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Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide.
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WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony corporation. Microsoft® Windows® (Microsoft® Windows® Explorer) are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries/regions. T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered trademark of Tegic Communications.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. You can find support, information and content downloads at www.sonyericsson.com/cn. Note: Sony Ericsson advises users to backup their personal data information. All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
File manager*** All files On Memory Stick In phone Alarms Alarm Recurrent alarm Alarm signal * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent. ** The menu depends on whi ch contacts are selected as default. *** Use the navigation key to move across tabs in submenus. For more information This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
Status bar icons Icon Description GSM network signal strength. GPRS is within range and can be used. Battery status. Battery charging. Missed incoming call. Call and messaging alerts are off, alarm is still on. Text message received. Email message received. Picture message received.
Assembling your phone Insert the SIM card and charge the battery to use your phone. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card contains a computer chip that keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription, and your contacts information, among other things.
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To insert the SIM card and charge the battery 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.
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Talk-time and standby time may become noticeably shorter due to wear and you may have to replace your battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 78 Battery. Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Your phone supports Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™). A memory card adds more storage space to your phone for, for example, music, ringtones, video clips and pictures.
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To insert and remove a Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Open the cover and insert the memory card (with the contacts facing down). Press the edge to release and to remove. You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your network operator to activate the services in your phone.
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To turn the phone on and off Press and hold Select whether you want to use the phone with all functionality or the Walkman® player only % 15 Start up menu. Enter your SIM card PIN, if you have one. At first start-up, select the language for phone menus.
Start up menu Each time you turn on the phone, you can select to listen to music only - instead of using the phone with full functionality. Music only phone are turned off, preventing disturbance of sensitive equipment, for example, in an airplane or in a hospital. You cannot make calls, receive calls, or send messages, but you can receive calendar and task reminders and the alarm sounds.
Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs that appear on the screen. • Press (navigation key) to go to the main menu or to select items. • Press tabs. • Press to go back one level in the menus or to end a function or application.
Shut down menu Shut down the phone, lock keys, turn on silent mode or activate a profile. For more information about profiles % 63 Profiles. To open and close the shut down menu Press and select an option from the list. File manager Files such as pictures, videos, sounds, themes, games and applications are saved in folders in the phone memory or...
Synchronizing items For more information % 59 Synchronizing. Languages Select the language for menus and when writing text. To change the phone language • From standby select } Language } Phone language • From standby, press: 0000 for English or 0008 for Chinese or 8888...
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• To change input method, press and hold Multitap input only applies when latin characters are selected as writing language. 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.
Options when entering letters } More to view options when entering letters. Chinese input This mobile phone has different input methods for entering Chinese characters: • Stroke input • Pinyin input You can use these methods, for example, to enter Chinese names and Chinese short messages.
Stroke input Chinese character is built up of strokes. There are more than 30 basic strokes, which are grouped into 5 stroke categories. Each category is represented on the keypad by one of the keys when you are not sure of which stroke to use. Stroke categories The 5 stroke categories are defined in the table below: Number...
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Components The basic building units of Chinese characters are components that are made up of strokes. After entering the first two strokes of the desired character, the component and character candidates that started with that stroke are displayed in the candidate row. Using components is a fast method for entering complex characters.
Pinyin input Press the keys containing the required Pinyin letters, and the phone will make various proposals on the screen, according to the pronunciation rules of Mandarin. Below is the key mapping of Pinyin letters on the keypad. Number Key On the keypad, the letter This is the Internet version of the user's guide.
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For example, to enter " Press When "xin" is highlighted, press " 信 ", then press (If you want to enter any of the other suggested Pinyin combinations, scroll up or down to the desired combination, then press again to select " 息 ", When " 息 " is highlighted. Press Input punctuation, symbols and smilies Under any Chinese input mode, press...
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 % 14 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.
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To use the loudspeaker during a voice call } More } Turn on speaker Missed calls When Missed calls: } Call to call the missed number. To call a number from the call list From standby select Scroll to the name or number you want to call To add a call list number to contacts 1 } Calls from standby and select a tab.
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Contacts Contacts is your personal phonebook. Choose contacts for detailed information saved in the phone memory or SIM contacts SIM card. To select default contacts From standby select } Advanced } Default Select Phone contacts To check the memory status From standby select } Advanced } Memory The number of entries you can save depends on the...
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When you have entered the information It is recommended to enter the + sign and country/ region code for all numbers. To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact From standby select } More } Edit contact. Select the relevant tab and then select Ringtone } Add.
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To call a contact written in Latin characters Contacts. Press and hold language to English. Then enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. When the contact is highlighted, press select a number When English has been selected as the phone language To call a contact written in Chinese characters Contacts.
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To copy names and numbers to the SIM card From standby select } Advanced } Copy to Select Copy all 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 From standby select } Advanced } Copy from Select...
To delete contacts • From standby select press • From standby select } Advanced } Delete all contacts } Yes Names and numbers on the SIM card are not deleted. Speed dialling Save numbers in positions 1-9 in your phone to access them easily.
To check your voicemail number From standby select } Voicemail number. Diverting calls Divert calls, for example, to an answering service. To activate a call divert From standby select calls. Select a call type and divert option Enter a phone number to divert your calls to, or to find a contact To deactivate a call divert Scroll to the divert option...
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Receiving a second call When you receive a second call, select one of the following options: • To answer and put the ongoing call on hold • To reject and continue the ongoing call • To answer and end the ongoing call call.
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Additional calling functions Notepad Write down a phone number during a call. When you end the call, the number remains on the screen to call or save in your contacts. Showing or hiding your phone number If your subscription supports the Calling Line Identification Restriction, you can hide your number when making a call.
Messaging Your phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the services you can use or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. Text messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Before you start A service centre number is provided by your network operator for you to send and receive text messages.
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To change the default options for your message, for example, to request a read report select an option Send. You can convert your text message to a picture message. While writing To copy and paste text in a message While writing your message Select Copy all Copy text } Start...
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To delete several messages in a folder Select a message several. 2 } Mark to select messages Long messages The number of characters allowed in a text message depends on the language used for writing. You can send a long message by linking two or more messages. You are charged for each of the messages linked in a long message.
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Creating and sending picture messages Select to write text and add pictures, sound, video, your signature, and other attachments. To create and send a picture message From standby select } To Picture msg. Add text and message. 3 } More to add more options such as a picture or a sound.
Voice messages Send and receive a sound recording as a voice message. Sending and receiving phones must have subscriptions that support picture messaging. To record and send a voice message From standby select } Voice message. Record your message 3 } Send to send the message.
To write and send an email message From standby select } Write new. Select to enter an email address, or to find an address in Contacts, or an email address from the last used recipients list. To add more recipients select To, When you have selected recipients Write the subject To add an attachment...
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To delete email messages • To delete a selected message, press • To delete several messages in a folder several. Scroll and } Mark for deletion. The marked messages are deleted the next time you connect to your email server. For IMAP4 users: } With send &...
Imaging Camera and video camera Your phone has a camera which also works as a video camera. Take pictures and record video clips to save, send or use. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or a contact item % 31 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact.
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Camera options When the camera is activated • View all pictures. • Shoot mode – select combine several pictures into one wide picture, to add a frame to your picture and pictures in rapid succession. • Picture size – select Small 160x120 •...
Pictures and video clips Your phone comes with a selection of pictures and video clips, which you can delete to free memory. All pictures and videos are saved in pictures or video clips that you can save depends on the size of the files.
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Exchanging pictures and video clips Exchange pictures and video clips with friends using one of the available transfer methods. You may not be allowed to exchange copyright-protected material. Using a USB cable, you can drag and drop pictures and video clips to a computer % 59 USB cable. To send a picture or video clip From standby select Videos.
Entertainment Walkman player ® The Walkman player is an all in one music and video ® player. The following file types are supported: MP3, MP4, 3GP, AAC, AMR, MIDI, IMY, EMY and WAV (16 kHz maximum sample rate). You can also use streamed files that are 3GPP compatible.
Phone: If your phone is turned off, it automatically sets File transfer. If your phone is turned on in the pop-up. Your phone will turn off and prepare for file transfer. Start Disc2Phone by double-clicking the icon on the computer desktop or through the Start menu. Do not remove the USB cable from the phone or computer during transfer, as this may corrupt the Memory Stick and the phone memory.
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• Press playlist during playback. • Press Play to select a highlighted file in a list. • When a video clip is playing, press in slow motion. • When a video clip is paused, press one frame at a time. •...
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To add files to a playlist From standby select Scroll to a playlist Select from the files that are available in To remove files from a playlist From standby select a playlist Open. Select the file and press Online music and videos View videos and listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet.
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Radio Listen to FM radio with RDS (Radio Data System) functionality. You must connect the handsfree to your phone as it works as an antenna. The radio can also be used as an alarm signal % 62 Alarm clock. Do not use the phone in areas where mobile phones are prohibited, % 77 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use.
PlayNow™ From standby select and download music via the Internet. If required settings are not already in your phone % 57 Settings. Ringtones, melodies, sounds and alerts Use standard and polyphonic melodies as ringtones. You can exchange melodies via a transfer method. A sound file that cannot be set as a ringtone is not supported.
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To send and receive a melody From standby select and select a melody. 2 } More } Send When you receive a melody, follow the instructions that appear. You cannot send a polyphonic melody or an MP3 file in a text message. Sound recorder Record your own voice memos or calls which can be set as ringtones.
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Themes Your phone comes with predefined themes. You can also download new content to your phone. For more information, visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. To set a theme From standby select select a theme Set. To send and receive a theme From standby select and select a theme.
Connectivity Settings Before you start using the Internet, messaging, My friends or PlayNow™, specific 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: •...
Using Internet Browse modified Internet services via HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). To select an Internet profile From standby select } Internet settings } Internet profiles to use. To start browsing From standby select } More to view options. To stop browsing } More } Exit browser.
Synchronizing Synchronize phone contacts, appointments, tasks and notes with a computer via a transfer method or by using an Internet service. Synchronization software for your computer is available on the CD included with the phone. You can also visit www.sonyericsson.com/support to download software and Getting started guides for synchronization.
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Phone mode Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on your computer. It is available on the CD included with the phone or you can download and install the PC Suite from www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Infrared port The infrared port in your phone can be used to exchange information with another device equipped with infrared. To set infrared options From standby select } Infrared port } On minutes. To connect two devices Turn on infrared in both devices. Make sure the infrared port on your phone is facing the infrared port on the other device with a maximum distance of 20 cm.
More features Time and date The time is always displayed in standby. To set the time and date • From standby select } Time & date. • To set the time and time format } Format and select a format •...
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Profiles Your phone has predefined profiles set to suit a certain environment. You can reset all profile settings to how they were set when you bought your phone. To use profiles From standby select • Select a profile to use. •...
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To activate the sleep mode clock From standby select mode clock } Calendar You can add appointments with reminders in your calendar. The calendar can be synchronized with a computer calendar or with a calendar on the Web. Visit www.sonyericsson.com/support to download software and Getting started guides for synchronization.
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To send and receive an appointment 1 } Organizer } Calendar certain day. 2 } More } Send When you receive an appointment, follow the instructions that appear. Calculator Use the calculator to add, subtract, divide and multiply. From standby select •...
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To unblock your SIM card When PIN blocked Enter a new four- to eight-digit PIN Re-enter the new PIN to confirm To edit your PIN From standby select } SIM lock } Change Enter your PIN Enter a new four- to eight-digit PIN Re-enter the new PIN to confirm To turn the SIM card lock on or off From standby select...
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. To set the phone lock From standby select } Phone lock } Protection...
Code memo Save security codes, such as for credit cards, in the code memo. Set a passcode to open the code memo. Checkword and security To confirm that you have entered the correct passcode for the code memo you must enter a checkword. When you enter your passcode to open the code memo, the checkword is shown for a short time.
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To change the passcode From standby select and enter your passcode 2 } More } Change Enter your new passcode Re-enter the new passcode Enter a checkword To reset code memo From standby select and enter your passcode 2 Reset code memo? reset and all entries are cleared.
The phone cannot be turned on/Flashing red light (LED) Recharge the battery % 11 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery. Charging a non-Sony Ericsson battery % 78 Battery. The wrong menu language is shown % 18 To change the phone language.
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Master reset Reset the phone by deleting changes you have made to settings, and content you have added or edited. To reset the phone 1 } Settings } General } Master Select Reset settings appear Continue. Error messages Insert SIM % 11 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery.
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Wrong PIN/Wrong PIN2 You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. Enter the } Yes % 65 SIM card lock. correct PIN or PIN2 Codes do not match When you want to change a security code you have to confirm the new code by entering exactly the same code again.
• 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 this User guide.
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Country/Region Phone Number/Email Address Australia 1-300 650 050 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com Argentina 800-333-7427 questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com Austria 0810 200245 questions.AT@support.sonyericsson.com Belgium 02-7451611 questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com Brazil 4001-0444 questions.BR@support.sonyericsson.com Canada 1-866-766-9374 questions.CA@support.sonyericsson.com Central Africa +27 112589023 questions.CF@support.sonyericsson.com Chile 123-0020-0656 questions.CL@support.sonyericsson.com China 4008100000 questions.CN@support.sonyericsson.com Colombia 18009122135 questions.CO@support.sonyericsson.com Croatia 062 000 000 questions.HR@support.sonyericsson.com Czech Republic 844 550 055 questions.CZ@support.sonyericsson.com...
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Greece 801-11-810-810 210-89 91919 (from mobile phone) questions.GR@support.sonyericsson.com Hong Kong 8203 8863 questions.HK@support.sonyericsson.com Hungary +36 1 880 47 47 questions.HU@support.sonyericsson.com India 1800 11 1800 (Toll free number) 39011111 (from mobile phone) questions.IN@support.sonyericsson.com Indonesia 021-2701388 questions.ID@support.sonyericsson.com Ireland 1850 545 888 questions.IE@support.sonyericsson.com Italy 06 48895206 questions.IT@support.sonyericsson.com Lithuania 8 700 55030...
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Romania (+4021) 401 0401 questions.RO@support.sonyericsson.com Russia 8(495) 787 0986 questions.RU@support.sonyericsson.com Singapore 67440733 questions.SG@support.sonyericsson.com Slovakia 02-5443 6443 questions.SK@support.sonyericsson.com South Africa 0861 632222 questions.ZA@support.sonyericsson.com Spain 902 180 576 questions.ES@support.sonyericsson.com Sweden 013-24 45 00 questions.SE@support.sonyericsson.com Switzerland 0848 824 040 questions.CH@support.sonyericsson.com Taiwan 02-25625511 questions.TW@support.sonyericsson.com Thailand 02-2483030 questions.TH@support.sonyericsson.com Turkey 0212 47 37 777...
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product. • Do not paint your product. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorised personnel should perform service. • Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission from your treating physician or authorized medical staff.
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Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug does 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.
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...
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).
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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 accessory intended for this phone and worn on the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Sony Ericsson mobile phone (with the necessary accessory). For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice), or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at www.sonyericsson-snc.com.
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The memory card is formatted prior to shipping. To reformat the memory card, use a compatible device. Do not use the standard operating system format when formatting the memory card on a PC. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device or contact customer support.
("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.
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. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the Software contains material or code of a third party, such third party, shall be entitled third party beneficiaries of these terms.
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Product from the dealer. 2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repaired or 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.
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4 Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability, coverage, services or range of that system.
Product is sold by an authorised Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country/region you are in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere than in the country/...
Declaration of Conformity 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 AAB-1022044-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, and EN 60950, following the provisions of,...
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start-up screen 63 synchronizing 59 T9™ Text Input 18 text messaging 38–39 themes 56 time 62 troubleshooting 70 two voice lines 36 USB cable 59–60 User Guide symbols 5 Using Internet 58 vibrating alert 54 video camera 45–48 video clips 47 voicemail 34 volume ear speaker 28...
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