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- Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson S500. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get free online storage and special offers at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting ... 62 Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? Important information ... 65 Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, service and support, safe and efficient use, end user license agreement, warranty, declaration of conformity. Index ... 75... - Page 4 Sony Ericsson GSM 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 information, or improvements to programs and/or...
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Page 5: Contents
Restrictions: Software is confidential copyrighted information of Sun and title to all copies is retained by Sun and/or its licensors. Customer shall not modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, or otherwise reverse engineer Software. Software may not be leased, assigned, or sublicensed, in whole or in part. -
Page 6: Getting Started
Some functions use more battery power than others and may require more frequent recharging. If talk time or standby time becomes noticeably shorter, replace the battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 68 Battery. ≈ 2.5 h... -
Page 7: Turning On The Phone
Turning on the phone Charge the phone and insert the SIM card before turning the phone on. Use the setup wizard to prepare for use. To turn on the phone Press and hold down startup may take a few minutes. Select to use the phone in: •... -
Page 8: Help In The Phone
If settings exist in your phone, you may not need more settings. If you use Settings Download, you must agree to register the phone at Sony Ericsson. No personal data will be transferred to or processed by Sony Ericsson. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. -
Page 9: Making And Receiving Calls
Follow onboard regulations and flight crew instructions for use of electronic devices. To view Flight mode menu options • Menu } Settings From standby select and scroll to the General Mode and select an option. IMEI number Keep a copy of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number in case your phone should be stolen. -
Page 10: Ing Letters, Activity Menu, File Manager
Getting to know the phone Phone overview, icons, menus, entering letters, activity menu, File manager, Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™). Phone overview Some icons on keys may differ. Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. 13 14... - Page 11 Selection keys Camera shortcut on navigation key Back key Internet key Clear key Navigation key Activity menu key Silent key Volume keys, camera zoom Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable On/off key Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) slot Lanyard holder Microphone Camera lens Battery cover...
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Page 12: Menu Overview
Menu overview* PlayNow™* Camera File Manager** Camera Album Music Pictures Videos Themes Web Pages Games Applications Other Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write New Inbox Email RSS Reader... - Page 13 Calls** Answered Settings*** General Sounds & Alerts Profiles Ring Volume Time & Date Ringtone Language Silent Mode Update Service** Increasing Ring Voice Control Vibrating Alert New Events Message Alert Shortcuts Key Sound Flight Mode Security Setup Wizard Phone Status Master Reset * Menus and desktop items may vary by service provider.
- Page 14 Navigation The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right and selecting an option. Go to the main menu or select highlighted items Move through menus and tabs Select options shown immediately above these keys on the screen Go back one level in the menus.
- Page 15 From standby press and hold down any of these keys to reach a contact beginning with the matching letter. From standby press a number key and select Turn off the ringtone when receiving a call. Press and hold down to set the phone to silent. The alarm signals even if the phone is set to silent.
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Page 16: Phone Language
Status bar Some of the icons that may appear: Icon Description GSM network signal strength EDGE is available GPRS is available Battery status Battery charging, appears with battery status icon Missed incoming call Text message received Email message received Picture message received Voice message received Ongoing call Handsfree is connected... -
Page 17: Entering Letters And Characters
To change the phone language Menu } Settings From standby select } General } Language } Phone Language. Select a language. Most SIM cards automatically set the menu language to the country where you bought your SIM card. If not, the predefined language is English. -
Page 18: Activity Menu
Next word prediction When writing a message, you can use T9 Text Input to predict the next word, if previously used in a sentence. To turn next word prediction on/off When entering letters, select } Writing Options } Next Word Pred. Select. - Page 19 Memory card options You can check memory status or format a memory card to delete all information. To view memory card options Menu } File From standby select Manager } On Memory Stick Select More. File manager menu tabs The File manager is divided into three tabs.
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Page 20: Calling
To select one or more files Menu } File From standby select Manager. Scroll to a folder and select } Mark } Mark Several. Scroll to select files and select or Unmark. To select all files in a folder • Menu } File From standby select Manager. -
Page 21: Options
To set the loudspeaker • More } Turn On During a call, select Speaker Turn Off Speaker. Do not hold the phone to your ear when using the loudspeaker. This could damage your hearing. To adjust the ear volume • Press to increase or to decrease the volume. - Page 22 To select default contacts Menu } From standby select More } Options } Advanced Select } Default Contacts. Select an option. Phone contacts Phone contacts are saved in phone memory and may contain names, phone numbers and personal information. To add a phone contact From standby select Menu } Contacts } New Contact }...
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Page 23: Options
To view memory status Menu } From standby select More } Options } Advanced Select } Memory Status. Using contacts To call a contact Menu } From standby select Scroll to, or enter the first letter or letters of the contact. When the contact is highlighted press to select a number, then select Call. -
Page 24: Options
To select the sort order for contacts Menu } From standby select More } Options } Advanced Select } Sort Order. Call list Information about recent calls. To call a number from the call list Menu } Calls From standby select and scroll to a tab. -
Page 25: Voice Control
Voice control By creating voice commands, you can: • Voice dial – call someone by saying their name. • Magic word – activate voice control by using an uncommon word or sentence you choose. • Voice answer – answer and reject calls using the Voice Answer feature and a portable or vehicle handsfree. -
Page 26: Options
To activate and record the magic word Menu } Settings From standby select } Voice Control General } Magic Word } Activate. Follow the instructions on the screen and select Continue. Wait for the tone and say the magic word. Select to accept or a new word. -
Page 27: Options
• Not Reachable – if turned off or unreachable. • No Reply – if not answered in a specified time. To activate a call forward Menu } Settings From standby select } Forward Calls Select a call type, forward option, then select Activate. -
Page 28: Options
To join two calls into a conference call • During the call, select Calls. To add a new member During the call, select to put the joined calls on hold. More } Add Call Select person to add to the conference call. More } Join Select Calls. -
Page 29: Options
To accept all calls • Menu } Settings From standby select } Manage Calls Calls } Accept Calls } All Callers. Restrict calls You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. If you forward incoming calls, you cannot activate some restrict calls options. -
Page 30: Options
Additional calling functions Tone signals You can use banking services or control an answering machine with tone signals during a call. To use tone signals More } Enable During the call, press Tones. Press keypad numbers to send tones. Press to clear the screen. -
Page 31: Messaging
Messaging Text messaging, picture messaging, voice messaging, email, My friends. Your phone supports messaging services. Please contact your service provider about the services you can use, or for more information, visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. Text messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain simple pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. - Page 32 To insert an item in a text message When writing your message, select More } Add Item. Select an option and then an item. You can convert your text message to a picture message. When writing your message, select More and continue creating a picture message, % 31 Picture messaging (MMS).
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Page 33: Picture Messaging (Mms)
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. To turn long messages on Menu } Messaging From standby select } Settings } Text Message. - Page 34 To view a picture message from standby • If the activity menu is set, select View. • If pop-up is set, follow the instructions on the screen. To view a picture message from the inbox From standby select Menu } Messaging } Inbox.
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Page 35: Voice Messages
Email settings must be entered into your phone. The easiest way is to have settings sent directly to your phone via the Sony Ericsson web site or you can enter the settings manually. Email settings via Internet You can receive them from www.sonyericsson.com/support. - Page 36 An email provider is the person or company who provided your email address, for example, your IT administrator at work or an Internet provider. You may find settings information in your computer email program settings or in a document from your email provider.
- Page 37 Active email account If you have several email accounts, you can change which one is active. To change the active email account From standby select Menu } Messaging } Email } Select an account. To delete an email message (POP3) From standby select Menu } Messaging } Email }...
- Page 38 To log in to your My friends server • From standby select Menu } Messaging } My Friends } Log To log out of the My friends server • More } Log Select Out. To add a chat contact From standby select Menu } Messaging } My Friends Contacts...
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Page 39: Imaging
Imaging Camera, pictures, PhotoDJ™. Camera and video recorder You can take pictures or record video clips with your phone. Camera keys To take pictures and video clips Open the phone. From standby press camera. Press to take the picture or start the video. -
Page 40: Pictures And Video Clips
Web services may require a separate license agreement between you and the service provider. In some locations, additional regulations and/or charges may apply. For more information, contact your service provider. To send camera pictures to a blog Menu } File From standby select Manager } Camera Album. - Page 41 To send a picture Menu } File From standby select Manager } Pictures. Scroll to a picture and select Send. Select an option. To send a video clip Menu } File From standby select Manager } Videos. Scroll to a video clip and select Send.
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Page 42: Entertainment
Entertainment Handsfree, PlayNow™, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™, themes, games and more. Stereo portable handsfree To use the handsfree Connect the portable handsfree to your phone to use it for calls or listening to music. Music player and video player File types supported are: MP3, MP4, M4A, 3GP, eACC+, AAC, AAC+, Windows Media®... - Page 43 are included on the CD that comes with the phone. You can use Disc2Phone to transfer music from CDs or your computer to the phone memory or a memory stick. Before you start The minimum operating system requirements for using Disc2Phone on your computer are: •...
- Page 44 • Tracks – lists all music tracks in your phone and on a memory card. • Playlists – your own lists of music tracks. • Online channels – lists bookmarks for streaming videos or music. Playlists You can create playlists to organize the files in the File Manager the files by artist or title.
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Page 45: Ringtones And Melodies
To stream video and audio Menu } Internet From standby select } More } Go to } Enter Enter an address and select a link to stream from. To stream music and videos Menu } Internet From standby select } More } Go to } Bookmarks. - Page 46 To compose a melody From standby select Menu } Entertainment } MusicDJ™. Select to Insert, Copy to move between the blocks. More } Save Press Melody. To edit a melody Menu } File From standby select Manager } Music and select Open. Scroll to a melody and select Edit.
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Page 47: Sound Recorder
To send a video clip Menu } File From standby select Manager } Videos. Scroll to a video clip and select More } Send. Select a transfer method. Sound recorder You can record a voice memo or a call. Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones. -
Page 48: Connectivity
Scroll to a game or application and select More: • Move to Folder – move the application to a different folder. • Move to M.S. – transfer the application to the memory stick. • Delete – delete the application. • Permissions –... - Page 49 From standby select } Exit Browser. To view options • When browsing, select options: • Select Go to for: • Sony Ericsson • Bookmarks • Enter Address • Search Internet • History • Saved Pages • Select Tools for: • Add Bookmark •...
- Page 50 Downloading You can download files, for example, pictures, themes, games and ringtones from Web pages. To download from the Sony Ericsson Web page • Select a file to download and follow the instructions that appear.
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Page 51: Rss Reader
This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Sony Ericsson PC Suite software You can install synchronization software for your computer found in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on the CD included with your phone. The software includes help information. You can also visit www.sonyericsson.com/support... -
Page 52: Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Enter the following: • Server Address – server URL. • Username – account username. • Password – account password. • Connection – select an Internet profile. • Applications – mark applications to synchronize. • Application Settings application and enter a database name, and if required, username and password. - Page 53 Please check if local laws or regulations restrict the use of Bluetooth technology. To turn the Bluetooth™ function on • Menu } Settings From standby select Connectivity } Turn Pairing devices with your phone You must enter a passcode to set up a secure link between your phone and the device.
- Page 54 Phone name Enter a name for your phone to be shown as when other devices find it. To enter a phone name • Menu } Settings From standby select Connectivity } Phone Name. Visibility You can choose to make your phone visible to other Bluetooth™...
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Page 55: Transferring Files Using The Usb Cable
File transfer You can synchronize, transfer files, use the phone as modem and more using Bluetooth communication % 49 Sony Ericsson PC Suite software. Transferring files using the USB cable You can connect your phone to a computer, via the USB cable. -
Page 56: Update Service
Computer: When PC Suite has found your phone you are notified. All applications that you can use with your connected phone are found in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Update service You can update your phone with the latest software. You do not lose personal or phone information. -
Page 57: More Features
To use Update service via a computer • Follow the instructions provided on www.sonyericsson.com/support to use Sony Ericsson Update Service. To set a reminder to use Update service Menu } Settings From standby select } Update Service General Reminder. - Page 58 To turn an alarm signal off when it sounds • Select Snooze. To turn off an alarm • Select Turn Off. Calendar The calendar can be synchronized with a computer calendar or with a calendar on the Web % 49 Synchronizing. Appointments You can add new appointments or reuse existing appointments.
- Page 59 Calendar settings • Menu } Organizer From standby select } Calendar } More. • Select an option. Tasks You can add or reuse tasks. To add a task Menu } Organizer From standby select Tasks. New Task } Select Add. Select an option.
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Page 60: Code Memo
Exchanging notes Exchange notes using one of the available transfer methods. You can also synchronize notes with a computer % 49 Synchronizing. To send a note • Scroll to a note and select Send. • Select a transfer method. Timer, stopwatch and calculator To use the timer Menu } Organizer... -
Page 61: Time And Date
To change the passcode Menu } Organizer From standby select } Code Memo. Enter your passcode and select } Change Passcode. Enter your new passcode and select Continue. Re–enter the new passcode and select Continue. Enter a checkword and select Done. Forgot your passcode? If you forget your passcode, you must reset the code memo. -
Page 62: Sim Card Lock
It is important that you remember appears, your new code. If you forget it, you have to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. Menu } Settings } Security } Locks General PIN. -
Page 63: Startup Screen
To set the phone lock Menu } Settings From standby select } Security } Locks General } Phone Protection } Select an alternative. Enter the phone lock code and select OK. To unlock the phone • Enter your code and select OK. To change your phone lock code •... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? Some problems require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Problems with memory capacity or the phone is working slowly Restart your phone every day to free memory. - Page 65 The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Make sure the battery is inserted correctly % 4 To insert SIM card and battery. I cannot use MMS/picture messages on my phone Your subscription does not include data capability. Settings are missing or incorrect.
- Page 66 The phone is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably the phone that is causing the problem. Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location. Emerg. Calls Only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it.
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Page 67: Important Information
• Global and local Web sites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners. • Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. Learn more about the warranty conditions in this user guide. Country... - Page 68 Croatia 062 000 000 Czech Republic 844 550 055 Denmark 33 31 28 28 Finland 09-299 2000 France 0 825 383 383 Germany 0180 534 2020 Greece 801-11-810-810 210-89 91 919 (from mobile phone) Hong Kong 8203 8863 Hungary +36 1 880 47 47 India 1800 11 1800 (Toll free number)
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Page 69: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission from your treating physician or authorized medical staff. -
Page 70: Personal Medical Devices
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. -
Page 71: Efficient Use
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. -
Page 72: Disposing Of The Battery
Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Call Center for information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available. -
Page 73: End User License Agreement
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 74: Our Warranty
- this is not a defect and corresponds to normal wear and tear. 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 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.
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Page 76: Declaration Of Conformity
Important information This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our... -
Page 77: Index
Index Activity menu ... 16 alarms ... 55 answering service ... 22 applications ... 45 appointments ... 56 battery ... 4 blog ... 37 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ... 50 buttons, see keys calendar ... 56 call forward ... 24 call list ... 22 call numbers in message ... - Page 78 handsfree ... 9, 23, 40 help ... 6 hiding number ... 28 icons ... 14 Internet ... 46 Java™ ... 48 keys ... 12 lock phone ... 60 SIM card ... 60 long messages ... 31 magic word ... 23 memory status ...
- Page 79 redialing ... 18 remote control ... 52 ringtones ... 43 RSS reader ... 49 sending melodies and ringtones ... 44 notes ... 58 setup wizard ... 5 shortcuts ... 14 SIM card contact numbers ... 20 copying to/from ... 21 lock and unblock ...
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