempting to clean it. The AC power adapter must Sony Ericsson authorised personnel not be used outdoors or in damp areas. Never alter should perform service. the cord or plug. If the plug does not fit into the •...
Page 79: Personal Medical Devices
We recommend times it is used. The battery should only be charged that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions in temperatures between +5°C (+41°F) and +45°C intended for use with your product.
Page 80: Emergency Calls
When it is turned on, it emits low levels or when used with the original Sony Ericsson of radio frequency energy (also known as radio waves accessory intended for this phone and worn on or radio frequency fields).
Page 81: Memory Card
Accessible Solutions for individuals with special other devices or the capabilities of their memory needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center cards. Check other devices for compatibility before on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or purchase or use.
Page 82: End User Licence Agreement
DELETION OF MATERIAL FROM THE Sony Ericsson does not test use of third-party audio PHONE AND MEDIA MEMORIES DOES NOT accessories with this mobile phone. Sony Ericsson...
Page 83: Limited Warranty
Software, provided always Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, that such third party agrees in writing to be bound Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from by these rules. defects in design, material and workmanship at the You are granted this license for a term of the useful time of its original purchase by a consumer.
Page 84 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS; TO recommends that you use only batteries and THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
Page 85: Fcc Statement
Product was intended for sale in the EEA Any change or modification not expressly approved or in Switzerland or in Turkey, you can have your by Sony Ericsson may void the user’s authority to Product serviced in any EEA country/region or in operate the equipment.
Page 86: Declaration Of Conformity For Z780
Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry for Z780 Canada. We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Nya Vattentornet (1) this device may not cause interference, and SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden...
Page 87: Index
Index activity menu ........15 calendar ..........67–68 adding call divert ..........35 notes ..........68 call list ..........33 alarms ........... 66 call numbers in message ..... 40 answering service ........ 34 call time ..........39 applications .......... 57 caller-specific ringtones ....... 31 appointments ........
Page 88 date ............69 IMEI number ..........71 declaration of conformity ..... 86 Internet downloading music ......54 bookmarks ........22 security and certificates ....24 settings .........58 email ............. 43 emergency numbers ......29 entering text ......... 16 Java™ ...........57 file manager ......... 65 keys ............10 fixed dialling .........
Page 89 messages photos area and cell information ....46 improving ........47 email ..........43 photo fix ........47 picture .......... 41 picture messages ......... 41 text ..........40 pictures ..........49 voice ..........42 editing .......... 51 microphone .......... 28 improving ........
Page 90 search transfer method on Web pages ......23 Bluetooth™ technology ....58 selection keys ........14 USB ..........60 settings transferring Internet ......... 58 camera pictures ......48 Java™ .......... 57 files ..........60 shortcuts ..........15 music ..........52 SIM card ..........70 sound ..........60 copying to/from ......
Page 91 voice control ......... 34 voice messages ........42 voicemail ..........34 volume ear speaker ........28 ringtone ........55 warranty ..........83 search .......... 23 Web feeds ..........24 showing in standby ...... 25 update .......... 24 Web pages history .......... 22 pan and zoom ......

Sony Ericsson Z780i User Manual

Contents

Getting Started

Chinese Input

Internet

Gps

Calling

Messaging

Imaging

Media Player and Music

Entertainment

Connectivity

More Features

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Index

Quick Links

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