User guide J132/J132a This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson J132/J132a. For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Instruction symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this User guide: > Use the navigation key to scroll and select. Press the navigation key up. Press the navigation key down. Press the navigation key to the left. Press the navigation key to the right. Tip Note Warning Indicates that a service or function is network- or subscription-dependent.
Turning on the phone To turn on the phone 1 Press and hold down . 2 Enter your PIN if requested. To correct mistakes, select Clear. 3 Select OK. 4 Select a language. 5 Enter the time and date and select OK. If the screen turns dark when you enter your PIN, press the left selection key to turn on the screen light. Standby After you have turned on the phone and entered your PIN, the name of your operator appears on the screen. This view or screen is called standby. You can now make and receive calls.
Charging the battery Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy it. It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge the battery. It may take 30 minutes for the battery icon to appear on the screen. To charge the battery 1 Connect the charger to the phone. Press a key to view the charging status on the screen. 2 To remove the charger, pull the plug straight out. You can use the phone during charging. You can charge the battery for more or less than 3 hours.
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 removing it from your phone. Contacts may also be saved in the phone memory. See Contacts on page 20.
Phone overview Network coverage Battery status Function for right selection key Function for left selection key Navigation key with shortcuts Menu Contacts Volume keys (Up/down) Right selection key Left selection key Call key End key, On/off key Keylock Torch Battery charger connector Stereo handsfree connector 6 This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
Menu overview Messaging SIM toolkit* Extras Contacts Calls Settings Text message, Inbox, Sent messages, Drafts, Saved messages, Delete messages, Messaging tips, Settings * SIM card function. Menu is operator and subscription dependent.
Screen icons Network coverage The network bars show the strength of the GSM network. Move to another location if you have network problems. No network means you are out of range. = Good network coverage = Average network coverage Battery status = The phone battery is fully charged = The phone battery is empty 8 This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
These icons may appear in your phone. Icon Description Battery charging, appears with battery icon. You have missed a call. The phone is set to silent. You have received a new text message. You have received a new voice message. Ongoing call. Divert calls is activated. An alarm is activated. The loudspeaker is on. Predictive text input is used (dictionary). The keypad is locked. The radio is playing in the background. Some services may be operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.
Shortcuts From standby you can use the navigation keys to go directly to a function: • To go to contacts, press . • To write a text message, press . • To set the alarm, press . • To play the radio, press . 10 This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
To navigate the menus • From standby select Menu and press , , or . • Select Back to go back one step in the menu. • Press to return to standby. • Press or to move between tabs. To select actions on the screen • Press one of the selection keys. To lock the keypad • Press and select Lock. To unlock the keypad • Press and select Unlock. Calls to the international emergency number can still be made, even when the keypad is locked. To set the phone to silent • Press and hold down to set silent mode on or off.
Calling Your phone must be on and within range of a network. To make a call 1 From standby enter the area code and phone number. 2 Press . To make an emergency call • From standby enter the international emergency number, for example, 112 and press . You can make emergency calls without a SIM card and without entering a PIN. In some countries, other emergency numbers are promoted, for example, 911. To view your local emergency numbers • From standby select Menu > Calls > Call settings > Emergency nos.
To reject a call • Press . To view missed calls • When Missed call is displayed, select View. To call back, scroll to a number and press . To turn on the loudspeaker during a call • Select Options > Turn on speaker. Do not hold the phone to your ear when using the loudspeaker. This could damage your hearing. To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press or . To turn off the microphone during a call • Select Options > Turn off mic. To resume, select Options > Turn on mic.
Call list You can view information about recent calls. To call a number from the call list 1 From standby press . 2 Scroll to the name or number and press . To add a number to contacts 1 From standby press . 2 Scroll to the number and select Options > Save number. 3 Enter the contact information and select Continue > Save. To delete a number from the call list 1 From standby press . 2 Scroll to the number and select Options > Delete > Yes. Call time During a call, the duration of the call is shown.
Messaging Text messages You need a service centre number from your network operator to be able to send text messages. Text messages can contain simple pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. See Entering text on page 18 for instructions on how to enter text and numbers. To view and set the service centre number 1 From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Service centre. 2 To change the number, select Clear. Enter the number including the international “+” prefix and country code.
To add a symbol to a text message 1 When you write the message, select Options > Add symbol. 2 Select a symbol. To add an item to a text message 1 When you write the message, select Options > Add item. 2 Select an item. Receiving text messages You are notified when you receive a text message. Received messages are saved in Inbox. When Inbox is full, they are automatically saved on the SIM card. When both Inbox and the SIM card are full, you must delete messages to be able to receive new messages.
To save a phone number from a text message 1 When you view the message, select Options > Save number. 2 Enter a name for the contact and select Continue > Save. To reply to a text message 1 When you view the message, select Options > Reply. 2 Write the message and select Options > Send message. 3 Select Send. To forward a text message 1 From standby select Menu > Messaging > Inbox. 2 Scroll to the message and select View > Options > Forward > Options > Send message. 3 Select an option. 4 Select Send.
Entering text There are two input methods you can use to enter text; multitap or predictive text input. By using predictive text input you only have to press each key once. Continue writing a word even if it appears to be wrong. The phone uses the dictionary to recognize the word when all letters are entered. To enter text using multitap (no dictionary) • Press – until the letter appears. • Press to add a space. • Press to enter punctuation marks.
To use the keys • Press to enter symbols, for example, the + sign. • Press repeatedly to shift between upper case and lower case letters. • Select Clear to delete characters. • Press and hold down – to enter numbers. To change writing language 1 Before inputting text, select Options > Writing language. 2 Select a language. 19 This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
Contacts Contacts are automatically saved in the phone memory. You can copy contacts from the phone memory to the SIM card. The number of contacts you can save in the phone or on the SIM card depends on available memory. See Entering text on page 18 for instructions on how to enter text and numbers. To add a contact 1 From standby select Contacts > Add contact. 2 Enter the name and select Continue. 3 Enter the number and select Save. Enter the + sign and country code with all phone numbers.
To edit a contact 1 From standby press . 2 Scroll to the contact and select Options > Edit contact. 3 Edit the information and select Save. To copy contacts to the SIM card 1 From standby press . 2 Scroll to the contact and select Options > Copy to SIM. 3 Select Copy contact to copy the contact or select Copy all contacts to copy all contacts. When copying all contacts to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced.
Speed dialling You can select up to nine contacts that you can dial quickly by pressing numbers 1-9. To add contacts to speed dial numbers 1 From standby select Contacts > Speed dial. 2 Scroll to a position number and select Add. 3 Select a contact. To speed dial • From standby enter the number (1-9) and press . To delete speed dial numbers 1 From standby select Contacts > Speed dial. 2 Scroll to a position number and select Delete > Yes. 22 This is the Internet version of the User guide.
More functions Radio Do not use J132/J132a as a radio in places where this is prohibited. To listen to the radio 1 Connect the handsfree to the phone. 2 From standby press . To view radio options • When you play the radio, select Options. To manually search for radio channels 1 When you play the radio, select Options > Manual search. 2 Press or . To save and preset a radio channel • When you have found a radio channel, press and hold down – to save it in the corresponding position.
To minimize the radio • When you play the radio, select Options > Minimise. The radio will continue playing in the background. To return to the radio, press . To change the volume • When you play the radio, press or . To exit the radio • When you play the radio, select Exit. To view radio tips • When you play the radio, select Options > Radio tips. 24 This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
Language To change the phone menu language • From standby select Menu > Settings > Language and select a language. Time and date To set the time and date 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > Time and date. 2 Select Time or Date. 3 Enter the time or date and select Save. 25 This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
Alarm You can set a sound or the radio as an alarm signal. The alarm rings even if the phone is off or set to silent. To set the alarm 1 From standby press . 2 Select Set alarm. 3 Enter the time and select Save. To set the radio alarm 1 Connect the handsfree to the phone. 2 From standby press . 3 Select Alarm signal > Radio. 4 Select Set alarm. 5 Enter the time and select Save. To turn off the sounding alarm • Press any key to snooze the alarm for 9 minutes or select Turn off to turn the alarm off.
Calendar To view a calendar month • From standby select Menu > Extras > Calendar. Use the navigation keys to view another date. Birthdays To set a birthday reminder 1 From standby select Menu > Extras > Birthdays > Add. 2 Enter the name and select Continue. 3 Enter the date and select Continue. 4 Select a reminder option. 27 This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
Reminders To set a reminder with an alarm 1 From standby select Menu > Extras > Reminders > Add. 2 Enter a subject and select Continue. 3 Select Alarm on. 4 Enter the date and select Continue. 5 Enter the time and select Continue. Calculator To use the calculator 1 From standby select Menu > Extras > Calculator. 2 Press or to select . ÷ x - + =. 28 This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
Timer To use the timer 1 From standby select Menu > Extras > Timer. 2 Enter the hours, minutes and seconds and select Start. Stopwatch To use the stopwatch • From standby select Menu > Extras > Stopwatch > Start. Torch You can use the screen as a torch in dark environments. The torch is effective for distances up to 0.75 metres (2.5 feet). To use the screen as a torch 1 From standby press and hold down 2 To turn off the torch, select Back. . 29 This is the Internet version of the User guide.
Wallpapers Use wallpapers to change the appearance of the screen. To set a picture wallpaper 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > Wallpaper. 2 Select View. 3 Scroll a picture and press Select. Games Your phone comes with a number of games. Information and game controls are given in help texts for each game. To start a game 1 From standby select Menu > Extras > Games. 2 Select a game. To end a game • Press . 30 This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
Ringtones, sounds and alerts Your phone has melodies that can be used as ringtones. To select a ringtone • From standby select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts > Ringtone and select a ringtone. To set the ring volume • From standby select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts > Ring volume and select a volume. To set the vibrating alert • From standby select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts > Vibration and select an option.
Diverting calls Divert calls, for example, to an answering service. To divert calls 1 From standby select Menu > Calls > Call settings > Divert all calls. 2 Select a divert option. To cancel a call divert • From standby select Menu > Calls > Call settings > Divert all calls > Deactivate. Voicemail Callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer. You can get your voicemail number from your network operator.
Multiple calls When call waiting is activated, you can handle multiple calls. A short sound indicates a second call. To activate call waiting • From standby select Menu > Calls > Call settings > Call waiting > Activate. To answer a second call • Press . The ongoing call is put on hold. To reject a second call • Select Busy and continue with the ongoing call. To make a second call 1 Select Options > Hold call. The ongoing call is put on hold. 2 Enter the number and press .
Locks Automatic keylock The keypad is locked after a short while. To turn on the automatic keylock • From standby select Menu > Settings > Advanced > Auto keylock > On. SIM card lock To unblock your SIM card, see Troubleshooting on page 36. To turn on the SIM card lock 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > Advanced > Security > SIM lock > Protection > On. 2 Enter your PIN and select OK. To edit your PIN 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > Advanced > Security > SIM lock > Change PIN.
Phone lock The phone lock protects the phone against unauthorized use. You can change the phone lock code (0000 by default) to any four-digit code. If the phone lock is set to Automatic, you only need to enter your phone lock code when you insert a different SIM card. To set the phone lock 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > Advanced > Security > Phone lock > Protection. 2 Scroll to an option, enter your code and select OK.
Troubleshooting You can correct most problems yourself. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support, see the Important information guide or contact your network operator. Remove the SIM card before handing your phone in for repair. To reset the phone 1 Remove the battery cover and battery. 2 Put the battery and cover back in place and turn on the phone. To perform a master reset 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > Advanced > Master reset.
What do these error messages mean? Insert SIM card Try one or more of the following: • Remove the SIM card and insert it correctly. • Clean the connectors on the SIM card and phone with a soft brush, a cloth or a cotton bud. • Check if the SIM card is damaged. Insert correct SIM card • Check that you are using the correct operator SIM card. If not, contact your network operator. Wrong code • Enter the correct PIN code. See SIM card lock on page 34. Fully locked • Unlock the phone. See Phone lock on page 35.
Declaration of Conformity for J132 We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAA-1002092-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards EN 301 511:V9.0.2, EN 301 489-7:V1.3.1 and EN 60950-1:2006, following the provisions of, Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment directive 99/5/EC.
FCC Statement for J132a (USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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