Sony Ericsson Z530i User Manual

Sony Ericsson Z530i User Manual

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  • Page 1 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting to know your phone ....3 Calling ........17 Messaging .
  • Page 3 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this user guide.
  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Camera key Volume button Selection key Back key “Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”) slot Activity menu Microphone Charger and USB connector This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. Earpiece Navigation key Infrared port...
  • Page 5: Menu Overview

    Menu overview PlayNow™* Camera File manager*** All tab Pictures... In phone tab Pictures... On Memory Stick tab Pictures... Calls*** All tab Answered tab Dialled tab Missed tab This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. Internet services* Messaging...
  • Page 6: Icon Description

    Status bar icons Icon Description Tells you the strength of the GSM network signal. Tells you the status of the battery. Tells you the status of the battery charging. You have missed an incoming call. Call and messaging function alerts are off, alarm is still on.
  • Page 7: Assembling Your Phone

    User guide symbols The following instruction symbols appear in this user guide: Use the navigation key to scroll and select % 11 Navigating the menus. Press the navigation key centre. Press the navigation key up. Press the navigation key down. Press the navigation key to the left.
  • Page 8: To Insert The Sim Card

    To insert the SIM card Slide the cover open and lift it off. Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders. Place the battery in the phone with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
  • Page 9: To Charge The Battery

    Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 66 Battery. This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. to activate the screen.
  • Page 10: "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2")

    "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") Use a "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") to store, for example, pictures. No "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") is included with your phone. You can buy a "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") to add more storage space to your phone. If you use a "Memory Stick Micro"...
  • Page 11 You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your network operator to activate the services in your phone. Each PIN digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example 112 or 911. The reason for this is to always let you make emergency calls without entering a PIN.
  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus

    To make and receive calls Enter the area code and phone number } End call to end the call. When the phone rings to answer the call. For more information % 17 Making and receiving calls. Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons on the desktop. Some submenus include tabs that appear on the screen.
  • Page 13: Activity Menu

    To create a standby shortcut If, for example, Scroll to a function to create a shortcut to To edit a standby shortcut } Settings } General } Shortcuts shortcut for Scroll to and select a function Activity menu Use the activity menu to view and handle new events, and access bookmarks and shortcuts.
  • Page 14: File Manager

    File manager Files such as pictures, videos, sounds, themes, games and applications are saved in folders in the phone memory. If you have a "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") inserted you can save the files on the "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"). Unrecognized files are saved in the File manager menu tabs The file manager is divided into three tabs, and icons indicate...
  • Page 15: Transferring Files

    To check memory status } File manager } More } Memory Formatting the "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") You can format a "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") if you want to delete all information from it, or if it has been corrupted. To format the "Memory Stick Micro"...
  • Page 16: T9™ Text Input

    • Press to add a space. • Press for the most common punctuation marks. • Press and hold T9™ Text Input The T9™ Text Input method uses a built-in dictionary to recognize the most commonly used word for each sequence of key presses.
  • Page 17: To Select Another Writing Method

    To select another writing method Before, or while entering letters, press and hold another writing method. Options when entering letters } More to view options when entering letters. Changing Style-Up™ covers Some kits may include additional Style-Up™ covers. Follow these instructions to change covers. To change the front cover To remove the front cover, locate the notches along the sides of the front cover.
  • Page 18: Calling

    Calling Making and receiving calls Turn on the phone and make sure that you are within range of a network to make and receive calls % 10 To turn the phone on and off. If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified, the number is displayed.
  • Page 19: Missed Calls

    To select more options during a call } More and select an option. To turn off the microphone Press and hold To use the loudspeaker during a voice call } More } Turn on speaker Missed calls When you have missed a call, it appears in the Activity menu New events is set to number.
  • Page 20: To Make An Emergency Call

    In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted. Your network operator may have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card. To make an emergency call Enter, for example, 112 To view your local emergency numbers } Contacts } Options } Special numbers } Emergency nos. Contacts Phone contacts Choose...
  • Page 21: Managing Contacts

    To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact } Contacts and select the contact Select the relevant tab, then select Add. Select a file and To set the default number for a contact To set the phone number to be displayed first for a contact, } Contacts and scroll to the contact and select a number.
  • Page 22: To Send Contacts

    To copy names and numbers to the SIM card } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Copy to Copy all Select When copying all contacts from the phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced. To copy SIM contacts to phone contacts } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Copy from Copy all Select...
  • Page 23: Synchronizing Contacts

    To edit a SIM contact SIM contacts } Contacts } Options } SIM is default, Select the name and number you want to edit. } More } Edit contact To delete contacts • To delete a selected contact, press • To delete all contacts, } Delete all contacts } Yes on the SIM card are not deleted.
  • Page 24: Diverting Calls

    Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voice message when you cannot answer a call. To enter your voicemail number Press and hold the number from your service provider. To call your voicemail service If you have entered your voicemail number, press and hold To check your voicemail number } Messaging } Settings } Voicemail Diverting calls...
  • Page 25: Receiving A Second Call

    More than one call Handle more than one call simultaneously. Call waiting service When activated, you hear a beep if you receive a second call. To activate the call waiting service } Settings } Calls } Manage calls } Call waiting } To make a second call } More } Hold to hold the ongoing call.
  • Page 26: Conference Calls

    Conference calls Start a conference call by joining an ongoing call and a call on hold. Put the conference on hold to call and add up to five participants or just to make another call. To join the two calls into a conference call } More } Join calls.
  • Page 27: Closed User Groups

    Call time During a call, the duration of the call is shown on the screen. Check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time. To check the call time } Settings } Calls } Time & cost } Call timers.
  • Page 28: Showing Or Hiding Your Number

    Showing or hiding your number If your subscription supports the Calling Line Identification Restriction, you can hide your phone number when making a call. To always show or hide your phone number } Settings } Calls } Show/hide my no. Show Select This is the Internet version of the user’s guide ©...
  • Page 29: Messaging

    Messaging Your phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the services you can use, or for more information see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. If there is no memory available, you must delete messages or emails before you can receive new ones % 30 Long messages.
  • Page 30: Receiving Messages

    Continue. (To save the message for later, press } Yes to save in Drafts.) Enter phone no. Select Contacts look-up Contacts. You can also select from the last used recipients list. To change the default options for your message, for example request a read report, } Edit an option...
  • Page 31: To Delete Messages

    To save an item in a text message While reading a message, select the item Select (the phone number you have selected appears) to save a phone number, or Save bookmark To save messages • To save a selected message, } Saved messages •...
  • Page 32: Creating And Sending Picture Messages

    Picture messaging (MMS) Picture messages can contain text, pictures, video clips, camera pictures, sound recordings, and signatures. They are sent via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) to a mobile phone or via email. Sending and receiving phones must have subscriptions that support picture messaging. Before you start If settings are not already in your phone % 44 Settings.
  • Page 33: Voice Messages

    To save an item in a picture message While reading a message, select the item Select to save a phone number, or to save a Web address, or a picture or sound. Automatic download Select how to download your picture messages. } Messaging } Settings } Picture message } Auto download to select one of the following: Always...
  • Page 34: Receiving Voice Messages

    Receiving voice messages When you receive an automatically downloaded voice message, it appears in the Activity menu if } Play menu. to listen to the message. New events is set to Popup, you are asked if you want to listen to the voice message. } No to play it later.
  • Page 35 To receive and read email messages } Messaging } Email } If the inbox is empty } More } Send & Select a message To reply to an email message Open the email message Write new Select Write your message To save an item or attachment in an email message •...
  • Page 36: Imaging

    Imaging Camera and video recorder Your phone has a digital camera which also works as a digital video recorder. Take pictures and record video clips to save, send or use. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or for a contact.
  • Page 37: To Adjust Brightness

    To adjust brightness Use the volume button to increase or decrease brightness. Camera options When the camera is activated View all clips • (video). Shoot mode • (video) – select video. Video size • – select Night mode • – enhance picture or video quality in poor lighting conditions with longer exposure time.
  • Page 38: Pictures And Video Clips

    Pictures and video clips Your phone comes with one or more pictures and video clips, which you can delete to free memory. All pictures and videos File manager. You can use a picture as a screen are saved in saver, wallpaper, or for a phone contact % 20 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact.
  • Page 39: Screen Saver And Wallpaper

    To send a picture or video clip } File manager Select a picture or video clip a transfer method. To receive and save a picture or video clip • From a message containing the file, % 28 Messaging. • Via another transfer method, make sure the transfer method is activated and follow the instructions that appear.
  • Page 40: Entertainment

    Entertainment Media player Play music and video clips that you download or receive in a picture message or transfer from your computer. The following file types are supported: MP3, MP4, 3GP, AAC, AMR, MIDI, IMY, EMY and WAV (16 kHz maximum sample rate).
  • Page 41: Media Player Options

    Media player options When playing a music track Minimize • – use other applications while playing music. Information • – view information for the current track. Play mode • – set options for Equalizer • – set treble and bass when playing music. Sort –...
  • Page 42: To Set The Vibrating Alert

    To set the vibrating alert } Settings } Sounds & alerts } Vibrating Set this alert to On, To set sounds and alerts options } Settings } Sounds & Message alert • – select message notification. Key sound • – select the key press sound. Composing ringtone melodies Compose and edit melodies to use as ringtones using the ™...
  • Page 43: Sound Recorder

    Sound recorder Record your own memos or calls which can 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 start a sound recording } Entertainment } Record To listen to your recordings } File manager } Sounds } Play...
  • Page 44: To Start And End An Application

    To start and end an application } File manager } Applications, select an application Select. Press and hold to end the application. Other Unrecognized formats are saved in the folder. To download a theme } File manager } Themes } Go and scroll to a direct link If settings are not already in your phone % 44 Settings.
  • Page 45: Connectivity

    Connectivity Settings Before you start using the Internet, Messaging, friends or PlayNow™, settings are required in your phone. Settings may already be entered when you buy your phone. If not, contact your network operator, service provider or visit www.SonyEricsson.com/support for more information. In order to use the Internet, and send and receive picture and email messages, you need the following: •...
  • Page 46: Options When Browsing

    Web page you are visiting. If you select an email address when browsing a Web page, you can send a message to that address. } Go to for options: Sony Ericsson • Bookmarks • – create, use or edit bookmarks.
  • Page 47: Internet Security

    To work with bookmarks } Internet services } More } Go to } Bookmarks and select More. Select an option. a bookmark Internet security Secure browsing is supported. When using an Internet profile you can turn on security in the phone. Trusted certificates Certain Internet services, such as banking, require certificates in your phone.
  • Page 48: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    To enter the remote synchronization settings } Organizer } Synchronization Enter a name for the new account Enter the following settings: Server address – Username – Password – Connection – Applications – App. settings – a database name, and if required, username and password.
  • Page 49: Before You Start

    Before you start • Turn on Bluetooth to communicate with other devices. • Pair your phone with the Bluetooth devices that you want to communicate with Please check if local laws or regulations restrict the use of Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is not allowed, you must ensure that the Bluetooth function is turned off.
  • Page 50: Infrared Port

    To save power } Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth } Powersave } This reduces power consumption when using a single Bluetooth device. Turn it off when using several Bluetooth devices. To add a Bluetooth headset } Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth } } Yes if you are adding a Bluetooth handsfree for the first time or...
  • Page 51: To Start A Usb Connection

    To start a USB connection Turn on your phone and connect the USB cable to your phone and computer: File transfer • to browse files on the "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") and on the phone memory. The phone will turn off in this mode.
  • Page 52: Update Service

    To use Update service online Visit www.SonyEricsson.com/support. Select a region and country. Enter the product name. Select Sony Ericsson Update Service and follow the instructions that appear. This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. Via Bluetooth and select service.
  • Page 53: More Features

    More features Time and date Time and date are always displayed in standby. To set the time and date } Settings } General } Time & • To set time and time format, select a format • To set date and date format, select a format •...
  • Page 54: To View An Appointment

    To use profiles } Settings } General } • Select a profile to use. • To view and edit a profile, • To reset profiles, You can also activate a profile from the shut down menu % 12 Shut down menu. Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen.
  • Page 55: Calendar Settings

    To set reminders options } Organizer } Calendar } More } Advanced } Select an option. Select even though the phone is turned off or set to silent. When the reminder sounds: New events – If the appointment. New events –...
  • Page 56: To Set Reminders

    Tasks Add new tasks or use existing tasks as templates. You can also set reminders for tasks. To add a new task } Organizer } Tasks } New task } Phone call. Enter details and confirm each entry. To view a task } Organizer } Tasks To set reminders } Organizer } Tasks...
  • Page 57: Sim Card Lock

    Calculator Use the calculator to add, subtract, divide and multiply. } Organizer } Calculator: ÷ x - + . % • To select • To delete a figure, press SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription from unauthorized use.
  • Page 58: Phone Lock

    It is important that you remember your new code. If you forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. Code memo Save security codes, such as for credit cards, in the code memo.
  • Page 59: To Change The Passcode

    If you enter the incorrect passcode, the checkword and the codes that are shown are also incorrect. If you forgot your passcode you must reset the code memo. To open code memo for the first time } Organizer } Code Enter a four-digit passcode Continue.
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    It may take up to 30 minutes before the battery icon appears. The phone cannot be turned on The battery is discharged % 8 To charge the battery. Charging a non Sony Ericsson battery % 66 Battery. The wrong menu language is shown % 14 To change the phone language.
  • Page 61: Error Messages

    Error messages Insert SIM Is the SIM card correctly inserted? % 7 To insert the SIM card. Insert correct SIM card Are you using the correct operator SIM card for your phone? Emerg. calls only You are within range of a network but not allowed to use it, except for emergency calls.
  • Page 62: Important Information

    Global and local websites 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 this user guide. On www.SonyEricsson.com, under the support section in the language...
  • Page 63 Australia Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Central Africa Chile China Colombia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. 1-300 650 050 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com 800-333-7427 questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com 0810 200245 questions.AT@support.sonyericsson.com 02-7451611 questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com...
  • Page 64 Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Italy Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Poland Portugal This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. 801-11-810-810 210-89 91 919 (from mobile) questions.GR@support.sonyericsson.com 8203 8863 questions.HK@support.sonyericsson.com 06 1 437 7300 questions.HU@support.sonyericsson.com...
  • Page 65 Romania Russia Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Venezuela This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. (+4021) 401 0401 questions.RO@support.sonyericsson.com 095 7870986 questions.RU@support.sonyericsson.com 67440733 questions.SG@support.sonyericsson.com...
  • Page 66: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    • Do not paint your product. • Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should perform service. • Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission.
  • Page 67: Power Supply (Charger)

    Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug will not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards.
  • Page 68: Personal Medical Devices

    Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product. Please note that because of possible interference to electronic...
  • Page 69: Efficient Use

    Check with your local service provider. Antenna This phone contains a built in antenna. Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson specifically for this model could damage your mobile phone, reduce performance, and produce SAR levels above the established limits (see below).
  • Page 70: Accessible Solutions/Special Needs

    FCC RF exposure guidelines 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.
  • Page 71: Electronic Equipment

    Mobile Communications AB and its affiliated companies ("Sony Ericsson") and its third party suppliers and licensors ("Software"). As user of this Device, Sony Ericsson grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to use the Software solely in conjunction with the Device on which it is installed and/or delivered with.
  • Page 72: Limited Warranty

    If you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions set out in this license, it will terminate with immediate effect. Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors are the sole and exclusive owner of and retain all rights, title and interest in and to the Software.
  • Page 73 Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. 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.
  • Page 74 However, it will eventually wear out - this is not a defect. When the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
  • Page 75: Trademarks And Copyrights

    EU country where an identical Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible...
  • Page 76 Mobile Communications AB. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Ericsson is under license. Memory Stick™ and Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony corporation.
  • Page 77 Export Regulations: Software, including technical data, is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated regulations, and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries. Customer agrees to comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that it has the responsibility to obtain licenses to export, re-export, or import Software.
  • Page 78: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAB-1022031-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301489-7, EN 300328, EN 301489-17, and EN 60950...
  • Page 79: Index

    Index adding personal ringtones 20 pictures to contacts 20 alarm clock 52 answering service 23 applications 42 battery charging 8 inserting 7 – Bluetooth™ 47 calculator 56 calendar 53 call time 26 call waiting 24 calls answering 17 emergency 18 hold 24 list 18 making 11...
  • Page 80 email 33 emergency calls 18 file information 13 file manager 13 games 42 handsfree 49 infrared port 49 Internet 44 language phone 14 writing 14 locks phone lock 60 SIM card 56 loudspeaker, on/off 18 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for private use. –...
  • Page 81 PIN code changing 56 entering 10 PlayNow™ 40 profiles 52 PUK 56 recording calls 42 sounds 42 video clips 35 reject a call 17 ringtones 40 adding to contacts 20 safety guidelines 65 screen saver 38 security code memo 57 Internet 46 SIM card lock 56 sending...
  • Page 82 time 52 transferring files 50 troubleshooting 59 turning on/off Bluetooth 48 phone 10 phone lock 57 ringtones 40 SIM lock protection 57 two voice lines 25 – USB cable 49 vibrating alert 41 – video clips 37 video recorder 35 voicemail 23 volume ear speaker 17...

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