Sony Ericsson Walkman W580i User Manual

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Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson W580i. 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.
Page 2 Added dimensions – Accessories from Sony Ericsson Portable Speakers MPS-70 Small yet powerful speakers that fit in your pocket. Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-83 Designed for powerful sound Music Cable MMC-70 Connects your music mobile phone to your stereo system. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting ... 64 Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to? Important information ... 68 Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, service and support, safe and efficient use, end user license agreement, warranty, declaration of conformity. Index ... 78...
Page 4 Sony Ericsson W580i 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...
Page 5: Contents
Smart-Fit Rendering is a trademark or registered trademark of ACCESS CO., LTD. in Japan and other countries. Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. End-user license agreement for Sun™...
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started Assembly, SIM card, battery, turning on, help, calls Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a new SIM card and the battery. SIM card and battery To insert SIM card and battery Turn off the phone. Remove the battery cover and battery.
Page 7: Turning On The Phone
If talk time or standby time becomes noticeably shorter, replace the battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 71 Battery. Lanyard To insert the lanyard With the battery door off, create a loop in the lanyard and slide it into the lanyard slot.
Page 8: Help In The Phone
If you use Download, you must agree to register the phone at data will be transferred to or processed by Sony Ericsson. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. To view information about functions •...
Page 9: Making And Receiving Calls
To view the phone demonstration • From standby select Menu } Entertainment } Demo Flight mode You can use your phone in: • Normal Mode for full functionality. • Flight Mode with limited functionality. Flight Mode, network, radio and Bluetooth transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment.
Page 10: Getting To Know The Phone
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 Walkman® 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...
Page 12: Menu Overview
Menu overview* PlayNow™* Fitness Running Walking Results Settings File Manager** Camera Album Music Pictures Videos Themes Web Pages Games Applications Fitness Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. Internet* Messaging Write New...
Page 13 Calls** Answered Settings*** General Sounds & Alerts Profiles Ring Volume Time & Date Ringtone Language Silent Mode Update Service** Light Effects Voice Control Increasing Ring New Events Vibrating Alert Shortcuts Message Alert Flight Mode Key Sound 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.
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.
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 delete a file or a subfolder from the File manager Menu } File From standby select Manager.
Page 21: Emergency Calls
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 } Contacts. 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 Menu } Contacts From standby select...
Page 23: Using Contacts
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. To send a contact Menu } From standby select Select a contact.
Page 24: Voice Control
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 • 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. To activate voice dialing and record commands Menu } Settings From standby select...
Page 26: Forwarding Calls
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: More Than One Call
Forward call options Your phone has the following options: • Always Forward – all calls. • When Busy – if a call is ongoing. • Not Reachable – if turned off or unreachable. • No Reply – if not answered in a specified time.
Page 28: Conference Calls
Conference calls With a conference call, you can have a joint conversation with up to five people. Your subscription may limit you to less than five people. There may be additional charges for calls involving multiple parties, contact your network operator for more information. To join two calls into a conference call •...
Page 29: Restrict Calls
To add numbers to the accepted callers list Menu } Settings From standby select } Manage Calls } Accept Calls Calls } Only from List } Edit } Scroll to a contact or group. To accept all calls • Menu } Settings From standby select } Manage Calls } Accept Calls...
Page 30: Call Time And Cost
Call time and cost The duration of the call is shown during the call. You can check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time of your calls. To check the call time • Menu } Settings From standby select } Time &...
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).
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 Menu } Messaging From standby select Inbox.
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 Menu } Messaging From standby select } Email } Settings. Select an account. To delete an email message (POP3) Menu } Messaging From standby select } Email }...
Page 38 To log in to your My friends server • Menu } Messaging From standby select } My Friends } Log To log out of the My friends server • More } Log Select Out. To add a chat contact Menu } Messaging From standby select } My Friends } Contacts...
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
Blog on the Internet If your subscription supports this, you can send pictures to publish in a blog. 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.
Page 41 To display pictures in a slide show Menu } File From standby select Manager } Pictures. Scroll to a picture and select More } Slide Show. To send a picture Menu } File From standby select Manager } Pictures. Scroll to a picture and select Send.
Page 42: Entertainment
Entertainment Handsfree, Walkman®, Shake control, radio, Track ID™, 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, listening to music, or the radio. Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call ends.
Page 43 To exit the WALKMAN® • Press and hold down To play videos Menu } From standby select Entertainment } Video Scroll to a title and select Play. Transferring music Transfer music from your own CD, digital music library or purchase music from the Internet.
Page 44 You can obtain CD information (artist, track, etc.) via Disc2Phone if you are connected to the Internet and extracting music from a CD. Do not remove the USB cable from the phone or computer during transfer, as this may corrupt a Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) or the phone memory.
Page 45 To remove files from a playlist Menu } From standby select WALKMAN } More } My Scroll to a playlist and select Open. Scroll to a file and press To view playlist options Scroll to a playlist and select for options. For more information about WALKMAN options, see the WALKMAN started guide with additional information...
Page 46: Ringtones And Melodies
To search for song information Menu } From standby select Entertainment } TrackID™. More } TrackID™ Select hear a song playing on the radio. Radio Do not use the phone as a radio in areas where prohibited. Listen to FM radio with RDS (Radio Data System) functionality.
Page 47 To turn the ringtone on or off • From standby press and hold down . All signals except the alarm signal are affected. To set ringtone volume Menu } Settings From standby select Sounds & Alerts Volume. Press to change the volume. Select Save.
Page 48: Sound Recorder
To send a melody Menu } File From standby select Manager. Scroll to Music and select Open. Scroll to a melody and select Send. Select a transfer method. To receive a melody • Select a transfer method and follow the instructions that appear. You are not allowed to exchange copyright-protected material.
Page 49 To listen to a recording Menu } File From standby select Manager } Music. Scroll to a recording and select Play. Games Your phone contains several games. You can also download games. Help texts are available for most games. To start a game Menu } From standby select Entertainment }...
Page 50: Fitness Application
Information provided by use of Fitness applications is approximate. Sony Ericsson makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the accuracy of the Fitness applications. Any serious health and fitness concerns should be referred to a health care professional.
Page 51 Training setup You can use options to enhance your training. Training setup options • Lap Distance – base your training session on a specific lap distance to keep track of the time spent per lap. • Lap Time – base you training session on a specific time interval to track the distance covered per interval.
Page 52 Advanced calibration You can achieve more accurate measurements by calibrating the phone. To calibrate the phone Menu } Fitness From standby select } Settings } Advanced Select Start. Walk a known distance (at least 100 meters). Select Stop. Enter the covered distance and press OK.
Page 53: Connectivity
Connectivity Settings, using Internet, RSS, synchronizing, Bluetooth™ device, USB cable, update service Settings If settings are not already entered, make sure your phone supports data transfer. You can download settings via the setup wizard in your phone or from a computer at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Page 54 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. Internet profiles You can select another Internet profile if you have more than one.
Page 55: 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 56: 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 57 Pairing devices with your phone You must enter a passcode to set up a secure link between your phone and the device. Enter the same passcode on the device when prompted. A device with no user interface, such as a handsfree, will have a predefined passcode.
Page 58: Transferring Files Using The Usb Cable
File transfer You can synchronize, transfer files, use the phone as modem and more Contacts using Bluetooth communication % 53 Sony Ericsson PC Suite software. Transferring files using the USB cable You can connect your phone to a computer, via the USB cable. You...
Page 59 Use Sony Disc2Phone (music transfer) or Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (picture transfer/storage). These applications can only be used with file transfer mode. Only use the USB cable that comes with the phone, and connect the USB cable directly to your computer. Do not remove the USB cable from the phone or computer during file transfer as this may corrupt the phone memory or a memory card.
Page 60: Update Service
Internet-connected computer Connectivity This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. The Sony Ericsson Update Service requires data access (GPRS). Your operator will provide you with a subscription with data access and price information.
Page 61: More Features
More features Alarm clock, calendar, tasks, profiles, time and date, SIM card lock Alarms You can set the alarm signal as a sound or radio. To set an alarm Menu } Organizer From standby select Alarms. Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. Scroll to Time: and select Edit.
Page 62 To reuse an existing appointment Menu } Organizer From standby select Calendar. Select a date. Scroll to an appointment and select View. More } Select Edit. Edit the appointment and confirm each entry. Select Save. To send an appointment Menu } Organizer From standby select } Calendar.
Page 63: Timer, Stopwatch And Calculator
To set when reminders should sound Menu } Organizer From standby select Tasks. Select a task. More } Select Reminders. Select an option. A reminders option set in tasks affects a reminders option set in the calendar. Notes You can make notes and save them. You can also show a note in standby.
Page 64: Time And Date
Profiles Profiles adapt your phone to different situations, for example, while in a meeting. Some profiles, such as ring volume, adjust automatically. To select a profile Menu } Settings From standby select General Profiles. Select a profile. To view and edit a profile •...
Page 65: Phone Lock
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. PIN. To set the phone lock From standby select } Phone Protection } Select an alternative.
Page 66: Troubleshooting
To set automatic key lock Menu } Settings From standby select } Security } Locks General } Automatic Key lock. Display Brightness You can change the brightness levels of the display. To set the brightness Menu } Settings From standby select Display Brightness.
Page 67 To reset the phone Menu } Settings From standby select } Master General Select an option. When instructions appear, select Continue. If you select Reset All, content such as melodies and pictures that you have downloaded, received or edited is also deleted.
Page 68 Keypad does not lock when the phone is placed into a carrying case. The technology used in the phone can activate the keypad when held close (approximately ½ inch or 1 cm) to strong magnets, such as those found in some handbag latches, eyeglass cases, and belt clips.
Page 69 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. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Page 70: Important Information
From now on you will have access to a portfolio of exclusive service advantages such as: • Global and local Web sites providing support. • A global network of Call Centers. • An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service partners. Support Argentina Australia Belgique/België Brasil...
Page 71 Ελλάδα 801-11-810-810 210-89 91 919 España 902 180 576 France 0 825 383 383 Hong Kong/ 8203 8863 Hrvatska 062 000 000 India/ 39011111 Indonesia 021-2701388 Ireland 1850 545 888 Italia 06 48895206 Lietuva 8 70055030 Magyarország +36 1 880 4747 Malaysia 1-800-889900 México...
Page 72: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
• Do not paint your product. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not close your product with an object inserted between keypad and display if you have a clamshell phone; this may damage your product.
Page 73: 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...
Page 74: Efficient Use
(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.
Page 75: Disposing Of The Battery
Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Call Center f or information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available.
Page 76: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
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 77: 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 78: Fcc Statement
Sony Ericsson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the country 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 of original...
Page 79 Declaration of Conformity for W580i 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 AAC-1052042-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1,...
Page 80: Index
Index Activity menu ... 16 alarms ... 59 answering service ... 22 applications ... 47 appointments ... 59 battery ... 4 blog ... 38 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ... 54 buttons, see keys calendar ... 59 call forward ... 24 call list ... 22 call numbers in message ...
Page 81 handsfree ... 9, 23, 40 help ... 6 hiding number ... 28 icons ... 14 Internet ... 51 Java™ ... 52 keys ... 12 lock phone ... 63 SIM card ... 62 long messages ... 31 magic word ... 23 memory status ...
Page 82 radio ... 44 redialing ... 18 ringtones ...44–45 RSS reader ... 53 sending melodies and ringtones ... 46 notes ... 61 setup wizard ... 5 Shake control ... 40 shortcuts ... 14 SIM card contact numbers ... 20 copying to/from ... 21 lock and unblock ...

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