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Cornelius Manning
February 5, 2025
I have a Sony Ericsson Cyber Shot C905 cellphone what sim card do you use mail me a sim card to 930 Mink rd Nicholls, Georgia 31554 Do Verizon give service? I **** having trouble getting service with out a sim card
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Cornelius Manning
February 5, 2025
@Cornelius Manning
Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025
The Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C905 is compatible with GSM SIM cards as it supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA networks. Verizon primarily operates on CDMA networks, which are not compatible with GSM-based phones like the C905. Therefore, Verizon does not provide service for this phone.
Sony ericsson cybershot c902: user guide (81 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C905
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Thank you for purchasing a Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber- shot™. A stylish Cyber-shot™ phone with fantastic camera functions for amazing pictures. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get a suite of tools, free online storage, special offers, news and competitions at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone.
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Accessories – More for your phone Desk Stand CDS-75 Charge your phone and transfer files to your computer simultaneously Camera Phone Kit IPK-100 Never miss a shot with a protective case, tripod and belt clip TV-Out Cable ITC-60 Share your images on the big screen These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in every market.
Contents Getting started...6 Assembly...6 Turning on the phone...7 Help...8 Charging the battery...8 Phone overview...10 Menu overview...12 Navigation...14 Memory...15 Phone Language...16 Entering Text...17 Cyber-shot™ ...18 Using the camera...18 More camera features...19 Viewing and tagging photos...20 Working with photos...22 Blogging...22 Printing photos...23 Transferring and handling content...24 Handling content in the phone...24...
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Video Player...48 Radio...48 MusicDJ™...48 Record sound...49 Internet...49 Bookmarks...49 History pages...50 More browser features...50 Internet security and certificates...51 Web feeds...51 YouTube...52 Wi-Fi™...52 DLNA™...53 GPS...54 Using GPS...54 Google Maps™ for mobile...54 Driving directions...55 More GPS features...55 Synchronizing...57 Synchronizing using a computer...57 Synchronizing using an Internet service...58 More Features...59 Flight mode...59...
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Sony Ericsson C905a Cyber-shot™ UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 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...
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Microsoft, ActiveSync, Windows, Outlook, Windows Media and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered trademark of Tegic Communications. T9™ Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S.
set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clauses in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable. Restricted Rights: Use, duplication or disclosure by the United States government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clauses in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable.
Getting started Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery. To insert the SIM card Remove the battery cover. Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested, and select OK. Select a language. 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 SIM card...
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. Help and information are also available in your phone. To view tips and tricks From standby select Menu...
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Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards. You can use your phone while it is charging. You can charge the battery at any time and for more or less than 2.5 hours. You can interrupt the charging without damaging the battery. This is an Internet version of this publication.
Phone overview Photo key, gaming key B Photo key, gaming key A Light sensor Screen Selection keys Memory card slot Call key Activity menu key Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable Ear speaker End, on/off key C key (Clear) Navigation key Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication.
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Main menu layout Theme Startup screen Screen saver Clock size Brightness Edit line names* Calls Speed dial Smart search Forward calls Switch to line 2* Manage calls Time & cost* Show/hide my no. Handsfree Open to answer Close to end call Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth...
Navigation To navigate the phone menus From standby select Menu. Use the navigation key to move through the menus. To select actions on the screen • Press the left, center or right selection key. To view options for an item •...
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 • From standby select Menu –...
Entering Text You can use multitap text input or T9™ Text Input to enter text. The T9 Text Input method uses a built-in dictionary. To change text input method • When you enter text, press and hold down To shift between capitals and lower- case letters •...
Cyber-shot™ You can take photos and record video clips to view, save or send. You find saved photos and video clips in and in File manager. Using the camera Take a photo/Record a video clip Select camera mode View photos and video clips Cyber-shot™...
To take a photo Activate the camera and press select Press halfway down to use auto focus. When the dot and focus frame are green, press fully down to take a photo. The photo is automatically saved. To record a video clip Activate the camera and press select Press...
and auto focus. A yellow frame shows which face is selected. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo. To set Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera and press select Shoot mode Select > Shutter™. When appears, the camera is in Smile Shutter mode.
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tagging, and it shows the approximate location of where a photo was taken. To view photos on a map Menu From standby select Photo > Camera album. Select a month. Scroll to a photo and select View. Options View on Select >...
Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition. It is included on the CD that comes with your phone and available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 25.
Options Send Select > New Website > Add. Enter the blog address and select OK. Enter the address and title. Save Select and select the blog. Enter the text. Select Continue > Send. To send photos to Blogger From standby select Menu Photo >...
To print photos using the USB cable Connect the USB cable to the phone. Connect the USB cable to the printer. Wait for feedback in the phone and select OK. Enter printer settings (if required) and select Print. From standby select Menu Photo >...
Click Install Sony Ericsson Media Manager and follow the instructions. To transfer content using Sony Ericsson Media Manager Connect the phone to a computer with a USB cable supported by your phone. Computer: Start/Programs/ Sony Ericsson/Sony Ericsson Media Manager. Phone: Select Media transfer.
and a computer in Microsoft Windows Explorer. To drag and drop content Connect your phone to a computer using the USB cable. Phone: Select Media transfer. The phone will remain activated during file transfer. Computer: Wait until the phone memory and memory card appear as external disks in Windows Explorer.
Select from the list. Backing up and restoring You can backup and restore contacts, the calendar, tasks, notes and bookmarks using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. You can backup and restore content such as music, pictures and video clips using the Sony Ericsson...
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Before backing up and restoring, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and the Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can backup and restore contacts within your phone using a Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) memory card. You can move content between the memory card and the phone memory.
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To redial a number • Retry? appears select Yes. When Do not hold your phone to your ear when waiting. When the call connects, your phone gives a loud signal. To answer a call • Press To reject a call •...
Contacts. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can synchronize your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Default contacts You can choose which contact information is shown as default. If...
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To select default contacts Menu From standby select New contact Scroll to and select Options > Advanced > Default Select an option. Phone contacts Phone contacts can contain names, phone numbers and personal information. They are saved in the phone memory. To add a phone contact From standby select Menu...
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To copy names and numbers to phone contacts Menu From standby select Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Select an option. To copy names and numbers to the SIM card Menu From standby select New contact Scroll to and select Options...
Myself You can enter information about yourself and, for example, send your business card. To enter Myself information From standby select Menu Scroll to Myself and select Open. Scroll to an option and edit the information. Select Save. To add your own business card Menu From standby select Scroll to...
More calling features Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call. To enter your voicemail number From standby select Menu Messaging > Messages Message settings tab > number. Enter the number and select OK.
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To forward calls Menu From standby select Calls Forward tab > Select a call type and a forward option. Select Activate. Enter the number to forward calls to and select OK. More than One Call You can handle more than one call at a time.
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Conference calls With a conference call, you can have a joint conversation with up to five people. To add a new participant During the call, press the joined calls on hold. Select Options > call. Enter the number to call and press Select Options >...
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All outgoing • – all outgoing calls • Outgoing intl – all outgoing international calls • Outgoing intl roam. – all outgoing international calls except to your home country • All incoming – all incoming calls • Inc. when roaming –...
Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. You can also create and use templates for your messages. When sending messages, the phone selects the best method (as a text or picture message) for sending the message.
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 add a message template Menu From standby select...
Email You can use standard email functions and your computer email address in your phone. You can synchronize your email using Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®. Before using email You can use the setup wizard to check if settings are available for your email account or you can enter them manually.
To view an attachment in an email message • When you view the message, select Options > Attachments Active email account If you have several email accounts, you can change which one is active. To change the active email account Menu From standby select Messaging...
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To send a chat message Menu From standby select Messaging Contacts > > the Scroll to a contact and select Chat. Write the message and select Send. Status You can show your status, for example, Happy or Busy, to your contacts only. You can also show your status to all users on the Instant messaging server.
Music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 25. Stereo Portable Handsfree To use the handsfree •...
Media® Player, and a USB computer connection. You cannot see that a track is marked. You cannot unmark tracks you have already marked. To mark a track • When the track you want to mark is playing, press and hold down PlayNow™...
Select Save. To stream music and video clips Menu From standby select Options Go to Select > Select a link to stream from. Video Player To play videos From standby select Menu Video > Videos. Scroll to a title and select Play. To stop playing videos •...
Options Save Select > Record 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 the call. To record a sound •...
History pages You can view Web pages you have browsed. To view history pages • From standby select Menu Options > Go to > History. More browser features To use pan and zoom on a Web page When you browse the Internet, press Use the navigation key to move the frame.
You can also subscribe to and download content to a computer via feeds using Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can then transfer the content to your phone. Updating Web feeds You can manually update your feeds, or schedule updates.
Web feeds in standby You can show news updates on the standby screen. To show Web feeds in standby Menu From standby select feeds. Scroll to a feed and select Settings > Standby ticker standby. To access Web feeds from standby From standby select Ticker.
operator’s service before you get Internet access. Using Wi-Fi To be able to browse the Internet using Wi-Fi you need to search for and connect to an available network and then open the Internet browser. To turn on Wi-Fi • From standby select Menu Connectivity...
Your phone has a GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location. If you cannot use some GPS features, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 67. 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.
A free three-month trial version of Wayfinder Navigator is included in the phone. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services including but not limited to turn-by-turn navigational services. To start Wayfinder Navigator Menu •...
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To change access for external services Menu From standby select services > Settings > Privacy. Select an option. Turn off GPS The GPS receiver turns off automatically when it is not in use. You can also turn the GPS receiver off manually.
Microsoft Outlook®. Before synchronizing, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Sony Ericsson PC Suite software is included on the CD with your phone and available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Turn on your computer and insert the CD. The CD starts automatically and the installation window opens. Select a language and click OK. Click Install Sony Ericsson PC suite and follow the instructions on the screen.
More Features Flight mode 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: •...
data and settings will be overwritten during the update using a PC. Data stored on a memory stick will not be affected. To use Update service using a PC • Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Alarms You can set a sound or the radio as an alarm signal.
Select an option. To set the snooze duration Menu From standby select > Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Snooze duration: Edit. Select an option. Calendar You can synchronize your calendar with a computer calendar, with a calendar on the Web or with a Microsoft®...
To add a note Menu From standby select > Notes. Scroll to New note and select Add. Write a note and select Save. To show a note in standby From standby select Menu >Organizer > Notes. Scroll to a note and select Show in standby.
Time and date To set the time From standby select Menu General Time & date tab > Enter the time and select Save. To set the date Menu From standby select General tab > Time & date Enter the date and select Save. To set the time zone From standby select Menu...
To set the vibrating alert Menu From standby select Sounds & alerts tab > alert. Select an option. Screen orientation You can change between landscape and portrait orientation, or select rotate to have the orientation change when you rotate the phone. To change screen orientation in Media Menu...
Change the phone lock code (0000) to any four-to-eight-digit personal code. It is important that you remember your new code. If you forget it, you have to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. Menu Settings >...
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To use the phone lock Menu From standby select General Security tab > Phone protection > Protection. Select an option. Enter the phone lock code and select To unlock the phone • Enter your code and select OK. To change the phone lock code From standby select Menu General...
Troubleshooting Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Common Questions I have problems with memory capacity or the phone is working slowly Restart your phone every day to free memory or do a Master Master reset If you select...
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To download settings using the Setup wizard Menu From standby select General tab > Setup wizard Settings download. Follow the instructions that appear. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. I cannot send messages from my phone Most messages require a service center number to send them.
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The phone does not ring or rings too softly Silent mode Make sure that been set to On. See To turn off the ringtone on page 63. Check the ringtone volume. See To set the ringtone volume on page 63. Check the profile.
Where can I find the regulatory information such as my IMEI number if I cannot turn on my phone? 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 6. The SIM card connectors need cleaning.
• Global and local Web sites providing support. • A global network of call centers. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners. • A warranty period. Learn more about the warranty conditions in the Important information. At www.sonyericsson.com/support, you can find the latest support tools and information.
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Argentina 0800-333-7427 (número gratuito) Australia 1300 650-050 (Toll Free) The Bahamas 1-800-205-6062 (Toll Free) Barbados 1-800-082-9518 (Toll Free) Belgique/België 02-0745 1611 Belize AN 815, PIN 5597 (Toll Free) Bermuda 1-800-083-9518 (Toll Free) Bolivia 800-100-542 (número gratuito) Brasil 4001-0444 (ligação gratuita) Canada 1 866 766 9374 (Toll Free / sans frais) Cayman Islands...
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Honduras AN 8000122, PIN 5599 (número gratuito) Hong Kong/香港 +852 8203 8863 Hrvatska 062 000 000 India/भारत 1800 11 1800 (Toll Free) +91 (011) 39011111 Indonesia 021 2701388 Ireland 1850 545 888 (Local rate) Italia 06 48895206 (tariffa locale) Jamaica 1-800-442-3471 (Toll Free) Κύπρος/Kıbrıs 0800 90 909...
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România +40 21 401 0401 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1-800-087-9518 (Toll Free) Saint Vincent and the 1-800-088-9518 (Toll Free) Grenadines Schweiz/Suisse/ 0848 824 040 Svizzera Singapore +65 6744 0733 Slovensko 02 5443 6443 South Africa 0861 632222 Suomi 09 299 2000 Sverige 013 24 45 00 (lokal taxa) Trinidad and Tobago...
To avoid this small energy waste, disconnect the power supply when the product is fully charged. Use of charging devices that are not Sony Ericsson branded may pose increased safety risks. Battery New or idle batteries can have short-term reduced capacity.
Sony Ericsson branded may pose increased safety risks. Replace the battery only with another Sony Ericsson battery that has been qualified with the product per the standard IEEE-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
Sony Ericsson call center. Do not attempt to remove internal batteries. Internal batteries shall be removed only by a waste treatment facility or trained service professional.
Erase personal data before disposing of the product. To delete data, perform a master reset. Deleting data from the phone memory does not ensure that it cannot be recovered. Sony Ericsson does not warrant against recovery of information and does not assume responsibility for disclosure of any information even after a master reset.
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Product from the dealer. If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repair for the defect concerned, or the replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Declaration of Conformity for C905a 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-3252071-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...
Index activity menu ...15 alarms ...60 answering service ...36 applications ...64 appointments ...61 assembly ...6 audio book ...46 auto rotate ...64 backing up and restoring ...28 battery charging ...8 inserting ...6 use and care ...75 BestPic™ ...20 blog ...22 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ...27 bookmarks ...49 business card ...35 calendar ...61...
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end user license agreement ...78 entering text ...17 face detection ...19 file manager ...24 flight mode ...59 games ...64 geo tagging ...20 Google Maps™ ...54 GPS ...54 groups ...35 handsfree ...36, 45 Bluetooth™ wireless technology . 28 help ...8 hiding number ...39 imaging ...18 IMEI number ...66 instant messaging ...43...
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notes ...61 online music and video clips ...47 pan and zoom, Web pages ...50 PC Suite ...57 phone memory ...15 phone mode ...58 phone name ...27 phone, turning on ...7 photo fix ...19 PhotoDJ™ ...22 photos ...20 editing ...22 feeds ...52 geo tagging ...20 improving ...19 tags ...21...
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tasks ...62 templates ...41 text messages ...40 theme ...63 time ...63 time zone ...63 Tracker ...56 TrackID™ ...47 training ...56 transfer method Bluetooth™ wireless technology . 27 USB cable ...26 transferring music ...25 photos ...25 sound ...28 turning on/off Bluetooth™ function ...27 phone lock ...66 SIM lock protection ...65 Update Service ...59...
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I have a Sony Ericsson Cyber Shot C905 cellphone what sim card do you use mail me a sim card to 930 Mink rd Nicholls, Georgia 31554 Do Verizon give service? I **** having trouble getting service with out a sim card
@Cornelius Manning
The Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C905 is compatible with GSM SIM cards as it supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA networks. Verizon primarily operates on CDMA networks, which are not compatible with GSM-based phones like the C905. Therefore, Verizon does not provide service for this phone.
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