Sony Ericsson J108i Extended User guide
Contents Getting started..............................................................................5 Phone overview...................................................................................6 Turning on the phone..........................................................................7 Help....................................................................................................9 Charging the phone............................................................................
Copyright protected content.............................................................37 Handling content in the phone..........................................................37 Sending content to another phone....................................................38 Connecting your phone to a computer..............................................38 Transferring content to and from a computer....................................40 Phone name....................................................................
Screen orientation.............................................................................60 Ringtones..........................................................................................60 Games..............................................................................................61 Applications......................................................................................61 Antivirus............................................................................................
Getting started Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. 5 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Phone overview 1 Connector for handsfree 1 2 Ear speaker 2 3 Connector for charger and USB cable 4 Screen 5 Selection keys 3 6 Call key 4 7 Activity menu key 8 Navigation key 9 Speaker 5 10 Keylock key 11 11 End key, On/off key 12 6 7 12 C key (Clear) 8 9 10 13 Camera lens 14 Volume, digital zoom key 15 Microphone 13 16 Strap holder 14 16 15 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To insert the SIM card 1 2 • Open the cover and insert the SIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. To insert the battery 1 2 1 2 Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Attach the battery cover. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone 1 2 3 4 . Press and hold down Enter your SIM card PIN (Personal Identification Number), if requested, and select OK. Select a language. Follow the instructions that appear.
SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card. You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone. PIN You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to activate the services and functions in your phone. Your PIN is supplied by your network operator.
Using other networks You may incur additional costs when you roam outside of your home network. For example, if you make calls or use messaging and Internet-based services in another network, you may have to pay more. Contact your operator for more information. Help In addition to this User guide, more information is available at www.sonyericsson.com/cn. There are also help functions and a User guide in your phone. See the following instructions on how to access them.
2 1 It may take 30 minutes for the battery icon to appear on the screen. • • To charge the phone using the power adapter Connect your phone to a power outlet using the USB cable provided and the power adapter. To charge the phone using a computer Connect your phone to a USB port on a computer using the USB cable provided. If your phone is powered off it will turn on automatically when you connect it to a computer using the USB cable.
• Do not cover the phone antenna when you are engaged in a call. Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to learn more about how to maximise the battery performance. 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Screen icons These icons may appear on the screen: Icon Description The battery is almost fully charged The battery needs charging The network coverage is good No network coverage (also shown in flight mode) A 3G network is available A UMTS HSPA network is available Missed calls Calls diverted Ongoing call The microphone is muted The loudspeaker is on The phone is in silent mode New text message New multimedia message New email The music player is playing The radio is playing A handsfree is connected The Bl
Menu overview* PlayNow™ Camera Alarms Calls** Radio TrackID™ Location services Games Record sound Demo tour Media Dialled Photo Music Video Games Web feeds Settings Missed Calendar Internet Settings All Answered Messaging Write new Inbox/Conversations Messages Email Call voicemail Contacts Myself New contact Organiser Applications File manager ** File transfer Tasks Notes Synchronisation Timer Stopwatch Calculator Entertainment Online services General Profiles Time & date Language Update softw
Navigation • • To access the main menu When Menu appears on the screen, press the centre selection key to select Menu. If Menu does not appear on the screen, press , and then press the centre selection key to select Menu. To navigate the phone menus • Press the navigation key upwards, downwards, left or right to move through the menus. • To select actions on the screen Press the left, centre or right selection key. • To view options for an item Select Options to, for example, edit.
1 2 3 To edit a navigation key shortcut Select Menu > Settings > General > Shortcuts. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc.. Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row. • To go directly to a main menu item Select Menu and press – , , or . The Main menu layout must be set to Grid. See To change the main menu layout on page 60.
To remove a memory card • Remove the battery cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. 1 2 To change the phone language Select Menu > Settings > General > Language > Phone language. Select an option. Entering text You can use multitap text input or Quick text input to enter text. The Quick text input method uses a dictionary application in your phone.
1 2 3 4 To enter text using the multitap method Select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Message. If is displayed, press and hold down to change to multitap text input. Press – repeatedly until the desired letter appears. Press to add a space. Multitap input only applies when Latin characters are selected as input language. 1 2 To add words to the phone dictionary When you enter text using Quick text input, select Options > Spell word. Write the word using multitap input and select Save.
Calling You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. Making and answering calls • To end a call Press . • To re-dial a number When Retry? appears, select Yes. Do not hold your phone to your ear when waiting for the call to connect. When the call connects, your phone gives a loud signal. • To answer a call Press . • To reject a call Press . • To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume keys up or down.
Before making video calls 3G (UMTS) service is available when or appears. To make a video call, both parties on the call must have a 3G (UMTS) phone subscription that supports 3G (UMTS) service and 3G (UMTS) coverage. 1 2 To make a video call Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). Select Options > Make video call. • To use the zoom with an outgoing video call Press the navigation key upwards or downwards.
Contacts You can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can synchronise your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Companion. Add the area code when you save fixed line numbers in your phone. Migrating contacts You can move contact information from most Nokia phones to your Sony Ericsson phone. Your phone is able to convert file formats for contact information from both S40 and S60 Nokia phones.
1 2 To call a contact written in Latin letters Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to, or enter the first letters or all letters of the contact you want to call (a maximum of 10 letters). When the contact is highlighted, press the navigation key left or right to select a number. Press the Call key. The phone supports a mixed search of Chinese and English contacts. When a contact is written in Latin characters, the entered letter can reach the Latin contact you want to call.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To add a SIM contact Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to New contact and select Add. Enter the name and select OK. Enter the number and select OK. Select a number option and add more information, if available. Select Save. You need to set SIM contacts as default. Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Default contacts > SIM contacts. Deleting contacts 1 2 3 To delete all contacts Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Delete all contacts.
Speed dial Speed dialling lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quickly from standby. The contacts can be saved in positions 1-9. 1 2 3 4 To assign speed dial numbers to contacts Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to New contact and select Options > Speed dial. Scroll to a position number and select Add. Select a contact. • To speed dial Enter the position number and press .
• 1 2 3 To answer a call using voice commands Say “Answer.” To re-record a voice command Select Menu > Settings > General > Voice control > Voice dialling > Edit names. Scroll to a command and select Options > Replace voice. Wait for the tone and say the command. Diverting calls You can divert calls, for example, to an answering service. When Restrict calls is used, some divert call options are not available. 1 2 3 4 To divert calls Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Divert calls.
1 2 3 4 5 To add a new participant During the call, press . This puts the joined calls on hold. Select Options > Add call. Enter the number to call and press . Select Options > Join calls to add the new participant. Repeat this task to add more participants. 1 2 To release a participant During a conference call, select Options > Release party. Select the participant to release. 1 2 To have a private conversation During a conference call, select Options > Talk to and select the participant to talk to.
Showing or hiding your phone number You can decide to show or hide the number displayed on the call recipient's phone when you make a call. 1 2 To hide your phone number Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Show/hide my no.. Select Hide number. 26 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 40. Music player 1 2 3 To play music Select Menu > Media > Music. Browse by category using the navigation key. Scroll to a title and select Play. Within a category, you can press – to go to entries beginning with a specific letter. • To stop playing music Press the centre selection key.
Video and audio playback MP4 (Video: MPEG4 or H.264, Audio: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+) .mp4 .3gp 3GPP™ (Video: MPEG4, H.263 or H.264, Audio: AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AMR-WB+, AAC, AAC+, eAAC +) .wmv, .asf WMV Streaming and 3GPP™ PSS Rel6 progressive MP4 (Video: MPEG4 or H.264, Audio: AAC, AAC+, downloading - video eAAC+) 3GPP™ (Video: MPEG4, H.263 or H.264, Audio: AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AMR-WB+, AAC, AAC+, eAAC +) WMV Streaming and progressive downloading audio 3GP AAC MP4 AMR Video recording H.
1 2 3 4 5 To add tracks to a playlist Select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists. Select a playlist. Scroll to Add music and select Add. For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark. Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist. Audio books If you use the Media Go™ application to transfer audio books to your phone from a computer, you can listen to the audio books in your phone.
Entertainment Radio Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited. 1 2 To turn on the radio Connect a handsfree to the phone. Select Menu > Entertainment > Radio. • To search for channels automatically Select Search. • To fine tune the frequency Press the navigation key right or left. • To change the volume Press the volume keys up or down. • To minimise the radio Select Options > Minimise. • To return to the radio Select Menu > Entertainment > Radio.
PlayNow™ application When you open the PlayNow™ application, you enter PlayNow™, where you can download music, games, ringtones, themes and wallpapers. You can preview or listen to content before you purchase and download it to your phone. If you cannot use the PlayNow™ application, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 64. This service is not available in all countries/regions. For extended functionality, you can also access the PlayNow™ web shop on a computer from www.sonyericsson.com/playnow.
Imaging You can take photos and record videos to view, save or send. You can find saved photos and videos in Media and in File manager. Viewfinder and camera keys 4 5 1.0x + – 0.0 1.0x + – 0.
• To adjust the brightness Press the volume key upwards or downwards. Photo fix You can use Photo fix to improve photos. In a one-click operation, brightness, light and contrast are adjusted to give you the best possible photo. The improvements are saved as a copy of the photo. The original photo is not affected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To improve a photo with Photo fix Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to . Make sure the Review feature is set to On. Select Options and scroll to Review > On.
Viewing and tagging photos 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 To view photos Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to Select Options > View all photos. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll to a photo. . To view video clips Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to . Select Options > View all clips. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll to a video clip and press the centre selection key. Video clips are indicated by in the upper left corner.
Using web albums If your subscription supports this service, you can send photos or videos to a web album. If you cannot send content to a web album, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 64. Web services may require a separate license agreement between you and the service provider. Additional regulations and charges may apply. Contact your service provider for more information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To send photos saved on your phone to a web album Select Menu > Media > Photo > Cam. album.
• To change the video screen size Press the navigation key downwards. 36 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Transferring and handling content You can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. item. identifies a protected Organising your content Phone content such as pictures, videos, sounds, themes, web pages, games and applications are saved in your phone memory or on your memory card. This content is saved in separate folders in File manager, which makes it easy to find what you are looking for.
Sending content to another phone You can send content using different transfer methods, for example, Messages or Bluetooth wireless technology. 1 2 To send content Scroll to an item and select Options > Send. Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select.
1 2 3 1 2 3 Connect your phone to the computer. Computer: Double-click the My computer icon on the desktop. To view the Phone Memory and Memory card folders, double-click your phone icon under Devices with removable storage in the My computer window. To drag and drop content Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable supported by the phone. Computer: Wait until the phone memory and memory card appear as external disks in the Microsoft® Windows® Explorer application.
Transferring content to and from a computer You can use the Media Go™ application to transfer media content between your phone and a computer. The Media Go™ application is available for download through PC Companion or from www.sonyericsson.com/support. Mac® compatible software is also available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. 1 2 3 4 To transfer content using Media Go™ Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable supported by your phone.
• To turn on Power save Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Options > Power save > On. Transferring sound to and from a Bluetooth handsfree You can transfer sound to and from a Bluetooth handsfree using the phone keypad or the appropriate key on the handsfree. 1 2 To transfer sound Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Options > Incoming call. Select an option. In phone transfers sound to the phone. In handsfree transfers sound to the handsfree.
Updating your phone You can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements. You need a USB cable and an Internet-connected PC. To learn how, go to www.sonyericsson.com/update. Remember to back up your phone content before updating. See Backing up and restoring on page 41. Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Companion You can update your phone using a USB cable and Sony Ericsson PC Companion.
Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain text, pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. When sending messages, the phone automatically selects the most suitable method (as a text or picture message) for sending the message. If you cannot use picture messages, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 64. Sending messages You can send messages from your phone.
1 2 1 2 To set options for all messages Select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Settings. Select an option. To set options for a specific message When the message is ready and a recipient is selected, select Options > Advanced. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Conversations You can choose whether to view your messages in Conversations or the Inbox. A messaging conversation shows all messaging communication between you and one of your contacts.
• • • 1 2 Email username – the name you use to log in to your email account. Depending on your email account, this may be the same as your email address. Email password – the password you use to log in to your email account. Incoming email server (POP3 or IMAP4). This identifies the server where your incoming email messages are stored (for example, mail.example.com). To create an email account for the first time To start the email setup wizard, select Menu > Messaging > Email.
8 9 To write and send an email message Select Menu > Messaging > Email. If you have several email accounts, select the account you want to send the message from. Select Write new. To add a recipient, scroll to To: and select Add > Enter email address. Enter the email address and select OK. To add more recipients, scroll to To: and select Edit. Scroll to an option and select Add. When you are ready, select Done. To enter a subject, scroll to Subject:, select Edit, enter the subject, and select OK.
1 2 3 4 To set the interval for checking for new email messages Select Menu > Messaging > Email. If you have several email accounts, select an account. Select Settings > the Download tab > Check interval. Select an option. 47 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 64. 1 2 3 To start browsing Select Menu > Internet. Enter a web address, a search phrase or the name of a bookmark. Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search. 1 2 To exit the browser When you are browsing the web, select Select Exit browser. and then select . To access the web browser toolbar When you are viewing a web page, select Icon .
History pages You can view and go to web pages you have previously visited. 1 2 3 To view history pages Select Menu > Internet. Select and then select Select History. . More browser features 1 2 3 4 To turn on or off Smart-Fit Rendering™ Select Menu > Internet. Select and then select . Select Settings > Smart-Fit. Select an option. 1 2 3 To use pan and zoom on a web page When you are viewing a web page, select and then select . Use the navigation key to move the frame.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 To enter PS (Packet Switched) data account settings in the phone Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Internet settings > Connect using:. Scroll to a data account item and select Options > Create new. Select PS data. Select Name > Edit. Enter a name for your data account and select OK. Select APN > Edit. Enter the APN (Access Point Name) you received from your service provider and select OK. Select Save to save the account.
Setting up an Internet connection using Sony Ericsson PC Companion Sony Ericsson PC Companion lets you access the Internet using a cable connection between your phone and a computer. When you connect the two devices using an approved cable, the How to connect wizard in the PC Companion guides you through the process.
Setting up a USB cable modem You can use your phone as a modem by connecting the phone to a computer using a USB cable. 1 2 3 To set up a USB cable modem Connect a USB cable to your phone and the computer. Phone: Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > USB > Advanced > Internet access > Internet via phone. Computer: The new connection appears in your Network connections folder.
1 2 3 4 5 To download content via web feeds Select Menu > Media > Web feeds. Select Options >Update feed. Scroll to an updated feed and select View. Scroll to a heading by pressing the navigation key left or right. Scroll to the item you want to download by pressing the navigation key downwards, then select Options > Download file. You can access downloaded files from the File transfer manager. See File transfers on page 52.
Synchronising You can synchronise your phone in two different ways: using a computer program, or using an Internet service. Use only one of the synchronisation methods at a time with your phone. Synchronisation options in Sony Ericsson PC Companion 1 2 3 To set synchronisation options in Sony Ericsson PC Companion Computer: Start Sony Ericsson PC Companion. Connect your phone to the computer. In the Synchronisation window of Sony Ericsson PC Companion, click Settings and choose your options.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 To enter settings for SyncML™ Phone: Select Menu > Organiser > Synchronisation. Scroll to New account and select Add > SyncML. Enter a name for the new account and select Continue. Scroll to Server address. Enter the required information and select OK. Enter Username and Password, if required. Scroll to the Applications tab and mark which applications you would like to synchronise. Scroll to the Application settings tab and select an application.
Before synchronising, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Companion. Sony Ericsson PC Companion software is available for download through PC Companion or from www.sonyericsson.com/support. Mac® compatible software is also available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. 1 2 3 To synchronise using the Sony Ericsson PC Companion Computer: Start Sony Ericsson PC Companion from Start/Programs/ Sony Ericsson/Sony Ericsson PC Companion.
More features Flight mode In Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked to select a mode the next time you turn on your phone: • • Normal mode – full functionality Flight mode – limited functionality • To activate the flight mode menu Select Menu > Settings > General > Flight mode > Continue > Show at startup.
• • To silence the alarm When the alarm sounds, press any key. To repeat the alarm, select Snooze. • To turn off the alarm When the alarm sounds, press any key, then select Turn off. 1 2 To cancel the alarm Select Menu > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Turn off. 1 2 3 4 To set the snooze duration Select Menu > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Snooze duration: and select Edit. Select an option.
1 2 3 4 To set when reminders should sound Select Menu > Calendar. Select a date. Select Options > Advanced > Reminders. Select an option. A reminders option set in the Calendar application affects a reminders option set in Tasks. Notes You can make notes and save them. You can also show a note in the standby view. 1 2 3 To add a note Select Menu > Organiser > Notes. Scroll to New note and select Add. Write a note and select Save. 1 2 To show a note in standby Select Menu > Organiser > Notes.
Time and date 1 2 To set the time Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > Time. Enter the time and select Save. 1 2 To set the date Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > Date. Enter the date and select Save. 1 2 To set the time zone Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > My time zone. Select the time zone you are in. If you select a city, My time zone also updates the time when daylight saving time changes.
1 2 To set the vibrating alert Select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts > Vibrating alert. Select an option. Games Your phone contains preloaded games. You can also download games. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Help texts are available for most games. 1 2 To start a game Select Menu > Media > Games. Select a game. • To end a game . Press Applications You can download and run Java™ applications. You can also view information or set different permissions.
1 2 To turn on Antivirus scanning Select Menu > Settings > General > Security > Antivirus. Follow the instructions to use the setup wizard. 1 2 To turn off Antivirus scanning Select Menu > Settings > General > Security > Antivirus > Virus scan. Select Off. PIN codes SIM protection This lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will work with a new SIM card. If the lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number).
1 2 3 4 To change the phone lock code Select Menu > Settings > General > PIN codes > Phone protection > Change code. Enter the old code and select OK. Enter the new code and select OK. Repeat the code and select OK. Keypad lock You can set the keypad lock to avoid accidental dialling. When the keypad is locked, appears. Incoming calls can be answered without unlocking the keypad. Calls to the international emergency number 112 can still be made. 1 2 To unlock the keypad Press . Select Unlock.
Troubleshooting Some problems can be fixed using Update Service. Using Update Service on a regular basis will optimise the phone’s performance. See Updating your phone on page 42. Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
I cannot send messages from my phone To send messages, you need to set a service centre number. The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card. If the number of your service centre is not saved on your SIM card, you must enter the number yourself. To send most picture messages, you must set an MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) profile and the address of your message server.
1 2 3 On your computer, register and log in at photo.blog.sina.com, and then click on the Upload Photos button. Click on the Link up your mobile phone for free link in the upload page. Enter your mobile phone number in the upload page, and then click the Save button. Now your mobile phone number is linked up with photo.blog.sina.com! Use your mobile phone to edit a multimedia message and send it to 1066888817102. This picture will appear in your default album on photo.blog.sina.com.
PIN blocked/PIN2 blocked You have entered your PIN or PIN2 code incorrectly three times in a row. To unblock, see SIM protection on page 62. Codes do not match Codes that you have entered do not match. When you want to change a security code, for example your PIN, you have to confirm the new code. See SIM protection on page 62. No netw. coverage • • • Your phone is in flight mode. See Flight mode on page 57. Your phone is not receiving any network signal, or the received signal is too weak.
Legal information Sony Ericsson J108i This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. 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 Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide.
Electronic Warranty Card: In order to provide more convenient after-sale services, an SMS will be sent automatically by the phone (The SMS expense is upon the mobile fee bill from the operator) to the server of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (China) Co., Ltd. once the phone is in use. Sony Ericsson and any other 3rd party will not charge any additional cost of it.
Index A flight mode ..............................................................57 activity menu ...........................................................15 alarms ......................................................................57 answering service ....................................................23 antivirus ...................................................................61 applications .............................................................61 appointment ...........................
phone turning on ..........................................................7 phone memory ....................................................9, 15 phone name ............................................................40 phone overview .........................................................6 photo .......................................................................35 Photo fix ..................................................................33 photos ..................................................
