Contents Getting started..............................................................................4 Phone overview...................................................................................5 Turning on the phone..........................................................................6 Help....................................................................................................7 Charging the battery...........................................................................
Transferring and handling content...........................................34 Handling content in the phone..........................................................34 Sending content to another phone....................................................34 Using a USB cable............................................................................34 Transferring content to and from a computer....................................35 Phone name....................................................................
Themes.............................................................................................54 Main menu layout..............................................................................54 Screen orientation.............................................................................54 Ringtones..........................................................................................54 Games..............................................................................................
Getting started Important information Please read the Important information before you use your mobile phone. 4 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Phone overview 1 Ear speaker 2 Video call camera 3 Gaming keys 4 Screen 5 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 6 Selection keys 7 Call key 8 Activity menu key 9 Navigation key 10 End key, On/off key 11 C key (Clear) 12 Main camera 13 Flash light 14 Memory card slot 15 Volume, digital zoom key 16 Stereo speakers 17 Camera key 18 Phone antenna 19 Strap hole To insert the SIM card 1 2 Remove the battery cover. Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
To insert the battery 1 2 Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Attach the battery cover. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone 1 2 3 4 Press and hold down . Enter your SIM card PIN (Personal Identification Number), if requested, and select OK. Select a language. Follow the instructions that appear. If you want to correct a mistake when you enter your PIN, press .
Using other networks Making and receiving calls, using messaging and data transfer, for example, Internet-based services, outside your home network (roaming) may incur additional costs. Contact your operator for more information. Help In addition to this User guide, Feature guides and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. There are also help functions and a User guide in your phone. See the following instructions on how to access them.
• • • If you are in an area with no coverage, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks. This consumes power. If you cannot move to an area with better coverage, turn off your phone temporarily. Turn off 3G and Bluetooth™ wireless technology when you do not need these functions. Do not cover the phone antenna when you are engaged in a call. Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to learn more about how to maximise your battery's performance. 8 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Screen icons These icons may appear on the screen: Icon Description The battery is almost fully charged The battery needs charging The network coverage is good No network coverage (also shown in flight mode) A 3G network is available A UMTS HSPA network is available Missed calls Calls diverted Ongoing call The microphone is muted The loudspeaker is on The phone is in silent mode New text message New multimedia message New email The music player is playing The radio is playing A handsfree is connected The
Menu overview* PlayNow™ Camera Stopwatch Torch Calculator Location services Entertainment Google Maps Navigation Tracker My favourites Settings Online services Radio TrackID™ Record sound Demo tour Calls** Media Photo Music Video Games Web feeds Settings All Answered Dialled Games Missed Settings Internet Messaging Write new Inbox/Conversations Messages Email Call voicemail Contacts Myself New contact Organiser Alarms Applications File manager ** File transfer Calendar Tasks Notes Video call S
Navigation • • To access the main menu When Menu appears on the screen, press the centre selection key to select Menu. If Menu does not appear on the screen, press , and then press the centre selection key to select Menu. To navigate the phone menus • Press the navigation key upwards, downwards, left or right to move through the menus. • To select actions on the screen Press the left, centre or right selection key. • To view options for an item Select Options to, for example, edit.
1 2 3 To edit a navigation key shortcut Select Menu > Settings > General > Shortcuts. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc.. Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row. • To go directly to a main menu item – , Select Menu and press , or . The Main menu layout must be set to Grid. See To change the main menu layout on page 54.
To remove a memory card • Open the cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. 1 2 To change the phone language Select Menu > Settings > General > Language > Phone language. Select an option. Entering text You can use multitap text input or Quick text input to enter text. The Quick text input method uses a dictionary application in your phone.
1 2 3 4 To enter text using the multitap method Select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Message. If is displayed, press and hold down to change to multitap text input. – repeatedly until the desired letter appears. Press to add a space. Press 1 2 To add words to the phone dictionary When you enter text using Quick text input, select Options > Spell word. Write the word using multitap input and select Save. 14 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calling You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. Making and answering calls 1 2 To make a call Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). Press . You can call numbers from your contacts and call list. • To end a call Press . 1 2 3 To make international calls Press and hold down until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the first zero) and phone number. .
• To stop playing background music during a call Press the centre selection key. • To change the background music volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. Only the music volume can be changed when the music is playing. Video call During a video call, the person you are talking to can see you on their screen. Before making video calls 3G (UMTS) service is available when or appears.
1 2 To call a number from the call list Press and scroll to a tab. Scroll to a name or a number and press . Contacts You can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can synchronise your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Default contacts You can choose which contact information is shown as default. If Phone contacts is selected as default, your contacts show all the information saved in Contacts.
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. Scroll between the tabs and select Add or Edit. Select an option and an item to add or edit. Select Save. If your subscription supports Calling Line Identification (CLI) service, you can assign personal ringtones and pictures to contacts. 1 2 3 To copy names and numbers to phone contacts Select Menu > Contacts.
Myself You can enter information about yourself and, for example, send your business card. 1 2 3 4 To enter Myself information Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to Myself and select Open. Scroll to an option and edit the information. Select Save. 1 2 3 4 5 To add your own business card Select Menu > Contacts. Scroll to Myself and select Open. Scroll to My contact info and select Add > Create new. Scroll between the tabs and add information to the fields. Enter the information and select Save.
Voice control By creating voice commands you can: • • 1 2 3 4 5 Voice dial – call someone by saying their name Answer and reject calls when you use a handsfree To record a voice command using voice dialling Select Menu > Settings > General > Voice control > Voice dialling > Activate. Select Yes > New voice command and select a contact. If the contact has more than one number, select the number to add the voice command to. Record a voice command such as “John mobile.” Follow the instructions that appear.
More than one call You can handle more than one call at a time. For example, you can put an ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call. You can also switch between the two calls. You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls. • To switch between two calls During the call, press . • To join two calls During the call, select Options > Join calls. • To end an ongoing call and return to the call on hold First press and then . 1 2 3 To make a second call .
1 2 3 To add numbers to the accepted callers list Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Manage calls > Accept calls > Only from list. Scroll to New and select Add. Select a contact or Groups. • 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. If you divert incoming calls, you cannot use some restrict calls options.
Imaging You can take photos and record videos to view, save or send. You can find saved photos and videos in Media and in File manager. Viewfinder and camera keys 1 Activate the camera/Take photos/Record video 2 Zoom in or out 3 Still: Flash Video: Light 4 Still: Scenes Video: Night mode • To activate the camera From standby press and hold down • To change settings Activate the camera and select • To view information about settings Scroll to a setting and select . . .
Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The camera automatically detects up to three faces, indicated by white frames. A green frame shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera. 1 2 To set face detection Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to Select > Focus > Face detection. . Smile detection Smile detection allows you to capture the smiles of family and friends.
Hold it steady Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it against a solid object. You can also use the self-timer to make sure that the phone is steady when the photo is taken. Get closer By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can avoid relying on the zoom. Try to fill the viewfinder with your subject. Stay within the flash range Photos taken beyond the maximum flash range will be too dark.
Viewing photos on a map When you take a photo, you can attach your geographical position to it. This is called geo tagging. Geo-tagged photos are tagged with in Media. If you cannot view photos on a map, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 59. Information provided by use of Geo Tagging is approximate and will require use of a compatible application. Sony Ericsson makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the accuracy of such location data.
Printing photos You can print photos using a USB cable connected to a PictBridge™ compatible printer. You can also print using a Bluetooth compatible printer that supports the Object Push Profile. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To print photos using a USB cable Select Menu > Organiser > File manager > Camera album > Open. Select Options > Mark > Mark several or Mark all. Select Options > Print and follow the instructions. Connect the USB cable to the phone. Connect the USB cable to the printer.
Accessing videos in your phone You can browse and play videos using the video player from Media and File manager. You can find videos you recorded using the camera under Camera album. You can access other videos from Videos. 1 2 To play videos Select Menu > Media > Video > Videos or Camera album. 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 the navigation key right or left.
Music 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 35. Stereo portable handsfree • To use a handsfree Connect a portable handsfree. Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended. If headphones are not included with the phone, you may purchase them separately. Music player 1 2 3 To play music Select Menu > Media > Music.
1 2 3 4 5 To create a playlist Select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists. Scroll to New playlist and select Add. Enter a name and select OK. For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark. Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist. 1 2 3 4 5 To add tracks to a playlist Select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists. Select a playlist. Scroll to Add music and select Add. For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark.
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. It may take a few minutes before a transferred audio book appears in the list of available audio books. • To access audio books Select Menu > Media > Music > Audio books. You can find audio books in formats other than M4B and those that do not have ID3v2 chapter tags in the Tracks folder.
Online music and video clips You can view video clips and listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet. If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 59. 1 2 3 To select a data account for streaming Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Streaming settings > Connect using:. Select the data account to use. Select Save. 1 2 3 To stream music and video clips Select Menu > Internet. Select and then . Select a link to stream from.
Recording sound You can record a voice memo or a call. Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones. In some countries or states, it is required by law that you inform the other person before recording a call. 1 2 To record a sound Select Menu > Entertainment > Record sound > Record. To stop recording and save, select Save. 1 2 To record a call During an ongoing call, select Options > Record. To save the recording, select Save. 1 2 3 To listen to a recording Select Menu > Organiser > File manager.
Transferring and handling content You can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. item. identifies a protected Handling content in the phone You can use File manager in your phone, to handle content saved in the phone memory or on a memory card. Tabs and icons in File manager show where the content is saved. If the memory is full, delete some content to create space.
1 2 3 Computer: Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in Microsoft® Windows® Explorer. Select the drives you want to disconnect. Select Stop. Wait until you are notified that it is safe to remove the drive. Disconnect the USB cable. PC Companion PC Companion lets you: • • • Explore content in your phone. Use your phone as a modem. Install PC Software used to synchronise, transfer and back up phone content. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to read Feature guides.
Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology The Bluetooth™ function is free of charge and makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices possible. You can, for example: • • • • • Connect to handsfree devices. Connect to several devices at the same time. Connect to computers and access the Internet. Exchange items. Play multiplayer games. A range within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between, is recommended for Bluetooth communication.
Backing up and restoring You can back up and restore contacts, the calendar, tasks, notes and bookmarks using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Before backing up and restoring, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite, which is available through PC Companion or from www.sonyericsson.com/support. You can back up and restore contacts in your phone using a memory card. You can move content between the memory card and the phone memory. See Handling content in the phone on page 34.
Updating your phone You can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements. You need a USB cable and an Internet-connected PC. To learn how, go to www.sonyericsson.com/update. Remember to back up your phone content before updating. See Backing up and restoring on page 37. Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Suite You can update your phone using a USB cable and Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain text, pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. When sending messages, the phone automatically selects the most suitable method (as a text or picture message) for sending the message. If you cannot use picture messages, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 59. Sending messages You can send messages from your phone.
1 2 1 2 To set options for all messages Select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Settings. Select an option. To set options for a specific message When the message is ready and a recipient is selected, select Options > Advanced. Scroll to an option and select Edit. Conversations You can choose whether to view your messages in Conversations or the Inbox. A messaging conversation shows all messaging communication between you and one of your contacts.
8 9 To write and send an email message Select Menu > Messaging > Email. If you have several email accounts, select the account you want to send the message from. Select Write new. To add a recipient, scroll to To: and select Add > Enter email address. Enter the email address and select OK. To add more recipients, scroll to To: and select Edit. Scroll to an option and select Add. When you are ready, select Done. To enter a subject, scroll to Subject:, select Edit, enter the subject, and select OK.
1 2 3 4 To set the interval for checking for new email messages Select Menu > Messaging > Email. If you have several email accounts, select an account. Select Settings > the Download tab > Check interval. Select an option. 42 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 59. 1 2 3 To start browsing Select Search. Enter a web address, a search phrase or the name of a bookmark. Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search. 1 2 To exit the browser When you are browsing the web, select Select Exit browser. and then select . Web browser toolbar .
History pages You can view and go to web pages you have previously visited. 1 2 3 To view history pages Select Menu > Internet. Select and then select Select History. . More browser features 1 2 3 4 To turn on or off Smart-Fit Rendering™ Select Menu > Internet. Select and then select . Select Settings > Smart-Fit. Select an option. With Smart-Fit on, the web site is adjusted to your display to avoid horizontal scrolling. With Smart-fit off, you can pan and zoom while viewing a web site.
photo uploads to web sites, such as web albums and blogs. In the File transfer manager you can also install downloaded Java applications, and to pause, resume or cancel downloads. 1 2 3 To access a file using File transfer Select Menu > Organiser > File transfer. Scroll to the file. Press the centre selection key to access the file, or select Options for other actions. Web feeds Using web feeds, you can subscribe to and download frequently updated content, such as news, podcasts or photos.
1 2 To access web feeds from standby From standby, select Ticker. To read more about a feed, press the navigation key upwards or downwards to scroll to a headline, then select View. Podcasts Podcasts are files, for example, radio programmes or video content, that you can download and play. You subscribe to and download podcasts using web feeds. • To access audio podcasts Select Menu > Media > Music > Music feeds. • To access video podcasts Select Menu > Media > Video > Video feeds.
GPS Your phone has a GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location. Some GPS features use the Internet. Data rates and charges may apply. If you cannot use some GPS features, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 59. Using GPS Your location can be found when you have a clear view of the sky. If your location is not found after a few minutes, move to another location. To help the search, stand still and do not cover the GPS antenna.
Turning off GPS The GPS receiver turns off automatically when it is not in use. You can also turn the GPS receiver off manually. This saves battery power when you use features that do not require the GPS receiver to find your location. 1 2 To turn on or off GPS manually Select Menu > Location services > Settings. Select Enable GPS or Disable GPS. Google Maps™ for mobile Google Maps™ lets you view your current location, find other locations and calculate routes.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To compare results during training Select Menu > Location services > Tracker > Start training. Select Route based. Scroll to Route:, select Edit and select a route. Scroll to Live compare and select Edit. Scroll to the result you want to compare and select Compare. Select Done and then Start. A GPS location is required before results can be compared. • To end a training session manually During a training session, select Pause > End.
Synchronising You can synchronise your phone in two different ways: using a computer program, or using an Internet service. Use only one of the synchronisation methods at a time with your phone. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to read the Synchronisation Feature guide.
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.
1 2 3 4 To set the snooze duration Select Menu > Organiser > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Snooze duration: and select Edit. Select an option. The alarm in silent mode You can set the alarm not to sound when the phone is in silent mode. 1 2 3 4 5 To set an alarm to sound or not in silent mode Select Menu > Organiser > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to the tab. Scroll to Silent mode: and select Edit. Select an option.
1 2 3 To add a note Select Menu > Organiser > Notes. Scroll to New note and select Add. Write a note and select Save. 1 2 To show a note in standby Select Menu > Organiser > Notes. Scroll to a note and select Options > Show in standby. 1 2 To hide a note from standby Select Menu > Organiser > Notes. Scroll to the note shown in standby. This is marked with an icon. Select Options > Hide in standby. Tasks You can add new tasks or reuse existing tasks.
1 2 To set the time zone Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > My time zone. Select the time zone you are in. If you select a city, My time zone also updates the time when daylight saving time changes. 1 2 To change the clock size of the standby screen Select Menu > Settings > Display > Clock size. Select an option. Themes You can change the appearance of the screen through items such as colours and wallpaper. You can also create new themes and download them. For more information, go to www.
1 2 To set the vibrating alert Select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts > Vibrating alert. Select an option. Games Your phone contains preloaded games. You can also download games. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Help texts are available for most games. 1 2 To start a game Select Menu > Media > Games. Select a game. • To end a game . Press Motion gaming Some of the pre-installed games in your phone are controlled by moving the phone.
1 2 3 To set a Java™ application as a wallpaper Select Menu > Settings > Display. Select Wallpaper > Application. Select a Java application. You can only see the Java applications that have support for wallpaper. Walk mate Walk mate is a step counter application. It keeps track of how many steps you have walked and how many steps you have left towards a daily goal. You can put your phone in a pocket when you use Walk mate. You can also set Walk mate as wallpaper to view in standby.
1 2 3 4 To edit the PIN Select Menu > Settings > General > PIN codes > SIM protection > Change PIN. Enter your PIN and select OK. Enter a new four-to-eight-digit PIN and select OK. Re-enter the new PIN and select OK. If Codes do not match appears, you entered the new PIN incorrectly. If Incorrect PIN appears, you entered the old PIN incorrectly. 1 2 3 To use the SIM card lock Select Menu > Settings > General > PIN codes > SIM protection > Protection. Select an option. Enter your PIN and select OK.
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Troubleshooting Some problems can be fixed using Update Service. Using Update Service on a regular basis will optimise the phone’s performance. See Updating your phone on page 38. Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
1 2 To download settings Select Menu > Settings > User help > Settings download. Follow the instructions that appear. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. I cannot send messages from my phone To send messages, you need to set a service centre number. The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card. If the number of your service centre is not saved on your SIM card, you must enter the number yourself.
Error messages Insert SIM There is no SIM card in your phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly. See To insert the SIM card on page 5. The SIM card connectors need cleaning. If the card is damaged, contact your network operator. Insert correct SIM card Your phone is set to work only with certain SIM cards. Check if you are using the correct operator SIM card. Incorrect PIN/Incorrect PIN2 You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. Enter the correct PIN or PIN2 and select OK.
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Index G A activity menu ...........................................................12 alarms ......................................................................51 answering service ....................................................19 antivirus ...................................................................56 applications .............................................................55 appointments ..........................................................52 audio book .............................
phone turning on ..........................................................6 phone memory ....................................................7, 12 phone name ............................................................35 photo .......................................................................27 photo feed ...............................................................44 photo fix ..................................................................24 photos ...............................................
