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More functions
Alarm
The alarm rings even if the phone is set to silent
or turned off.
To set the alarm
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Alarms
.
2
Enter the time and select
Save
.
3
Select an option.
•
If
Alarm
is selected, select an alarm signal.
•
If
Recurrent alarm
is selected, select what day or days
the alarm is going to sound. Scroll to the check boxes
and select
Mark
or
Unmark
, then select
Done
and select
an alarm signal.
To turn the alarm off
•
When the alarm sounds, select
Snooze
or
Stop
.
To set the alarm signal
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Sound & alerts
>
Alarm sound
and select an option.
You need to keep a handsfree inserted when you select
radio as an alarm signal. The radio will sound through
the loudspeaker.
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Entering text
There are two methods you can use to enter text:
multitap or T9™ text input.
To change text input methods
•
When you write the message, press and hold down
.
To enter text using multitap
•
Press
–
until the desired character appears.
•
Press
to add a space.
•
Press
to enter full stops and commas.
•
Press
to shift between upper case and lower
case letters.
•
Press
to enter the + sign.
•
Press and hold down
–
to enter numbers.
To enter text using T9™ text input
1
For example, if you want to write the word “Jane”,
press , , , .
2
If the word shown is the one you want, press
to accept and add a space. To accept a word without
adding a space, press
. If the word shown is not
the one you want, press
or
repeatedly to view
alternative words. To accept a word and add a space,
press
. To enter full stops and commas, press
and then
or
repeatedly.
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To add items in a text message
•
When you write the message, select
Options
>
Add item
.
To add symbols in a text message
•
When you write the message, select
Options
>
Add symbol
.
To delete characters
•
Select
Clear
.
To change writing language
•
When you write the message, press and hold down
.
Emergency calls
Your phone supports international emergency numbers,
for example, 112 and 911. These numbers can normally
be used to make emergency calls in any country, with
or without the SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is
within range.
To make an emergency call
•
From standby enter 112 (the international emergency
number) and press
.
To view your local emergency numbers
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Calls
>
Call settings
>
Emergency nos
.
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Diverting calls
You can divert calls, for example, to an answering service.
To divert calls
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Calls
>
Call settings
>
Divert all calls
and select an option.
2
Select
Activate
.
To cancel a call divert
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Calls
>
Call settings
>
Divert all calls
>
Deactivate all
.
Multiple calls
Call waiting
When call waiting is used, you hear a beep if you receive
a second call.
To activate call waiting
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Calls
>
Call settings
>
Call waiting
>
Activate
.
To answer a second call
•
During the call, select
Answer
. Your ongoing call
is put on hold.
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To reject a second call
•
During the call, select
Busy
and continue with the
ongoing call.
To make a second call
1
During the call, select
Options
>
Hold call
>
Options
>
Call contact
. Your ongoing call is put on hold.
2
Select
View contacts
.
3
Scroll to the contact and select
Options
>
Call
.
To switch between two calls
•
During the call, select
Switch
.
To join two calls
•
During the call, select
Options
>
Join calls
.
To end both calls
•
Press
twice.
Call time and cost
To check the call time and the call cost
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Calls
>
Time and cost
.
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Voicemail
Callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot
answer. You can get your voicemail number from your
network operator.
To enter your voicemail number
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Calls
>
Call settings
>
Set up voicem.
>
OK
.
2
Select
Voicemail no.
and enter the voicemail number
that you get from your service provider.
3
Select
Save
.
To call your voicemail service
•
From standby press and hold down
.
To check your voicemail number
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Contacts
>
Voicemail
.
Ringtones and themes
Themes are used to change the appearance of the screen.
To select a ringtone
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Sound & alerts
>
Ringtone
and select a ringtone.
To set the ring volume
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Sound & alerts
>
Ring volume
and select an option.
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To set the vibrating alert
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Sound & alerts
>
Vibration
and select an option.
To select a key sound
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Sound & alerts
>
Key sound
and select an option.
To select a theme
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Theme
and
select a theme.
To use a picture taken with the camera as wallpaper
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Camera
>
Camera pics
.
2
Scroll to a picture and select
View
.
3
Select
Options
>
Set wallpaper
.
Time and date
To set the time
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Time and date
>
Time
>
Set time
.
2
Enter the time and select
Save
.
To set the time format
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Time and date
>
Time
>
Time format
and select an option.
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To set the date
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Time and date
>
Date
>
Set date
.
2
Enter the date and select
Save
.
To set the date format
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Time and date
>
Date
>
Date format
and select an option.
Language
You can select the language for the phone menus.
To change the phone language
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Language
.
2
Select an option.
Bluetooth™ wireless technology
Bluetooth™ wireless technology makes wireless
connection to other Bluetooth devices, for example,
a Bluetooth headset possible. You can:
•
connect to several devices at the same time.
•
exchange items.
The recommended maximum distance between two
Bluetooth devices is 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid
objects in between.
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To turn the Bluetooth function on
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Bluetooth
>
Turn on
.
To show or hide your phone
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Bluetooth
>
Visibility
>
Show phone
or
Hide phone
.
To pair a device with your phone
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Bluetooth
>
My devices
>
New device
to search for available
devices.
2
Select a device from the list. Enter a passcode,
if required.
Please check if local laws or regulations restrict
the use of Bluetooth wireless technology. If it is not
allowed, you must ensure that the Bluetooth function
is turned off.
If set to hide, other devices will not be able to identify
your phone using Bluetooth wireless technology.
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To pair your phone with a Bluetooth handsfree
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Bluetooth
>
Handsfree
.
2
Select
Yes
if you are adding a Bluetooth handsfree for
the first time or select
Handsfree
>
My handsfree
>
New handsfree
if you are pairing with another Bluetooth
handsfree. Make sure that your handsfree is ready
to be paired.
To receive an item
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Bluetooth
>
Visibility
>
Show phone
.
2
When you receive an item follow the instructions that
appear.
To send an item using Bluetooth
1
From standby select, for example,
Menu
>
Camera
>
Camera pics
.
2
Scroll to a picture and select
View
.
3
Select
Options
>
Via Bluetooth
.
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Internet
You need the correct Internet settings in your phone.
If settings are not in your phone, you can:
•
Get them in a text message from the network operator.
•
On a computer, go to
www.sonyericsson.com/support
and request a text message with the settings.
To select an Internet profile
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Internet
settings
>
Internet profile
. Select a profile.
To start browsing
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Internet
and select
an option:
Homepage
– go to the predefined homepage.
Bookmarks
– go directly to a saved Web page.
Go to URL
– go to predefined pages or bookmarks,
enter a Web address or show previously visited pages.
View
– select full content or text only.
Advanced
– select options such as show pictures,
allow cookies, clear cookies, clear cache and
Internet status.
To stop browsing
•
When you browse, press and hold down
Back
.
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Locks
SIM card lock
The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your
phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM
cards, the phone still works with the new SIM card. Most
SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM
card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity
Number) every time you turn on your phone. If you enter
your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card
is blocked. This is indicated by the message
PIN blocked.
Enter PUK provided by your operator.
To unblock it, enter
your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key). Your PIN and PUK
are supplied by your network operator.
To unblock your SIM card
1
When
PIN blocked. Enter PUK provided by your
operator.
is displayed, enter your PUK and select
OK
.
2
Enter a new PIN and select
OK
.
3
Re-enter the new PIN to confirm and select
OK
.
If the message
Wrong code. Attempts remaining:
appears when you edit your PIN, you entered the
PIN or PIN2 incorrectly.
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To turn the SIM card lock on
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Advanced
>
Security
>
SIM lock
>
Protection
>
On
.
2
Enter your PIN and select
OK
.
To edit your PIN
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Advanced
>
Security
>
SIM lock
>
Change PIN
.
2
Enter your PIN and select
OK
.
3
Enter a new PIN and select
OK
.
4
Re-enter the new PIN to confirm and select
OK
.
To edit your PIN2
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Advanced
>
Security
>
SIM lock
>
Change PIN2
.
2
Enter your PIN2 and select
OK
.
3
Enter a new PIN2 and select
OK
.
4
Re-enter the new PIN2 to confirm and select
OK
.
Phone lock
The phone lock protects the phone against unauthorized
use if it is stolen and the SIM card is exchanged. You can
change the phone lock code (which is 0000 by default)
to any four-digit personal code.
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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 turn the phone lock on
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Advanced
>
Security
>
Phone lock
>
Protection
>
On
.
2
Enter the phone lock code and select
OK
.
To edit your phone lock code
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Advanced
>
Security
>
Phone lock
>
Change code
.
2
Enter the current code and select
OK
.
3
Enter a new code and select
OK
.
4
Re-enter the new code to confirm and select
OK
.
To unlock the phone
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Advanced
>
Security
>
Phone lock
>
Protection
>
Off
.
2
Enter your phone lock code and select
OK
.
If you forget your new code, you have to take your
phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer.
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www.sonyericsson.com
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Troubleshooting
Some problems require that you call your service provider,
but you can correct most problems yourself. Remove the
SIM card before handing your phone in for repair.
Memory capacity and speed
If you have not restarted the phone for a while, you may
experience problems with its memory capacity and speed.
You can restart the phone to improve its capacity.
1
Turn the phone off and remove the battery cover.
2
Remove the phone battery and then put it back in place.
3
Replace the battery cover and turn the phone on.
Master reset
If you experience problems with your phone such as screen
flickering or freezing and navigation problems you should
reset the phone.
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Advanced
>
Master reset
and select an option.
Reset settings
will reset all changes that you have
made in your phone to default.
Reset all
will delete all user data such as contacts,
messages, pictures and sounds in your phone.
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The phone turns itself off
If your phone turns itself off when being transported,
something in your pocket or bag has activated the on/off
key. You need to turn the automatic keylock on.
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Advanced
>
Auto keylock
>
On
.
I cannot turn the phone on, what should
I do?
Try charging the phone until it has finished charging.
Attach the charger (make sure the power icon on the
charger is facing upwards) and charge the phone for
2.5 hours. The battery icon on the screen may not appear
until the phone has charged for 30 minutes.
What is my phone lock code?
A phone lock protects your phone against unauthorized
use. If a different SIM card is inserted in the phone, the
phone lock code has to be entered. The default phone
lock code is
0000
.
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I cannot send text messages (SMS)
Make sure you have a valid service centre number
in your phone.
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Messaging
>
Settings
>
Text message
>
Service centre
. The number is shown
if it is saved on the SIM card.
2
If there is no number shown, enter the service centre
number, including the international “+” sign and
country code.
3
Select
OK
.
I cannot use Internet or MMS
Make sure you have a phone subscription that supports
data transmission, and also the correct settings in your
phone.
What do these error messages mean?
PIN blocked
You have entered the wrong PIN code three times. Your
SIM is now locked. Unlock your SIM with your PUK code,
which is provided together with your PIN code by your
network operator.
1
Enter your PUK code and select
OK
.
2
Enter a new PIN and select
OK
.
3
Re-enter the new PIN to confirm and select
OK
.
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Insert SIM card
Your SIM card is not inserted correctly or may be damaged
or dirty. Try one or more of the following:
•
Remove the SIM card and insert it correctly.
•
Clean the connectors on the SIM card and phone with
a soft brush, a cloth or a cotton bud.
•
Check if the SIM card is damaged.
•
Contact your network operator to get a new SIM card.
Invalid SIM
This error message is shown in two cases:
•
The phone only works with certain SIM cards.
Insert the correct SIM card.
•
You entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK)
incorrectly 10 times in a row. Contact your operator.
•
To unblock, see
SIM card lock
on page 33.
Codes do not match
You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly.
Enter the correct PIN or PIN2 and select
OK
.
See
Locks
on page 33.
Phone locked
The phone is locked. To unlock the phone, enter your code
(which is 0000 if you have not changed it) and select
OK
.
Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support for more
information.
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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.
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Sony Ericsson T280a
GSM 850/1900
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 equipment,
may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however,
be incorporated into new editions of this User guide.
All rights reserved.
© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2008
Publication number: EN/LZT 108 9707 R1A.
Please note: Some of the services in this User guide are not
supported by all networks. This also applies to the GSM International
Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or
service provider if you are in doubt whether you can use a particular
service or not. Please read the
Important information
before you use
your mobile phone. All illustrations are for illustration only and may
not accurately depict the actual phone.
Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store and forward
additional content, e.g. ringtones. The use of such content may be
restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not
limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and not
Sony Ericsson, are entirely responsible for additional content that
you download to or forward from your mobile phone. Prior to your
use of any additional content, please verify that your intended use
is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. Sony Ericsson does
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. T9™ Text Input is
a trademark or a registered trademark of Tegic Communications.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Ericsson is under
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