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Contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assemble the phone, SIM card, battery, make a call. Getting to know your phone . . . . . . . 10 Phone overview, use the menus, enter letters, file manager. Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Calls, phonebook, voice control, call options. Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Text messaging, picture messaging, email, My friends, messaging glossary. Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Getting started Assemble the phone, SIM card, battery, make a call. More information and downloads are available at www.SonyEricsson.com/support. Instruction icons The following instruction icons appear in this user guide: } Use the selection keys or the navigation key to scroll and select. % 13 Navigating the menus. % See also page ... Important Note SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a service provider, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Getting started To insert the SIM card and charge the battery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is aligned and then slide it under the metal holder. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Place the back cover as shown in the picture and slide it into place. Connect the charger to the phone at the flash symbol. The flash symbol on the charger plug must face upwards.
Getting started PIN (Personal Identity Number) You may need a PIN (Personal Identity Number) to activate the services in your phone. Your PIN is supplied by your service provider. When you enter your PIN, the digits are hidden with an *, unless your PIN starts with the same digits as an emergency number, for example 112. This is so that you can see and call an emergency number without entering a PIN % 24 Emergency calls. If you make a mistake while entering your PIN, delete the number by pressing .
Getting started First-time use 1 Make sure that the phone is charged before you turn it on. 2 To turn on the phone 3 4 Press and hold until the phone vibrates. This indicates that it is powering up. Enter your PIN, if you have one for your SIM card. At first start-up, select the language you want for your phone, that is, the language for the menus. } Yes if you want the setup wizard to help you get started. Follow the instructions that appear.
Getting started Setup wizard This feature is operator dependent. You can use the setup wizard to help you get started with the basic settings in your phone. If you do not want help the first time you turn on your phone, you can select to use the wizard later. You can also select to start the wizard from the menu system at any time. The wizard gives you tips on how to use the keypad and guides you through the settings.
Getting started To replace the outer covers 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hold the phone as shown in Illustration 1. Apply pressure with your thumbs while pushing away from the phone. Removing the cover may be difficult the first time. Slide the cover away from the hinge. Remove the cover. Locate the notches along each side of the phone. Using the notches as a guide, slide the back cover upward applying pressure with the heel of your hand. Click the flip cover into place.
Getting to know your phone Getting to know your phone Phone overview, use the menus, enter letters, file manager. Flip open view 7 1 2 3 8 10 Press and hold to activate the camera and video recorder. 3, 9 Selection key for menu items shown at the bottom of the screen. 4 Side volume buttons (see “Flip closed views” on page 10). 5 Press once to go back one level in the menus. Press and hold to return to standby. 6 Internet button. 7 Speaker. 8 5-way navigation key.
Getting to know your phone Flip closed views Internal antenna* Internal antenna* Camera lens External display Camera/video recorder button Right side key Upper side volume Lower side volume Right view Left view * Your phone is equipped with an internal antenna. For best reception, try to hold your phone so your hand does not cover the internal antenna. See the diagram above for the location of the antenna. This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Getting to know your phone Overview, menu 1. Sony Ericsson* or 1. PlayNow™* 2. Internet Services* 3. Entertainment 4. Camera 7. File Manager 8. Phonebook*** Pictures Sounds Videos Themes Games Applications Other 10. Connect Contacts Options Speed Dial My Business Card Groups SIM Numbers Special Numbers Advanced 8. Phonebook*** 1 SIM Numbers Options Speed Dial My Business Card Contacts Special Numbers Advanced 11. Organizer Online Services Synchronization Mobile Networks Data Comm.
Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus 2 The main menus are shown as icons on the desktop. Some submenus include tabs that appear on the screen. Scroll to a tab with the navigation key and select an option. 3 4 5 1 1 2 4 3 5 Left selection key. Press to select the option displayed on the bottom left of the screen. 4-way navigation with center select. Press to go to the desktop. Press to select highlighted items. Move , , , through menus and tabs. Press to go back one level in the menus.
Getting to know your phone Phone language Shortcuts Most SIM cards automatically set the language used in the menu to the language of the country where you bought your SIM card. If this is not the case, the predefined language is English. If you use the setup wizard to help you get started with your phone, you will be asked to select phone language, % 8 Setup wizard. A quicker way to move through the menus is to use shortcuts.
Getting to know your phone To edit a standby shortcut 1 } Settings } the General tab } Shortcuts and select which shortcut you want to edit } Edit. 2 Scroll to a function that you want to create a new shortcut to } Shortcut. Writing languages Before you start entering letters, you need to select the languages that you want to use when writing. More options To select writing language 1 } Settings } the General tab } Language } Writing Language.
Getting to know your phone Press… to get… DEFèÉ3∆Φ GHIì4 JKL5Λ MNOÑÖØò6 PQRSß7ΠΣ TUVÜù8 WXYZ9 +0ΘΞΨ Ω space ↵ ¶ to delete letters and numbers to shift between capital and lowercase letters - press and hold to enter numbers • You can use the volume buttons as a shortcut to certain letters: To enter a ‘B’, press and hold and press . To enter a ‘C’, press and hold and press . To enter letters using T9 Text Input 1 } Messages } Write New } Text Message.
Getting to know your phone To add words to the T9 dictionary 1 While entering letters } More } Spell Word. 2 Edit the word by using multitap input. Navigate between the letters with and . To delete a character, press . To delete the entire word, press and hold . 3 When you have edited the word } Insert. The word is added to the T9 dictionary. Next time you enter this word using T9, it will appear as one of the alternative words.
Getting to know your phone To move a file to a folder 1 } File Manager and select a folder. 2 Scroll to a file, for example, a picture that you want to move } More } Manage Files } Move to Folder. 3 Select the folder you want to move the file to, or select New Folder and name the folder } OK. To create a subfolder 1 } File Manager and select a folder. 2 } More } Manage Files } New Folder and enter a name for the folder. 3 } OK to save the folder.
Getting to know your phone Quick keys Useful key combinations are described below. Navigating menus Enter the main menu and select menu items. Making and receiving calls Make an emergency call enter the international emergency number } Call Set the phone to silent press and hold or press More } Turn On Silent Mute the ringer press the key Send the call directly to voice mail double-press the or key or } No Navigate in the menu and lists.
Getting to know your phone Speed dial Reject a call Turn off the ringtone when receiving a call Put a call on hold press any of the number keys and } Call - quickly press a volume button twice when receiving a call or } No press a volume button once or press press and hold Shift between writing languages press and hold Enter numbers press and hold any of the number keys Enter the + sign press and hold Enter a p (pause) press and hold when entering numbers or saving codes } Hold Retrieve a ca
Calling Calling Using T9 Text Input Calls, phonebook, voice control, call options. View alternative words or Accept a word and add a space press Making calls Enter a period press View alternative punctuation marks press , then repeatedly or Before you can make or receive any calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. % 7 First-time use. Networks When you turn on the phone, it automatically selects your home network if this is within range.
Calling To make a call 1 Enter the area code (if outside your local area) and the phone number. 2 } Call to make the call. 3 } End Call to end the call. To change the speaker volume during a call Use the volume buttons on the side of the phone to increase or decrease the speaker volume during a call. Holding the phone close to your ear when using the speakerphone could damage your hearing.
Calling To answer a call • Open your phone. • Press the portable handsfree button, if applicable. To reject a call • Close your phone. • } No or quickly press either the upper or lower side volume key twice. Missed calls If you have missed a call, Missed Calls: appears in standby indicating the number of missed calls. } Yes to view the missed calls in the call list. If you want to view the missed calls later } No. Use or to scroll between the tabs. Use , and to scroll up and down in each list.
Calling Emergency calls Your phone supports the international emergency numbers, 112, 911, 060, and 08. This means that these numbers can normally be used to make an emergency call in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is within range. In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted. Your service provider may therefore have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card.
Calling To select contacts or SIM numbers as your phonebook 1 } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } My Phonebook. 2 Select Contacts or SIM Numbers. To add a contact 1 } Phonebook } New Contact } Add. 2 Enter the name directly or press Add and enter the name } OK. 3 Enter the number directly or press Add and enter the number } OK. 4 Select a number type. 5 Scroll between the tabs and select fields to enter more information.
Calling To call a contact 1 } Phonebook. Scroll to, or enter the first letters of the contact you want to call. 2 When the contact you want to call is highlighted, press or to select a number } Call. To call a SIM number 1 } Phonebook. If SIM numbers is the default phonebook, select the name and number you want to call from the list } Call. 2 If Contacts is the default phonebook } Phonebook } Options } SIM Numbers and select the name and number you want to call from the list } Call.
Calling To delete all contacts 1 } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Delete All Contacts. 2 } Yes and enter the phone lock code } OK. The default phone lock code is 0000. Names and numbers that are saved on the SIM card are not deleted. Default items for contacts You can choose which item – a phone number, email address or a Web address – is displayed first for each contact. To set the default item for a contact 1 } Phonebook and scroll to a contact } More } Default.
Calling To check the memory } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Memory Status. Synchronizing contacts You can back up and synchronize your contacts with a phonebook on the Web. For more information about a phonebook on the web, please contact your service provider. 1 } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Sync. Order } scroll to By first name or By last name } Select. 2 If you have more than one account, select which account to use } Select.
Calling To speed dial From standby, enter the position number and } Call. To set the position number for speed dialing 1 } Phonebook } Options } Speed Dial and scroll to the position to which you want to add a phone number } Add. 2 Select a number. To replace a number in the speed dial list 1 } Phonebook } Options } Speed Dial. 2 Scroll to the number } Replace. Select a new number for the position.
Calling 30 Before voice dialing You must first activate the voice dialing function and record your voice commands. An icon appears next to a phone number that has a voice command. Caller name You can choose whether you want to hear the recorded contact name when you receive a call from that contact. To activate voice dialing and record names 1 } Settings } the General tab } Voice Control } Voice Dialing } Activate } Yes and select a contact.
Calling The magic word You can record a magic word and use it as a voice command to allow totally handsfree access to voice dialing. Instead of pressing and holding a volume button to voice dial, you say the magic word and then one of your recorded voice commands. The magic word is useful when using a car handsfree kit. Choose a long, unusual word or phrase that can easily be distinguished from ordinary background speech. Using Magic Word may affect battery life.
Calling To reject a call using voice commands When the phone rings, say “Busy”. The call is rejected. The caller is forwarded to voicemail, if activated, or hears a busy tone. Editing your voice commands You can keep all your voice commands up to date by re-recording them or deleting the ones you do not use. You can also edit a voice command for a phone number in the phonebook. Select the contact you want to edit a voice command for } More } View & edit.
Calling Forwarding calls If you cannot answer incoming calls, you can forward them to another number, for example, your answering service. When the Restrict Calls function is activated, some Forward Calls options are not available. You can choose between the following forward options: • Always Forward – forward all calls. • When Busy – forward calls if you are already on the phone. • Not Reachable – forward calls if your phone is turned off or if you are unreachable.
Calling Receiving a second call When you receive a second call, you can do the following: • } Answer to answer the second call and put the ongoing call on hold. • } Busy to reject the second call and continue the ongoing call. • } Replace Active Call to answer the second call and to end the ongoing call. Handling two calls When you have one ongoing call and one call on hold, you can do the following: • } Switch to switch between the two calls.
Calling To release a participant Press } Release Part. and select the participant that you want to release from the conference call. To have a private conversation 1 Press } Talk To and select the participant that you want to talk to. 2 } Join Calls to resume the conference call. Two voice lines If you have a subscription that supports alternate line service, your phone may have two voice lines with different phone numbers.
Calling To add numbers to the accepted callers list 1 } Settings } the Calls tab } Manage Calls } Accept Calls } Only From List. 2 } New } Add. This takes you to phonebook look up. Select contacts from your phonebook. To accept all calls } Settings } the Calls tab } Manage Calls } Accept Calls } From All. Restricted dialing You can use the restrict calls service to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. This may be useful, for example, when you are abroad.
Calling Fixed dialing The fixed dialing function allows calls to be made only to certain numbers saved on the SIM card. Fixed dialing requires a SIM card that allows fixed numbers to be saved. The fixed numbers are protected by your PIN2. Calls to international Emergency nos. can still be made, even when the fixed dialing function is activated. When fixed dialing is activated, you cannot view or manage any phone numbers that are stored on the SIM card. Partial numbers can be saved.
Calling To check the call cost } Settings } the Calls tab } Time & Cost } Call Costs. To reset the call cost meter } Settings } the Calls tab } Time & Cost } Call Costs } More } Clear Total Cost. Setting the call cost You can use the tariff function to specify the price per call unit. If you do not specify a price per call unit, the number of call units appears. To enter the price per call unit 1 } Settings } the Calls tab } Time & Cost } Call Costs } More } Set Rate. 2 Enter your PIN2 } OK.
Calling To change the priority for one call 1 Enter the phone number you want to call. 2 } More } Call Priority and select a priority. The number is called. Closed user groups The closed user group function is a way of lowering call costs. If you subscribe to closed user groups it is cheaper, on some networks, to make calls within a call group. You can save ten groups. This feature is operator dependent.
Calling can do this per call, or select this as a default setting. } More in standby to quickly change this default setting. To show or hide your phone number 1 Enter the phone number you want to call. 2 } More and select Hide Number or Show Number. To always show or hide your phone number 1 } Settings } the Calls tab } Show or Hide No. 2 Select Show Number, Hide Number or Network Default. Groups You can create a group of numbers.
Messages Messages Text messaging, picture messaging, email, My friends, messaging glossary. Your phone supports various messaging services – text messaging, picture messaging, email and My Friends. Please contact your service provider for details on which services you can use. On www.SonyEricsson.com/support you will find Getting Started Guides that will help you to get started with all the various messaging services. Text messaging Text messages are sent via SMS (Short Message Service).
Messages 3 } Enter Phone No. and enter the recipient’s phone number, or } Phonebook LookUp to retrieve a number or a group from the phonebook. To enter an email address } Enter Email Addr.. A list below the send options shows the last 10 recipients. You can also select a recipient from this list. } Send. To 1 2 3 insert an item in a text message } Messages } Write New } Text Message. While writing your message } More } Add Item.
Messages To call a number in a text message Select the phone number } Call. Saving and deleting text messages Text messages are saved in the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, you must delete messages or move them to the SIM card to be able to receive new messages. Messages that you have saved on the SIM card remain there until you delete them. To save a message to the SIM card } Messages } Inbox } More } Save Message } Saved Items.
Messages Message options You can set a default value for several message options or choose the settings each time you send a message. You can, for example, select to request a reply to a sent message, select what type of text message you want to send or set how long a message should be valid. For details about the message options % 55 Messaging glossary. To set a default text message option } Messages } Settings } Text Message and select an option.
Messages Writing and sending picture messages When composing a picture message, you select from different items to format your message. The different items are: Picture, Text, Sound, Video, Camera Picture, Video Clip and Sound Recording. Before sending a picture message, you can select from different options to adjust and enhance your message.
Messages To select additional send options 1 When you have entered the recipient’s phone number } More. 2 Select Add Recipient or Recipients to add more recipients, or Advanced to select an additional send option, or Add Attachment to attach a picture. Receiving picture messages When you receive a picture message, a message alert sounds and a text is displayed that informs you that a message has been received. } Yes to read or play the message. Press Stop to stop.
Messages To use a predefined template for a picture message 1 } Messages } Templates and select a template. 2 } Use } MMS. } Add to make changes or add new items. 3 } More } Send to send the message. Automatic download You can select how you want your picture messages to be downloaded. } Messages } Settings } MMS } Auto Download to view the following: • Always – your phone automatically downloads messages to your phone as soon as they come to your service provider’s server. This is default.
Messages Receiving settings At www.SonyEricsson.com/support you can get support on how to enter your email settings. Some service providers provide configurator services and also a service with which you can request settings in a text message. Contact your service provider for information about your settings. To create an email account manually 1 } Messages } Email } Settings } New Account. 2 Enter a name for the account, for example “Home” or “Office” } Connect Using.
Messages 3 4 } Enter Email Addr. to enter an email address or } Phonebook LookUp to retrieve an address from your phonebook. } Send to send your email message or } More to view a list of options for your message. To save an email message 1 Open the email message } More } Save Message. 2 The message is saved in Saved Messages in the Email menu. To receive and read email messages 1 } Messages } Email } Inbox } More } Send & Receive to download new messages. 2 Select a message to read it.
Messages 3 If you want to delete several messages } Mark Several. Scroll and select more messages by pressing Mark or Unmark. } More } Mark for Deletion. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) is the most recent version of a standard protocol for receiving email in which email is received and held for you by your Internet server. Periodically, you check your mailbox on the server and download any mail. 3 } More } Clear Inbox. The messages are deleted the next time you connect to your email server.
Messages My Friends The My Friends function gives you more options when messaging. You can create a list of favorite contacts, either from the phonebook or from the My Friends server. You can see which of your contacts are online and what mood they are in. To see contacts online, they have to be connected to the My Friends server. You can also send and receive instant messages and join community chats. Please contact your service provider for information about your subscription and My friends settings.
Messages To add a contact from the phonebook 1 } Messages } My Friends } More } Add Contact } From Contacts. 2 Enter the first letter of the contact and then select a contact. 3 When you have selected a contact, you can choose to subscribe to status information for that contact. To subscribe } Yes and follow the instructions that appear. } No if you do not want to subscribe. • Availability – Select what to show others when you are online, Available, Busy, Away, or Invisible.
Messages Receiving a message When you receive a message, a message alert sounds or an icon appears in the status bar. Contact list You can create nicknames for the contacts in your list that are connected to the My friends server. You can also link a contact to the phonebook, and get access to information saved in the phonebook. To 1 2 3 enter a nickname } Messages } My Friends, and select a contact. } More } Manage Contact } Edit Nickname. Enter the nickname for that contact } Save.
Messages To receive a chat invitation 1 When a message alert sounds and the message New chat invitation received. is displayed select View to view the invitation or Discard to discard the invitation. 2 If you have selected to view the invitation, and want to join the chat } Join Chat. If you want to discard the invitation now } More } Discard Invitation. If you want to save the chat invitation } View } More } Save Chatroom. To search for a chatroom 1 } Messages } My Friends } More } Add Chatroom } No.
Messages Please consult your service provider for more information about area information. To turn area information on or off } Messages } Settings } Area Info } Reception. Cell information The cell information channel is used by some service providers to send messages about a certain network area to their subscribers within that area. To turn on the cell information channel } Messages } Settings } Area Info } Cell Information.
Messages • Outgoing Port – if needed, change the number of the port used by the SMTP protocol. • Outgoing Server – enter the name or IP address of the SMTP server to be able to send email messages. • Password – enter a password for your email account. Your service provider may alternatively request a password on connection. • Picture – add or replace a picture from your Pictures folder. • Preview – view the entire picture message before sending it.
Imaging Imaging Camera, video recorder, pictures, screen saver. Camera and video recorder Your phone has a digital camera and a digital video recorder. You can easily switch between the camera or . You and the video recorder by pressing can also press More and select Switch to Video or Switch to Photo. You can take pictures, record video clips, view them and send them as email attachments or in picture messages via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service).
Imaging To take pictures To record video clips 1 Press and hold to activate the video recorder or } Camera. You record video clips with the phone held in a vertical position. 2 Press to switch to video recorder if the camera is activated. } Record to start the recording. To use the zoom Press to zoom in on the subject if the Picture Size is set to Small or Medium. Check your Picture Size setting by } Camera } More } Picture Size.
Imaging Camera options When the camera is activated press } More to view more options. All phones that support pictures can receive the picture size 160x120. Some phones that support pictures cannot receive picture sizes larger than 160x120. Options before you take a picture: • View All – view all your pictures. • Switch to Video – switch to video recorder to record video clips. • Picture Size – choose between Large (640x480), Medium (320x240) and Small (160x120).
Imaging Take a self-portrait QuickShare 1 2 Hold the phone as shown in the illustration. Press and hold on the side of the phone to activate the camera. Press again to take the picture. Sending pictures and video clips When you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip, you can send them instantly in a picture message. To exchange pictures and video clips using other transfer methods % 61 Exchanging pictures. To take and send a picture 1 Activate the camera.
Imaging Pictures Your phone comes with a number of pictures. You can delete the pictures that come with your phone if you, for example, want to free memory. All pictures are saved in File Manager } Pictures. You can: • Have a picture as wallpaper and as screen saver. • Assign a picture to a contact in the phonebook. % 25 To add a picture or a personal ringtone to a contact. • Exchange pictures using picture messages or email. Animations You can save animations in your phone.
Entertainment To send a picture 1 } File Manager } Pictures and scroll to the picture you want } More } Send. 2 Select a transfer method. To receive and save a picture 1 Open the message in which you received the picture. 2 } More } Save Picture. Screen saver and wallpaper The phone has a screen saver, which is activated automatically when the phone has been in idle mode for a few seconds. After a few more seconds, the screen saver changes to sleep mode, to save power.
Entertainment To view a video clip } Media Player } More } Play Video and select the video clip you want to view. Media player control • } Pause to pause the playback. • Press and hold and to rewind and fast forward when playing music tracks. • Press and to move between music tracks. • Press or to move up in the music list. • Press or to move down in the music list. Media player options } More to view the following options: • Play Video – play videos.
Entertainment Ringtones and melodies Your phone comes with a number of standard and polyphonic melodies which can be used as ringtones. You can exchange melodies via cable. Please note that you are not allowed to exchange copyrightprotected material. To select a ringtone } Settings } the Sounds & Alerts tab } Ringtone. Vibrating alert You can choose to be notified of an incoming call by the buzzing of the vibrating alert. You can set: • On – all the time.
Entertainment Composing You can compose and edit melodies to use as ringtones using the MusicDJ™. A melody consists of four tracks – Drums, Basses, Chords and Accents. A track contains a number of music blocks. The blocks consist of pre-arranged sounds with different characteristics. The blocks are grouped into Intro, Verse, Chorus, and Break. You compose a melody by adding music blocks to the tracks. To compose a melody 1 } Entertainment } MusicDJ™.
Entertainment In some countries or states it is required by law that you inform the other person before recording the call. Recording options } More to view the following options: Record New, Send, Rename, Delete, Recorded Sounds. To start a sound recording 1 } Entertainment } Record Sound. 2 Wait until you hear a tone. When the recording starts, Recording is displayed together with the time of the current recording (increasing).
Connectivity To download a theme } File Manager } Themes and scroll to a direct link } Go To. Connectivity Games Internet Your phone has several entertaining games. You can also download games and applications directly to the folders in your phone. Help texts are available for most games. To start and end a game 1 } Entertainment } Games and select a game } Start. 2 } More to read help texts. Press and hold to end the game. To download a game } Entertainment } Games and scroll to a direct link } Go To.
Connectivity • You can enter settings by using the setup wizard. • You can enter or edit settings manually. Some settings are not mandatory. Please consult your network operator or service provider for more information. Receiving settings in a text message Your network operator or Internet service provider may be able to send the required data account, Internet and email settings direct to your phone in a text message. Requesting settings from Sony Ericsson Use a PC to go to www.SonyEricsson.
Connectivity Options when browsing } More to view different browsing options. The options may vary depending on which site you are visiting. If you select an email address when browsing a Web site, you can send a text message to that address. The options menu always contains the following: • Exit Browser – disconnect and go to standby. • Go to the homepage set for the current Internet profile, for example, Sony Ericsson.
Connectivity To download from www.sonyericsson.com/support 1 } Internet Services } More } Bookmarks } Sony Ericsson. 2 Select what you want to download and follow the instructions that appear. Stored information When browsing, you can save information in your phone. Internet security Your phone has support for both WAP and HTTP secure browsing. To activate a secure connection to the WAP gateway using a WAP profile, you need to turn on security in your Internet profile per the instructions below.
Connectivity to connect to. Your phone may already contain trusted certificates when you buy it. You can also download new certificates using the browser. To check the certificates in your phone } Connect } Internet Settings } Security } Trusted Cert. Synchronizing You can synchronize your mobile phone contacts, appointments, tasks and notes with similar programs in, for example, a PC or mobile phone using a cable, and with similar programs on the Internet using WAP or HTTP.
More features 4 5 6 Select Applications and select the applications that you want to synchronize, for example, Phonebook } OK. Select Application Settings and select application. Enter the name of the database and, if required, your username and password } OK. Press } Save to save your new account. To start the remote synchronization } Connect } Synchronization and select a remote account } Start. On www.SonyEricsson.
More features Alarm clock The alarm can be set to ring at a specific time within 24 hours, or recurrently at a specific time on several days. You can have both these alarms set at the same time. The alarm signal rings even if the phone is set to silent or turned off. To set an alarm } Organizer } Alarm Signal } Alarm and enter the time } Save. Using the alarm • To change the alarm time, } Organizer } Alarm Signal } Alarm and enter a new time. • To turn the alarm signal off when it rings, press any key.
More features Reminders options } Always if you want the reminder to sound even though the phone is turned off. When the reminder sounds press Yes to read the appointment. } No to turn off the reminder. A reminder option set in the calendar affects a reminder option set in tasks. To view an appointment 1 Organizer } Calendar and select a day on which you have an appointment (marked in bold). 2 Scroll to the appointment } View. Viewing your calendar To view your calendar content } Organizer } Calendar.
More features To search for appointments 1 } Organizer } Calendar } More } Advanced } Find. 2 Enter the text you want to search for } OK. Appointments that match your search are shown. } View to view your appointments or } More for options to reschedule, edit, send, copy or delete. Exchanging appointments You can send and receive appointments using picture messaging.
More features To view a task } Organizer } Tasks and select a task } View. Exchanging tasks You can send and receive tasks using picture messaging. To send a task 1 In the list of tasks for a certain day, select the item you want to send } More } Send. 2 Select a transfer method. Receiving a task When Add task? is displayed } Yes to save the appointment or task. Notes If you need to remember something, you can make a note of it in your phone. You can save up to10 notes.
More features you can simply choose the Meeting profile and a number of settings are changed, for example, the ringtone is turned off. To reset all profile settings } Settings } the General tab } Profiles } Reset Profiles. You can reset all profile settings to the way they were set when you bought your phone. Stopwatch Automatic activation Some profiles, for example In Car, are automatically activated when used with a specific accessory. When the accessory is disconnected, the profile is changed back.
More features Timer Start-up screen Your phone has a built-in timer. When the signal rings, press any key to turn it off. When you turn your phone on or off, the Sony Ericsson start-up screen appears. Your service provider’s own start-up screen may appear instead. You can also set your own start-up screen. To set the timer } Organizer } Timer and enter the hours, minutes and seconds after which you want the timer to go off.
More features Some SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number) every time you turn on your phone. To turn the SIM card lock on or off 1 } Settings } the General tab } Locks } SIM Lock } Protection and select On or Off. 2 Enter your PIN } OK. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked. This is indicated by the message PIN blocked..
More features Automatic phone lock If the phone lock is set to automatic, you do not need to enter your phone lock code until a different SIM card is inserted in the phone. 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 set the phone lock 1 } Settings } the General tab } Locks } Phonelock } Protection and select an alternative. 2 Enter the phone lock code } OK.
More features 4 Enter a checkword (maximum 15 characters) } Done. The checkword can consist of both letters and numbers. The next time you open the code memo, your checkword appears after you enter the passcode, and then your added codes are shown. To add a new code 1 } Organizer } Code Memo and enter your passcode } New Code } Add. 2 Enter a name associated with the code, for example, the name of the credit card company } Continue. 3 Enter the code } Done.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want? This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. However, if you need to hand in your phone for repair, please note that you may lose information and content that you have saved in your phone. You are advised to make a copy of such information before handing your phone in for repair.
Troubleshooting Grey menu options Grey text indicates a function that is temporarily unavailable, for example, if a service is not activated, or if your subscription does not support the function. Since you cannot send themes, pictures and sounds that are copyright-protected, the Send menu is sometimes unavailable. No network There is no network within range or the received signal is too weak. Moving to a new location may increase signal strength.
Additional Information Phone locked The phone is locked. To unlock the phone, % 79 Phone lock. Phone lock code Your phone comes with the phone lock code, 0000. You can change it to any four- to eight-digit code. % 79 Phone lock. Number not permitted The fixed dialing function is activated and the number you have dialed is not on your fixed numbers list. % 37 Fixed dialing. Charging, alien battery The battery you are using is not a Sony Ericssonapproved battery, % 88 Battery use and care.
Additional Information Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating This model handset was designed to comply with the requirements set forth in Section 68.4 of the Federal Communication Commission's rules governing hearing aid compatibility (HAC), for the reduction of RF interference to hearing aids. The Microphone (M) rating is defined and labeled on the handset box. Devices meeting HAC compliance must have a minimum M3 rating or above as defined in the ANSI Standard PC63.19-2005.
Additional Information • Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. Antenna Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss of performance and SAR levels above the recommended limits (see below). Efficient use Hold your mobile phone as you would any other phone.
Additional Information when the handset is positioned a minimum of 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. Additional SAR information for this mobile phone model is included at the back of this user’s guide.
Additional Information Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Additional Information • Do not expose the battery to liquid. • Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch another metal object. This could short-circuit and damage the battery. • Do not disassemble or modify the battery. • Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures, never above +140°F (+60°C). For maximum battery capacity, use the battery in room temperature. • Turn off your mobile phone before removing the battery. • Keep out of children’s reach.
Additional Information 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. Please note that some of your personal settings, downloads or other information may be lost when your Sony Ericsson Product is repaired or replaced. At present Sony Ericsson may be prevented by applicable law, other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads.
Additional Information 4 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. 5 This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorized person.
Additional Information FCC Statement 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. 92 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Icons Icons Icon descriptions. The table below describes the icons which appear on the desktop and in standby. Icon Description Desktop Your personal phonebook Handling of text, picture, email, instant and voice messages Camera and video recorder functions Handling of pictures, sounds, video and themes Personal settings, including display, time and date, language, sounds, alerts and specific settings for calls.
Icons Icon Description 94 Icon Description You cannot receive any incoming calls You have received a picture message You have missed an incoming call You have received a voice message All incoming calls are forwarded to a defined number You have received a WAP push message No calls or only certain calls from numbers in a list are received You have received a message via cell broadcast All signals are off, except the alarm and timer A GPRS session is in progress The alarm clock has been set and
Icons Icon Description The media player is running Data is being downloaded to the phone A Java™ application is running This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Index Index A accept calls 35 account settings, email 47 adding personal ringtones 25 pictures to contacts 25 alarm clock 73 alerts 64 animations 61 answering calls 22 using voice control 31 answering service 29 antenna, internal 11 appointments 73–75 area information 54 ask to save 26 assembling, phone 5 automatic redialing 23 96 B battery alien 84 charging 5 inserting 5 block contacts 53 strangers 53 bookmarks, Internet 69 business cards 40 buttons 10 C calculator 78 calendar 73–75 call costs 37–38 cal
Index codes PIN 6 PUK 6, 83 conference calls 34 connectors 10 contacts 24 as default phonebook 24 groups of 40 My friends 51 synchronizing 71 cookies 70 copying to/from SIM card 27 cost information 38 credit limit 38 D date, setting 72 display icons 93 light 76 E email receiving settings 68 using 47 wizard 68 emergency calls 24 Emergency numbers 24 F file manager 17 fixed dialing 37 formatting text, in messages 42 G games 67 glossary, messaging 55 groups 40 H help texts, in phone 14 hiding number 39 I ico
Index locks phone lock 84 SIM card 78 long messages 43 M magic word 31 making calls 19 media player 62–63 melodies 64 menu language 82 menus 13, 19 using shortcuts 14 message alert 64 messages area information 54 cell information 55 email 47 glossary 55 instant 51 picture 44 text 41 98 microphone, turning off/on 22 missed calls 23 MMS See picture messages 44 model name 19 multitap text input entering 15 quick keys 20 music, playing 62 MusicDJ™ 65 My friends 51–53 N network operator services 81 networks, s
Index Q quick keys 19 R recording calls 65 sounds 65 video clips 58 voice commands 30–32 redialing 23 using call list 28 resetting phone 82 restricted dialing 36 ringtones 64 adding to contacts 25 roaming 21 S safety guidelines 92 saving from picture messages 46 from text messages 43 screen 76 screen saver 62 security code memo 80 Internet 70–71 SIM card lock 78 self-portrait 60 sending appointments 75, 76 business cards 40 contacts 27 melodies and ringtones 65 notes 76 pictures 61–62 tasks 75, 76 themes 6
Index timer 78 TTY 84 Phone Number 84 turning on/off key sound 64 phone 8 phone lock 80 ringtones, melodies 64 SIM lock protection 79 two voice lines 35 U unblocking contacts 53 PIN 6 SIM card 79 V vibrating alert 64 video clips 62 video recorder 57–60 voice answering 31–32 voice control 29–32 voice dialing 30–31 100 voicemail 29 volume changing 22 setting ringtone 64 vibrating alert 64 W WAP See Internet 67 wizard for Internet or email settings 68 setup 8 writing using multitap input 15 using T9 text inpu
Important Information United States THIS PHONE MODEL HAS BEEN CERTIFIED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. The Z502 Series mobile phones have been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government.
Important Information - Canada Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information The Z502 Series mobile phones have been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
Important Information - Rest of the World Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information The Z502 Series mobile phones have been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
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