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Getting to know the phone

Alarms
Applications
Calendar
Tasks
Notes
Synchronization
Timer
Stopwatch
Light
Calculator
Code memo

Settings**

General

Profiles
Time & date
Language
Update service
Voice control
New events
Shortcuts
Flight mode
Security
Setup wizard
Phone status
Master reset

Sounds & alerts

Ring volume
Ringtone
Silent mode
Increasing ring
Vibrating alert
Message alert
Key sound

Display

Wallpaper
Themes
Start-up screen
Screen saver
Clock size
Brightness
Edit line names*

Calls

Speed dial
Divert calls
Switch to line 2*
Manage calls
Time & cost*
Show/hide my no.
Handsfree

Connectivity*

Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB
Synchronization
Device mgmt.
Mobile networks
Data communication
Internet settings
Streaming settings
Message settings
Accessories

* Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.
** Use the navigation key to move across tabs in submenus. For more information

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Summary of Contents for K550

Page 1: ... Camera video blog pictures Entertainment 52 Music and Video player TrackID radio PlayNow MusicDJ VideoDJ ringtones games Connectivity 61 Settings Internet RSS synchronizing Bluetooth technology USB cable update service More features 72 Alarm clock calendar tasks profiles time and date SIM card lock and more Troubleshooting 79 Why doesn t the phone work the way I want it to Important information 8...

Page 2: ...es not guarantee the accuracy integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc PlayNow MusicDJ PhotoDJ VideoDJ and TrackID are trademarks or registered trademarks ...

Page 3: ...ent s list of Specially Designated Nations or the U S Commerce Department s Table of Denial Orders 3 Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure by the United States government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clauses in DFARS 252 227 7013 c 1 ii and FAR 52 227 19 c 2 as applicable Part of the software in this product is copyrigh...

Page 4: ...rd to start your phone and activate services When you enter your PIN each digit appears as unless it starts with the same digits as an emergency number for example 112 This allows for emergency calls without entering a PIN Press to correct mistakes Battery Some functions use more battery power than others and may cause a need for more frequent re charging If talk time or standby time becomes notic...

Page 5: ...ose the battery cover Slide the catches to the right To charge the battery 1 Connect the charger plug to the phone with the symbol facing upwards 2 It may take up to 30 minutes before the battery icon appears 3 Wait approximately 2 5 hours or until the battery icon indicates that the battery is fully charged Press a key to activate the screen 4 Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards Turnin...

Page 6: ... and information is available in your phone at any time To use the setup wizard Settings the General tab Setup wizard and select an option Settings download Basic setup Tips and tricks To view information about functions Scroll to a function More Info if available To view the phone demonstration Entertainment Demo tour Settings download Automatically set up functions in your phone that use the Int...

Page 7: ...ht mode and select an option Making calls The phone must be in normal mode not flight mode To make a call 1 Enter a phone number with international prefix and area code if applicable 2 Call to make a voice call 3 More for options during the call 4 End call to end the call To join two calls into a conference call 1 Call the first person to include in the conference 2 More Hold to hold the ongoing c...

Page 8: ...er opens other programs are closed or minimized PC Suite software Enhance the experience of your phone by installing the PC Suite software on your computer This allows you to for example synchronize your phone calendar with a computer calendar To install the PC Suite software 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD that came with your phone into the CD drive of your computer The CD starts automa...

Page 9: ...ther video clip press to return to the viewfinder To stop using the camera or video recorder press and hold Your personal Web page Publish your pictures on a Web page The phone creates the Web page for you To blog a photo 1 Take a photo More Blog this 2 Follow the instructions for first time use 3 Add title and text OK Publish 4 You will receive a text message with your Web address and log in data...

Page 10: ...enus navigation icons shortcuts phone language entering letters file manager memory card Phone overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 2 11 15 17 Some icons on keys may differ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 This is the Internet version of the User s guide Print only for private use ...

Page 11: ...2 slot under the battery cover 9 Keylock key 10 Ear speaker 11 Volume buttons Camera digital zoom buttons 12 Selection key 13 Activity menu key 14 Clear key 15 Camera button 16 Silent key 17 Connector for charger handsfree and USB cable 18 Camera lens For more information 14 Navigation This is the Internet version of the User s guide Print only for private use ...

Page 12: ...ber shot Messaging Music player Write new Inbox Email RSS reader Drafts Outbox Sent messages Saved messages My friends Call voicemail Templates Settings Now playing Artists Tracks Playlists File manager Contacts Radio Camera album Music Pictures Videos Themes Web pages Games Applications Other New contact This is the Internet version of the User s guide Print only for private use ...

Page 13: ... Message alert Key sound Display Wallpaper Themes Start up screen Screen saver Clock size Brightness Edit line names Calls Speed dial Divert calls Switch to line 2 Manage calls Time cost Show hide my no Handsfree Connectivity Bluetooth Infrared port USB Synchronization Device mgmt Mobile networks Data communication Internet settings Streaming settings Message settings Accessories Some menus are op...

Page 14: ...enus Press and hold to return to standby or to end a function Delete items such as pictures sounds and contacts During a call press and hold to mute the microphone Press and hold to open the browser Open the activity menu 7 Activity menu Open or pause the Music player Press and hold to take a picture or record a video clip Press and hold to call your voicemail service if set Press and hold any of ...

Page 15: ...g pictures Press and hold to go back one music track Press twice to reject a call Press and hold to voice dial alternatively say your magic word if set 27 Voice dialling Decrease the volume during a call or when using the Music player Zoom in when using the camera or viewing pictures Press and hold to go forward one music track Press and hold to voice dial alternatively say your magic word if set ...

Page 16: ...nd respectively To go back to standby press and hold Using navigation key shortcuts In standby go to a shortcuts menu or function by pressing or To edit a navigation key shortcut Settings the General tab Shortcuts and select a shortcut Edit Phone language Select the language to use in the phone menus or when writing text Icon Description GSM network signal strength Battery status Battery charging ...

Page 17: ... change the writing language Before or when entering letters press and hold and select another writing language Options when entering letters More for options when writing a message To enter letters using multitap input Press repeatedly until the desired character appears Press to shift between capital and lower case letters Press and hold to enter numbers Press to delete letters or numbers Press ...

Page 18: ... press and hold When you have edited the word Insert The word is added to the T9 Text Input dictionary Next time you enter this word using T9 Text Input it appears in alternative words 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 More Writing options Next wor...

Page 19: ...e same time for all items except Games and Applications Memory status If all available memory is full you cannot save any files until content is removed Check the memory status for your phone and memory card by highlighting a folder More Memory status File manager menu tabs The file manager is divided into three tabs and icons indicate where the files are saved All files all content in the phone m...

Page 20: ...and open a folder 2 More New folder and enter a name for the folder 3 OK to save the folder To select several files 1 File manager and open a folder 2 More Mark Mark several 3 Scroll to select files Mark or Unmark To select all files in a folder File manager and open a folder More Mark Mark all To delete a file or a subfolder from the file manager 1 File manager and open a folder 2 Scroll to a fil...

Page 21: ... To view available network options Settings and use or to scroll to the Connectivity tab Mobile networks To make a call 1 Enter a phone number with international country code and area code if applicable 2 Call to make a voice call or More to view options 3 End call to end the call To make international calls 1 Press and hold until a sign appears 2 Enter the country code area code without the first...

Page 22: ... a number and Call to call Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers for example 112 911 These numbers can normally be used to make emergency calls in any country with or without a SIM card inserted To make an emergency call Enter 112 the international emergency number Call To view your local emergency numbers Contacts More Options Special numbers Emergency nos Contacts Y...

Page 23: ...ds to add information To enter symbols such as More Add symbol and select a symbol Insert 6 When all information is added Save To delete a contact 1 Contacts and scroll to a contact 2 Press and select Yes To delete all phone contacts If Phone contacts is selected as default Contacts More Options Advanced Delete all contacts Yes and Yes Names and numbers on the SIM card are not deleted To automatic...

Page 24: ... is highlighted press or to select a number Call to make a voice call If Phone contacts is set as default Contacts More Options SIM contacts and select the contact Call to make a voice call To send a contact Contacts and select a contact More Send contact and select a transfer method To send all contacts Contacts More Options Advanced Send all contacts and select a transfer method To copy names an...

Page 25: ...dvanced Back up to M S or Restore from M S To select the sort order for contacts Contacts More Options Advanced Sort order Synchronizing contacts You can synchronize your contacts with a contacts application on the Web For more information 65 Synchronizing Call list Information about most recent calls To call a number from the call list 1 From standby Calls and select a tab 2 Scroll to the name or...

Page 26: ...includes an answering service callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call To call your voicemail service From Standby press and hold If you have not entered a voicemail number Yes and enter the number To edit your voicemail number Messaging Settings Voicemail number Voice control Manage calls with your voice by creating voice commands to Voice dial call someone by saying th...

Page 27: ...andsfree a Bluetooth headset or by saying your magic word To make a call 1 From standby press and hold one of the volume keys 2 Wait for the tone and say a recorded name for example John mobile The name is played back to you and the call is connected To make a call with a handsfree From standby press and hold the handsfree button or press the Bluetooth headset button The magic word Record and use ...

Page 28: ...oice commands 1 Contacts and scroll to a contact 2 More Edit contact and scroll to the relevant tab To re record a voice command 1 Settings the General tab Voice control Voice dialling Edit names 2 Select a command More Replace voice Yes 3 Wait for the tone and say the command Diverting calls Divert calls for example to an answering service Your phone has the following options Divert always all ca...

Page 29: ...h the ongoing call Replace active call to answer and end the ongoing call Handling two voice calls If you have calls ongoing and on hold you can More for options Switch to switch between the two calls Join calls to join the two calls Transfer call to connect the two calls You are disconnected from both calls End call for options Yes to retrieve the call on hold No to end both calls You cannot answ...

Page 30: ...ct a line for outgoing calls Settings and use or to scroll to the Calls tab Select line 1 or 2 To change the name of a line Settings and use or to scroll to the Display tab Edit line names Select the line to edit My numbers View add and edit your own phone numbers To check your phone numbers Contacts More Options Special numbers My numbers and select one of the options Accept calls Only receive ca...

Page 31: ...Partial numbers can be saved For example saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456 To activate or deactivate fixed dialling 1 Contacts More Options Special numbers Fixed dialling and select Activate or Deactivate 2 Enter your PIN2 OK and then OK again to confirm To save a fixed number Contacts More Options Special numbers Fixed dialling Fixed numbers New number an...

Page 32: ...o or New contact to create a new contact to save the number to Showing or hiding your number If your subscription supports the Calling Line Identification Restriction CLIR service you can hide your phone number when making a call To always show or hide your phone number 1 Settings the Calls tab Show hide my no 2 Select Show number Hide number or Network default Groups Create a group of numbers and...

Page 33: ...ider 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 You can also create and use templates for your messages Before you start The number to your service centre is supplied by your service provider and is usually set on the SIM card If not you can enter the nu...

Page 34: ...nu if New events is set to Activity menu View to read the message 8 Activity menu tabs If New events is set to Pop up you are asked if you want to read the text message Yes to read the message or No to read it later When you have read the text message More for options or press to close the message 8 Activity menu tabs To call a number in a text message Select the phone number displayed in the mess...

Page 35: ... and select a folder 2 Select the message to delete and press To save or delete several messages 1 Messaging and select a folder 2 Select a message More Delete all msgs to delete all messages in the folder or Mark several scroll and select messages by pressing Mark or Unmark 3 More Save messages to save messages or Delete messages to delete messages Long messages The number of characters allowed i...

Page 36: ...d select a new setting Done To check the delivery status of a sent message Messaging Sent messages and select a text message View More View status Picture messaging MMS Picture messages can contain text pictures camera pictures slides sound recordings video clips signatures and attachments You can send picture messages to a mobile phone or an email address Before you start Both you and the recipie...

Page 37: ...ipient is selected More 2 Add recipient to add another recipient or Edit recipients to edit and add recipients Edit subject to change the message subject or Advanced for more send options Receiving picture messages Select how to download your picture messages and how to save items that you receive in picture messages To set automatic download Messaging Settings Picture message Auto download to vie...

Page 38: ...More to add new items 3 Save enter a title OK to save the template To use a template 1 Messaging Templates and select a template from the list Use to use the template as it is or More Edit template to edit the template Save enter a title OK to save the changes 2 Continue and select a recipient to send the message to or select a template from the list Use Continue if the template is edited Voice me...

Page 39: ... your phone Your phone needs the same email settings used by your computer for your email address To use your computer email address in your phone do one of the following Receive settings automatically The easiest way is to have settings sent directly to your phone Use Internet on your computer to go to www sonyericsson com support Enter settings manually Ask your email provider for settings infor...

Page 40: ...ter your email address Connection type POP3 or IMAP4 Incoming server enter the server name Username enter the username for the email account Password enter the password for the email account Outgoing server enter the server name To enter advanced email account settings optional in most cases 1 Messaging Email Settings 2 Select an account to edit More Edit account Advanced settings 3 Press to selec...

Page 41: ... Continue Send or More Save in Outbox to save and send later To save an email message 1 Messaging Email Inbox 2 Select a message More Save message Saved email To reply to an email message 1 Select the message in the inbox to reply to More Reply or open the message Reply 2 Yes to include the original message in your reply or No to exclude the original message from your reply 3 Write your message in...

Page 42: ...te online with your favourite friends If your subscription supports instant messaging and presence services you can send and receive messages and see contact status if online If no settings exist in your phone you need to enter server settings To enter server settings 1 Messaging My friends Configure 2 Add username password server information and select an Internet profile to use This information ...

Page 43: ...tation or by searching for a specific chat group To start a chat group 1 Messaging My friends the Chat groups tab More Add chat group New chat group 2 Select who to invite to the chat group from your contacts list Continue 3 Enter a short invitation text Continue Send To add a chat group 1 Messaging My friends the Chat groups tab More Add chat group 2 By group ID to enter chat group ID directly or...

Page 44: ...ally Chat alert Set the alert behavior Server settings Set the login credentials Auto login Set if the service should be automatically logged in upon phone start Allow connection Set if the service are allowed to automatically switch or login to network when roaming Area and cell information Information messages may be sent to network subscribers within a certain area or cell To turn information o...

Page 45: ...own to use auto focus and then fully down to start recording To stop recording press again To take another picture or record another video clip press to return to the viewfinder To stop using the camera or video recorder and return to standby press and hold or close the lens cover Pictures and video clips are saved in File manager Camera album Zoom in or out Take pictures Record video Screen optio...

Page 46: ...e a rapid sequence of pictures Shoot mode video For picture message or High quality video Scenes camera select from Auto automatic settings Twilight landscape a scenic picture at night Twilight portrait for example for a subject picture at night Landscape a scenic picture Portrait for example a subject picture Beach Snow use in bright environments for example at the beach or when skiing Sports use...

Page 47: ...n 1 1 size or use zoom when viewing a picture to see the text Save to select to save to Memory Stick or Phone memory Camera shortcuts When using the camera you can also use keys as shortcuts to options Press for a camera key guide Transferring pictures Transfer to your computer Using the USB cable you can drag and drop camera pictures to a computer 69 Transferring files using the USB cable To furt...

Page 48: ...d to a PictBridge compatible printer You can also save pictures to a Memory Stick Micro M2 and print them later if your printer supports this To view your camera pictures 1 File manager Camera album 2 The pictures are shown in thumbnail view For a full picture view View To print camera pictures via USB 1 File manager Camera album 2 More Mark Mark several or Mark all pictures for printing 3 More Pr...

Page 49: ... File manager Pictures and select a picture 2 View More Slide show To view information about a file 1 File manager Pictures or Videos select file 2 More Information Using pictures Add a picture to a contact use it during phone start up as a wallpaper in standby or as a screen saver Screen saver The screen saver is automatically activated when the phone is idle for a few seconds After a few more se...

Page 50: ... can send it as a picture message if the file size has not exceeded the limit To exchange pictures and video clips using other transfer methods 49 Exchanging pictures To use more video clip or picture options Record a video clip or take a picture More and select an option for example to take a new picture Transferring pictures to your computer Using the USB cable you can drag and drop camera pictu...

Page 51: ...t cannot be deleted if they are protected You can create new themes and download them to your phone For more information visit www sonyericsson com support To select or change a theme File manager Themes and select a theme Exchanging themes Exchange themes using a transfer method To send a theme 1 File manager Themes and select a theme 2 More Send and select a transfer method To receive and save a...

Page 52: ...upports streamed files that are 3GPP compatible To play music and videos 1 Music player or Entertainment Video player A player browser opens 2 Browse for music by artist or track or in playlists You can also browse for video clips Select a list Open 3 Highlight a title Play The following options are available Press to play or stop during playback Press to stop the playback Press again to resume pl...

Page 53: ...The phone turns off and prepares to transfer files For more information 69 Transferring files using the USB cable 2 Computer Start Programs Disc2Phone 3 For details on transferring music please refer to Disc2Phone Help Click in the top right corner of the Disc2Phone window 4 You can obtain CD information artist track and so forth via Disc2Phone if you are connected to the Internet and extracting m...

Page 54: ...m the files that are available in the file manager You can add several files at a time and you can also add folders All files in the selected folders will be added to the playlist To add files to a playlist 1 Music player Playlists select a playlist Open More Add media 2 Select from the files that are available in the file manager To remove files from a playlist 1 Music player Playlists select a p...

Page 55: ... com support To select a data account for streaming Settings the Connectivity tab Streaming settings and select the data account to use To stream video and audio 1 Internet More Go to Enter address 2 Enter or choose the address of a Web page and select a link to stream from A player opens automatically when a link is selected To stream saved music and videos 1 Internet More Go to Bookmarks 2 Selec...

Page 56: ...n off the radio Save save the current frequency in a position Channels select rename replace or delete a preset channel Auto save save tuned channels in positions 1 to 20 Previously saved channels are replaced TrackID search automatically for artist and title name for a song currently playing on the radio Turn on speaker use the speaker Set frequency enter a frequency manually Press to go directly...

Page 57: ...ks for example using one of the available transfer methods To select a ringtone Settings the Sounds alerts tab Ringtone To turn the ringtone on or off Press and hold from standby or Settings the Sounds alerts tab for more options All signals except the alarm signal are affected To set ringtone volume 1 Settings the Sounds alerts tab Ring volume and press or to decrease or increase the volume 2 Sav...

Page 58: ...s to delete a block More to view more options To edit a MusicDJ melody File manager Music and select the melody More Edit Exchanging MusicDJ melodies Send and receive melodies using one of the available transfer methods You are not allowed to exchange copyright protected material To send a melody 1 File manager Music and select a melody 2 More Send and select a transfer method To receive a melody ...

Page 59: ...to remove the text Move to move the text to another position VideoDJ options More for options Play to view the video clip Send to send the video clip Soundtrack to add a soundtrack to the video clip Transitions to set transitions between video clips pictures and text Save to save the video clip Insert to insert a new video clip picture or text New video to create a new video clip To edit video cli...

Page 60: ...ions Record new Send Rename Delete Recorded sounds To listen to a recording File manager Music and select a recording Play or Stop Games Your phone contains several games You can also download games and applications directly to the folders in your phone Help texts are available for most games To start and end a game 1 Entertainment Games select game Select 2 Press and hold to end the game Applicat...

Page 61: ...Settings Settings may already be entered when you buy your phone If not make sure you have a phone subscription that supports data transfer GPRS You can download settings to your phone for Internet browsing email and picture messaging This can be done via the setup wizard in your phone or from a computer at www sonyericsson com support To download settings via your phone Settings the General tab S...

Page 62: ...ss enter the address of a Web page Search Internet use Google to search History list of previously visited Web pages Saved pages list of your saved Web pages Tools for the following Add bookmark add a new bookmark Save picture save a picture Save page save the current Web page Refresh page refresh the current Web page Send link send a link to the current Web page Make a call make a call when brows...

Page 63: ...bookmarks Use create and edit bookmarks as quick links to your favourite Web pages for the browser To work with bookmarks 1 Internet More Go to Bookmarks and select a bookmark More 2 Select an option such as sending a bookmark as a text message Internet shortcuts When using the Internet you can use keypad shortcuts to menu options To use Internet keypad shortcuts or access keys 1 When browsing pre...

Page 64: ...w levels from a game server Before you start If settings are not in your phone 61 Settings To select a profile for Java Settings the Connectivity tab Internet settings Settings for Java and select an Internet profile Saved information When browsing you can save the following information Cookies improve Web page access efficiency Passwords improve server access efficiency To allow cookies Internet ...

Page 65: ... feed 2 Select from list or By address and enter the address To set and use RSS reader options Messaging RSS reader More and select an option Synchronizing Synchronize phone contacts appointments tasks and notes via Bluetooth wireless technology Internet services or the USB cable included with the phone Synchronization with a computer Install synchronization software for your computer found in the...

Page 66: ... and a server password 4 Save to save your new account To start remote synchronization Organizer Synchronization and select an account Start Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth function makes wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices possible You can Connect to handsfree devices Connect to stereo headsets Connect to several devices at the same time Connect to computers and access the ...

Page 67: ... adding a Bluetooth handsfree for the first time or My handsfree New handsfree Add if you are adding another Bluetooth handsfree Ensure that your handsfree is in the correct mode Consult the device User guide for more information Power save Turn on to reduce power consumption by optimizing your phone for use with a single Bluetooth device Turn off to connect with several Bluetooth devices at the s...

Page 68: ...the item to Select To receive an item 1 Settings the Connectivity tab Bluetooth Turn on 2 Visibility Show phone 3 When you receive an item follow the instructions that appear Transferring sound Transfer the sound for calls when using a Bluetooth handsfree You can also transfer the sound for calls using the keypad or the handsfree button as follows Press the handsfree button for sound in handsfree ...

Page 69: ...wnload it at www sonyericsson com support The PC Suite also includes help Transferring files using the USB cable Connect your phone to a computer via the USB cable to use your phone in one of the following File transfer or Phone mode File transfer Drag and drop files between your memory card and computer in Microsoft Windows Explorer Use Sony Disc2Phone music transfer or Adobe Photoshop Album Star...

Page 70: ...ck the removable disk icon in Windows Explorer and select Eject 2 Remove the USB cable from your phone Phone mode Synchronize contacts and calendar transfer files use the phone as modem and more from your computer Applications supported in phone mode include Synchronization File manager and Mobile Networking Wizard For other applications use the file transfer mode You need to install and use Sony ...

Page 71: ...pdate There are two ways to update your phone Over the air via your phone Via the provided USB cable and an Internet connected computer Before you start If required settings are not in your phone 61 Settings To use Update service over the air 1 Settings the General tab Update service 2 Search for update to search for the latest available software 3 Start the update process by following the install...

Page 72: ... off To cancel an alarm Organizer Alarms and select an alarm Turn off Calendar You can use the calendar to keep track of important meetings The calendar can be synchronized with a computer calendar or with a calendar on the Web 65 Synchronizing Appointments Add new appointments or use existing appointments as templates To add a new appointment 1 Organizer Calendar and select a date Select New appo...

Page 73: ...vanced find an appointment set reminders or select a start day for the week Delete delete old or all appointments Help for more information Exchanging appointments Exchange appointments using a transfer method You can also synchronize appointments with a computer 65 Synchronizing To send an appointment Select an appointment in the list for a certain day More Send and select a transfer method Tasks...

Page 74: ...e in standby To add a note Organizer Notes New note Add and enter the note Save To edit notes 1 Organizer Notes and a list appears 2 Select a note More and select an option Exchanging notes Exchange notes using one of the available transfer methods You can also synchronize notes with a computer 65 Synchronizing To send a note Select a note More Send and select a transfer method Timer Your phone ha...

Page 75: ...re shown are also incorrect To open code memo for the first time 1 Organizer Code memo A message with instructions appears Continue 2 Enter a four digit passcode Continue 3 Re enter the new passcode to confirm 4 Enter a checkword maximum 15 characters Done The checkword can consist of both letters and numbers To add a new code 1 Organizer Code memo and enter your passcode New code Add 2 Enter a na...

Page 76: ...ore Reset profiles Time and date The time is always displayed in standby To set the time and time format 1 Settings the General tab Time date Time 2 Enter the time 3 Format and select an option 4 Save To set the date and date format Settings the General tab Time date Date SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription but not the phone itself from unauthorized use If you change SIM car...

Page 77: ...he phone lock code 0000 to any four to eight digit personal code Automatic phone lock If the phone lock is set to automatic you do not need to enter your phone lock code until a different SIM card is inserted in the phone To set the phone lock 1 Settings the General tab Security Locks Phone protection Protection and select an alternative 2 Enter the phone lock code OK To unlock the phone If the ph...

Page 78: ... keypad locks again after the call The keypad remains locked until you unlock it manually To unlock the keypad manually From standby press Unlock Start up screen Select a start up screen to appear when you turn your phone on 49 Using pictures To select a start up screen Settings the Display tab Start up screen and select an option Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen To set the brightnes...

Page 79: ...one every day to free memory and increase the capacity of your phone You also have the option to do a Master reset Some of the personal data and settings you have made will be lost when you do this 81 Master reset No battery icon appears when I start charging the phone Possible cause The battery is empty or has not been used for a long time Solution It may take up to 30 minutes before the battery ...

Page 80: ...e battery connectors in the phone are not damaged Possible cause The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Solution Try another battery and charger for the same phone model or visit your retailer and ask them to verify if the battery and charger are working properly The phone turns itself off Possible cause The button has been pushed unintentionally Solution Turn on the automatic key lock o...

Page 81: ... via Bluetooth wireless technology Possible cause You have not turned the Bluetooth function on Solution Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and visibility is set to show phone 68 To receive an item I cannot synchronize or transfer data between my phone and my computer when using the USB cable provided Possible cause The cable has not been properly installed and detected on your computer o...

Page 82: ...that the card is not damaged so that you cannot connect it to the phone connectors In that case contact your network operator to ask for a new SIM card Insert correct SIM card Possible cause The phone is set to only work with certain SIM cards Solution Check if you are using the correct operator SIM card for your phone Wrong PIN Wrong PIN2 Possible cause You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrect...

Page 83: ...Possible cause The phone is not working properly Solution 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 Possible cause You are within range of a network but you are not allowed to use it However in an emergency some network operators allow you to call the internatio...

Page 84: ...lio 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 A warranty period Learn more about the warranty conditions in this User guide On www sonyericsson com under the support section in the language of your choice you will find the latest support tools and information such as s...

Page 85: ... questions HR support sonyericsson com Czech Republic 844 550 055 questions CZ support sonyericsson com Denmark 33 31 28 28 questions DK support sonyericsson com Finland 09 299 2000 questions FI support sonyericsson com France 0 825 383 383 questions FR support sonyericsson com Germany 0180 534 2020 questions DE support sonyericsson com Greece 801 11 810 810 questions GR support sonyericsson com 2...

Page 86: ...estions AE support sonyericsson com United Kingdom 08705 23 7237 questions GB support sonyericsson com United States 1 866 766 9374 questions US support sonyericsson com Venezuela 0 800 100 2250 questions VE support sonyericsson com Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this information before using your mobile phone These instructions are intended for your safety Please follow these g...

Page 87: ...ur mobile phone Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards Battery We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use your mobile phone for the first time A new battery or one that has not been used for a long time could have reduced capacity the first few times it is used The battery should only be charged in temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 45 C 1...

Page 88: ...se as this affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed thus shortening talk and standby times Radio frequency RF exposure and Specific Absorption Rate SAR Your mobile phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When it is turned on it emits low levels of radio frequency energy also known as radio waves or radio frequency fields Governments ar...

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Page 91: ...e 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 Please note that some of your personal settings downloads and other information may be lost when your Sony Ericsson Product is repaired or replaced At present Sony Ericsson may be prevented by applicable law other regulations or technical restrictions from...

Page 92: ...aused by use of accessories or other peripheral devices which are not Sony Ericsson branded original accessories intended for use with the Product Sony Ericsson disclaims any and all warranties whether express or implied for failures caused to the Product or peripheral devices as a result of viruses trojans horses spyware or other malicious software Sony Ericsson strongly recommends that you insta...

Page 93: ... regions additional information such as a valid warranty card may be requested FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth ...

Page 94: ... numbers in message 34 call time 31 call waiting 29 caller specific ringtones 25 calls accepting 30 answering and rejecting 21 emergency 22 handling two calls 29 international 21 making and receiving 7 21 making notes during 32 missed 22 putting on hold 29 recording 60 restricting 31 camera 9 options 46 overview 45 settings 46 code memo 75 conference calls 29 contacts adding phone contacts 23 defa...

Page 95: ...luetooth device 67 help 6 hiding number 32 I icons 16 Internet blog 47 bookmarks 63 cookies and passwords 64 profiles 64 security and certificates 65 settings 61 K keypad lock 15 78 keys 10 14 L language 79 lock keypad 78 phone 77 SIM card 76 long messages 35 M magic word 27 master reset 81 memory card 18 89 memory status 19 menu overview 12 menus 14 This is the Internet version of the User s guid...

Page 96: ...y 4 language 17 lock 77 phone overview 10 PhotoDJ 51 picture messages 36 38 picture sizes 46 pictures 49 50 edit 51 screen saver 49 PIN code changing 77 unblocking 4 PlayNow 57 profiles 76 PUK 4 76 77 R remote control 69 ringtones 57 RSS reader 65 S safety guidelines 86 screen saver 49 sending appointments and tasks 73 business cards 33 melodies and ringtones 58 notes 74 pictures 49 50 themes 51 T...

Page 97: ... standby 6 start up screen 49 78 stopwatch 74 synchronizing 65 66 T tasks 73 74 templates 36 38 text messages 33 36 themes 51 time 76 timer 74 TrackID 55 transfer method Bluetooth wireless technology 66 USB 69 transferring camera pictures 47 files 69 music 53 turning on off Bluetooth wireless technology 67 phone lock 77 SIM lock protection 77 T9 Text Input 18 U unblock SIM card 77 Update service 7...

Page 98: ... 58 voice answering 28 voice control 26 28 voice messages 38 voicemail 26 volume ear speaker 22 ringtone 57 W wallpaper 49 warranty 90 writing languages 17 Z zoom 46 Web page 63 This is the Internet version of the User s guide Print only for private use ...

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