Contents Getting started......................5 Assembly............................................5 Turning on the phone.........................6 Help....................................................7 Charging the battery..........................8 Phone overview..................................9 Menu overview*................................12 Navigation........................................14 Memory............................................15 Phone language...............................
Imaging ...............................45 Using the camera.............................45 More camera features......................47 Viewing and tagging photos............47 Using photos....................................48 Working with photos........................48 Sending content to a Web site.........49 Printing photos.................................50 Internet ...............................51 Bookmarks.......................................51 History pages...................................
Sony Ericsson W508 Walkman™ 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. All rights reserved.
1,331,057, United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB; and additional patents are pending worldwide. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.
252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. Getting started Instruction symbols To insert the SIM card Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery. These symbols may appear in the User guide.
2 Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone To insert the battery b 1 Press and hold down . 2 Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested, and select OK. 3 Select a language. 4 Follow the instructions to use the setup wizard for basic settings and useful tips. If you want to correct a mistake when you . enter your PIN, press 1 Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
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. See To copy names and numbers to the SIM card on page 34. 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. Each PIN digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example, 112 or 911.
To view the phone status • Press and then press the volume key. Phone, memory and battery information is shown. Charging the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it. To charge the battery 1 Connect the charger to the phone. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully 8 Getting started charge the battery. Press a key to view the screen. 2 Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards. You can use your phone while it is charging.
Phone overview 1 Video call camera* 2 Ear speaker 1 3 Screen 2 4 Selection keys 5 Call key 6 Activity menu key 7 Microphone 8 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 9 End key, On/off key 3 10 C key (Clear) 11 Navigation key 4 12 Silent key 5 9 6 10 11 7 8 12 Getting started 9
13 Media player key - play/stop 14 Media player key - next/fast forward 15 Screen light sensor 16 Volume, digital zoom keys 17 Battery cover 18 Keylock switch 19 Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) slot 20 Loudspeaker 21 Media player key - previous/rewind 22 External display 23 Main camera 13 14 22 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 Getting started 21 23
*Video call camera may not be available in every market.
Menu overview* PlayNow™ Camera Radio Calls** All Alarms Applications Video call Calendar Tasks Notes Synchronisation Timer Stopwatch Calculator Code memo Answered Dialled Missed Internet Messaging Write new Inbox/Conversations Messages Email IM Call voicemail Contacts Myself New contact Organiser File manager ** 12 Getting started Entertainment Online services TrackID™ Location services Games VideoDJ™ PhotoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Remote control Record sound Demo tour Media Photo Music Video Games Web feeds Se
Edit line names Calls Speed dial Smart search Divert calls Switch to line 2 Manage calls Time & cost Show/hide my no. Handsfree Open to answer Connectivity Bluetooth USB Phone name Synchronisation Device management Mobile networks Data communication Internet settings Streaming settings Message settings SIP settings Accessories User help User guide Settings download Basic setup Tips and tricks ** You can use the navigation key to scroll between tabs in submenus.
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, , and then press the centre press selection key to select Menu. To navigate the phone menus To return to standby • Press . To navigate your media 1 Select Menu > Media. 2 Scroll to a menu item and press 3 To go back, press . . To delete items • Press to delete items such as numbers, letters, pictures and sounds. Tabs Tabs may be available.
To edit a navigation key shortcut 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Shortcuts. 2 Scroll to an option and select Edit. 3 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 . To open the activity menu • Press . Memory You can save content on the memory card, in the phone memory and on the SIM card.
To insert a memory card To change text input method • When you enter text, press and hold down . To shift between capitals and lowercase letters • When you enter text, press . To enter numbers • When you enter text, press and hold – . down • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the goldcoloured contacts facing down. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Language > Phone language.
To enter text using multitap 1 From standby select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Message. 2 If is displayed, press and hold down to change to multitap text input. 3 Press – repeatedly until the desired letter appears. 4 When a word is written, press to add a space. Walkman™ You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Media Go™ to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 27.
Walkman™ player To stop playing music • When the phone is closed, press To fast forward and rewind • When the phone is closed, press and hold down or . To move between tracks • When the phone is closed, press or . You can use the media player keys to control the Walkman™ player when the phone is closed. The keys must be unlocked. For information on how to unlock the keys, see To unlock the media player keys on page 65. To play music 1 When the phone is open, select Menu > Media > Music.
1 When the phone is closed and music is playing, press and hold down and move the phone to the right with a flick of your wrist to go to the next track. 2 To go to the previous track, use the same action to the left. To change the volume To shuffle tracks • When the phone is closed and music is playing, press and hold down and shake your phone. 1 When the phone is closed and music is playing, hold the phone out in front of you facing upwards.
To create a playlist 1 When the phone is open, select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists. 2 Scroll to New playlist and select Add. 3 Enter a name and select OK. 4 For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark. 5 Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist. To add tracks to a playlist 1 When the phone is open, select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists. 2 Select a playlist. 3 Scroll to Add music and select Add. 4 For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark.
4 Make sure you are in All view. If you are not, select All. 5 To preview different tracks, press , , or . 6 To choose an area of tracks, select Add and press or . 7 To create the playlist and play it in the Walkman™ player, select Create. 8 Select Options > Save playlist. 9 Enter a name and select OK. Audio books If you use Media Go™ to transfer audio books to your phone from a computer, you can listen to the audio books in your phone.
phone. If you cannot use PlayNow™ and PlayNow™ arena, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 66. This service is not available in all countries. For extended functionality, you can also access the PlayNow™ arena Web shop on a computer from www.playnow-arena.com. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to read the PlayNow™ arena Feature guide. To use PlayNow™ 1 Select Menu > PlayNow™. 2 Scroll through PlayNow™ arena and follow the instructions to preview and purchase content.
Video player Radio To play videos 1 Select Menu > Media > Video > Videos. 2 Scroll to a title and select Play. To stop playing videos • Press the centre selection key. To fast forward and rewind • Press and hold down or . To move between videos • Press or . To change the volume • Press the volume key up or down. To change the video screen size 1 Select Options > Video size. 2 Select an option. To save a picture from a video clip 1 To pause the video clip, press the centre selection key.
To search for channels automatically • When the phone is open, select Search. To search for channels manually • When the phone is closed, press or . To change the volume • Press the volume key up or down. To minimise the radio • When the phone is open, select Options > Minimise. To return to the radio • When the phone is open, select Menu > Radio. Saving channels You can save up to 20 preset channels. To save channels automatically • When the phone is open, select Options > Auto save.
Transferring and handling content To record a sound • Select Menu > Entertainment > Record sound > Record. You can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music. To record a call 1 During an ongoing call, select Options > Record. 2 To save the recording, select Save. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. identifies a protected item. To listen to a recording 1 Select Menu > Organiser > File manager. 2 Scroll to Music and select Open.
1 2 3 4 5 To move items between the phone memory and the memory card Select Menu > Organiser > File manager. Find an item and select Options > Manage file > Move. Select Memory card or Phone. Scroll to a folder and select Open. Select Paste. To view information about content 1 Select Menu > Organiser > File manager. 2 Find an item and select Options > Information. Sending content to another phone You can send content, for example, in messages or using Bluetooth™ wireless technology.
To drag and drop content 1 Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. 2 Phone: Select Media transfer. The phone will remain activated during file transfer. 3 Computer: Wait until the phone memory and memory card appear as external disks in Windows Explorer. 4 Drag and drop selected files between the phone and the computer. Transferring content to and from a computer You can use Media Go™ to transfer media content between your phone and a computer. Media Go™ is available for download at www.
6 Move files between your phone and the computer in Media Go™. Phone name You can enter a name for your phone that is shown to other devices when using, for example, Bluetooth™ wireless technology. To enter a phone name 1 Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Phone name. 2 Enter the phone name and select OK. Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology The Bluetooth™ function is free of charge and makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices possible.
4 Select Always ask or Always allow. This is only possible with devices that require access to a secure service. To pair the phone with a Bluetooth handsfree for the first time 1 Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Handsfree. 2 Select a device. 3 Enter a passcode, if required. Power saving You can save battery power with the Power save function. In Power save mode you can only connect with a single Bluetooth device.
See Handling content in the phone on page 25. Back up your phone content regularly to make sure you do not lose it. 1 2 3 4 To make a backup using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Computer: Start the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from Start/Programs/ Sony Ericsson/Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for how to connect. Phone: Select Phone mode. Computer: Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and make a backup.
Calling Making and receiving calls You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. To make a call 1 Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). 2 Press . You can call numbers from your contacts and call list. See Contacts on page 33, and Call list on page 33. To end a call • Press . To make international calls 1 Press and hold down until a “+” sign appears. 2 Enter the country code, area code (without the first zero) and phone number. 3 Press .
To switch networks manually 1 Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Mobile networks > GSM/3G networks. 2 Select an option. Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card inserted, if you are within range of a network. In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted.
To view video call options • During the call, select Options. Call list You can view information about recent calls. 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Default contacts. 3 Select an option. Phone contacts Phone contacts can contain names, phone numbers and personal information. They are saved in the phone memory. To call a number from the call list 1 Press and scroll to a tab. 2 Scroll to a name or a number and press .
To call with Smart search 1 Press – to enter a sequence of (at least two) digits. All entries which match the sequence of digits or corresponding letters are shown in a list. 2 Scroll to a contact or a phone number and press . To turn on or off Smart search 1 Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Smart search. 2 Select an option. Editing contacts 1 2 3 4 5 To add information to a phone contact Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to a contact and select Options > Edit contact.
SIM contacts SIM contacts can contain names and numbers only. They are saved on the SIM card. 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. 6 Select Save. 1 2 3 4 5 Deleting contacts To delete all contacts 1 Select Menu > Contacts. 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Delete all contacts. 3 Select an option.
2 Scroll to New contact and select Options > Groups. 3 Scroll to New group and select Add. 4 Enter a name for the group and select Continue. 5 Scroll to New and select Add. 6 For each contact phone number or email address you want to mark, scroll to it and select Mark. 7 Select Continue > Done. 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 add contacts to speed dial numbers Select Menu > Contacts.
more than one number, select the number to add the voice command to. 3 Record a voice command such as “John mobile.” 4 Follow the instructions that appear. Wait for the tone and say the command to record. The voice command is played back to you. 5 If the recording sounds OK, select Yes. If not, select No and repeat steps 3 and 4. Voice commands are saved in the phone memory only. They cannot be used in another phone. To voice dial 1 Press and hold down a volume key.
To reject a second call • During the call, press and continue with the ongoing call. To end an ongoing call and answer a second call • During the call, select Replace active call. Handling two voice calls You can have calls ongoing and on hold at the same time. To switch between two calls • During the call, press . To join two calls • During the call, select Options > Join calls. To connect two calls • During the call, select Options > Transfer call. You are disconnected from both calls.
Accept calls You can choose to receive calls from certain phone numbers only. To add numbers to the accepted callers list 1 Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Manage calls > Accept calls > Only from list. 2 Scroll to New and select Add. 3 Select a contact or Groups. See Groups on page 35. To accept all calls • Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Manage calls > Accept calls > All callers. Restricted dialling You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required.
Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain text, pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. You can also create and use templates for your messages. 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 66. Sending messages You can send messages from your phone.
To save a message on the SIM card 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Messages and select a folder. 2 Scroll to a message and select Options > Save message. To view a message from the inbox 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Inbox. 2 Scroll to the message and select View. To call a number in a message • When you view the message, scroll to . the phone number and press Templates If you often use the same phrases and pictures in a message, you can save the message as a template.
To send a message from Conversations 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Conversations. 2 Select a conversation. 3 Write a message and select Send. Voice messages You can send and receive a sound recording as a voice message. The sender and recipient must have a subscription supporting picture messaging. To record and send a voice message 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Write new > Voice message. 2 Record the message and select Stop > Send > Contacts look-up. 3 Select a recipient and select Send.
To receive and read an email message 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox > Options > Check new email. 2 Scroll to the message and select View. To save an email message 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox. 2 Scroll to the message and select View > Options > Save message. To reply to an email message 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox. 2 Scroll to the message and select Options > Reply. 3 Write the reply and select OK. 4 Select Continue > Send.
To enter Instant messaging server settings 1 Select Menu > Messaging > IM > Configure. 2 Scroll to a setting and select Add. To log in to the Instant messaging server • Select Menu > Messaging > IM > Log in. To log out of the Instant messaging server • Select Options > Log out. To add a chat contact 1 Select Menu > Messaging > IM > the Contacts tab. 2 Select Options > Add contact. To send a chat message 1 Select Menu > Messaging > IM > the Contacts tab. 2 Scroll to a contact and select Chat.
2 Select an option. Conversation history is saved between log out and when you log in again to let you return to chat messages from previous conversations. To save a conversation 1 Select Menu > Messaging > IM > the Conversations tab. 2 Enter a conversation. 3 Select Options > Advanced > Save conversation. Imaging You can take photos and record video clips to view, save or send. You find saved photos and video clips in Media and in File manager.
Viewfinder and camera keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Zoom in or out 2 Take photos/Record video 3 Select still camera or video camera 4 Brightness 5 Self-timer 46 Imaging 6 Night mode 7 Camera: Shoot mode Video: Video length 8 Camera key guide To take a photo 1 Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to . 2 Press the centre selection key to take a photo. The photo is automatically saved. To record a video clip 1 Activate the camera and press the .
To view photos 1 Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to . 2 Select Options > View all photos 3 Press or to scroll to a photo. To view video clips 1 Activate the camera and press the . navigation key to scroll to 2 Select Options > View all clips. 3 Scroll to a video clip and press the centre selection key. More camera features To change settings • Activate the camera and select Options. To view information about settings • Scroll to a setting and select Info.
4 Select Options > View on map. To view photos on a map, you need a subscription that supports data transmission and Internet settings in your phone. You can download Internet settings using the setup wizard or from www.sonyericsson.com/support. To change the geo tagging setting 1 Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to . 2 Select Options > Add position. 3 Select an option. Photo tags You can tag photos to categorise them in Photo tags.
Use Media Go™ to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 27. 4 Select Set > End to set the ending point. 5 Select Trim > Options > Save. Sending content to a Web site PhotoDJ™ and VideoDJ™ You can edit photos and video clips. If your subscription supports this service, you can send photos or video clips to a Web site. If you cannot send content to a Web site, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 66.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To send video clips saved in your phone to a Web site Select Menu > Media > Video > Videos. Scroll to a video clip and select Options > Send > To Web site. Select a Web site from the list or select New Web site > Add. Enter the email address used for sending to the Web site. Enter the Web address and title. Select Save. Select a Web site from the list. Enter text. Select Continue > Send.
Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 66. To start browsing 1 Select Search. 2 Enter a Web address, a search phrase or the name of a bookmark. 3 Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search. To exit the browser • Select Options > Exit browser. Bookmarks You can create and edit bookmarks as quick links to your favourite Web pages. History pages You can view Web pages you have browsed.
2 Select a picture. To find text on a Web page 1 Select Options > Tools > Find on page. 2 Enter text and select Find. To send a link 1 When you browse the Internet, select Options > Tools > Send link. 2 Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. Internet keypad shortcuts You can use the keypad to go directly to an Internet browser function. Key - Internet security and certificates Your phone supports secure browsing.
To search for Web feeds 1 Select Menu > Media > Web feeds. 2 Select New feed and enter a Web address. 1 2 3 4 To download content via Web feeds Select Menu > Media > Web feeds. Scroll to an updated feed and select View or . Select a heading to expand. Select an icon depending on content, to open a Web page, to download an audio podcast, to download a video podcast or to download a photo. You can also subscribe to and download content to a computer via feeds using Media Go™.
Photo feeds You can subscribe to Photo feeds and download photos. To start using Photo feeds, see Web feeds on page 52. To access photo feeds • Select Menu > Media > Photo > Photo feeds. YouTube™ You can watch video clips on your phone by using the YouTube™ Java™ application. You can search for video clips or upload your own videos. To access YouTube • Select Menu > Media > Video > YouTube. To upload videos to YouTube, you need to access YouTube and follow the instructions in the application.
To download Sony Ericsson PC Suite 1 Computer: In your Internet browser, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. 2 Select a region and country. 3 Select Software downloads. 4 Select a phone from the list. 5 Select Read more and download under PC Suite. 6 Select Download now and save the file to your computer. Remember where you save the file. To install Sony Ericsson PC Suite from the downloaded file 1 Locate the downloaded Sony Ericsson PC Suite file on the computer.
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.
an update using a PC. See Backing up and restoring on page 29. To use Update Service using a PC • Go to www.sonyericsson.com/updateservice. Gesture control When the phone is closed, you can mute incoming calls or snooze alarms with a hand gesture. To use gesture control • When a call comes in or the alarm rings, a light appears adjacent to the camera. When the light appears, sweep your hand back and forth once in front of the camera lens to mute the call or snooze the alarm.
1 2 3 4 To set the alarm Select Menu > Organiser > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Time: and select Edit. Enter a time and select OK > Save. To set the recurrent alarm Select Menu > Organiser > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Recurrent: and select Edit. Scroll to a day and select Mark. To select another day, scroll to the day and select Mark. 6 Select Done > Save. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 To set the alarm signal Select Menu > Organiser > Alarms.
To add an appointment 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Calendar. 2 Select a date. 3 Scroll to New appointment and select Add. 4 Enter the information and confirm each entry. 5 Select Save. To view an appointment 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Calendar. 2 Select a date. 3 Scroll to an appointment and select View. To edit an appointment 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Calendar. 2 Select a date. 3 Scroll to an appointment and select View. 4 Select Options > Edit. 5 Edit the appointment and confirm each entry.
To set when reminders should sound 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Tasks. 2 Scroll to a task and select Options > Reminders. 3 Select an option. A reminders option set in tasks affects a reminders option set in calendar. Profiles You can change settings such as the ring volume and vibrating alert to suit different locations. You can reset all profiles to the phone’s original settings. To select a profile 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Profiles. 2 Select a profile.
2 Scroll to a theme and select Set. 2 Select an option. Main menu layout Screen orientation You can change the layout of the icons in the main menu. You can change between landscape and portrait orientation, or select Auto rotate to have the orientation change when you rotate the phone. To change the main menu layout 1 Select Menu > Options > Main menu layout. 2 Select an option. Ringtones To set a ringtone 1 Select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts > Ringtone. 2 Find and select a ringtone.
To end a game • Press . Applications You can download and run Java applications. You can also view information or set different permissions. If you cannot use Java applications, see I cannot use Internetbased services on page 66. To select a Java application 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Applications. 2 Select an application. To set permissions for a Java application 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Applications. 2 Scroll to an application and select Options > Permissions. 3 Set permissions.
Locks SIM card lock 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). If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked and you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key). Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator. To unblock the SIM card 1 When PIN blocked appears, enter your PUK and select OK. 2 Enter a new four-to-eight-digit PIN and select OK.
To change the phone lock code 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Security > Locks > Phone protection > Change code. 2 Enter the old code and select OK. 3 Enter the new code and select OK. 4 Repeat the code and select OK. To change the front cover IMEI number Keep a copy of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number in case your phone is stolen. To view your IMEI number • Press , , , , b . Style-Up™ covers You can change the front and battery covers of your phone.
Using the flip When the phone is closed, you can use the media player keys on the flip to control your Walkman™ player or radio. You can lock these keys to avoid accidental touch. To unlock the media player keys • Slide the keylock switch away from . To lock the media player keys • Slide the keylock switch towards Troubleshooting Some problems can be fixed using Update Service. Using Update Service on regular basis will optimize the phone’s performance. See Update Service on page 56.
To reset the phone 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Master reset. 2 Select an option. 3 Follow the instructions that appear. I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is low The charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor. Remove the battery and clean the connectors. The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. See Charging the battery on page 8.
To enter a service centre number 1 Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Message settings > Text message and scroll to Service centre. The number is shown if it is saved on the SIM card. 2 If there is no number shown, select Edit. 3 Scroll to New ServiceCentre and select Add. 4 Enter the number, including the international “+” sign and country code. 5 Select Save. To select an MMS profile 1 Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Message settings > Picture message.
I have forgotten my code memo passcode If you forget your passcode, you must reset the code memo. This means that all entries in the code memo are deleted. The next time you enter the code memo, you must proceed as if you are opening it for the first time. 1 2 3 4 To reset Code memo Select Menu > Organiser > Code memo. Enter an incorrect passcode three times. Reset Code memo and delete all items? appears. Select Yes.
security code, for example your PIN, you have to confirm the new code. See SIM card lock on page 63. No netw. coverage Your phone is in flight mode. See Flight mode on page 56. Your phone is not receiving any network signal, or the received signal is too weak. Contact your network operator and make sure that the network has coverage where you are. The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem.
Index A backing up and restoring .....................29 battery capacity ..........................................8 charging .........................................8 inserting ..........................................6 Bluetooth™ wireless technology .........28 bookmarks ...........................................51 business card .......................................35 emergency ...................................32 handling two calls ........................38 international .......................
F file manager ..........................................25 flight mode ...........................................56 flip locking ..........................................65 unlocking ......................................65 G games ...................................................61 geo tagging ..........................................47 gesture control .....................................57 groups ..................................................35 L language ..................................
O push email ............................................43 online music ............................................22 video clips ....................................22 P pan and zoom Web pages ...................................51 PC Suite ...............................................54 phone turning on .......................................6 phone memory .................................8, 15 phone mode .........................................55 phone name .......................................
speed dialling .......................................36 standby ..................................................7 notes ............................................59 step counter .........................................62 streaming .............................................22 Style-Up™ covers ................................64 synchronising .......................................54 T T9™ Text Input .....................................16 tagging photos .....................................
Important information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site On www.sonyericsson.com/support there is a support section where help and tips are only a few clicks away. Here you will find the latest computer software updates and tips on how to use your product more efficiently.
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FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity Sony Ericsson W508a Walkman™ UMTS HSDPA band 1/2/5 GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
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. Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity for W508a 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 AAD-3880024-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 301 908-1:V3.2.1, EN 301 908-2:V3.2.1, EN 300 328:V1.7.1, EN 301 489-7:V1.3.1, EN 301 489-17:V1.3.2, EN 301 489-24:V1.4.
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